Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy

20/04/2026

Welcome to our new Senior Physio, Pip Greenwood!

We are absolutely stoked to have Pip on board, as our newest Senior Physio at Westgate clinic.

Pip graduated from Leeds Metropolitan University in 2001 and has lived in New Zealand since 2003. She went onto complete her post graduate diploma in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy in 2014 (AUT) and Pilates training under the Australian Physio and Pilates Institute in 2017. Clinically she provides manipulation, manual therapy, McKenzie treatment, dry needling, Pilates and gym rehabilitation.

She has been the lead Physiotherapist with the NZ Women’s cricket team (White Ferns) and NZ Women’s football team (Football Ferns). She has also been assistant to the South African Mens cricket team (Proteas). These positions have taken her to various international tours, World Cups and the Tokyo Olympics.

Qualifications: BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy; PG Dip Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy; Credentialled McKenzie Practitioner MDT; FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine; APPI Pilates Instructor

Pip is available at Westgate. Ring our reception team on 0800 427 497 to book in with Pip.

08/03/2026

Our new Otahuhu Clinic is now open!
Got pain? Sports injury? Need help getting back to your best?
Book to see one of our highly experienced Physios today.
Ph: 0800 427 497

17/04/2025

18/03/2025

Saturday morning clinics are back!

10/03/2025

Did you know that this summer, Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy funded a new surf lifesaving initiative called the Bethells Evening Summer Team (BEST)?

Problem:
❌Bethells Beach is 7th deadliest in NZ 🌊
❌Surf Patrol finishes at 5pm each day 🚩
❌At peak 1-2 rescues occur after hours 🛟
❌Lifeguards responding can take 10min ⏰

Initiative:
✅Observational patrol 3 Snr lifeguards 🔭
✅Peak-weekends & anniversary day 🎉
✅From 5pm-8pm (after flags closed) 🌅
✅Goal of no preventable drownings 🏊‍♀️

Results:
🎯 311 preventative actions on 962 people
🎯 15 evening shifts + 135 volunteer hours
🎯 15 lifeguards-20% female,1/3 < 20yr age
🎯 Zero rescues and 0 drownings achieved

Next steps:
🏆 The BEST trial was a success and provides a framework to operationalise peak season extended hours patrolling at busy surf beaches - to meet public usage 🇳🇿

Thanks to Daniel & Tasha Harvey for their initiative and generous community spirit. Thanks to all the volunteers and contributors!
www.bethellsbeach.org.nz

06/01/2025

Summer injury?
Our Physios are back from holiday, ready to help with your recovery!
Ring 0800 FOR A PHYSIO (0800 427 497) for an appointment at one of our 6 Auckland clinics.

26/11/2024

Well done Oka!

A New Zealand-born Samoan academic has become the first student of Pacific Island heritage to be awarded a PhD in physiotherapy.

16/10/2024

Big thanks to Paula and Cristel from Waitakere Foot Podiatry, who came today to present to our Senior Physios. We certainly got some great new ideas about your services and creative products to assist our clients. Looking forward to more collabs in future!