Welcome to Aoraki Physio & Pilates. Conveniently located in the heart of Richmond. We know that physical wellness starts with sorting out those injuries that are holding you back.

Better still if you are preparing for a big race, why not prevent those injuries in the first place by coming in for a warrant of fitness.

We aim to educate our patients in a safe environment while offering them the necessary comprehensive care. We understand that many people have anxiety about some aspects of physiotherapy treatment, so we have created a soothing environment.

An online booking system allows you to control when you book.

EFT pos available to make payment easy and convenient. Easy claim is available for Southern Cross Members.

We combine the latest evidence-based clinical approach with traditional & good bed-side manners. We aim to help our patients achieve their goals.

It is important to us that you have a pleasant experience throughout the entire process, so please don’t be shy to tell us if you are uncomfortable.

Mission

Our mission is to help our patients accomplish their goals in a kind and effective way.

Sharing mutual respect and honesty and working as a team to get results.

Core Values

Authentic

Having a genuine interest in helping people achieve their goals in a friendly, real, and meaningful way.

Curious

Asking lots of questions to gain a deep understanding of the source of the problem and its contributing factors.

We aim to solve the problem at its source.

Unique

Fresh, different, and proud of it.

You will get the benefit of years of international training, uniquely combined to bring you a physio experience like no other.

Honest

Being honest and transparent. Speaking the truth (kindly).

Only once you have a grip/acceptance of reality can we move forward.

Community-Based

Reaching out to the community, supporting individuals, sports, aged-care facilities, and hospice. Supporting people where they are at.

Environmentally friendly

We are mostly a paperless practice. Emailing exercise programs and education where possible and carbon-neutral paper for printing if clients need it.

We strive to use environmentally friendly cleaning products and plant a tree or shrub every time we fly.

We also compost any organic waste and recycle.

Meet the Team

Natalie Petersen, BSc. Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor

Born in Cape Town, South Africa, Natalie completed her Bachelors degree in Physiotherapy at the University of Cape Town in 2006. Since then, she has 16 years experience. A certificate in Sports and Orthopeadics. Natalie has also gained a dry needling and Pilates mat instructors certificate to name a few of her many post-graduate qualifications. She has experience working with professional and social level athletes across all ages.

Her most recent achievement is a qualification as a pelvic floor physiotherapist.

Natalie immigrated to New Zealand with her husband and beautiful two children in 2016. We are now proud Citizens of this beautiful country.

She brings a warm, humorous, and bubbly personality and has a genuine desire to help people achieve their best. Prevention of injuries is the cornerstone of her style of physiotherapy. By using a global and wider approach to her work, and partnership with the client, most injuries are sorted and won’t be coming back any time soon. She enjoys time with family and friends and taking in walks in the gorgeous outdoor Tasman region with our dog Professor Snuggles. A fan of thriller movies and books in her free time, she is currently learning French.

Natalie’s goal is to move into the education and mentorship of a less experienced physiotherapists.

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