Thames-Coromandel Physiotherapy & Orthopaedic Rehabilitation

Our services cover the Coromandel and Hauraki regions with clinics in Thames, Whitianga, Paeroa, Ngatea, Waihi, Pauanui and Tairua. Our Experienced team of Physiotherapists include Robert Lindsay and Rodney Grant who are the co-owners and principals of the practice. Carol Hayes, Crystal Vause, Tara Carter and Rebecca Wood complete the team of Physiotherapists. Phty (Otago), ADP (OMT), Dip. Robert is a qualified Manipulative and Sports Physiotherapist. He has completed postgraduate training in Hand Therapy and is co-author of the international selling book “Treat Your Own Strains, Sprains and Bruises”. He has been physiotherapist to the Thames Valley Rugby Union and has been working in the Thames/Coromandel region as a physiotherapist for the past twenty years. Rodney Grant
MPhty [Dist](Otago), ADP (OMT), Dip. (Auck), Dip. MT, Dip. MDT,CKTP, MNZCP. Rodney is a qualified Manipulative and Sports Physiotherapist. He was the first New Zealand recipient of a Master of Physiotherapy degree from Otago University. He has also completed postgraduate training in Hand Therapy and Strength and Conditioning. He is the former physiotherapist to the NZ Women’s road cycling team and has had extensive clinical experience in the treatment and rehabilitation of spinal, sports and musculoskeletal injuries. Carol Hayes
BPhty (Otago), MNZSP
Carol has a keen interest in sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy and has completed post graduate training in manipulative therapy. More recently Carol has expanded her practise to include Cancer rehabilitation having completed a Certificate in lymphedema management and is a qualified PINC and Steel therapist

Crystal Vause
B*h Health Science (Physiotherapy) PG Cert Acupuncture (AUT)
Crystal has experience in hospital based inpatient cardiorespiratory, orthopaedic and ICU/HCU fields. For the past 11 years she has worked on the Coromandel Peninsula in a rural clinic setting. She has a keen interest in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and continues her involvement with the local Rugby & Sports club. Crystal has also just completed her Post Graduate studies in Acupuncture. Tara Carter
BPhty (Otago), PG Cert Acupuncture (AUT)
Tara joined the team at Thames Physiotherapy a few years ago after relocating from Auckland . Tara is passionate about keeping people moving and helping them to overcome injury through hands on treatment and exercise rehabilitation. Tara is trained in Pilates and has recently gained her post-graduate certificate in Western Medical Acupuncture which she enjoys using as an adjunct to her treatment. Tara has also worked closely with rugby teams in the North Harbour competition for the last 2 years and has also travelled with representative Netball teams from North Harbour. Rebecca Wood
B*h of Physiotherapy