Physiotherapist in Avonhead, Christchurch

Comprehensive physiotherapy and rehabilitation services for individuals and families in Avonhead — clinical Pilates, pelvic health, and GLA:D® classes at 204 Withells Road.

204 Withells Road, Avonhead, Christchurch

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Physiotherapy services at Avonhead

You First Physio Avonhead provides physiotherapy and rehabilitation services for people recovering from injury, managing persistent pain, or working toward mobility and performance goals. Based at 204 Withells Road, we serve individuals and families throughout Avonhead, Bryndwr, Bishopdale, Burnside, and the wider north-west Christchurch area.

Our approach is built on collaboration — we work with you, not on you. Every treatment plan is tailored to your needs, your goals, and your values. You’re always welcome to bring a support person to appointments. Avonhead is a diverse community, and our team reflects that — we welcome patients from all cultural backgrounds and are committed to providing care that respects your individual values and needs. Female practitioners are available for all services.

The Avonhead practice runs a full range of physiotherapy services alongside GLA:D® osteoarthritis classes and clinical Pilates (Reformer/Equipment and Mat). We offer ACC-subsidised physiotherapy, private appointments, and convenient online booking.

Who we help

We treat people at all stages of life and activity — from acute sports injuries and post-surgical rehabilitation to osteoarthritis management, persistent pain, pelvic health concerns, and workplace injury recovery. Our team has particular skills and up-to-date knowledge in:

  • Musculoskeletal injury and pain (back, neck, shoulder, knee, hip)
  • Sports injury assessment and rehabilitation
  • Post-surgical recovery (orthopaedic, shoulder, ACL reconstruction)
  • Hip and knee osteoarthritis (GLA:D® programme)
  • Persistent or complex pain
  • Pelvic health concerns (pre- and post-natal, pelvic pain, incontinence)
  • Running-related injuries and biomechanical assessment
  • Workplace injury and vocational rehabilitation
  • Movement assessment and injury prevention

Our approach

Your first appointment includes a thorough assessment, clear explanation of what’s happening, and a treatment plan built around your goals. We use hands-on manual therapy, movement retraining, exercise prescription, and education to help you recover well and stay well.

Treatment may include soft tissue release, joint mobilisation, taping, corrective exercise, strength and conditioning, and clinical Pilates. Our Avonhead practice has a Pilates studio with two Reformers and specialist equipment, alongside a rehabilitation gym for exercise-based treatment and class programmes.

We have a team of experienced physiotherapists at Avonhead, with post-graduate and focused training across sports physiotherapy, shoulder rehabilitation, pelvic health, post-operative rehabilitation, running injuries, and clinical Pilates.

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Meet the Avonhead team

Our Avonhead physiotherapists bring cross general and sports physiotherapy, shoulder rehabilitation, post-operative rehabilitation, running-related injuries, and clinical Pilates. Rosana Vaz brings over 22 years of physiotherapy and clinical Pilates experience to the team.

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