Medical Director
Murray L Hing
Medical Director
MHsc Prac (1
st Class Hons) PGG HSc Acup ( 1
st Class Hons)
MNZSP RNZP MNZMPA MPAANZ MNZPT
Murray Hing is a well-renowned physiotherapist with extensive experience in professional sports medicine, musculoskeletal, manipulative medicine and corporate and lifestyle health. Murray has been a key feature of physiotherapy for over 20 years and believes
Flexa Clinic is his contribution to leading the profession, rather than following it. He has recently been instrumental in setting up the NZ Physiotherapy Trust, of which he is a Trustee. Murray looks after a number of NZ and World Sporting champions and was involved with a squad of 50 NZ Olympic athletes leading up to the Beijing Olympics in 2008.
In true spirit of the
Flexa mantra, Murray enjoys a balanced lifestyle, health and fitness, which is reflected not only in his dedication to his work, but by ensuring there is quality time for his family and himself. Murray is particularly interested in the gym, mountain biking and martial arts, as well as personal down-time for reading and holidays.
Physiotherapy
Murray Hing
Head Physiotherapist
MHsc Prac (1
st Class Hons) PGG HSc Acup ( 1
st Class Hons)
MNZSP RNZP MNZMPA MPAANZ MNZPT
In addition to his role as Medical Director, Murray Hing leads our physiotherapy team. Murray is looked upon as an expert in his specialist field of physiotherapy but has expanded his knowledge by recently completing his Masters in musculoskeletal & manipulative physiotherapy, with first class honours in a Post Graduate Degree in acupuncture. He is also a clinical educator and examiner for AUT physiotherapy students from both the undergraduate and postgraduate schools. Murray is dedicated to being at the top of his field, always aiming to offer the best service and treatment he can.
Wayne Hing
Physiotherapy Consultant
MNZSP RNZP PhD MSc(Hons)
MNZMPA ADP(OMT) Dip MT Dip Phys
Wayne Hing is a physiotherapy consultant to Flexa Clinic with his main position being a Research Lecturer at the Auckland University of Technology (AUT). Within AUT Wayne is the Module leader for the Masters of Health Science - Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy programme and also Programme Leader for the 3rd year of the undergraduate physiotherapy programme. Wayne followed his Postgraduate and Manipulative Physiotherapy qualifications with the completion of a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology and then a Doctorate (PhD) in Anatomy. Wayne is now currently undertaking further postgraduate study.
His experience in the Sports Physiotherapy field is extensive, having been team physiotherapist for a number of sports teams over the past years. These have included the sports of Soccer, Rugby, Hockey and Rugby League at a National and International Level. Wayne's current sporting responsibilities are with the Hockey New Zealand where he is the current Medical Co-ordinator.
Wayne was the past President of the New Zealand Manipulative Physiotherapy Association (NZMPA) and also lectures and examines on its current courses. He is currently on the Academic Board for the College of Physiotherapy. Wayne is also on the international editorial board for the journals 'Manual Therapy' and the 'Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy'.
Despite his heavy workload, Wayne enjoys a balanced lifestyle, health and fitness, reflected not only in his dedication to his work, but by ensuring there is quality time for his family and himself. Wayne is particularly interested in golf, cycling and martial arts, as well as personal down-time for wine, reading and family.
Juliet Herbert
Senior Physiotherapist
BHSc (Physio), PGDip (Acupuncture), MHPrac (Hons) (Musculo)
MNZSP
Juliet joined the team late in 2008. Having graduated from AUT with a diploma in Physiotherapy in 2000, Juliet has gone on to complete a Masters of Health Practice (Musculoskeletal Therapy) and a Post Graduate Diploma of Acupuncture in 2006.
Juliet's career to date has included working with Rugby at an international level and netball nationally. She enjoys working with all forms of sports people from the elite to the weekend warrior. Juliet recently returned from 2 years in London where she worked in a clinic specialising in treating Marathon runners.
Juliet's current focus is on development of a programme for ante and post natal treatment for women, a new and exciting initiative being incorporated into the Flexa Clinic services.
Outside of Physiotherapy, Juliet enjoys travelling and is probably already planning her next trip.
Brad Takai
Senior Physiotherapist
BHSc (Physio)
Bradley Takai is a graduate from 2005 and a valued member of the physiotherapy team. After completing his physiotherapy degree at AUT, he immediately began practicing at Flexa Clinic Physiotherapy. Upon his graduation, Brad received a special achievement award for
Academic Excellence for Maori and Pacific Island Students. Brad is a very keen physiotherapist and is enjoying working as part of an experienced team. Outside of physiotherapy Brad is an avid sportsman and a current New Zealand volleyball representative. His dedication to sport was recently recognised with a New Zealand Blues Award for Sporting and Academic Achievement.
