MPhty (Manips), PGDSportsmed, DPhty, BPhysEd

Gizzy-born, Dunno’s cultured, and Tauranga matured, Mal is the founder and owner of Body In Motion. After a decade post-Uni of working professionally in NZ, travelling on a 5 year working OE, returning to NZ to complete post-graduate study, Mal and his wife Sarah decided to put down roots in Tauranga and start a business, and a family!

The doors to Body In Motion opened on the 25th of February 2002 in Greerton, Tauranga. Over the 17 years since it’s inception, Body In Motion has grown from a single site, acute musculoskeletal physiotherapy-only, one-man-band operation, to a multidisciplinary integrated allied health service, delivered from both community (homes, work places, schools/ universities, etc) and traditional clinic-based settings, across the Eastern and Western Bay of Plenty, by a dedicated and engaged team of over 70 Legends!

PHSc (Physiotherapy)

Scott joined the Body In Motion team in 2008 and bought to the team a strong back ground in Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy, having graduated from AUT in 2001. Scott has worked in New Zealand, Australia and the UK. He has worked alongside a number of representative Sports teams including codes as diverse as Aussie Rules, Softball and Basketball and has also worked with the BOP Steamers men’s 7’s side.

Scott has continued to develop his leadership and management skills while at Body In Motion and currently acts as the company’s Clinical Operations Manager across all of our sites.
Outside of work, Scott enjoys Mountain biking, trail running, spending time with his family and any activity involving the great Kiwi outdoors.

BHSc (Physiotherapy) PGDip Management Studies (Part 1 MBA), PGCert (Occ Physio)

Deeanna brings the ideal mix of clinical and management skills to her role within Body In Motion. Deeanna practiced physiotherapy throughout NZ and the UK since graduating in 2000. She has worked in the past for ACC as a Supplier Relationship Manager assisting treatment providers to work with the organisation. Her postgrad qualifications in occupational physiotherapy and management underpin her sound oversight and management of the rehabilitation programmes that Body in Motion manage and deliver throughout the BOP and Waikato. Deeanna role sees her creating new products and services that Body In Motion deliver, developing new strategic partnerships, sourcing rehabilitation funding streams and guiding long-term objectives to meet business and community needs. She assists the Managing Director with strategic planning to design a pathway to growth amidst competition and constant change in the industry. Deeanna is also involved in project management and has the responsibility of the planning, procurement and execution of projects that Body In Motion undertake.

Chartered Accountant

Tauranga born and bred, Mark has recently returned from several years working and travelling overseas (and a short stint at Mt Ruapehu) to set up roots again in Tauranga.

Educated at Waikato University and trained and qualified as a Chartered Accountant with PwC. Mark’s career has taken him to Papua New Guinea and The Cayman Islands and exposed him to a wide spectrum of industries. The Financial Controller position is new to Body in Motion and Mark is excited to dig into the detail and provide some fantastic and fast information to the team so they can maximise their performance and help guide Body in Motion to a bright future.

Mark’s hobbies include surfing, fishing, spearfishing, swimming – anything outdoors and especially in the water!

B.Sc (Hons) Physiotherapy

Suzaan is originally from South Africa and graduated from Stellenbosch University in 2013. Having worked in worked in the public sector for 5 years, Suzaan relocated to New Zealand in 2018 with her husband. In South Africa Suzaan gained a variety of experience in mulitiple areas including musculoskeletal, intensive care, sport and neurology.

Suzaan has a special interest in musculoskeletal, sport and exercise-based rehabilitation and in treating people with Vertigo issues. Her goal is to get people moving to achieve optimal function and prevent recurrence of their injuries. She is also trained in Dryneedling and matwork pilates.

Outside of work, Suzaan is a keen sports person and enjoys being outside either getting fit, camping, hiking or exploring New Zealand.

BPhty, APPI CPP, MPNZ, ConnectTherapy™ Series Graduate

Laura completed her Physiotherapy training at Otago University in 2007. She went on to work in Wellington, before deciding to travel the world. Not quite ready to head back to NZ Laura worked for several years in Sydney where she completed her Clinical Pilates certification and found love for both treating running injuries and running herself.

Since arriving in the beautiful Mount Maunganui Laura has returned to Australia several times for professional development. She believes in treating holistically and integrates the full body in her sessions using her “ConnectTherapy” training by L J Lee. Laura loves seeing results with her patients by working hard to understand the driver of the problem and not just treating the pain.

