Physiotherapy Staff

Kate Bonner - MHSc, P.G. Dip Sports Medicine, B.phty

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A chartered Physiotherapist in both the UK and New Zealand, Kate has a degree in Physiotherapy, a Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Medicine and a Masters in Health Science (specialising in the treatment of Chronic Pain using Pilates rehabilitation).

Kate has worked in one of the UK's leading Chronic Pain Clinics, where she was personally trained by internationally acclaimed Pain Specialist, and expert Medical Author, Dr Paul Sherwood. It was here that Kate learnt world-renowned techniques in treating back and neck pain, migraines, chronic fatigue, lymphatic dysfunction, and joint injuries.

Kate has a reputation in the field of exercise-based rehabilitation, specialising in Clinical Pilates. Prior to working with Dr Paul Sherwood in central London, Kate ran a dedicated Clinical Pilates studio in Dunedin for Back in Motion physiotherapy and Pilates. Kate also developed and ran Pilates education courses around New Zealand for Back in Motion.

Kate's Masters of Health Science, completed in 2006 looked at the topic of;

"Motivational Factors influencing the Adoption of and Adherence to Clinical Pilates Rehabilitation when used for chronic injury."

Kate is also a lecturer in Pilates, a physiotherapist to New Zealand Surf Life Saving team and has a host of other sports physiotherapy appointments.

Kate uses an extensive range of treatment techniques based on up-to-date and continuously evolving research to ensure clients are prescribed effective and appropriate treatment programs.

 Summary of Professional Experience - Kate Bonner                        
  • NZ & UK Chartered Physiotherapist
  • Post Grad Dip. Sports Medicine
  • Masters in Health Science (specialising in treatment of Chronic Pain, using Physiotherapy & Pilates)
  • Lecturer in injury rehabilitation & Pilates
  • 10 years Clinical Pilates experience + Physiotherapist to NZ Surf Life Saving & World Games
  • Internationally trained in one of UK's leading Chronic Pain Clinics specialising in back & neck pain, joint injuries, chronic fatigue, lymphatic dysfunction, migraines

  

 

 Amanda Edlin -BPhty, PG. Cert Acupuncture, MNZSP 

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Amanda Edlin is a chartered Physiotherapist in New Zealand.  Amanda gained her Physiotherapy degree and Post Graduate Ceritificate in Acupuncture From Otago University.

Amanda has an interest in prevention and rehabilition of sporting injuries.  She utilises acupuncture, Clinical Pilates and manual therapy to treat injuries and empower you to acheive your goals.

 

Summary of Professional Experience - Amanda Edlin
  • NZ Chartered Physiotherapist
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Acupuncture
  • Registered Acupuncturist
  • Specialising in: management of acute sporting injuries, sports and surgical rehabilitation

 

LOUISE SHEPPARD - BPhty, BPhEd, PG. Cert. Acupuncture, MNZSP

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Louise graduated from the University of Otago in 2004, with a Bachelor of Physical Education in Exercise Prescription, and a Bachelor of Physiotherapy.  Louise has worked in private practice clinics in Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown for the past 7 years and joined the Physiotherapy and Pilates Evolved team in January 2012.

Louise has trained in Clinical Pilates through Dance Medicine Australia, is qualified in Acupuncture and is currently studying towards a Masters in Health Science in Pain and Pain Management through the Christchurch School of Medicine.  Louise specialises in exercise rehabilitation and has a special interest in persistent musculoskeletal pain.  

 

Summary of Professional Experience - Louise Sheppard
  • NZ Chartered Physiotherapist
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Acupuncture
  • Registered Acupuncturist
  • Bachelor of Physical Education from Otago University
  • Currently completing a Masters in Pain Management