Our Team
Doug Bryant
Clinical Director / Owner
Hand Therapist
Physiotherapist
Profile
Registered Hand Therapist (HTNZ)
Physiotherapist
Doug has been working as a physiotherapist since 2001 and has the following qualifications and memberships:
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Otago)
- Bachelor of Science (Otago)
- Post Graduate Diploma Health Science – Rehabilitation (AUT)
- Post Graduate Certificate Health Science – Occupational Health
- New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist
- Member of Physiotherapy New Zealand
- New Zealand Registered Hand Therapist
- Member Hand Therapy New Zealand (HTNZ)
Laura Bryant
Owner
Hand Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Profile
Registered Hand Therapist (HTNZ)
Occupational Therapist
Laura has worked as an occupational therapist since 2003. She has the following qualifications and memberships:
- Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) with Honours
- Post Graduate Certificate in Health Science
- Member of Occupational Therapy New Zealand
- New Zealand Registered Hand Therapist
- Member Hand Therapy New Zealand (HTNZ)
Regional Managers
Bergen De Carvalho
Regional Clinical Manager Porirua / Kapiti
Hand Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Profile
Registered Hand Therapist (HTNZ)
Occupational Therapist
Bergen has the following qualifications and memberships:
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
- Member of Occupational Therapy New Zealand
- New Zealand Registered Hand Therapist
- Member Hand Therapy New Zealand (HTNZ)
Carla Tot
Regional Clinical Manager Manawatu
Hand Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Profile
Registered Hand Therapist (HTNZ)
Occupational Therapist
Carla has the following qualifications and memberships:
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- Member of Occupational Therapy New Zealand
- New Zealand Registered Hand Therapist
- Member Hand Therapy New Zealand (HTNZ)
Kim Stickney
Regional Clinical Manager Wellington / Newtown
Hand Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Profile
Registered Hand Therapist (HTNZ)
Occupational Therapist
Kim has worked as an occupational therapist since 2006 and has the following qualifications and memberships:
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- Post Graduate Certificate in Health Science in Acupuncture
- New Zealand Registered Occupational Therapist
- Member of Occupational Therapy New Zealand
- New Zealand Registered Hand Therapist
- Member Hand Therapy New Zealand (HTNZ)
Laura Bryant
Regional Clinical Manager Hutt Valley
Hand Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Profile
Registered Hand Therapist (HTNZ)
Occupational Therapist
Laura has worked as an occupational therapist since 2003. She has the following qualifications and memberships:
- Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) with Honours
- Post Graduate Certificate in Health Science
- Member of Occupational Therapy New Zealand
- New Zealand Registered Hand Therapist
- Member Hand Therapy New Zealand (HTNZ)
Clinic Managers
Andrea Barr
Clinic Manager Paraparaumu
Hand Therapist
Physiotherapist
Profile
Registered Hand Therapist (HTNZ)
Physiotherapist
Andrea graduated in 1989 as a physiotherapist. She has the following qualifications and memberships:
- Diploma of Physiotherapy
- Post Graduate Diploma of Sports Medicine
- Post Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation
- New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist
- Member of Physiotherapy New Zealand
- New Zealand Registered Hand Therapist
- Member of Hand Therapy New Zealand (HTNZ)
Tom McSherry
Clinic Manager Newtown
Hand Therapist
Physiotherapist
Profile
Associate Hand Therapist
Physiotherapist
Tom has worked as a physiotherapist since 2012. He has the following qualifications and memberships:
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Otago)
- New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist
- Member of Physiotherapy New Zealand
- Associate Member Hand Therapy New Zealand (HTNZ)
Therapists
Ciarán Lowe
Hand Therapist
Physiotherapist
Profile
Associate Hand Therapist (HTNZ)
Physiotherapist
Ciarán graduated as a physiotherapist in 2016. Ciarán has the following qualifications and memberships:
- Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (Honours)
- New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist
- Member of Physiotherapy New Zealand
- Associate Member of Hand Therapy New Zealand (HTNZ)
Don Allomes
Hand Therapist
Physiotherapist
Profile
Associate Hand Therapist (HTNZ)
Physiotherapist
Don has been a registered physiotherapist since 1980 and has the following qualifications and memberships:
- Diploma of Physiotherapy
- Diploma of Physical Education
- Teachers Training Certificate
- Member of Physiotherapy New Zealand
- Associate Member Hand Therapy New Zealand (HTNZ)
Emily Flowerday
Hand Therapist
Physiotherapist
Profile
Associate Hand Therapist (HTNZ)
Physiotherapist
Emily has the following qualifications and memberships:
- Bachelor of Science with Honours
- New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist
- Member of Physiotherapy New Zealand
- Associate Member Hand Therapy New Zealand (HTNZ)
Ffion John
Hand Therapist
Physiotherapist
Profile
Associate Hand Therapist (HTNZ)
Physiotherapist
Ffion graduated as a physiotherapist in 2017 and has the following qualifications and memberships:
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist
- Member of Physiotherapy New Zealand
- Associate Member of Hand Therapy New Zealand (HTNZ)
Grace Griffiths
Hand Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Profile
New Zealand Registered Hand Therapist
Member of Hand Therapy New Zealand (HTNZ)
Occupational Therapist
Grace has worked as an occupational therapist since 2017. She has the following qualifications and memberships:
- Master of Occupational Therapy
- Post Graduate Certificate in Occupational Therapy Practice
- New Zealand Registered Occupational Therapist
- Member of Occupational Therapy New Zealand
- Associate Member Hand Therapy New Zealand (HTNZ)
Jaimee Martens
Hand Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Profile
Associate Hand Therapist (HTNZ)
Physiotherapist
Jaimee graduated in 2014 as an occupational therapist. She has the following qualifications and memberships:
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science (Pathway in Rehabilitation)
- Practising in Vocational Rehabilitation
- New Zealand Registered Occupational Therapist
- Member of Occupational Therapy New Zealand
- Associate Member Hand Therapy New Zealand (HTNZ)
Jaishree Bhikha
Hand Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Profile
Associate Hand Therapist (HTNZ)
Occupational Therapist
Jaishree has the following qualifications and memberships:
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
- Member of Occupational Therapy New Zealand
- Associate Member Hand Therapy New Zealand (HTNZ)
Juan Warshawsky
Hand Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Profile
Associate Hand Therapist (HTNZ)
Occupational Therapist
Juan has worked as an occupational therapist since 2004 and has the following qualifications and memberships:
- Bachelor of Science with Honors (Occupational Therapy)
- Member of Occupational Therapy New Zealand
- Associate Member Hand Therapy New Zealand (HTNZ)
Loa Nimarota
Hand Therapist
Physiotherapist
Profile
Associate Hand Therapist (HTNZ)
Physiotherapist
Loa graduated as a physiotherapist in 2016 and has post graduate experience in Vocational Rehabilitation. Loa has the following qualifications and memberships:
- Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine
- New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist
- Member of Physiotherapy New Zealand
- Associate Member of Hand Therapy New Zealand (HTNZ)
- Certification in Dry Needling
- Certification in Level 1 and 2 Immediate Care in Rugby
- Certification in Vestibular and Concussion Rehabilitation
Lauren Stevenson
Hand Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Profile
Registered Hand Therapist (HTNZ)
Occupational Therapist
Lauren has the following qualifications and memberships:
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- Post Graduate Diploma of Hand Therapy
- New Zealand Registered Occupational Therapist
- Member of Occupational Therapy New Zealand
- New Zealand Registered Hand Therapist
- Member of Hand Therapy New Zealand (HTNZ)
Matt Beal
Hand Therapist
Physiotherapist
Profile
Registered Hand Therapist (HTNZ)
Physiotherapist
Matt has been working as a physiotherapist since 2002 and has the following qualifications and memberships:
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Otago)
- New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist
- Registered Physiotherapy Acupuncturist (PAANZ)
- Member of Physiotherapy New Zealand
- New Zealand Registered Hand Therapist
- Member of Hand Therapy New Zealand (HTNZ)
Natalie van den Beuken
Hand Therapist
Physiotherapist
Profile
Associate Hand Therapist (HTNZ)
Physiotherapist
Natalie has the following qualifications and memberships
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Otago)
- Certification in Advanced Dry Needling
- New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist
- Member of Physiotherapy New Zealand
- Associate Member Hand Therapy New Zealand (HTNZ)
Olivia Bailey
Hand Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Profile
Associate Hand Therapist (HTNZ)
Physiotherapist
Olivia graduated in 2017 as an occupational therapist and has the following qualifications and memberships:
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- New Zealand Registered Occupational Therapist
- Member of Occupational Therapy New Zealand
- Associate Member Hand Therapy New Zealand (HTNZ)
Olwyn Burns
Hand Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Profile
Olwyn has worked as an occupational therapist since 2014. She has the following qualifications and memberships:
- Bachelor of Science (Psychology) with Honours
- Master of Science Occupational Therapy
- New Zealand Registered Occupational Therapist
