Our Physiotherapists

Jo Young

Dip. Phyty, Dip.Manip.Phyty, MPNZ

Jo is the principal of the business and has been working in the heart of Petone for over 20 years. She did her undergraduate physiotherapy study in Otago and returned to complete post graduate study in manipulative physiotherapy. Jo loves being part of the local community and helping people reach their full potential. She believes not only in the benefits of hands on therapy but also education and exercise to empower people to manage and prevent their problems from reoccurring. As part of this philosophy she takes small mat work pilates classes with a rehab focus. She is also a Certified Mulligan practitioner and works onsite and offsite providing Occupational physiotherapy services.

Outside of work Jo loves to ski, get into the hills trail running and has recently found a new love for rowing.

nishta puthran

BHsc (Physiotherapy)

Nishta is a passionate Physiotherapist who has experience working with all age groups and a variety of conditions. She has a keen interest in sports/gym injuries, paediatrics, post operative rehab, and chronic pain.

She enjoys getting to know people, and aims to treat holistically with a hands on approach and progressive exercise programs.

Nishta graduated from AUT and has experience in post operative rehabilitation and musculoskeletal conditions. She believes in using exercise therapy, and education for clients to better understand how their body works.

She is also certified to dry needle as part of treatments, and is currently working to achieve a Pilates instructor qualification.

george shamon

BPhty(Hons)

George is a graduate from the University of Otago with clinical experience in postoperative care and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Through his training, he has worked with diverse populations, including older adults living with neurological conditions to adults managing chronic conditions in the community. 

George is committed to delivering patient centred care and upholds the values of respect, partnership, and collaboration. He values getting to know each individual and aims to empower clients through education and hands-on treatment. 

Outside the clinic, George enjoys staying active through social basketball, running, and regular gym training. 

eli ray

Eli holds a Bachelor’s in Physiotherapy from the University of Otago, and has spent the past five years working across the musculoskeletal and vocational rehabilitation settings. He really enjoys getting to know each of his patients and providing individualised treatment and education - and, of course, a good chat!

Eli is experienced in a diverse range of musculoskeletal conditions and post-operative rehab, and has a particular interest in foot and ankle injuries.