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STAFF
Practice Principal
Dene Coleman
M Heal Sci, Post Grad Dip (Sports Med), Post Grad Dip (Manip Ther)
Dene comes from a sporting background being a NZ Academy of Sport provider in addition to being a Preferred Physiotherapist for Triathlon NZ, Bike NZ and Athletics NZ. He continues to compete and is an active Ironman Triathlete and accredited Tri NZ Coach.
He holds a Masters in Sports Medicine where he continued his special interest of overuse tendon injury and lower limb biomechanics further investigating the Achilles tendon and also holds post graduate qualifications in Manipulative Physiotherapy.
In addition to spending 12 years touring internationally for the NZ Rugby Union he has been involved with Super 14 Rugby, Americas Cup yachting and Shooting NZ. He has been part of the medical team for previous Commonwealth Games, Youth Commonwealth Games and the Youth Olympics.
Staff Physiotherapists
Reuben Kirk
M Heal Prac (Musculoskeletal Phty), Post Grad Dip (Manip Phty), Post Grad Cert (West Acup)
Reuben has a particular interest in sport and post operative rehabilitation and has a Masters Degree in addition to holding qualifications in Acupuncture and Manipulative Physiotherapy.
He has spent several years working with North Harbour Rugby representative sides and continues with his commitment to North Harbour Rugby.
Surf lifesaving was his passion and he has a national title in surf boat before he turned to triathlon. He has now competed in two Ironman NZ races and multiple half Ironman events.
Bevan Lawgun
M Heal Prac (Acup), BHSc (Phty), PGDip (Manip Phty)
Bevan has interests lying in manipulative therapy and acupuncture with post graduate qualifications in both including a Masters in Western Acupuncture. He has extensive experience in both NZ and the UK having spent several years working in specialist clinics in England.
Recently converted to running as a sport he has four half marathons to his name and is a regular in the Run Auckland series.
Gabby Watson
 M Heal Sci (Msk Physio), Post Grad Cert (West Acup), BPhty
Specializing in Musculoskeletal physiotherapy for six years, Gabby loves what she does. She has a Masters degree in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and post graduate certificate in western acupuncture. She is also qualified in both mat and equipment based Pilates rehabilitation.
Gabby has worked with several representative Netball and Basketball teams and NZ football. She has a hands on approach to physiotherapy but believes addressing the cause of injuries is an essential part of the rehabilitation process. Previously a dancer, Gabby now keeps fit with running, cycling and swimming.
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