AKBAR BHAMJI | Senior Physiotherapist/Principal
BhSc Physiotherapy, PgCert Acupuncture
I am very excited to be working alongside the Fitness Plus team and be able to offer comprehensive physiotherapy service with emphasis on evidence-based medicine, exercise and rehabilitation. My goal is to not only assist you to repair, restore and resume full functional activity but to realise your potential and make it a reality.
My expertise include sports and musculoskeletal injuries, orthopaedic management focussing on
post-operative surgical repair/reconstruction, lower limb biomechanics, movement disorder/dysfunction and spinal injuries whether it be vocational (work) related, sport or recreational activities. I also offer acupuncture/ dry needling as part of injury management-treatment to facilitate recovery whether it be return to work, sport or general health.
I have significant amount of experience working with elite athletes at International level, specifically being head physiotherapist and working closely with the Manu Samoa 7s rugby team on the World Rugby Sevens Circuit and further progressing to look after the Manu Samoa 15s at the 2015 Rugby World Cup
I value diversity and respect all cultures and ethnicities. I consider a great strength is my ability to speak various languages which allows me to instantly build a rapport.
My genuine care is reflected on my attitude to delivering results and improving your overall quality of life.
My expertise include sports and musculoskeletal injuries, orthopaedic management focussing on
post-operative surgical repair/reconstruction, lower limb biomechanics, movement disorder/dysfunction and spinal injuries whether it be vocational (work) related, sport or recreational activities. I also offer acupuncture/ dry needling as part of injury management-treatment to facilitate recovery whether it be return to work, sport or general health.
I have significant amount of experience working with elite athletes at International level, specifically being head physiotherapist and working closely with the Manu Samoa 7s rugby team on the World Rugby Sevens Circuit and further progressing to look after the Manu Samoa 15s at the 2015 Rugby World Cup
I value diversity and respect all cultures and ethnicities. I consider a great strength is my ability to speak various languages which allows me to instantly build a rapport.
My genuine care is reflected on my attitude to delivering results and improving your overall quality of life.
ZIHAN ZANG - BhSc physiotherapy
Growing up playing sports, injuries were always inevitable and physios became my favorite people. Working with physios I was able to return to sports at the right time and this is where my passion lies in physiotherapy. Using what I've learnt about the human body, kinesiology and exercise based rehabilitation to return you back to doing things you love.
Through my studies and experience, I believe exercise and movement is the best therapy to return to normal function and decrease pain given the progress of injury. With years of involvement in sports I have gained a variety of knowledge in gym-based exercises and training styles which translates to a challenging but fun rehabilitation process.
I am dedicated in continuing my education and utilising the most up to date theories and practices. As follows, I believe working with and not for the individual and providing all the knowledge I have, will create effective treatment session. Zihan graduated from AUT University in 2018 with a Bachelor of health Science in Physiotherapy
Through my studies and experience, I believe exercise and movement is the best therapy to return to normal function and decrease pain given the progress of injury. With years of involvement in sports I have gained a variety of knowledge in gym-based exercises and training styles which translates to a challenging but fun rehabilitation process.
I am dedicated in continuing my education and utilising the most up to date theories and practices. As follows, I believe working with and not for the individual and providing all the knowledge I have, will create effective treatment session. Zihan graduated from AUT University in 2018 with a Bachelor of health Science in Physiotherapy
REBECCA DIANA -
Rebecca graduated from AUT in 2008 with her Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy and started working in a West Auckland private practice. She quickly gained an interest in sports physiotherapy including injury prevention and management.
Rebecca worked for four years with premier and reserve club rugby teams including Waitemata and Kumeu /
Helensville. Rebecca also practiced as a community physiotherapist administering the Otago Exercise Programme which focused on fall prevention for the independent elderly. Through these clients, she developed a curiosity about chronic pain conditions. To aid in this work, she went on to get her Postgraduate Certificate in Rehabilitation from AUT. She worked at a private practice within the prestigious AUT Millennium Institute in Mairangi Bay for 8 years,
where she got experience working with different types of athletes including swimmers, golfers, tennis players, and triathletes. She worked alongside surgeons, doctors, podiatrists, nurses, personal trainers, radiologists, nutritionists, and coaches, and believes in a strong multi-disciplinary approach to managing her patients.
Rebecca’s passions include travel, yoga, pasta, comedy, and film – don’t get her started on the topic of movies or stand-up comedy if you don’t have the time and energy to discuss them with her. She has lived in Te Atatu Peninsula since 2015 where she is raising her two children with her partner.
KELLY POWELL - BhSc physiotherapy, PgCert Acupuncture
Kelly graduaed from AUT with a BHSc in Physiotherapy (2011), a Post Gradute Certificate in Western Acupuncture (2013) and currently completing a BA in NZSL Interpreting. Kelly has work with a vast range of populations ranging from rest homes, schools, sports teams and private practice clinics. With specalist skills in Neurokinetic Therapy (L1) , being a Pilates Instructora and a former PINC rehab specalist. Kelly likes adventure of the outdoors with surfing and mountain biking.