Category: New Plymouth

Bell Block, New Plymouth, NPBHS, Waitara

Todd Wolfe

I’m the proud founder and owner of Bounceback Physiotherapy. I established the business back in 2000, following growing up in New Plymouth and playing for the mighty Taranaki rugby team. Over the past decade, Bounceback Physio has expanded to now offer the services of over 10 exceptional physiotherapists and working from two locations within New Plymouth and Bell Block areas. I am proud of the quality reputation we have built and all the thousands of people whose lives we have been able to improve.

I have 20+ years of experience working in private practice physiotherapy and possess a Post-Graduate Diploma in Manipulative Physiotherapy, and in Sports Medicine, to go with my Physiotherapy qualification I gained at the Otago School of Physiotherapy.

My particular area of expertise is in the treatment of neck & back pain, post-operative knee and shoulder rehabilitation.” I’ve worked with a number of local and national sports teams, including rugby, cricket, basketball, Triathlon, and High-Performance New Zealand.

More recently, the work rehab side of the business has evolved into the creation of BounceBack Work Rehab. This business concentrates on the vocational and pain contracts held with ACC and other insurance companies.

New Plymouth

Julie Dobson

My name is Julie, I started working for Bounceback Physiotherapy after I graduated in 2003. My love of sports and health have combined to make this the perfect job for me.

I enjoy working with people to get them back to doing what they love – athletes or non-athletes, young and old.  I now balance my time working Tuesdays/Fridays so that I can spend time with my family.

Qualifications

  • BPhty University of Otago 2003 (with credit)

Interests

  • Travel
  • Spending time with family and good friends
  • Watching sport
  • Running around with my kids
New Plymouth

Leana Urlich

I have 14 years of experience in private practice focused on musculoskeletal injuries in New Zealand and abroad.

Born and bred in Taranaki, returning to New Plymouth in 2009 after doing my OE, and I started working at Bounceback Physiotherapy.

I enjoy the challenge of building a strong rapport with my patients and help restore function whether it is returning to the sports field, gardening or just being active.

Qualifications

  • BHSc.(physio)
  • PGCert. Sports and Exercise (AUT)

Interests

  • Walking
  • Travelling
  • Landscaping
New Plymouth

Erica Zuger

I have been a physiotherapist since 2005. I began my career in the Canadian prairies where I worked in both private and public practice.  I moved to New Zealand in 2012 and have been based mostly in New Plymouth since.

13 years of experience in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, working with ice hockey and athletics in Canada. Worked with club-level rugby in New Zealand.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation in Physical Therapy, University of Manitoba, Canada
  • Trained in traditional acupuncture as well as dry needling
  • NZMPA Certificate in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (COMT)
    Mulligan and McKenzie training
Bell Block, New Plymouth

Steve Smith

Steve has been a Physiotherapist for 10 years, working with a focus on sports injuries and dealing with all the body’s sprains, strains and pains. He has worked extensively with football, Rugby League, basketball, athletics and understands what it takes to get people back performing at their best. In addition to sports injuries, he enjoys working with everyday people to overcome their pain and get back to living and enjoying life.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy (2009)
  • Level 2 Integrated Dry Needling
  • Certificate of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy

Interests

  • Running, hiking, biking, orienteering and the outdoors.
  • Ultimate Frisbee and anything with a ball.