- Member of Occupational Therapy New Zealand
- Associate Member Hand Therapy New Zealand (HTNZ)
Oonagh Morley
Hand Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Profile
Associate Hand Therapist (HTNZ)
Occupational Therapist
Oonagh has worked as an occupational therapist since 2014 and has the following qualifications and memberships:
- Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) with Honours
- New Zealand Registered Occupational Therapist
- Member of Occupational Therapy New Zealand
- Associate Member Hand Therapy New Zealand (HTNZ)
Paul Cullinane
Hand Therapist
Physiotherapist
Profile
Associate Hand Therapist (HTNZ)
Physiotherapist
Paul has worked as a physiotherapist since 2015 and has the following qualifications and memberships:
- Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (Honours)
- New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist
- Member of Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand
- Associate Member of Hand Therapy New Zealand (HTNZ)
Sabiha Suleman
Hand Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Profile
Registered Hand Therapist (HTNZ)
Occupational Therapist
Sabiha has the following qualifications and memberships:
- Master of Occupational Therapy
- Member of Occupational Therapy New Zealand
- Certified Hand Therapist (USA)
- New Zealand Registered Hand Therapist
- Member of Hand Therapy New Zealand (HTNZ)
Sarah Brooks
Hand Therapist
Physiotherapist
Profile
Associate Hand Therapist (HTNZ)
Physiotherapist
Sarah has the following qualifications and memberships:
- Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Health Science
- New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist
- Member of Physiotherapy New Zealand
- Associate Member Hand Therapy New Zealand (HTNZ)
Sarah Harnan
Hand Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Profile
Associate Hand Therapist (HTNZ)
Physiotherapist
Sarah graduated in 2017 as an occupational therapist. She has the following qualifications and memberships:
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- New Zealand Registered Occupational Therapist
- Member of Occupational Therapy New Zealand
- Associate Member Hand Therapy New Zealand (HTNZ)
Sarah Norton
Hand Therapist
Physiotherapist
Profile
Registered Hand Therapist (HTNZ)
Physiotherapist
Sarah has worked as a physiotherapist since 2006. Prior to this Sarah worked as a Massage Therapist and has completed further training in myofascial release therapy and scar tissue release. Sarah has the following qualifications and memberships:
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Otago)
- Bachelor of Science – Anatomy and Structural Biology (Otago)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Health Science (Hand and Upper Limb)
- Diploma of Massage Therapy (CCNM)
- Member of Physiotherapy New Zealand
- New Zealand Registered Hand Therapist
- Member of Hand Therapy New Zealand (HTNZ)
Sarah Rose
Hand Therapist
Physiotherapist
Profile
Associate Hand Therapist (HTNZ)
Physiotherapist
Sarah graduated as a physiotherapist in 2017 and has the following qualifications and memberships:
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist
- Member of Physiotherapy New Zealand
- Associate Member of Hand Therapy New Zealand (HTNZ)
Sarah Stephens
Hand Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Profile
Associate Hand Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Sarah has worked as an occupational therapist since 2003. She has the following qualifications and memberships:
- Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) with Honours
- Member of Occupational Therapy New Zealand
- Associate Member Hand Therapy New Zealand (HTNZ)
Tegan de Longchamps
Hand Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Profile
Associate Hand Therapist (HTNZ)
Occupational Therapist
Tegan has the following qualifications and memberships:
- Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy) with Honours
- Member of Occupational Therapy New Zealand
- Associate Member Hand Therapy New Zealand (HTNZ)
Reception & Admin
Mike Keyworth
Practice Manager
Rachel Casey
Reception Team Leader & Admin
Alannah Outtrim
Reception & Admin
Claudio De Carvalho
Administrator
Cristian (Cristi) Tot
Reception & Admin
Fiona McIver
Reception & Admin
Georgie Bailey
Reception & Admin
Latasha Yorke
Administrator
Molly Fausett
Reception & Admin
Our hand therapists are all involved in continuing education programmes to ensure that we are always up to date with the latest research and techniques. All our clinicians are New Zealand registered occupational therapists or physiotherapists.
Hand Rehab therapists are ‘associate’ or ‘registered’ hand therapists with Hand Therapy New Zealand. A ‘registered’ hand therapist has completed the post graduate study programme and has provided a minimum of 1800 hours of hand therapy treatment. An ‘associate’ hand therapist is still completing their full qualifications; they are fully trained as either a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist.