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Hand Wrist & Elbow

Occupational Therapy (OT) Service

Today

Closed today.

Description

Alison Derbyshire is a NZ Registered Hand Therapist with over 20 years of experience treating people with hand, wrist and elbow injuries and conditions.

Types of injuries and conditions treated include:

Acute trauma – fractures and dislocations at elbow, wrist, hand and thumb
Hypersensitivity
Scars and burns
Crush injuries and lacerations
Sprains and strains
Overuse injuries
Post-operative conditions – tendon/nerve repairs, Dupuytrens, arthritis, carpal tunnel release
Amputations
Arthritis

Staff

Alison Derbyshire is a NZ Registered Hand Therapist with over 20 years of experience treating people with hand, wrist and elbow injuries and conditions. Alison comes from Burlington Canada (near Toronto, on Lake Ontario), attended Queens University, McMaster University and the University of Toronto, gaining degrees in Lifescience and Occupational Therapy. Read more about Alison here

Ages

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Anyone can access

Walk in

Saturday clinic only

Make an appointment

Initial Assessment (in person or online): 30-minute appointment where a treatment plan is chosen and you will be given exercises to repeat at home. You may be given a splint or support and, if needed, referrals for x-rays or ultrasounds or to medical specialists.

Follow-up Appointments (in person or online): 30-minute appointment where your progress is assessed and you may be given new exercises. You may receive manual therapy, like soft tissue massage.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Fees apply, Free

Fees and Charges Description

ACC accepted claims: fully funded by ACC, no surcharge for appointment or splinting.

Private (non-ACC):
Initial appointment: $120
Follow-up appointment: $90
Splinting - additional charges may apply

Hours

Closed today.

Mon – Fri	7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat	8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Monday to Friday - by appointment
Saturday - walk in clinic (no appointment needed)

Public Holidays: Closed Wellington Anniversary (20 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec — 28 Dec. Closed 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 8 Jan. Open 9 Jan — 10 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Occupational therapy (OT)

Occupational therapists (OT) help people to participate in the tasks and activities of daily life.

Disability
Neurological
Paediatric (Children)
Rehabilitation
Hand therapy
Older adult
Pain

Occupational therapists (OT) help people to participate in the tasks and activities of daily life.

Hand Therapy

Service types: Occupational therapy (OT), Hand therapy.

Service types: Occupational therapy (OT), Hand therapy.

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Mobility parking space

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Online / virtual / app

Online Booking URL

https://nzappts.gensolve.com/hwet

Public Transport

350m from Porirua Train station

Parking

30 min free parking is available across the street on Hartham Place South.

4hr free under cover parking is available for patrons of the North City Mall underneath New World, across the street.

Access from Hartham Place South and the Mall parking lot is via a covered, level walkway with ramps at either end.

Pay and display parking is available along Lyttleton Avenue.