BSc (HONS) Biology with Sport & Exercise Science. MSc in Physiotherapy. Certtificate in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (NZMPA)

Hailing from the UK, Dom joined the BIM Team in January 2015 after four years working as a Staff physiotherapist in Waikato Hospital.

Dom initially completed a Bachelor of Science Degree (with honours) in Biology with Sport and Exercise Science, going on to coach football in America for 2 years. During his time in America, Dom decided he wanted to work as a Physiotherapist and retured to the UK to undertake his training, graduating from Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh in 2010 with a Masters of Science Degree in Physiotherapy.

Dom is a certified STEEL cancer rehab physiotherapist providing individualised rehab plans with men who have/had cancer. Dom and his young family love the outdoor lifestyle New Zealand has to offer, so much so they have become New Zealand residents – that’s not to say Dom won’t stop keeping tabs on his beloved Liverpool!!

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BHSc (Physiotherapy), COMT

Alana graduated from AUT in 2014 and moved back down to the sunny Bay to begin her career in musculoskeletal physiotherapy at Body in Motion. During her time with Body in Motion Alana completed the certificate of orthopaedic manual therapy and qualified in dry needling.
Alana also spent time working with the Bay of Plenty Women’s Sevens side and gained valuable experience in sports injuries. After working for three years the call of travel became too strong and Alana spent the next year and a half travelling Europe. Alana has now returned to Body in Motion and keen to continue using and developing her skills to help members of the community return to their best. Alana uses a combination of manual therapy, exercise and education to aid recovery and enjoys taking a holistic ‘whole body’ approach to treatment.
Alana is a keen hockey player who also has an interest in all the outdoors have to offer, especially spending time at the beach, camping and tramping.

Dip Phty, PG Dip Sports Physio

Julie graduated as a physiotherapist in 1984 in Auckland and followed up with post graduate qualifications in Sports Physiotherapy in Perth, Australia a few years later. She has worked for many years in adolescent sport and rehabilitation but loves to work with all ages to reach their sporting or lifestyle goals, using manual therapy, exercise prescription, pilates, acupuncture and education.

Always keen to keep fit, Julie is a runner, stand up paddleboarder, yogi and pilates instructor. The kids have grown up and left home, leaving more time to walk the dog, garden and pursue her love of travelling. Having recently made the move across the bridge to live at the Mount, it was time to relocate physio work to this side also, hence the decision to join the Body in Motion team.

BHSc Physiotherapy
PG Cert Western Acupuncture
Certified Pilates Instructor (Back in Motion Level 1-3 Mat)

Karen graduated from AUT in 2003 and returned to work in her hometown of Whakatane for the BOP DHB. She then travelled abroad to the UK for her big OE, combining travel and work in various private and military practices as well as the NHS. On return home she returned to work as a musculoskeletal physio at Whakatane Hopsital, where she completed her Post Grad Cert in Western Acupuncture and gained her pilates instructor certification. Karen also spent several years competing at an elite level in the sport of mountain biking for Specialized NZ, and represented NZ in numerous World Cup and Championship campaigns, as well as the 2012 London Olympics and 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Karen has a strong passion in sports strength conditioning and rehabilitation, as well as manual therapy, pilates and acupuncture.

BHSc (Physiotherapy), PGCert HSc (Rehabilitation), NZ Registered Hand Therapist

BSc Human Nutrition, PG Dip Dietetics. Cert Sport Nutrition (AIS Sports Dietitian Course)

Emma graduated from Otago University in 2010 and has worked as a Registered Dietitian for most of this time in between having her family. Emma started her career in a hospital role at CCDHB specialising in diabetes and heart health, but a few years later moved back home to Tauranga to purse her interest sports nutrition and desire to work privately.

From 2013 – 2018 Emma ran a private practice specialising in sports nutrition, digestive health problems, weight management, food intolerance, and lifestyle conditions. Emma also worked as the BOP nutrition provider for the High Performance Sport NZ Pathway to Podium Program. Emma Started here at Body in Motion in November 2019 and is working part-time seeing patients and building the Nutrition Service

BHSc (Occ.Ther.), PG Cert HSc (Rehab), NZROT, MNZAOT 

Carmen has 20 years’ experience in public and private healthcare settings in New Zealand and the United Kingdom, specialising in Cognitive Behavioural approaches in neurological conditions such as Brain Injury and Stroke. She held clinical and consultant/teaching roles across the UK for 10 years before returning to NZ and applying this knowledge to both Vocational and Community Rehabilitation sectors. Carmen is listed on the HASANZ register, and works with a number of companies developing Wellness at Work programmes throughout the Bay of Plenty.

