KOWHAI PHYSIO & HAND THERAPY

Warkworth , New Zealand

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PLEASE NOTE.WHILST UNDER COVID LOCKDOWN RESTRICTIONS PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING

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During Alert Level 2

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We are open for Face to face consultations during Level 2 however will continue to offer telehealth consults if necessary.

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Please note: Ministry of Health  Requirements state that is obligatory to wear a mask in the clinic for your treatment.

Please bring one with you. If not they are available at reception

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During Alert Level 3 & 4

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We are closed for face to face appointments however can offer Telehealth consultations.

Please phone us on 09 4259150 to make an appointment or

email us on info@kowhaiphysio.co.nz 

and we will contact you to arrange a suitable time.

If your call or email is not answered immediately bear with us as we may be treating clients via video link.

Please leave a message and we will be in touch as soon as possible

Stay safe and take care

(Please note normal consultation fees apply for Telehealth appointments)

How Can I Help?

WELCOME TO KOWHAI PHYSIO AND HAND THERAPY CLINIC, WARKWORTH

WELCOME TO KOWHAI

Hands on Caring

MEET OUR FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL STAFF

DIRECTORS AND ADMINISTRATION

OLIVIA

Olivia is a post-graduate trained musculoskeletal physiotherapist and experienced strength and conditioning coach.  She is Rehabilitation Manager at Kowhai Physio, and enjoys working with patients both in the clinic and in the gym, especially for post-operative rehabilitation.  Her clinical skill set includes spinal manipulation, acupuncture, manual therapy, and exercise prescription.  Olivia also has a passion for injury prevention. She was involved in developing the nationwide ACC NetballSmart injury prevention programme and now works with Netball NZ to “coach the coaches” on how to implement this proven injury prevention warm-up. While she was an intern at EXOS in Arizona, USA, she worked with NFL football players, MLB baseball players and Olympic athletes.  As a sports physio, Olivia has worked with the NZ Hockey Junior Black Sticks Women, NZ Hockey Women “As” and Netball NZ U21 Team. Her areas of speciality include gym-based rehab for osteoarthritis and post-operative rehab after total knee and hip replacement, rehab for ACL injuries, post-operative shoulders and low backs.  Outside of work, Olivia enjoys any active pursuit out in nature, especially water-related.  She and her partner are also kept very busy chasing after her young twin boys.  

VICTORIA

Victoria knew as a 14 year old that she was going to be a Physio and all these years later she still loves what she does for work! She completed a Masters degree in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (i.e. any injuries related to muscle, joint, tendon, ligament, spine and sport) in 2018. Victoria also has qualifications and extensive experience in exercise and strength training and sees her clients not only in the clinic but also in the gym.  As well as this Victoria has a Post Graduate Certificate in Western Acupuncture, which she finds is an excellent tool to have to help her patients. Along with Olivia, Victoria provides clinic and gym based treatment and strengthening for osteoarthritis and post-operative total hip and knee joint replacements.

As a sports Physio, Victoria has previously worked with various rugby and football teams, including the Black Ferns at their successful 2017 Rugby World Cup campaign.

In her spare time Victoria loves to spend time with friends and family and keeping active in the great NZ outdoors, be it running, swimming, biking, on a snow board, and attempting to surf!

HANNAH

Hannah graduated from AUT in 2009, from there she has gained experience in neurological paediatric, post-operative hospital rehabilitation and private practice musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

 Hannah returned to her hometown of Warkworth in 2014 to raise her young family. Since moving back, she has gained further experience in Pilates based rehab and has taught classes in the area over the past five years. Hannah loves being back in the community and working with the friendly and supportive team at Kowhai physio.

HAND THERAPISTS

SPORTS & POST OPERATIVE REHAB CLINICS

Kowhai Physio specialises in gym-based rehabilitation:

- after surgery

- for return to sport after injury and to improve sport performance

- for return to work after an injury

- for management of long-term musculoskeletal conditions like chronic back pain, chronic shoulder problems,

- to delay or prevent the need for joint replacement due to  knee or hip osteoarthritis

We deliver rehabilitation programmes funded by ACC, Insurance companies or funded privately.

