Our Team

 

Cameron Barbour
Physiotherapist/Owner:

Cam is a local boy, born and bred just down the road in Wellsford. He attended Wellsford Primary School and Rodney College before going to AUT University in Auckland where he graduated in 2011, going on to complete his Certificate in Acupuncture in 2014 and became a Certified Mulligan Practitioner in 2019. He has worked in the Kaipara region since graduating and has been with Mangawhai Physiotherapy since 2017.

He loves the Mangawhai area spending countless summers playing cricket and being a member of the Mangawhai Heads Surf Life Saving Club while at high school. He has been the Physiotherapist for the Wellsford Rugby Club since 2012 and continues to play and Physio for the team winning a Premiership in 2015. He was also Assistant Physio for the Northland Taniwha from 2018-2019. In his spare time he enjoys Fishing and Diving around the rugby season and spending time with his family.

Vicki
Physiotherapist/Owner:

Vicki joined Mangawhai Physiotherapy in 2018 after 10 years living and working on the North Shore. She has enjoyed the change in pace since moving to the Mangawhai area and loves the local beaches. In her spare time she enjoys running, walking the dog and spending time with her family and friends.

Vicki played badminton internationally for New Zealand becoming the number 1 ranked women’s singles and doubles player in 2014. Since graduating from AUT in 2011 Vicki has completed her Western Acupuncture training in 2012, Reformer Pilates in 2017, Woman’s Health Training in Australia in 2018 and becoming a Certified Mulligan Practitioner in 2019. Vicki likes to take a holistic approach to treatment focussing on both Woman’s Health and Pilates as well as sports injury management and preventing re-injury.

 
 

Bridget
Senior Physiotherapist:

Bridget is a highly experienced general and sports physiotherapist with a passion for restoring and improving health and wellness to people from all walks of life. She has devoted 30 years evolving her career in Physiotherapy and Research Management in associated health and wellness fields. Aside from her 25+ years experience as a physiotherapist, Bridget is also an accomplished researcher and published author, and completed leading edge research investigating aspects of head and neck control in whiplash patients for her Masters of Health Science Degree in 2003. One of her special interests and areas of expertise is treating whiplash and head and neck pain and dysfunction. A desire to broaden her research skills and knowledge, and the practical application of research insights within the corporate world, saw her take on various roles for Les Mills International over five years from 2006, including Education and Research Management positions. Bridget then returned to physiotherapy in 2011 and has been working in Mangawhai since then. Bridget lives in Mangawhai with her husband and son and is coordinator and coach for Mahurangi Junior Hockey.

Deb
Senior Physiotherapist:

Debbie has been working in the private physiotherapy sector for over 20 years. She has worked in clinics in Wellington, London, Sydney, and Auckland before moving to Mangawhai in 2016. Debbie enjoys treating conditions that involve the lower back and pelvis as well as treating people who suffer from headaches and migraines.

Debbie is a qualified Pilates instructor and enjoys working on improving posture and muscle imbalances. Debbie has a very hands-on approach to treatment and always looks at treating the whole person to improve their injuries.

 

Craig
Senior Physiotherapist:

Craig has recently relocated to Mangawhai with his family in 2020. He is a highly experienced physiotherapist and acupuncturist with over 20 years in the profession as well as being a qualified Ridgway Method Practitioner. Craig has a special interest in managing sports injuries as well as spinal pain and complex injuries.

In his spare time Craig enjoys mountain bike riding and fishing with his son. Since moving to Mangawhai has taken up ocean swimming which he enjoys throughout the year.

Amanda
Physiotherapist, Hand Therapist:

Amanda is a NZ Registered Hand Therapist and Physiotherapist with 20 plus years experience. She enjoys treating Hand and Upper Limb conditions including elbow/forearm/wrist and hand injuries.

Amanda also works closely with Auckland and Whangarei based Hand surgeons and manages their patients post operative rehab and therapy. She is trained in making custom made thermoplastic splints to help support and rest injured Hand and wrist joints .

In her spare time Amanda helps out her husband on their Tinopai Beef and Sheep farm, and enjoys spending time with her  two children fishing, farming and playing sport.

Nicole
Clinical Manager/Administrator:

Nicole moved to Mangawhai in 2018 with her husband and two daughters. Nicole joined our team in 2019. She handles the administration of the clinic, managing appointments and referrals. Her and her family love the beach and living in this awesome community. Nicole is a fundamental team member for Mangawhai Physio as she helps keeps the clinic running smoothly.

 
 

Abby
Receptionist:

Abby completed her degree in Environmental Management in 2004 and went on to work for the NZ Customs service and the Department of Conservation. These helped to encourage Abby’s customer service skills. Abby joined Mangawhai Physio in 2012 to help support our growing practice and stepped back from full time work at Mangawhai Physio in 2019 to help build her dream home and help her husband's Electrical business MEC Electrical.  Abby currently provides reception cover and we love seeing her in the clinic.