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North Shore Hand Therapy has a team of dedicated practioners.

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North Shore Hand Therapy

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High Quality Treatment

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Personalised Support

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Accessible Care

Putting you at the centre of your recovery

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Putting you at the centre of your recovery

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Putting you at the centre of your recovery - Putting you at the centre of your recovery -

Our Team

  • Sarah Pelham

    Sarah Pelham

    Registered Hand Therapist & Physiotherapist

  • Bronte Hill

    Bronte Hill

    Asscoiate Hand Therapist & Physiotherapist

  • Laura Lyons

    Laura Lyons

    Registered Hand Therapist and Physiotherapist

  • Emma Stuart

    Emma Stuart

    Registered Hand Therapist and Occupational Therapist

    Currently on Maternity Leave

  • Amelie Fergusson

    Amelie Fergusson

    Receptionist

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I'm a Physiotherapist and Registered Hand Therapist. 

HI I’M LAURA

Registered Hand Therapist | Physiotherapist

(BHSc Physiotherapy, PGCert Rehab, NZRP)

After graduating from AUT, I went on to work at some of Sydney’s leading hospitals prior to returning to NZ shores, and gaining extensive experience in NZ leading hand therapy clinics.

I am passionate about understanding your unique story to help you get back to doing what you love. Beyond the clinic, you'll find me embracing an active lifestyle, chasing after my kids, fueled by the love of good coffee, and soaking in the North Shore life.

    • Registered NZ Physiotherapist

    • Registered Hand Therapist

    • Post Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation

    • Dry Needling

    • Previous Hand Therapy NZ Secretary 2018-2019

    • Hand Therapy NZ Conference Committee for Auckland 2017

    • Auckland Regional Representative for HTNZ 2015-2018

    • Hand Therapy NZ

    • Physiotherapy NZ

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I'm a Physiotherapist and Registered Hand Therapist.

HI I’M SARAH

Registered Hand Therapist | Senior Physiotherapist

(BHSc Physiotherapy, PGDip Health Sciences, NZRP)

I graduated from AUT in 2008 and worked briefly as a physio in NZ prior to heading overseas to travel and work in Australia and the UK in private physiotherapy practices. I returned to NZ in 2012 and continued to work as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist and an Occupational Physiotherapist. I currently work as a Hand Therapist and an Occupational Physiotherapist where I help clients return to work following their injury.

I believe that education and great communication is important in your treatment session to ensure you to understand what the recovery process looks like and requires, while equipping you with the knowledge and tools for recovery and self-management and to help with injury prevention. Outside of work, I enjoy catching up with friends and family and getting out and exploring the outdoors and new places and will give almost anything a go.

    • Registered NZ Physiotherapist

    • Registered Hand Therapist

    • Post Graduate Diploma in Health Sciences

    • Dry Needling

    • Hand Therapy NZ

    • Physiotherapy NZ

I'm a Physiotherapist and Associate Hand Therapist. 

HI I’M BRONTE

Associate Hand Therapist | Physiotherapist

(BHSc Physiotherapy, NZRP)

After graduating from AUT in 2021, I've been working as the physiotherapist at Westlake Boys High School, working closely with their First XV on injury management and performance.

I’ve recently joined the team at North Shore Hand Therapy, bringing that experience to hand and upper limb rehabilitation.

I love the process of getting someone from injured back to full function, whether that's a prop returning to scrum or a patient regaining grip strength after surgery.

My passion for sport means I understand what it takes to get back on the field, and I bring that same energy and care to every patient I see.

    • Registered NZ Physiotherapist

    • Associate Hand Therapist

    • Personal Training Certifcate

    • Hand Therapy NZ

    • Physiotherapy NZ

Emma Stuart North Shore Hand Therapist

I'm an Occupational Therapist and Registered Hand Therapist.

HI I’M EMMA

Registered Hand Therapist | Occupational Therapist

(BHSc Occupational Therapy, PGCert Rehab, NZROT)

Currently on Maternity Leave

After graduating from AUT, I headed overseas and found myself working at a paediatric hospital in Doha, Qatar; that's where I discovered my passion for hand therapy. I find it incredibly rewarding guiding people through hand and upper limb injuries, and helping them return to what's important in their lives.

I have a particular interest in acute wound care and scar management, where the right approach can make a real difference to your recovery and long-term outcomes. I also love working with kids, which takes a bit of patience and creativity to keep them engaged, but seeing their progress makes it all worthwhile.

Outside of work, I enjoy catching up with friends and family, travelling and enjoying the outdoors.

    • Registered NZ Occupational Therapist

    • Registered Hand Therapist

    • Post Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation

    • Hand Therapy NZ

    • Occupational Therapy NZ

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