Outside of work, Carmen is a member of the Otumoetai Rotary club and chairperson for District 9930 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA).

BHSc (Physio) PG CertHealSc (Pain)

Jacob has worked full time as a physiotherapist since completing his training in 2003. He combines his experience with a passion for ongoing learning to provide an evidence based approach to help individuals get back to doing the things they want to do as soon as possible. To get you the best results he will help you get to the underlying cause of your problems and not just treat the symptoms. He specialises in musculoskeletal pain and post operative rehabilitation especially backs, shoulders and knees.

B Phty, MPNZ

Cory graduated as a physiotherapist from the University of Otago in 2008, and initially started
working in the musculoskeletal sector, completing a brief stint at the Victoria University
physiotherapy clinic before moving to Australia. She started working in the vocational and
occupational rehabilitation services 8 years ago whilst living in Brisbane.

Cory has a wide range of experience, including vocational rehabilitation, pre-employment and functional screening, onsite
physiotherapy clinics, and risk assessments for employers. She has an interest in ergonomics, work
design and wellness at work. Cory believes that good work is essential for overall health and
satisfaction in life. Outside of work, Cory participates in social sports, likes camping, and loves
spending time with her young family.

BSc, National Certificate in Horticulture (amenity), BA, MSc, PGDip Health PSych.

Wayne’s early work life involved working in the horticulture and landscaping industries. After a mid life epiphany he decided to retrain as a psychologist. He believes his earlier work history gives him a very pragmatic and down to earth (pardon the pun!) approach to his work as a psychologist. Wayne believes that everybody, regardless of circumstances, can gain a greater quality of life. He likes to bring his practical approach to helping his clients find ways to achieve this. Wayne retrained as a Health Psychologist through the University of Auckland and spent his internship year (2005) at the Pain Clinic at Waikato Hospital. Wayne has spent most of his time since working with ACC clients who are coping with injury of some sort and/or chronic pain. He also enjoys working with private clients with a number of presenting problems.

Wayne has been a keen runner- these days mostly in bush/forest and and enjoys getting out on a mountain bike as well. He still loves landscaping but restricts this to working around his home. He loves, good food , good wine, good music and a good book.

Fanny Peters:
Originally from France, Fanny worked in Western Australia for 7 years as a Research Scientist in Infectious Diseases, before recently relocating to New Zealand with her family.
Fanny started practicing Pilates in 2012 and was amazed how quickly her posture improved. The back pain and headaches she suffered for years disappeared within months and was moving more easily and gracefully. In 2016, Fanny completed her certificate IV in Pilates through Breathe Education in Melbourne. She teaches Evidence-based Pilates which is a science based method that aims to help people improve their movement with a focus on them rather than the exercises.
Passionate about movement and improving health and wellbeing, Fanny loves challenging her clients and introducing new exercises to her classes.

B SocSc 
Having worked in Healthcare administration and management for the past decade, Everlyn joined the Body In Motion team in 2018. She has a real passion for rehabilitation and supporting our team in delivering great results. When not at work, you will find her enjoying films, reading, travelling and enjoying the beautiful NZ countryside.

Originally from the beautiful Taranaki, Shannon moved to Tauranga with her partner in 2013.
In 2015 she joined the BIM family in Bethlehem as a receptionist before moving into her current role as a Business Support Administrator based out of our Girven Road head office. Shannon loves music and every year looks forward to a summer season filled with concerts and festivals, even better when she can take her campervan with her!

Monique was brought up in Tauranga and during the past couple of years has ventured to Wellington and Hamilton. She has recently moved back to beautiful Mount Maunganui and joined the team here at BIM. Her work history consists of being a private carer and several administration roles, she is passionate about Rehabilitation and seeing lives enhanced and improved.

In her spare time Monique enjoys playing guitar, going to the beach, yoga, socialising with friends and family, and volunteering for Starjam.