Meet The Team

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    Rebekah Gray-Bird

    General/Sports Physiotherapist

    Cancer Rehab

    Rebekah is passionate about physiotherapy rehabilitation as well as health and fitness. She has a particular interest in sports but enjoys treating all musculoskeletal injuries. She likes to really listen to her clients goals and motivate them to achieving them while achieving a healthier lifestyle.

    When Rebekah isn’t at work she is looking after her son and daughter, playing netball, at the gym or enjoying time with family and friends.

    Locations:

    Rebekah splits her timetable between the Tamahere Clinic and onsite at Waikato Diocesan School for Girls.

    Qualifications:

    Bachelor of Physiotherapy with distinction (University of Otago) - 2014

    Post-graduate Sports Physiotherapy Diploma (University of Otago) - 2017

    PINC Cancer Certificate 2025

    GEMT dry needling certificates level 1 and 2

    World Rugby - Immediate Care in Rugby Trauma course - 2019

    Sports Teams:

    NZSS Netball – 2019

    WBOP National Netball League Dec 2018 -2022

    Norther Districts Spirit Physio 2018 - 2021

    Hamilton Old Boys Rugby 2018

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    Alexei Gray-Bird

    General/Sports Physiotherapist

    Alexei has been working in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy since graduating in 2015. During this time he has completed his Post Graduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine from the University of Otago while working alongside multiple sport teams.

    His main working interests are with overload injuries of all varieties.

    When he’s not at work you can find him on the golf course or out fishing.

    Qualifications:

    Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Otago University) - 2015

    Post Graduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine (Otago University) - 2020

    Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition (Otago University) - 2012

    ASCA Strength and Conditioning coach

    World Rugby - Immediate care in Rugby Level 2

    PAANZ Advanced Dry Needling Certificate

    Sports Teams:

    Hamilton Old Boys Premier Rugby 2018-2023

    Waikato u85kg Rugby 2023

    Northern Districts Knights 2019

    Waikato U23 Development Rugby 2019

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    Charlie Ruddenklau

    Meet Charlie – Our Newest Team Member

    Pelvic Health Physiotherapist.

    Recently relocating from Auckland, Charlie brings a wealth of experience as the former owner/operator of a Physiotherapy and Pilates practice, where she specialised in the rehabilitation of clients with pelvic floor conditions.

    Charlie is passionate about empowering her clients through education. Helping them understand their pelvic health, manage their symptoms, and return to safe, effective exercise so they can lead full and active lives. 

    When she’s not in the clinic, you’ll likely find Charlie out enjoying the great outdoors—on a bike, a horse, or a boat!

    For more information click this link: Pelvic Health

    Locations:

    Tamahere Clinic - Pelvic Health only

    Waikato Diocesan School for Girls - General Physiotherapy

    Qualifications:

    BSc Hons Physiotherapy

    DMA Clinical Pilates Level 1 and 2