Book in for an assessment at Kowhai Physio with Olivia or Victoria.

POST OP REHAB CLINIC WITH OLIVIA

Watch here to see how beneficial and fun it is to join one of our rehab classes.

FEE STRUCTURE FROM 2/8/21

    PHYSIOTHERAPY

ACC INITIAL                                                                    $45.00

ACC SUBSEQUENT – per visit                                      $35.00

ACC INITIAL Community Service/Students                $35.00

ACC SUBSEQUENT – per visit

Community Service /Students                                       $30.00

ACC Follow up complex issues (45 minutes)              $65.00

ACC F/Up complex – Community Services/ Student  $50.00

PRIVATE PHYSIOTHERAPY & HAND THERAPY  FEES

                           $100 per visit

Initial - Private Physio - Complex issues (TKR)    - $120

HAND THERAPY   

ACC Initial Fee                                                                $25.00

   ACC Follow up                                                          No charge

• Product costs may apply.

 AFTER-HOURS CONSULTATION  FEE (Weekends)   $100-00  

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Post-Operative Joint Replacement Rehabilitation Gym Classes

Have you recently had Joint Replacement surgery (including Total Knee Replacement, Partial Knee Joint Replacement, Total Hip Replacement, Birmingham Hip Resurfacing) or are you an older adult recovering from a lower limb fracture?

Would you like to regain your leg strength, fitness, balance and confidence, to help you make a full return to your previous activities and sports?

Kowhai Physio offers small group, physio-supervised gym classes to help you get back on your feet after your operation or fracture.

What is Post-operative Joint Replacement Gym Rehab?

- Circuit-based gym exercises, with both machines and free weights, that are scaled up or down depending on each participants' individual requirements, fitness, strength and functional capacity.

- Small group class, with a maximum of 6 participants to ensure that each person gets sufficient attention and instruction on correct technique

- Classes are supervised by post-graduate and master's qualified physios with many years of strength and conditioning experiencing

-We focus on regaining strength, balance, agility, confidence and functional capacity for things like, getting up from a low chair, squatting, stepping up, carrying things, walking on uneven surfaces, playing with grandkids, return to golf and tennis etc

- The sessions are designed to be fun and inclusive. Get to know other people who are also recovering from a joint replacement.

Who can participate:

- suitable from 4-6 week after knee replacement and 12 weeks post-op THR; or even years after surgery, if you are still having pain, joint stiffness, or functional difficulties

- pts can have had their surgeries in the public or private system

- Suitable for any age, fitness or functional capacity.

- Suitable for people with other medical conditions.

How do I book in?

Patients are seen for an individual assessment at Kowhai Physio Clinic before commencing (cost $80) or can come directly through to class if you've had your immediate post-op physio in clinic at our clinic. There may be a wait time of a few weeks for a slot to become available for you.

Do I need a referral from my surgeon or doctor?

No you can book with us directly. Depending on your circumstances we may ask your surgeon or GP for clearance prior to commence participating.

Where is it run?

Full Spectrum Training Facility, 28 Baxter Street (upstairs)

When are the classes?

Tues and Thu 10-11am

What is the cost?

- $350 for 2 classes per week, for 6 weeks.

- Cost may be covered by your Health Insurance  (depending on your insurance coverage)

Can I continue supervised gym- strengthening once my classes are completed?

Full Spectrum gym offers a supervised class for "graduates" of our programme to continue if desired.

A physio can design a programme for you and supervised your rehab at the gym.

We work closely with Full Spectrum Training Facility and Warkworth Fitness. We have also worked with most other gyms in the Warkworth area and are able to do so on a case-by-case basis.

We deliver rehabilitation programmes funded by ACC, Insurance companies or funded privately.

Book in for an assessment at Kowhai Physio with Olivia or Victoria.