Our Team
Otahuhu Physiotherapy benefits from the combined expertise of a group of highly qualified, skilled and dedicated physiotherapists who provide effective evidence informed care.
Our aim is to help you resume normal pain free movement and activity in the shortest possible time and to help ensure you don’t come back with the same problem. To remain at the forefront of best practice, our team is involved in weekly mentoring, clinical education and development sessions as well as attending external workshops, courses and conferences to further their expertise and keep their training in specialist areas up to date.
Moiz- Physiotherapist
Doctor of Physiotherapy, MS Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy.
Moiz is a patient-focused and adapatable MSK Physio with over 8 years of experience. Moiz is skilled in manual therapy, dry needing and functional rehab. He has experience is ACC-Standard care emphasizing functional restoration, pain managment and return to work outcomes.
Shivani – Physiotherapist
Shivani – Physiotherapist
Shivani is a registered physiotherapist with diverse clinical experience in the United Kingdom, India, and now New Zealand. She has worked across a range of healthcare settings, including as a First Contact Physiotherapist in the UK, where she specialised in assessing and managing a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions. Her professional interests include pain management, injury prevention, postural rehabilitation, and exercise-based recovery programs tailored to each individual’s needs.
Shivani is trained in techniques such as Musculofascial Release Therapy, Therapeutic Taping, and soft tissue mobilisation, and she is skilled in ergonomic assessments and functional movement retraining. She believes in combining evidence-based practice with a personalised, empathetic approach, ensuring her patients feel supported and confident throughout their rehabilitation journey.
Her passion for physiotherapy stems from seeing the positive impact that improved movement and strength can have on a person’s daily life. She values clear communication, collaborative goal setting, and empowering patients to take an active role in their recovery.
Outside the clinic, Shivani enjoys exploring New Zealand’s natural beauty, cooking wholesome meals, and staying active through walking and strength training. She is excited to be part of the Ōtāhuhu Physio team and looks forward to contributing to the health and wellbeing of the local community.
Chaitali – Physiotherapist
HCPC and PBNZ-registered Physiotherapist with 2+ years of experience in musculoskeletal and sports rehab, achieving 80-85% on-time return-to-sport outcomes.
Skilled in functional assessments, manualtherapy, dry needling, and evidence-based exercise prescription across diverse patient populations.
Proactive team player with emerging leadership skills, telehealth experience, and a commitment toculturally safe, patient-centred care aligned with New Zealand’s health values.