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Daniel Harvey

Principal physiotherapist / Director

Daniel Harvey (or Harvey as he is known to his patients) is the principal physiotherapist and director of Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy. He is a proud Westie, who has lived in West Auckland for nearly 30 years and attended local schools. Harvey is a keen sportsman and enjoys keeping fit at the gym, swimming, running, body surfing and tramping. Harvey is a volunteer surf life saver at Bethells Beach in the summer and the Waitemata Rugby Club physiotherapist in the winter.
Qualifications: Masters of Health Science via Thesis (Honours), Master of Health Practice (Distinction) in Rehabilitation, Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy), Post Graduate Diploma in Health Science (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy), Post Graduate Certificate in Health Science (Western Acupuncture). Areas of advanced clinical practice:spinal manipulation, acupuncture, clinical musculoskeletal ultrasonography and rehabilitation.

Rebecca Diana

Physiotherapist
Rebecca Diana graduated with her physiotherapy degree in 2008 and joined the Sports & Spinal team in early 2009. She grew up in Mt. Albert with a keen interest in physical activities such as athletics and dancing. Today, these interests have become a passion for physiology and manual therapy. Rebecca keeps fit by attending the gym regularly but her downtime is spent painting, playing the piano and enjoying films.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy), current Masters of Health Practice student at AUT. Areas of advanced clinical practice: Clinical Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography.

Andrew Muir

Physiotherapist
Andrew grew up in Auckland and graduated from AUT School of Physiotherapy in 2005. He has worked in many different locations around the country including Auckland, Taranaki and Wanaka. He has recently moved back to Auckland to continue his post-graduate studies in sports and manipulative physiotherapy. Andrew is a keen sportsman, playing premier level club hockey and representing NZ in lacrosse as well as surfing when he manages to find time. He has a keen interest in sports related injuries and spinal manipulation.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy), Post-graduate Diploma of Health Science (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy).

Janaka Radich

Physiotherapist
Janaka studied Physiotherapy in Auckland graduating in 2005. He has been working in London for the past 5 years and has recently returned to New Zealand to enjoy the slower lifestyle. Janaka enjoys treating sporting and spinal injuries and has a keen interest in manual therapy and accupuncture completing post -graduate courses in osteopathic manipulation and muscle energy techniques. Outside of work Janaka enjoys almost all outdoor sports but mainly surfing, diving, fishing and tennis if there is no surf at Piha.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy).

Giovanni Comuzzo

Physiotherapist
Giovanni graduated from AUT University with his physiotherapy degree in 2010 and joined Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy in early 2011. He has lived in NZ since 1997 after emigrating from South Africa. Giovanni has spent time living in different parts of Auckland and now currently resides on the North Shore. He has a keen interest in a multitude of sports including cricket, hockey, tennis and rugby league. His current physiotherapy interests include the area of sporting injuries and their recovery as well as kinesiotaping. Outsideof work Giovanni enjoys weight training and keeping a high overall standard of fitness.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy). Current Master of Health Practice student at AUT University.

Deanne Christie (Dee)

Physiotherapist
Dee graduated with her physiotherapy degree in 2010 and joined Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy in early 2011. Dee grew up in Canada and moved to New Zealand in 2007 to study physiotherapy.Dee has always had a keen interest and involvement in physical activities such as running, swimming, basketball and horseback riding. These interests developed into a passion for sports, health and rehabilitation. In her free time she still enjoys running and going to the gym, writing poetry, camping and going to the movies.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy).

Laura Boyed

Receptionist
Laura Boyed joined the team in September 2008 as our receptionist. Laura was born and raised in Henderson and has also worked in West Auckland all her adult life. Laura is married to John, a mechanic, has two children and is involved with her son’s motocross racing and her daughter’s netball, as well as playing for a local netball club herself. Laura is also a bit of a petrol head and loves the V8 Super Car Series so she has been to Bathurst a few times! She and her husband are working on restoring a 1946 Ford Pop (ok, it has been in the garage for five years now, but we do intend to finish it!).

Qualifications: Medical Receptionist Diploma, Bachelor of Mechanics (our garage only)

Virginia (Ginny) Parris

Receptionist
Ginny has been with the team since February 2011 as a receptionist. Ginny is from West Auckland and has worked locally for many years. She and husband Nick have three young children who keep them busy with sports and activites throughout the year. Ginny enjoys netball, camping and spending time with her family.