HAVELOCK NORTh ⌵
Andrew Scott - Physiotherapist and CAPE NZ Director
Andrew graduated from Otago Polytechnic in 1989 and has since worked in both the UK and US before joining Mark in founding CAPE Physio in New Zealand. In 2001 Andrew completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine and uses this knowledge for many different sports from IHL Hockey to Rugby.
With now over 30 years’ experience in Physiotherapy Andrew has dedicated himself in treating people with musculoskeletal injuries and ensuring general health.
Outside of the clinic Andrew enjoys spending his time with his wife and three adult children, playing golf and going to the gym.
Rebecca van Rooyen - Physiotherapist and CAPE NZ Director
Becs graduated in 2013 from the University of Otago with Credit. She has vast experience as a sports physio. This experience is boosted with a Post Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy, endorsed in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. Becs also has completed a Post Graduate study in Mulligan Therapy and is a Certified Mulligan Practitioner.
She has also done further training in advanced pelvic assessment and treatment. Becs is passionate about the human body and returning it to full function.
Jono Whitley - Physiotherapist and Havelock North Director
After graduating from AUT in late 2016, Jono moved down to the Hawkes Bay and started working for CAPE Physio. Jono is qualified to practice dry needling on patients, he was taught by Trevor Montgomery, in association with PAANZ
After spending two cricket seasons in the UK, he arrived back in October 2018 and is now based at the Havelock North Clinic. He keeps busy on the weekends being Physio for the Havelock North Rugby Club’s Premier side.
Jono enjoys playing sport and spending time with family and friends.
Sharn Waerea - Physiotherapist
Sharn graduated from Otago University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy.
He grew up in Te Awanga / Clive, Hawke’s Bay before heading to Dunedin to begin his studies. Sharn is excited for his new journey with CAPE, and is looking forward to giving back to the community from which he grew up in.
Outside of the clinic Sharn is a keen golfer, enjoys spending time with whanau and friends, going to the gym and enjoys all things outdoors.
Tom Wright - Physiotherapist
Mitch Hohaia - Physiotherapist
Mitch graduated at the end of 2023 from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy.
Mitch grew up on the North Shore of Auckland until end of high school and then called Whangamata home during the time he wasn't down south, in which Mitch was heavily involved with lifeguarding the local beach. He then moved to the bay start of last year for his final year of study and enjoyed what the bay had to offer.
During hours outside of work mitch will be training for one of three things: swimming, biking or running. As well as helping the local HNHS school develop their water-polo program.
Steph Gaudencio - CAPE Physio NZ Administration and Reception
Jane Franks - Administration and Reception
HASTINGS ⌵
Mark Nicol - Physiotherapist and CAPE NZ Director
Mark has over 30 years’ experience with extensive work in sports medicine and musculoskeletal therapy. Physio for New Zealand Athletics, New Zealand Sevens squad and currently team physio for The Hawkes Bay Magpies.
He enjoys all things outdoors, mainly surfing and diving as well as coaching rugby.
Michael McCamish – Physiotherapist and Hastings Director
Michael has over 12 years of experience in Musculoskeletal, Orthopaedic, and Sports Physiotherapy. He has worked with Hastings Boys High School first XV since 2013.
Judy Brown - Physiotherapist and Havelock North Director
Judy graduated from University of Otago in 2016 endorsed with credit. She's worked three years in Musculoskeletal practice where she had the privilege to sport physio for Hawkes bay hockey. She's passionate about incorporating physiotherapy into functional rehab to help the individual back to sports or their previous function.
In her spare time, Judy plays club netball in Super 8 and dabbles in tennis.
Craig Harrington - Physiotherapist
Craig graduated from the Robert Gordon University (Aberdeen, Scotland) in 2007. Craig moved to the Hawke’s Bay and worked at the hospital setting in multiple areas which include; acute inpatients, outpatient musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiac, orthopaedic, surgical, and vestibular settings for more than 10 years. Craig is now currently focusing part time on musculoskeletal injuries working under the McKenzie mechanical diagnosis and treatment, and physiotherapy concussion management.
Shahrukh Mehtab - Physiotherapist
Bette Reid - Senior Administration and Reception
Dale Dudman - Claims Administration and Casual Reception
Petra Walker - Administration and Reception
NAPIER ⌵
Candace Wheatley - Physiotherapist and CAPE NZ Director
Candace graduated from Otago University in 2012, then went on to further study through Otago to graduate with a Masters of Physiotherapy endorsed with Sports Physiotherapy. She is trained to teach Polestar Mat Pilates. She is also qualified to practice dry needling on patients, she was taught as part of her Masters in Physiotherapy - Endorsed in Sports Physiotherapy. Candace is the rugby coordinator and HR for CAPE.
