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Reconnect Services

At Reconnect Physiotherapy, our services are designed to decrease pain and the impact of pain on your life, increase your participation in the things that matter the most, and empower you to take control of your life again. Explore our services below to see how we can assist you in your journey towards a healthier and happier you.

Pain Physiotherapy

Reconnect Physiotherapy uses evidence-based tools and strategies that set the stage for positive change. Rachel has specific training and expertise to guide you through understanding, managing, and reducing your pain. This ultimately enables you to reconnect with the activities that bring you joy.

If you're experiencing any of the following conditions, Pain Physiotherapy could make a real difference:

  • Persisting low back pain

  • Chronic pain from musculoskeletal injuries

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (Jaw pain)

  • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

  • Arthritis

  • Endometriosis

  • Chronic pelvic pain

  • Chronic post-surgical pain

  • And many others…

Your Pain Physiotherapy sessions may include:

  • Pain Education: We'll help you gain insights into your pain.

  • Movement-Based Rehabilitation: Utilising movement for recovery.

  • Hydrotherapy: Exploration of movement in a pool.

  • Sensation Training: Reconnecting with your body's sensations.

  • Personalised Activity Plan: Crafting a plan to reconnect you with your valued activities.

  • Breathing Assessment and Exercises: Enhancing your breathing patterns.

  • Relaxation and Mindfulness: Techniques to reduce the impact of stress and anxiety.

  • Sleep Review and Advice: Improving sleep quality.

  • TENS Trial: Exploring Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation.

  • Biofeedback: Exploring Heart-rate variability biofeedback

  • Taping: Providing support through taping techniques.

Breathing Pattern Physiotherapy

Breathing Pattern Physiotherapy offers a simple yet powerful approach to alleviate symptoms associated with chronic pain, anxiety, stress, posture issues, and more. Rachel is a certified Bradcliff Breathing provider and is part of a network of physiotherapists offering breathing services in New Zealand and worldwide.

This specialised approach may be beneficial if you're experiencing:

  • Chronic pain

  • Discomfort while breathing

  • Neck and shoulder soreness

  • Frequent headaches

  • Anxiety

  • Chest tightness

  • Fatigue

  • A sense of "air hunger"

  • Frequent sighing or yawning

  • Dizziness

Physiotherapy Fees 2024

Initial Assessment - Private (60 minutes) $160.00

Follow up – Private (60 minutes): $160.00

Follow up (Short) – Private (30 minutes): $80.00

Initial Assessment – ACC (60 minutes) $85.00

Follow up – ACC (60 minutes): $85.00

Follow up (Short) – ACC (30 minutes): $45.00

TENS Trial: (2 week hire and electrodes): $40.00

Note: If you have been referred for an ACC Pain Management Program or Training for Independance Program both are fully funded service with no cost to you.