Jaime Fenton
Senior Physiotherapist
BHSc (Physio)
Jaime joined the Flexa Clinic Physiotherapy team following her graduation late in 2006. She already has experience and knowledge working within the Flexa team following work experience as assistant to Murray during 2005 and 2006.
Jaime's main area of interest is core strength/stability, and postural education. Jaime currently competes in triathlons and enjoys dance, waterskiing and looking after her own core strength and posture.
Sarah Swanson
Staff Physiotherapist
BHSc (Physio)
Sarah graduated from AUT at the end of 2008. Prior to graduation, she had been working as a physiotherapy assistant to Murray and other senior members of the Flexa team for over a year.
Sarah is very interested in working with clients suffering headaches and migraines. This is not only due to the experience and education she is gaining from Murray, but also due to her own history of migraines.
Jonny Gladwell
Staff Physiotherapist
BHSc (Physio)
Jonny graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy in 2008.
Jonny enjoys all sports although is passionate about rugby, rowing and golf. He has played representative age group rugby for North Harbour and rowed at a highly competitive national level for several years. He takes great pride in the quality of his treatment and plans, and is constantly aiming to offer the best package he can to all of his patients.
Outside of work, Jonny enjoys reading, exercising and spending time with his friends and family.
Alyse Morgan
Staff Physiotherapist
BHSc (Physio)
Alyse completed her Physiotherapy Degree at AUT in 2008. Prior to graduation, Alyse had worked as a Physiotherapy assistant to Murray and the team at Flexa for over two years.
Alyse has a passion for all sports and enjoys a good balance between health and fitness, and spending time with family and friends. She has played age group representative hockey and tennis over the years and has a large involvement in many community sports teams.
Alyse has a keen interest in sports injury and prevention and looking at individual muscle balance programs to optimise individual performance, health and wellness.
Rachael Smith
Staff Physiotherapist
BHSc (Physio)
Rachael is the most recent addition to the Flexa Clinic Pjhysiotherapy team following her graduation from AUT at the end of 2008. Rachael has always been keenly involved in sports, mainly hockey, but always looking for a new challenge.
Having recently undergone knee surgery to repair a ruptured ACL, she is interested in developing specific and individualised pre-hab and rehabiliation programs as well as working alongside athletes where muscle balance issues have been identified.
Physician/Doctor - unavailable during 2009
Dr Craig Panther
MBchB (Auckland), DipSport Med,
DipCommEmMed, FAMPA
Dr Craig Panther has had past team doctor experience with the All Whites, the Football Kingz,
Le Defi Areva (2003 French America's Cup Challenge) and is currently working with Auckland City FC in the New Zealand Football Championship.
Craig will be completing his Sports Physician Fellowship in Melbourne during 2009.
Podiatry
Justin Chong
BHSc(Pod)
Justin is a partner in Bigfoot with over 10 years clinical experience. A key driver for Justin is to develop a team of successful people with a focus on unending consistency and improvement. Results bring success and this motivates our podiatrists to have amazing results with their clients. We all work harder to ensure clients are receiving the best care.
Justin is actively involved in the profession as a member of Podiatry NZ (past vice president and secretary) and an educator for Podiatry. He has students on regular placements from the School of Podiatry, medical school and hospital nursing staff. He has presented at National postgraduate physiotherapy and Podiatry conferences on the latest research in foot movement and injury. You can be assured when you attend a Bigfoot Clinic, every treatment is supported by clinical experience and research.
Justin has a keen interest in sports injury and prevention, the diabetic foot and management of the foot following ankle and foot surgery. He is a member of the NZ Academy of Sport providing treatment to NZ's elite athletes and currently consults to NZ Soccer.
Current projects he is involved in:
a/ Establishing effective primary care diabetic frameworks for the prevention of ulceration
b/ NZ Soccer - injury prevention strategies
c/ NZ Academy of Sport - establishing podiatry frameworks
Monique Ujdur
BHSc(Pod)
Monique is a partner in Bigfoot and is in her 10th year of clinical practice. A key motivation for Monique is giving a positive perspective into helping solve injury quickly. Pain in the knee, leg, foot or even toe can affect our ability to exercise but injury is far more than this. It stops us feeling fit, healthy and confident and all Bigfoot members know through our own injury experiences that getting positive results quickly is crucial.
Monique is a member of Podiatry New Zealand and is actively involved in continuing education. Being aware of new research helps us develop our knowledge and enables us to provide the best solution to pain as fast as possible. Monique was involved with the AUT Podiatry School in its inception year as a Clinical Educator and now houses students within the practice to foster learning.
