Laura Tuxford

Associate Hand Therapist

Laura Tuxford

Laura is one of our dedicated hand therapists who began developing her interest in this field while working in community and residential roles in Australia. In 2015, she graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy from the University of the West of England, Bristol. Laura has extensive experience working for Sussex Community Foundation Trust in Brighton and Hove, England, where she gained valuable skills in an acute hospital setting across various wards, including accident and emergency, respiratory, rehabilitation, and major trauma.

Laura has also worked as an associate hand therapist in Palmerston North and is excited to continue her hand therapy journey at Foundation Clinic, Taupo. In her free time, Laura enjoys hiking, exploring the beautiful New Zealand countryside, and spending time with family.

Laura specialises in:

Hand Therapy

Hand Therapy

Physiotherapy for the hand, wrist and elbow

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Clinic Director & Senior Physiotherapist

Jeff Fox

Physiotherapist

Clare Shepherd

Concussion & Vestibular Physiotherapist

Emma Rathbone

Registered Hand Therapist/Physiotherapist

Laura How

Physiotherapist & Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

Tracey Sutherland

Tracey Sutherland

Physiotherapist

Phoebe Smith

Clinic Manager

Bella Tomblin

Receptionist

Craig Newland

Senior Physiotherapist & Clinic Director

Adina Holder

Senior Physiotherapist

Simon Robins

Senior Physiotherapist

Damian Banks

Senior Physiotherapist

Jodi Spurgeon

Senior Physiotherapist

Jacqueline Van Eis-Scott

Jacqueline Van Eis-Scott

Senior Physiotherapist

Nicola Shaw

Intermediate Physiotherapist

Jas Whitelaw

Intermediate Physiotherapist

Aaliyah Thocolich

Aaliyah Thocolich

Junior Physiotherapist

Leon Harris

Junior Physiotherapist

Stephen Barnett

Stephen Barnett

New Grad Physiotherapist

Heydon Drury

Junior Physiotherapist

Paul Head

Performance Physiotherapist & Waikato Clinic Director

Chris Pett

Performance Physiotherapist

Henry Sun

Senior Physiotherapist

Rachael Rawson

Senior Physiotherapist

Terina McAleese

Terina McAleese

Physiotherapist

Luke Caddy

Physiotherapist

Liam McNally

Physiotherapist

Nathan Smith

Strength & Conditioning Coach

Monica Mayry

Operations Manager

Mylinda Reid

Receptionist

Karoha Poasa

Receptionist

Amy Barnes

Receptionist

Mieka Andrews

Massage Therapist