Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Qualifications: BPhEd, BPhty, Grad Dip App Sci (Manip Physio), BradCliff Breathing Practitioner, Pilates Instructor

The year 2000 was when Catherine landed a 5th placing in individual woman home in the Longest Day (Coast to Coast) & later established Refresh Physio. She has a longstanding background & connection with sports teams & individuals including national league & national level football & basketball. Also with considerable contribution to endurance athletes, triathletes, Ironathletes, swimmers, divers & gymnasts which remain to this day.  She has been past Treasurer for the Wellington branch of Sports Medicine NZ.

Since 2010 Catherine has had an increasing involvement as a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, for women & men - working with a diverse range of those who suffer with symptoms from Endometriosis, menopause, pelvic organ prolapse, pre & post pelvic surgery, pre & post natal & painful interourse (dyspareunia) to name a few. An excellent accompaniment to Catherine's work in Pelvic Health is her expertise as a BradCliff Breathing Practitioner. She works here with clients who have varying degrees of breathing pattern disorders, often in which anxiety & mental wellness play a key role. Catherine spends part of her week working with Pelvic health experts from Gynaecology Associates in Brandon St.

Trained in Menezes & DMA (Dance Medicine Australia) Pilates, Catherine has offered several weekly group Pilates classes since 2005. Challenging classes, they encompass current, evidence-supported exercise regimes and are an ideal 50+ minute trunk conditioning session. Many attendees are longstanding and her Zoom classes are attended by people throughout the country. 

With Refresh Physio being located across the road from the Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre there is the opportunity for patients to have hydrotherapy sessions too.

Personally Catherine remains a keen cyclist, jogger, hiker & gym enthusiast. Professionally her complementary areas of expertise & experience enable her to engage with her clients with empathy & an open mind. 

On a personal level - fitness such as jogging, mountan biking, road cycling, gmy.metcon classes

Female / Wāhine

No

Eligible to practice, Annual Practicing Certificate Issue Date: 01 April 2024, expires: 31 March 2025