Tanisha Blanch - Administration and Reception
Laina Samia - Physiotherapist
Laina grew up here in Hawke’s Bay before heading to Otago to complete her studies. She graduated from Otago University in 2021, with a bachelor of Physiotherapy and has moved back to the Bay to enjoy the sunshine.
Laina is excited to begin her new journey with CAPE, giving back to her community through her passion in sports and rehab.
In her spare time, Laina is found on the volleyball court, coaching and playing at high performance levels.
Duncan Drysdale - Physiotherapist
Duncan graduated from the University of Otago in 2022 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy.
Duncan grew up in sunny Nelson surrounded by beaches and mountain bike trails. After completing his studies he has now decided to move to Hawke’s Bay to further his career as a Physiotherapist. He has special interests in sports as well as Pacific Island healthcare.
Outside of the clinic Duncan enjoys being in the outdoors and playing sports. He is ready to explore the Hawke’s Bays region and is hoping to get out onto the water for a surf.
Lou Foote - Administration and Reception
TARADALE ⌵
Justin Mills - Physiotherapist and CAPE NZ Director
Graduated 2001 from Auckland. His keen interest in sports and manual therapy has seen him working both locally with basketball and rugby to international sports and athletics fixtures throughout the South Pacific. He’s a Napier Tech and Hawke’s Bay representative rugby physio.
He has been competing in adventure racing and endurance running since 2015.
Lea Wallace - Administration and Reception
Sophie Martin - Physiotherapist and Taradale Director
Sophie grew up on a sheep and beef farm in Manawatu, before heading to Otago to study Physiotherapy. She graduated from University of Otago in 2018 and now enjoying the warmth of the sunny Hawkes Bay. She is currently studying towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy, and is also the physio for Napier Pirates Rugby. She’s also an umpire for Hawkes Bay Netball in her spare time.
Sophie is qualified to practice dry needling on patients, she was taught by Trevor Montgomery, in association with PAANZ
Kate Walker - Physiotherapist
Kate graduated from her Masters in Physiotherapy at Glasgow Caledonian University (Scotland) early 2022, after completing her Bachelor in Sports Therapy (with honors) in 2019. She has a passion for sports and has had the privilege of gaining experience within various areas including professional rugby league, rugby union, football and premiership hockey.
Kate has also worked within a hospital setting in multiple areas which include; critical care, major trauma, outpatient musculoskeletal, surgical and pelvic health.
When not at work, Kate can be found in the outdoors – running or tramping in the hills.
Heidi Redfern - Physiotherapist
Heidi graduated from the University of Otago in 2022 with a Bachelor of physiotherapy. She grew up in the Wairarapa with a summer job of beekeeping and helping out on the farm.
She enjoys gyming, biking, fishing, and the outdoors. The gym and fitness is a major passion of hers and she am hoping to compete with ICN bodybuilding again sometime in the future!
In her spare time she tries to explore new places and enjoy cooking for friends and whanau. She is passionate about physiotherapy and meeting new people daily
FLAXMERE ⌵
David Kerr - Physiotherapist And Flaxmere Director
David graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University in 2008, he moved to Hawkes Bay to work for CAPE Physio in 2009. His main area of expertise involving the diagnosis, management and prevention of acute sporting injuries. He has been involved with many local sports teams, as well as providing his expertise to the HB Magpies development team in 2009 and the HB Maori rugby representative team in 2012.
Rachelle Edwards - Physiotherapist
Rachelle grew up in Dunedin and graduated from the University of Otago in 1998. After graduating she worked in Ashburton and Blenheim hospitals before moving into private practice.
She has worked for club and representative rugby teams in Mid Canterbury and Marlborough. Rachelle completed a post graduate diploma in Health Science majoring in musculoskeletal management in 2006, After a short time in private practice in Coromandel Rachelle moved to Napier and began working for CAPE in 2009. Rachelle has worked in all the Hawkes Bay clinics between having time off to have her family,
Now the mother of three girls Rachelle has recently returned to CAPE after travelling around NZ with her family living in a caravan.
Brenda Wainohu - Administration and Reception