OUR TEAM

EXPERIENCED – DEDICATED – EASILY ACCESSIBLE

Andy, Pip and Alexandra are registered physiotherapists with extensive experience and post-graduate training and a breadth of varied orthopaedic, pain and sports experience.

We are committed to continuing education, which is good for us and great for you!

Andrew Ralph

Andy has been practicing physiotherapy consistently for 32 years in New Zealand Australia and the US.

Most recently as Clinical Leader of a four member multidisciplinary team in the Orthopaedic/Neurosurgical Physiotherapy Screening Clinic at Mackay Base Hospital.

Here he was working closely with the Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery departments to triage and conservatively case manage appropriate patients – promoting timely management, preventing unnecessary waits on inappropriate waiting lists, improving conversion rates to and outcomes after surgery.

He has seen how well this model of care works and one of his goals is to provide a similar service in Queenstown.

He is liaising with community and national programs and Southern District Health Board to try and secure funding for the Queenstown Southern Lakes community to provide support for those suffering from chronic musculoskeletal and pain conditions and provide community based education and activity programs.

Continually educating himself, Andy has undertaken:

A Post Graduate Diploma in Kinesiology
Papers in exercise physiology, biomechanics and motor learning through the faculty of Physical Education at Otago University, NZ
Post Graduate Diploma in Manipulative Therapy as the first half of a Masters of Health Science at Auckland Institute of Technology, NZ
A Certificate in Biomedical Ethics at Portland State University, USA
He is a credentialed McKenzie therapist through the McKenzie Institute, NZ
Certificate in Radiology for Physiotherapists, at University of Melbourne
Certificate in health change methodology through health change Australia assessing and helping clients to engage in the process of change behaviour to ensure they are informed motivated and confident to self manage their personal health care

He travelled internationally as the Team Physiotherapist with the New Zealand Swimming Team and the New Zealand World Student Games Teams from 1987 till 1991.

Pip Lane

Meet Pip, Queenstown’s physiotherapy pioneer with 40+ years of transforming lives. More than a therapist, she’s a dedicated problem-solver, diving deep into your pain’s root causes with customised care plans. From posture enhancement to chronic pain relief, Pip’s skills are vast, further refined during her tenure at a specialised Pain Clinic in Australia.

A master of the Bradcliff Breathing Method and Dry Needling, Pip offers innovative solutions for long-term neck pain and muscle imbalances, reflecting her all-encompassing approach to care. Committed to making a real difference, especially for those battling persistent pain, Pip integrates the latest physiotherapy breakthroughs into her practice, providing care that’s not just effective but transformative.

Pip’s approach is personal. She invests in understanding your lifestyle and goals, crafting treatments that not only address pain but improve your overall quality of life. Esteemed in Queenstown and beyond for her excellence, ongoing learning, and patient-first ethos, Pip sets the bar high in physiotherapy. Ready to guide you toward a healthier, more balanced life, Pip is your partner in reclaiming well-being.

Simon Rajwer

Simon Graduated from Phyisotherapy in 2017 from AUT University. Initially working in Auckland and moving to Queenstown in 2021. Simon is experienced working across musculoskeletal, concussion, pain management and vocational services as well as working with Rugby and cricket teams. Simon has a passion for getting people back and better after an accident or injury to ensure they are enjoying life to the fullest.

Cathy Jensen

Cathy graduated from the University of Ottawa (Canada) in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy.

Not long after graduation Cathy followed her love for the mountains and moved to Vancouver, Canada where she pursued her career in an outpatient orthopaedic practice gaining her experience working with sports injuries – running, skiing, biking and rock climbing; work related injuries especially repetitive strain and postural dysfunction; as well as with motor vehicle accidents.

Cathy’s continuing education has centred around orthopaedic manual therapy training including an Integrated System Model approach, as well as muscle imbalances and movement impairment.

Following her relocation to Queenstown New Zealand to continue adventure racing with her partner, Cathy has been involved working with the Queenstown Ice Skating Club and the Queenstown Highland Dance Club with a focus on strength conditioning, balance, flexibility and general body awareness.

When not at work, Cathy is usually in the outdoors with her family camping, hiking, cross country skiing and more recently on the side-line watching her kids play sports.

You will also find her training with the Wakatipu Hockey Club during the winter months. She is also fluent in French… well, Quebecoise, really.

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