High performance athletes provide big challenges to health providers because being injured affects their sporting dreams and even earning potential. Monique consults to New Zealand Triathlon athletes, New Zealand Cycling and New Zealand Athletics. She is currently involved in developing a gait screening system that closely analyses our top runners and triathletes to increase their performance and manage injury, and is working with our cyclists to see how orthotics and bike set up can enhance their performance.
Personal Training
James Bain
Dip Fit Training (AUT), Certificate in Fitness Foundations
James Bain holds a Diploma in Fitness Training (AUT), a Certificate in Fitness Foundations and 9 years of valuable experience.
He has been in the industry for 9 years and practicing at Flexa Clinic as a Personal Trainer/Exercise Therapist for 8 years. Over this time James has built a reputable personal training business and developed an extensive portfolio of extremely loyal clients. His exceptional ability to relate to and connect with his clients, along with his in-depth knowledge of the body and attention to detail has allowed him to deliver what the clients want as well as what they need in a seamless manner.
"Having the opportunity to work alongside some of Auckland's top Physiotherapists over the years has meant that I have been exposed to a wealth of knowledge about many postural problems and injuries along with their solutions. Over the years I have developed ways of tailoring those solutions into an enjoyable high or low intensity exercise program for my clients."
Whether you need to correct your posture or improve your health and well-being, we are only a decision away.
Exercise smart for a great result!
Brad Werner
Dip Fit Training, Dip Sp Rec and Cert Fit Training
Brad holds a Diploma in Fitness Training (AUT), Diploma in Sport and Recreation (AUT), Certificate in Sport and Fitness (AUT) and a Certificate in Remedial and Sports Massage (AUT).
He has been in Health and Fitness industry for 6 years having capped off his studies in 2003, moving into the workforce in 2004.
Brad's approach to health is one that aligns with the Flexa "mantra", believing that the body is just one part of the full equation. Brad leads a very active and healthy lifestyle encompassing a number of different sporting ventures.
"Without your health, what do you have? Longevity and quality of life should be a number one priority for everyone"
Brad enjoys getting involved with clients activity to give that extra push and support. "We'll help you achieve your health and fitness goals whatever they may be, talk to us if you want results"
Beauty Therapies
Le'Kreme Ltd
Elena Kreme
Flexa Clinic
welcomed Elena to the team in July 2008. Elena is qualified in General Medicine and has an in-depth knowledge of dermatology and the effects of skin damage and aging. She has previously owned and managed a CACI clinic in Meadowbank, Auckland, and has been working in the area of non-surgical face and body treatments for the past six years.
Along with customary beauty therapy treatments, Elena offers the following:
- Non-surgical Face Lift
- Microdermabrasion
- Cellulite Treatment
- Body Contouring and Reshaping
- Skin Toning (stretch marks)
- Drainage
- Electrolysis
Nutrition
Caryn Zinn
MHSc. NZRD.
Dietitian, Sports Nutritionist
Caryn is a New Zealand Registered Dietitian and an accredited sports nutritionist with 12 years experience in the health / fitness industry. In her practice, Caryn consults with a variety of clients, including the general population, recreational sports people and elite athletes. She consults for the New Zealand Academy of Sport and is currently working with athletes from NZ Triathlon, hockey, yachting, badminton, and rugby union. Caryn was the Dietitian with the Vodafone New Zealand Warriors for 3 years and she is currently the Adidas Auckland Marathon Dietitian. As well as being a specialist in sports nutrition, Caryn also consults with, and runs nutrition seminars for corporate clients and companies, seeking general nutritional advice on numerous topics (weight control, general health and wellbeing, family nutrition, medical conditions, food allergies). She is also a senior lecturer at AUT where she teaches and researches aspects of sport and public health nutrition.
Contact:
carynz@xtra.co.nz
(021) 422 911
Prolotherapy
Dr. Mitchell J. Bloom
MD, FAAPMR
Dr. Mitchell Bloom is a Medical Doctor who has been performing prolotherapy for over ten years. He is a board certified Diplomat and Fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. He specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of difficult pain problems using a holistic approach, treating the root cause of pain when possible.
As a board certified physician as well as an acupuncturist, prolotherapist, neural therapist and integrative medicine physician, Dr Bloom has the diagnostic and therapeutic skills to treat patients who aren't responsive to conventional medical approaches. His expertise has been featured in several televised newscasts and newspaper articles.
A graduate of The State University of New York, he completed his residency at The University of Rochester. He was the Associate Medical Director of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at two hospitals for nine years before he founded and became Medical Director of the Centre for Mind-Body Medicine where he was a pioneer in combining traditional and alternative medicine for pain treatment.
