Senior Physiotherapist NZRP, MNZSP
Damian has gained extensive experience both in New Zealand and the UK in a variety of hospitals and private practices over the last 29 years.
He has attended numerous postgraduate courses to extend his skill base and develop new treatment strategies. This includes being qualified in the world acclaimed McKenzie Method of spinal treatment and completing his certification in Advanced Sports Rehabilitation at the prestigious Curtin University in Australia. Damian completed his postgraduate diploma in health science in 2016 with an A grade average and received the Manipulative Therapy association award for “first in class” in the musculoskeletal physiotherapy examinations. He has recently completed a Masters in Health Practice with Distinction, and has written an academic review on the efficacy of hypnotherapy for persistent pain.
Damian established his own successful practice within Auckland in 2004 which grew to include four clinics before being sold. He joined the team at re:ab in 2016 and combines this wealth of experience with the most up-to-date research to offer treatments that will produce rapid long-lasting results.
Claudia is a qualified Pilates Instructor, Yoga Teacher and Massage Therapist. Claudia gained her initial pilates qualification with BASI Pilates and, being a Yoga teacher already, it supported her in improving the quality of the pilates classes she teaches.
Elaine is a qualified yoga and Pilates teacher who enjoys teaching classes that combine playful sequencing with mindful movement.
Rachael graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy. She has particular interest in postural patterning, spine pain, hip dysfunction and mobility focused rehab.