Physiotherapists

All of our physiotherapists are skilled manual and manipulative therapists. They have vast experience in exercise prescription and rehabilitation.

Lucy Catherwood

Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Post Graduate Certificate of Sports Physiotherapy

Lucy has been a physiotherapist for over 25 years and is also an Otago University Graduate. She has a wealth of experience in a variety of clinical settings. She has been a musculoskeletal therapist for 20 of those years. Lucy is a highly skilled manual and exercise-based physiotherapist with training in Manipulative therapy and Clinical Pilates. Recently, Lucy completed her Post Graduate Certificate of Sports Physiotherapy from the University of Otago which has further broadened her skills in rehabilitation for those wishing to return to sport whether it be the weekend warrior or those at a competitive level.

Clinic Hours

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, part time Friday

Please phone the clinic to book Lucy 03 3497784

Melissa Pearce

Bachelor of Physiotherapy Melissa started working at Hornby Physiotherapy Clinic in 2022 after graduating from the University of Otago. Melissa has expanded her knowledge in the past two years by completing numerous courses on the Certificate in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (COMT – NZMPA). Melissa has great skills in managing both acute patients and those with long standing problems. She enjoys helping patients recover in the early stages and then progressing them through the rehabilitation process to full recovery.

Clinic Hours

Full time Monday to Friday

Laura Mercer

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Laura graduated from the University of Otago and is excited to start her role as a physiotherapist at Hornby Physiotherapy Clinic. She has experience working with sports teams in Dunedin and Christchurch and will be continuing in that role with the Hornby Rugby Club. Laura enjoys guiding patients through their rehabilitation so that they can get back to what they love doing.

Clinic Hours

full time Monday to Friday

Wendy - Physiotherapist Christchurch

Wendy Cooper

NZRP, ADP-OMT

Wendy has been practicing as a physiotherapist for over twenty five years. She has extensive experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

Clinic Hours

Tuesday and Friday mornings

Wednesday afternoons

Please phone the clinic to book Wendy 03 3497784

Receptionist

Raph Riley and Rachel O’Brien

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Phone us to make your appointment for your initial assessment today.