Address:

5 Owhata Road,
Te Ngae
Rotorua

Phone:

(07) 345 5523

Fax:

(07) 345 7795

Our Team

Denise Slade

MNZSP, Dip Physio, BSc (nutrition), Clinical Pilates Instructor

  • Diploma of Physiotherapy (Otago 1990).
  • Bachelor of Science (Nutrition Otago 1985).
  • 22 years of private practice experience.
  • Founder of Te Ngae Physiotherapy in 1995.
  • Certified Pink Pilates Instructor.
  • Certified DMA Pilates mat and equipment instructor.
  • Specialises in sports injuries and clinical Pilates
  • Interests include mountain biking, gym exercise, boating and                  skiing.

Ian Loveless

NZRP, BSc, BHSc (Physiotherapy), PGD (Manips), Clinical Pilates Instructor

  • Post Grad Diploma in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (Auckland 2005).
  • Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy (Auckland 1999).
  • Bachelor of Science (Waikato 1995).
  • 12 years of experience in New Zealand and internationally.
  • Approved physiotherapy provider for the New Zealand Academy of Sport.
  • Currently undertaking the Polestar Pilates Rehabilitation course.
  • Specializes in sports medicine, biomechanics, shoulders and clinical Pilates.
  • Interests include mountain biking, running, multi-sport and gym exercise.

Melanie Loveless

NZRP, BHSc (Physiotherapy), Clinical Pilates Instructor

  • Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy (Auckland 1999).
  • Certified Polestar Rehabilitation Instructor – mat and equipment.
  • Mentor for Polestar Rehabilitation course.
  • Certified Australian Physiotherapy Pilates Institute Instructor – mat.
  • Certified Pink Pilates Instructor
  • 12 years of experience in New Zealand and internationally.
  • Specializes in clinical Pilates and exercise for breast cancer and spinal injury rehabilitation.
  • Interests include: mountain biking, running and snowboarding.

Sarah Donnelly

NZRP, BPhty (Otago), PGCert (Acupuncture), Clinical Pilates Instructor

  • Post Grad Certificate in Acupuncture (Auckland 2007).
  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Otago 2001).
  • 10 years of physiotherapy experience in New Zealand and internationally.
  • Certified Physiotherapy Acupuncturist.
  • Certified DMA mat instructor.
  • Specializes in Acupuncture and Pilates.
  • Interests include mountain biking, snowboarding, water sports and architecture.

Frances Tague

MNZSP, BSc (Physiotherapy), Clinical Pilates Instructor

  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy (UK 1997)
  • 14 years of physiotherapy experience in New Zealand and internationally
  • Specializes in Neurological Rehabilitation, Vestibular Rehabilitation, ACC Social Rehabilitation assessments.
  • Australian Physiotherapy Pilates Institute mat instructor.
  • Interests include mountain biking, netball and family life

Stephanie Pearson

NZRP, BPhty (Otago)

  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Otago 2007).
  • 4 years of physiotherapy experience in New Zealand.
  • Currently working towards post-graduate diploma in Sports and Exercise Medicine (Otago).
  • Wide experience in New Zealand private practice.
  • Currently providing physiotherapy services for several Rotorua football teams.
  • Interests include running, swimming and triathlon.