Gena is a Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist, working Wednesdays and Fridays at Newport Physio and Health. Tell me about your childhood and early life I grew up in Invercargill- It’s a small city at the bottom of the South Island of New Zealand. I’ve always enjoyed...
Physiotherapy Blogs
Pelvic health physiotherapy
Newport Physio and Health's pelvic physiotherapist Jess Forbes, and Practice Manager Sim Cleary Pelvic Health Physio Have you ever heard of a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist? If not, you're not alone. Many people endure pelvic health conditions without realising that...
All about incontinence
Incontinence is any unexpected or involuntary urine or faecal loss. It’s far more common than many people realise. Whilst it is common, it definitely isn’t normal. Many people down play it, thinking its just “normal” to have a bit of “light bladder leakage” with a big...
Endometriosis and how pelvic physiotherapy can help
What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to that which lines the uterus grows outside the uterine cavity, affecting almost 1 million Australian women. It can cause serious pain, sometimes leading to infertility, and falls under the...
The “your health gift card” explained
So what actually is the Your Health Gift Card and how can it be of benefit to you? When you attend as a new patient at Newport Physio and Health, after your first appointment our friendly admin team member Simone will be giving this card to you. On the card she writes...
Newport Physio and Health – Welcome from the Owner Nick Schuster
It is with absolute pleasure that I would like to welcome you to my new project, Newport Physio and Health, within the Newport Marketplace shopping precinct. This project has been 2 years in the making. A couple of years ago we started to run short of space at our...