Massage Therapy
Victoria Sintes - Sports and Therapeutic Massage
Stefanie Schrott - Sports Massage
Stephanie recently moved to NZ and joined Flexa Clinic in November 2007. She completed her diploma in Physiotherapy in Germany in 2001 and worked for 5 years in an orthopaedic practice as a physiotherapist. During this time, Stephanie continued to study and completed courses in Manual Therapy, manual lymphatic drainage, sports physiotherapy, nordic walking and gymnastic coaching. In 2006 Stephanie worked in a Sports Massage Clinic in Perth, Western Australia and thoroughly enjoyed her experience working with athletes from sports such as Basketball, Soccer, Hockey and Rugby.
Stefanie likes all outdoor activities and sports including gymnastics, running, swimming, cycling, badminton and taekwondo.
Jody Watton - Massage Therapy and Hot Stone Massage
Trained in Ojai California in 2000, Jody has been in private practice for eight years - six in the USA and two in New Zealand. Her work consists of a combination of deep tissue and therapeutic massage in which she incorporates acupressure and Thai style stretching, a method found to be highly successfull in releasing trouble spots quickly. The session is tailored to the individuals particular requirements and Jody will work in conjunction with your trainer or other health advisor to give you maximum benefit. You will come away feeling rejuvenated and at the same time, have relief from injury and strain. Jody also has extensive training in hot stone massage. Heat from stones penetrates deep into the tissue releasing muscle fatigue and combined with cold stones stimulates the parasympatheitc nervous system promoting blood flow and a deep sense of well being.
Hauraki Midwives
Justine Down - BHSc-Mid; RM
I have been practicing in the Hibiscus Coast area for the past 6 years. Most of my clients are in this area but I extend myself to the general North Shore/Rodney area. I offer birthing services at Home, North Shore Hospital, Warkworth Birthing Centre and Birthcare Parnell. I also run a clinic from Manly, Whangaparaoa.
Lynden Shanahan - BHSc-Mid; CBE cert; RM
Trained at AUTs school of midwifery and currently practicing on a full time basis with 4-6 clients per month. The majority of my clients birth at North Shore Hospital but I am also happy to provide care if they choose to birth at home (Birthcare and Auckland City Hospital by negotiation).
Matty Van Oosterom - BHSc- Mid; CBE cert; RM
I currently have a caseload of approx 4-6 women a month and live in the Birkenhead/Beach Haven area. Most of my clients birth at North Shore Hospital but I am happy to look after clients who wish to have a homebirth or water birth.
Administration
Maria George
Clinic Manager
maria@flexaclinic.com
Maria stepped into the role of Clinic Manager at Flexa in July 2007 after spending more than 5 years working in Sales and Support in the Health and Wellbeing industry. With her qualifications including a Certificate in Exercise Science (CIT) and a Certificate in Fitness Management (Otago), Maria has over 10 years experience as a fitness professional.
Maria has been a National and International representative in her chosen sports of football (soccer) and softball, with the highlight of her career attending the inaugral World Cup in 1991 as a member of the NZ Womens Football Team.
Carolyn Te Waiti
Clinic Administrator
carolyn@flexaclinic.com
With qualifications in Therapeutic Massage and Sports Therapy, Carolyn worked as a Massage Therapist at Flexa Clinic for two years. Following a back injury in 2005, she decided to leave Massage Therapy and work within the administration team. Late in 2006, Carolyn took over the role of Clinic Manager until a replacement could be found. In August 2007 Maria George was employed and Carolyn was able to step back once again to her preferred part time position.
A Touch Rugby and Netball enthusiast, she represented North Harbour at the Trans Tasman Masters games in 2005, bringing home gold for the over 35 womens touch rugby.
Allyson Coulter
Senior Receptionist - Flexa Clinic Physiotherapy
physio@flexaclinic.com
Allyson Coulter joined Flexa late in 2005 as our Senior Receptionist in the Physiotherapy Clinic. She has over ten years experience working in the office environment covering a variety of roles from front line reception to customer services. Allyson has a keen interest in sports medicine and is actively involved in sport and fitness. She is the coach of Takapuna Primary School's netball and touch teams and enjoys participating in triathlons, touch rugby games and swimming. With her great personality and professional attitude, Allyson is a great asset to the Flexa team.
Mary Hannah
Senior Receptionist - Flexa Clinic
info@flexaclinic.com
Mary Hannah is a UK Registered Nurse with a Diploma in Health Management. She also has gained a vast knowledge in administration and office management. Mary first became interested in the sporting world as a child, her father was a keen hurler and played for Ireland, winning many trophies. Later on while in the UK Mary nursed top athletes such as Manchester United's Captain Brian Robson and also Sean McGrath, to name just a few. In New Zealand she spent many years at the Artemis Centre where she was involved in the obstetric care of some of the All Blacks and New Zealand Cricket Team's wives. Mary is driven to give great customer service to all Flexa clients.
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