MORE THAN JUST PHYSIO AND PILATES

A physiotherapist since the last 20 years, Dominique van Biljon moved to New Zealand from South Africa with her husband and two children just over 6 years ago and started working at Active+ Howick. She recently purchased the practice.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB?

I’ve always worked as a predominantly musculoskeletal and orthopaedic physiotherapist up until around three years ago when I trained in cancer rehabilitation, and this is where my passion lies. I really enjoy meeting new people and working alongside them to get the best outcomes and celebrating all the gains/wins achieved.

HOW LONG HAS ACTIVE + PHYSIO BEEN IN HOWICK?

Active+ Howick is a well-established physiotherapy practice serving the communities of Howick, Pakuranga, Bucklands Beach, Botany and Beachlands for the past 19 years. I have recently purchased the practice and look forward to continuing to grow the services we offer.

TELL US ABOUT THE SERVICE ON OFFER?

We help manage your injuries from the acute stages all the way through rehabilitation and a return to sport and work. We may recommend joining one of our small group Pilates or yoga classes to continue working on core strength and flexibility to reduce the risk of re-injury.

We are a team of six physiotherapists all with additional professional skills and work in a complimentary way with each other to get the best outcomes for our patients.

The services we offer include:

> ACC and private musculoskeletal physiotherapy

> Specialist sports physiotherapy

> Vestibular rehabilitation –managing vertigo.

> Breathing assessment and retraining – addressing hyperventilation/panic attacks.

> Cancer rehabilitation

> Neurological rehabilitation

WHAT DOES ACTIVE + PHYSIO DO DIFFERENTLY FROM OTHERS IN THE SAME FIELD?

We try our best to create a family orientated and welcoming environment, where we will go the extra mile to provide the best individualised and quality care for our patients.

Being a part of a franchise, we also hold several fully funded ACC rehabilitation contracts including Concussion, Training for Independence, Pain management and Return to Work. We offer a multidisciplinary team approach on these contracts, and this could possibly include the involvement of an Occupational Therapist and Psychologist.

HOW DOES ONE SELECT A PHYSIO?

Word of mouth can be quite helpful when selecting a physio. Your physio should be a good listener and communicator, perform a thorough assessment, discuss treatment options and set realistic goals to work towards.

Are you feeling less than A+?

Come and see our friendly, experienced team of Physiotherapists. Your body will love you for it!