Emma graduated from Auckland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Health Science. Her post-graduate work includes certificates in orthopaedic manual therapy and acupuncture, along with a Diploma in Fitness.

 

After graduation, Emma gained valuable experience working on wards at Auckland Central Hospital, a three-year stint at North Shore Hospital, and as part of the community outreach team at Waitakere Hospital, where she visited patients in their home. She also worked in at Coffs Harbour Hospital in New South Wales, Australia for a year.

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Running is a big part of Emma’s life. She has completed marathons and ultra marathons. Locally, she has competed in Triple Peaks Solo several times, placing second one year, and third another. In the lead up to that event - and others like it - it wouldn’t be unusual for her to be running 100km each week as part of her training. As if this isn’t enough, Emma also plays interclub doubles tennis for the Havelock Tennis Club.

 

Emma’s interest is musculoskeletal physiotherapy (MSK), particular for injuries relating to the sports she loves - running and tennis. MSK focuses on muscles and joints, posture and movement to help restore function affected by injury or illness. She is also qualified to use the Mulligan concept as part of a treatment plan. The Mulligan concept uses specific mobilisations of the spine to increase the pain-free range of movement of the neck, back and affected limbs. 

 

Emma is also trained to use Shockwave Therapy. Sometimes referred to as EPAT, Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive treatment that stimulates the body’s natural healing process. Unlike TENS, which uses a mild electrical current, Shockwave Therapy uses ultrasound to release growth factors in the injured tissue, to relieve pain and promote healing of injured tendons, muscles and ligaments.

 

The treatment can also promote healing after orthopaedic surgery. It can be an effective way of treating sports and everyday injury such as Plantar faciitis, achilles problems, shinsplints, tight calves and other muscles. 

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Clinic / hours of work:

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Te Mata Clinic, Havelock North. 9am - 2pm Monday and Tuesday.

8.30am - 12pm Friday.