Jess is one of our clinic directors and has a raft of experience in MSK private practice.
She enjoys working with a broad range of people from athletes to the general population.
To complement her accomplished ‘hands on’ manual therapy approach, Jess finds acupuncture an incredibly useful as a natural way to treat pain and inflammation as a precursor to manual and manipulative therapies.
Jess enjoys the clinical side of Pilates and helping people regain functional strength.
Mijin is one of our clinic directors who started her career in a busy NHS teaching hospital in the UK working alongside specialist physios and orthopaedic surgeons, forming a solid basis for her collaborative approach to rehab.
Her studies towards her Masters Degree combined manual and manipulative therapy and exercise prescription which sums up how she works.
Mijin is a Pilates mentor helping train other instructors, and has a passion for improving movement in rehab, sports, or general wellbeing.
Olivia has experience working in musculoskeletal physiotherapy across both the UK and New Zealand. She enjoys combining hands-on manual therapy with exercise-based rehabilitation to deliver well-rounded, effective treatment. Supporting people to improve their quality of life and function.
Olivia uses both acupuncture and pilates within her physio practise and also treats
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), commonly referred to as vertigo.
Tharina is an experienced physiotherapist with clinical experience in both South Africa and New Zealand. She treats a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries, as well as dizziness and balance conditions, using a thorough and practical approach to assessment and rehabilitation.
Her treatments combine hands-on therapy, dry needling, exercise-based
rehabilitation, and clear education around injury management and prevention.
Tharina is passionate about helping people move with confidence and return to the
activities they love.
Freya is a physiotherapist who enjoys working with people of all activity levels, from everyday movers to athletes. She is passionate about helping clients get back to doing what they love, whether that’s sport, work, or daily life. Freya takes a personalised, evidence-based approach to care, combining exercise prescription with hands-on treatment and dry needling to support recovery and build confidence in movement.
Shane grew up in the vibrant island nation of Fiji and then moved to the Cook Islands and NZ to progress his career. He has gained valuable experience working in the hospital setting, private clinics and with sports teams. This combination of experience has exposed Shane to the diverse applications of physiotherapy, and he has developed significant skills in treating a wide range of conditions and clients. His professional goal is to improve the quality of life of his clients by improving their functional independence and community participation through manual therapy and exercise prescription.
Mereana grew up in the sunny Bay of Plenty before trading sun for snow and working as a ski instructor and examiner in NZ and overseas. Through skiing she developed a want to understand how people move, which led to a BSc in Exercise & Sport, and then on to a Master of Physiotherapy Practice. She is skilled in movement analysis with a focus on return-to-performance. Her favourite part of being a physio is connecting with people and assisting them to return to the things they love to do.
Tracy has as huge range of experience in the exercise industry. Tracy first gained Pilates experience in 2000 when working for Virgin Active where she realised the difference that Pilates can make to posture, core strength, and overall fitness. Tracy has extended her Pilates knowledge and experience completing the full Polestar comprehensive training and is enjoying using her skills for clients in a rehabilitation setting, as well as for general exercise.
Daphne began her pilates journey in 2010, completing her Comprehensive Polestar
Pilates Certification in Perth. She brings extensive experience running both mat and reformer classes, as well as working one-on-one with clients.
Daphne uses pilates to restore alignment, build strength, and support long-term
movement health. Her kind, caring, and knowledgeable approach makes her a
valued member of the Fusion Pilates team.
Janine is our administration manager and has been at the forefront of Fusion Physio Ahuriri since we opened our doors. With an active family, Fusion Physio is a much-trusted health partner for the Hills and extended family, as it is for many families. Janine is proud to be a part of the Fusion team and all they do to keep families moving and enjoys the interaction she has with our clients the most. She looks forward to seeing you the next time you pop in!
After spending most of her working life in the Hospitality industry, Brooke thought it was time to step back from the busy nights as a Duty Manager. Having studied Business Administration in the past Brooke has been an exceptional addition to our Fusion admin team.