Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession focused on helping individuals restore, maintain, and improve their physical function, mobility, and overall well-being. It uses evidence-based techniques such as manual therapy, tailored exercise programs, education, and modalities like heat, ice, or electrotherapy to treat a wide range of conditions—such as injuries, chronic pain, post-surgical recovery, and neurological or musculoskeletal disorders.

The goal of physiotherapy is not only to relieve symptoms but to address the root cause of dysfunction, promote long-term recovery, and enhance quality of life. It is commonly used to support recovery from accidents, surgeries, or illnesses, as well as to improve athletic performance or manage conditions like arthritis, back pain, or postural imbalances.

Claire Lovelace is the principal physiotherapist at Health Quarters.

She is an exceptionally experienced clinician with over 30 years of clinical practice.
Her skills include helping clients of all ages and abilities from the sporting elite to those with movement challenges.

Claire has dual qualifications at Masters level in both Musculo-skeletal Physiotherapy and advanced Sports Science. Following her Masters, Claire has a special interest in lower limb biomechanics, focusing on specific return to sport strengthening post lower leg and Achilles tendon injury.

Her clinics regularly involve second opinions for complex cases. She uses hands on physiotherapy and exercise prescription to assist you reach your movement goals.

Claire is a member of the executive committee of Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy NZ and Sports Medicine BOP and provides mentoring to physiotherapists throughout the country.

Claire has fostered a team culture within Health Quarters of inclusivity, and encourages her team to make decisions with patient goals at front of mind. She is excited to bring these skills to the Tauranga CBD.

BPhEd, BPhty, PGrad Dip Manips, MHSc (hons 1 st ) NZRP, MPNZ, MSMNZ

ACC Registered

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