Meet the team at Richmond Physiotherapy

At Richmond Physiotherapy we ensure our team is striving towards the best possible outcomes for our patients, while having fun and remaining challenged. We strongly encourage post-graduate education and consequently identify staff goals in this area and provide assistance where possible.

With regular in-service meetings and access to the combined experience of the principals, new staff are encouraged to extend their knowledge and experience. We have an extensive electronic library of the latest scientific articles available within our network and to download for interested patients.

We are a physically active bunch and have a history of regularly combining for social events and activities.

Physiotherapists

Sue Marren
Dip Phty (Otago)

Sue founded Richmond Physiotherapy in 1992. She has completed post graduate study in Manual Therapy and been a Credentialed McKenzie Therapist since 1999. Sue has two young adult daughters, and loves to tramp, walk and cycle. She enjoys international travel to attend conferences and to keep up to date professionaly while enjoying varied cultural experiences.

Helen Macdonald
Dip Phty (Otago), PG Dip Phty (Otago), Dip MDT

Helen joined the practice in 1997 and became a business partner in 2007. She recently completed a post-graduate diploma through Otago University and has attained the acclaimed McKenzie Institute International Diploma. Encouraging a philosophy of "exercise for life", Helen tramps, cycles and mountain bikes in the stunning Nelson environs.

Martin King
BPhty (Otago)

Martin joined our team in 2008. He enhances Richmond Physiotherapy's reputation as a cutting edge clinic by incorporating fresh ideas, techniques and research. Martin has completed Parts A–D and the credentialing exam through the McKenzie Institute NZ and is now a Credentialed McKenzie Therapist. Martin is married and is a keen sports person currently in the Nelson Mens Criket team and presently playing touch rugby.

Massage Therapist

Lisa Polak

Fully Qualified Massage Specialist - working in association with Richmond Physiotherapy supporting Active Well-being. Lisa is working closely with our physiotherapists supplying therapeutic massage to compliment post injury rehabilitation and sports conditioning.
Please phone 5440327 to reserve an appointment with Lisa.

Reception staff

Pauline Gibson
Office Manager

After 27 years in the travel industry, Pauline’s skills and experience are an enormous asset. Pauline keeps fit at the gym, netball and working on her property.

 

 


News and Info

Richmond Physiotherapy Centre continues to provide ACCsubsidised treatment. ACC still pay 55-60% of your physiotherapy treatment costs.

So physiotherapy remains a very cost effective option for maximising your return to work, sport or general life.

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ACC Accreditation

We are fully accredited to provide ACC treatments. You do not require a doctors referral for ACC approved treatment. Contact us direct for an appointment. We can process your ACC claim and will liaise with your GP if required. We hold contracts with ACC to provide exercise based rehabilitation programmes after some injuries.

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