Emma Rathbone

Registered Hand Therapist/Physiotherapist

Emma Rathbone

Emma is a fully registered hand therapist who specialises in treating patients with acute injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, and fractures. She graduated from Otago University in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in physical education, focusing on exercise prescription and science, followed by a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. Emma was awarded the Otago Physio School’s Athletic Shield Award for her sporting achievements and academic excellence.

Since 2010, Emma has been working as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist in Taupo, and in early 2017, she began specializing in hand therapy, which she absolutely loves. In her spare time, Emma enjoys keeping fit, going to the gym, and spending time with her family, where she is kept busy with three young children.

Emma specialises in:

Hand Therapy

Hand Therapy

Physiotherapy for the hand, wrist and elbow

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Sarah Battson

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Jeff Fox

Physiotherapist

Clare Shepherd

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Laura How

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Laura Tuxford

Associate Hand Therapist

Tracey Sutherland

Tracey Sutherland

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Phoebe Smith

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Bella Tomblin

Receptionist

Craig Newland

Senior Physiotherapist & Clinic Director

Adina Holder

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Simon Robins

Senior Physiotherapist

Damian Banks

Senior Physiotherapist

Jodi Spurgeon

Senior Physiotherapist

Jacqueline Van Eis-Scott

Jacqueline Van Eis-Scott

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Nicola Shaw

Intermediate Physiotherapist

Aaliyah Thocolich

Aaliyah Thocolich

Junior Physiotherapist

Leon Harris

Junior Physiotherapist

Stephen Barnett

Stephen Barnett

New Grad Physiotherapist

Paul Head

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Chris Pett

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Henry Sun

Senior Physiotherapist

Rachael Rawson

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Terina McAleese

Terina McAleese

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Luke Caddy

Physiotherapist

Liam McNally

Physiotherapist

Nathan Smith

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Monica Mayry

Operations Manager

Mylinda Reid

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Karoha Poasa

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Amy Barnes

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