BHSc (physiotherapy), PgDip HSc (musculoskeletal physiotherapy), Bike Fit Consultant (Certified Advanced Serotta International Cycling Institute Bike Fitter).

Justin completed his physiotherapy degree at AUT in 2004 and postgraduate qualifications in 2011, before progressing into bike fitting – completing education at the Serotta International Cycling Institute in the United States to become a Bike Fit Consultant. He started with Sports Med Physio in 2004 and after extended periods working in high-performance sport, returned to the now Active Health in 2022, becoming one of the directors and bringing his leadership skills and clinical expertise to guide the practice’s continued growth. Justin’s focus area is in musculoskeletal physiotherapy with expertise in cycling biomechanics, injury management, injury prevention, and optimising body function through individualised treatment approaches.

After spending extended periods with a physiotherapist through his own injuries growing up playing sport, Justin was inspired to pursue physiotherapy. What drives him is helping people rehabilitate from injury and achieve their goals, whether that’s competing at elite level or simply getting active and walking to work. He loves the problem-solving aspect of physiotherapy and the satisfaction of helping people reach their full potential through evidence-based treatment.

Justin has worked in high-performance sport since 2011, progressing through two Paralympic cycles and the recent Tokyo Olympic cycle as lead physiotherapist with Cycling NZ. His extensive appointments include Waikato Rugby U20’s physiotherapist (2005), Cycling New Zealand Road Team Physiotherapist (2005-2010) covering World Championships and the 2008 European training base, Paracycling New Zealand Lead Physiotherapist (2011-2016) for London and Rio Paralympic Games, and High-Performance Sport NZ Performance Physiotherapist (2017-2022) for Tokyo Olympics, Commonwealth Games, and multiple World Championships. He currently serves as Cycling New Zealand’s Bike Fit Consultant and is president of the Waikato Branch of Sports Medicine NZ.

Justin is passionate about progressing sports physiotherapy in New Zealand and currently works part-time in the clinic alongside contract work with Cycling New Zealand and private consulting.

When he’s not working, Justin enjoys spending time with his family, including three young kids. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, it would be pizza – a great meal to make from scratch, cook, and share with people around the table.

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Rebecca graduated from Ulster University in Northern Ireland with a Bachelors of Physiotherapy. After which she embarked on a 14-week backpacking trip through Southeast Asia before deciding to make the move to Hamilton and begin working for Active Health.

Sport has always played a big role in Rebeccas life, growing up in a ‘rugby mad’ household she developed a love for both sport and injury rehab. She has played hockey since she was eight representing at school, university and county level. After getting injured whilst on a hockey tour in Amsterdam and discovering the importance of functional rehab she realised physio was the career path for her and hasn’t looked back since.

From a small county in Ireland, Rebecca loves to travel and is excited to explore the Waikato, and New Zealand during her time here.