West Coast Physio

16/10/2025

It's ! Let's chat about river crossing red flags 🌊 🚩

Next time you're out on a tramp, hunt, or hike and approach a river, keep an eye out for these 4 signs of an unsafe river:

🚩 Too fast? Is it moving faster than your normal walking pace?
🚩 Too murky? Is the water brown and dirty?
🚩 Too messy? Are there logs, branches or other debris in the water?
🚩 Too loud? Do you hear roaring water or rolling rocks?

If you answer yes to any of these questions, don’t cross.

Remember: If in doubt, stay out. 🚫

👉 Find more river safety tips: https://bit.ly/river-crossing-safety

08/10/2025

🧠💚 Mental Health Awareness Week 💚🧠
This week is a powerful reminder: mental health matters—every day, for everyone. Whether you're thriving, surviving, or somewhere in between, you're not alone.
💬 Check in on your friends.
🤝 Offer support without judgment.
🧘‍♀️ Prioritize rest, balance, and self-care.
📞 Ask for help if you need it—there’s strength in reaching out.
Let's break the stigma, start the conversation, and support each other with empathy and compassion. 💚

01/10/2025

24/09/2025

✨ Did you know? You can book online in just a few clicks! 📲
No waiting, no hassle — just fast and easy scheduling, anytime, anywhere.
✅ Quick & convenient
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👉 Tap the link in bio to book now!
https://nzappts.gensolve.com/west_coast

17/09/2025

Meet the WCP Team!
Alex Bruniges
Job Title: Physiotherapist
Time at WCP: 7 weeks
Key Responsibilities: Helping people get better and stay better!
Hometown: A hard one! I am from the South of England originally and moved to the Kapiti Coast as a teenager but I have spent most of my time in the Queenstown area!
What is your favorite pastime? Going for a trail run with my Golden Retriever dog.
What do you enjoy most about your job? Seeing people get better and having a laugh with them along the way!
What is one thing we would be surprised to know about you? In a previous life before becoming a physio I was a hiking guide on the Milford Track!
Where is the best spot to visit in New Zealand? So many to choose from... Milford Track (I am biased!), Red Tarns in Aoraki NP, Lennox Falls of the Rees Track.

10/09/2025

🌿 West Coast Physio is proud to support the IPE Programme!
We’re currently hosting students in our clinic as part of this fantastic initiative — providing hands-on experience, encouraging collaboration, and helping shape the future of healthcare. 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

As part of our commitment to enhancing rural health outcomes, we’re proud to support the development of skilled professionals who are passionate about making a difference in our communities.

📍 Based on New Zealand’s stunning West Coast, we’re not only focused on clinical excellence — we’re also showcasing the incredible lifestyle and career opportunities that come with living and working in this unique part of the country. 🏔️🌊

If you’re a healthcare professional or student looking for purpose, community, and adventure — the West Coast is calling.

Graduates of the Te Tai o Poutini IPE programme talk about how their experience prepared and inspired them to return to the West Coast to work. The Complex ...

30/07/2025

22/07/2025

Exciting things are happening at West Coast Physio — and we’re thrilled to share that our team is growing! As our clinic continues to grow, so does our ability to serve you better. Thank you for being a part of the West Coast Physio community.

15/07/2025

🏆 Huge congrats to the Wests Senior Rugby Team on an epic finals win! 💪🔥 Your grit and teamwork brought it home in style. A hard fought battle from Kiwis who left it all on the field and made it a final to remember. 🙌 WCP are proud to be supporting Rugby players on the West Coast!

Send a message to learn more

08/07/2025

We’re excited to launch a free 10-week online exercise and recovery programme especially for young people aged 16–24 who’ve been through cancer treatment.

Whether you’ve just finished treatment or it’s been a while, this programme will help you:
✔️ Stay active
✔️ Rebuild strength and confidence
✔️ Connect with others who get it
✔️ Restart what matters to you

Led by experienced certified Oncology Physiotherapist Shannon Fisken, this safe and adaptive programme runs one evening a week — or watch replays anytime.
Join from anywhere in NZ. All you need is WiFi and a bit of space to move.

📍 Register now: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=GG8KpzZ7_0a3sb9ZlaMtoRHMI5uNSQ9MmcUG22iOb7NUQjZaM0pROFBBNEFVVkczT1ZGWUYwOUpKVy4u

This programme has been co-designed by PINC & STEEL, CanTeen Aotearoa, and the AYA Cancer Network NZ — because medical treatment saves lives but cancer rehab gives people their lives back.

02/07/2025

24/06/2025

Who is going dry this July? Less than 1 week to go!
Sign up or donate here https://www.dryjuly.co.nz