Hand therapy is a specialised field of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy dedicated to addressing conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and forearm.

Registered Hand Therapists’ have completed additional post graduate study, clinical hours and independent learning to become specialised in the treatment of hand and upper limb injuries and conditions.

When you step into your hand therapy session, it's all about making things easy and clear:

✔ Casual Chat: We'll kick things off with a chat about your injury and medical background. Just a friendly conversation to get to know your story. It's like catching up on your injury's life story.

✔ Physical Examination: After our chat, we'll do a hands-on examination and a few tests. Nothing fancy, just a check to understand what's happening.

✔ Plan: Based on our chat and my examination, we will let you know what I think might be going on. No complex medical jargon, just straightforward info.

We’ll share some information on probable diagnosis, how long it might take to heal, different treatment options, and we can set some goals.

It is helpful if you can supply any of the following prior to your appointment:

✔ X-rays and/or reports

✔ Any other investigation results (MRI, Utrasound)

✔ Hospital discharge papers

✔ Operation details

✔ Referral form from GP, A&E, hospital, surgeon, physio etc

✔ ACC details (if already registered)

Please see our pricing page

Intial Appointment

• ACC initial assessment - no co-payment

• Private appointment initial assessment - $135

Follow Up Appointments

• ACC follow up - no co-payment

• Private (per 30 minutes) - $100

There may be charges for dressings and splinting not covered by ACC or if paying privately. This will be discussed with you during the appointment.

No referral is needed. You can self refer to North Shore Hand Therapy.

As a hand therapist and physiotherapist I can lodge your ACC form, send for further imaging and refer to specialists if required.

If your injury is related to a gradual process or work related please see the GP first

If your injury is the result of an accident I can lodge your ACC form on your behalf.

Click here for what counts as an ACC injury

If your injury is a gradual onset or work-related injury claim you will need to see your GP first to lodge the claim.

Please call 0800 749 746 or click here to book online.

If there is no suitable time please email admin@northshorehands.co.nz

There is plenty of parking onsite and it is level with wheelchair/disabled access.

Please contact us on 0800 674 878 if you have specific accessibility requirements and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Please let us know as soon as possible if you cannot attend. Call 0800 749 746 or email reception@northshorehands.co.nz.

We are always open to feedback and wish to hear any you may have. Please contact admin@northshorehands.co.nz.

You are always welcome to have a second opinion with either another therapist or specialist and we can happily arrange this for you.

Please visit this link to understand your rights.