Body in Motion Physio

physiotherapist — Merivale · Christchurch

About Body in Motion Physio

Body In Motion is a physiotherapy and rehabilitation group with clinics across the Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Taranaki regions, including Hamilton, Tauranga, Whakatane, and New Plymouth. The organisation's expert team focuses on relieving pain and stiffness and helping people get moving, and keep moving, at work, home, and play.

Body In Motion offers a wide range of individual services including Physiotherapy, Pelvic and Women's Health, Cancer Rehabilitation, Sports Physiotherapy, Hand Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Running Analysis, Breathing Optimisation, Psychology, Pain Management, Shockwave Therapy, ConnectTherapy™, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Adolescent & Paediatric Injury Prevention, Pilates, and Acupuncture.

Beyond individual care, Body In Motion runs Community Programmes such as Falls Prevention, Activity with Arthritis, Concussion Services, Inpatient Care in Waikato, Training For Independence, Social Rehabilitation Needs Assessment, and Integrated Care Pathways for musculoskeletal conditions (the way ACC manages injury recovery). The organisation also provides Workplace Support services including Manual Handling Training, Ergonomic Assessments, Workplace Injury Prevention, Workplace Health, Vocational Rehabilitation, Pre-employment Assessments, and Return to Work support, and connects clients to Encore Pilates, which runs three Pilates studios in Tauranga.

Body In Motion: Multi-Disciplinary Physiotherapy Across Bay of Plenty, Waikato & Taranaki

Body In Motion is a physiotherapy and rehabilitation group with clinics across the Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Taranaki regions, including locations in Hamilton, Tauranga, Whakatane, and New Plymouth. The organisation describes its mission as improving the lives of others, with an expert team focused on relieving pain and stiffness and helping people get moving — and keep moving — at work, home, and play.\n\n## A Wide Range of Individual Services\n\nBody In Motion's individual and family services span far beyond standard physiotherapy. Alongside core Physiotherapy, the team offers Pelvic and Women's Health, Cancer Rehabilitation (through the PINC & STEEL Cancer Rehabilitation Programmes), Sports Physiotherapy, Hand Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Running Analysis for those wanting to run more efficiently and reduce injury risk.\n\nOther specialised services include Breathing Optimisation for sleep, tension, and asthma control, Psychology support, Pain Management, Shockwave Therapy for targeting specific problem areas, and ConnectTherapy™ for people dealing with ongoing pain affecting their wellbeing. The team also provides Vestibular Rehabilitation for those experiencing dizziness, vertigo, or balance problems following concussion, Adolescent & Paediatric Injury Prevention, Pilates, and Acupuncture.\n\n## Community Programmes\n\nBeyond individual clinical services, Body In Motion runs a range of community programmes, including Falls Prevention, Activity with Arthritis (AWA), Concussion Services, Inpatient Care in Waikato, Training For Independence (TI), Social Rehabilitation Needs Assessment (SRNA), and Integrated Care Pathways (ICP) for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. The ICP programme is specifically how ACC manages individuals with injuries to help speed up their recovery process, and Body In Motion also runs a programme called Springboard.\n\n## Supporting Workplaces\n\nBody In Motion also offers a comprehensive suite of workplace support services, covering Manual Handling Training, Ergonomic Assessments, Workplace Injury Prevention, Workplace Health, Vocational Rehabilitation, Pre-employment Assessments, and Return to Work support. These services are aimed at helping employers minimise or prevent musculoskeletal injuries and support employees returning to work after injury or illness.\n\n## Encore Pilates\n\nFor those interested in Pilates specifically, Body In Motion connects clients with Encore Pilates, which operates three Pilates studios in Tauranga offering Reformer and Matwork classes, with bookings and timetables available through the Encore Pilates website and app.\n\n## Getting Started\n\nBody In Motion can be reached by phone depending on region: Bay of Plenty on 07 927 3330, Waikato on 07 838 3798, and Taranaki on 06 759 2393. Appointments can be booked online, and the organisation also provides a dedicated Referrers Guide for health professionals wanting to refer clients into their services.\n\nBody In Motion also promotes career opportunities for clinicians looking to join what it describes as a dynamic and collaborative team environment.\n\nWith services spanning individual physiotherapy and rehabilitation, community health programmes, and workplace injury prevention and support, Body In Motion positions itself as a broad, multi-disciplinary option for musculoskeletal and rehabilitation care across the Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Taranaki regions.

Signature items

  • Physiotherapy
  • Sports Physiotherapy
  • ConnectTherapy™
  • Encore Pilates
  • Cancer Rehabilitation
  • Integrated Care Pathway (ICP)

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Workplace Support

  • Manual Handling Training
  • Ergonomic Assessments
  • Workplace Injury Prevention
  • Workplace Health — Vocational therapists support team members in the workplace.
  • Vocational Rehabilitation — Support for returning to work following injury or illness.
  • Pre-employment Assessments — Tailored injury prevention plans to minimise musculoskeletal injuries.
  • Return To Work

Individual Services

  • Physiotherapy — Physio in Hamilton, Tauranga, Whakatane and New Plymouth.
  • Pelvic and Women's Health — Support for pelvic health issues such as bladder/bowel control or vaginal pain.
  • Cancer Rehabilitation — The PINC & STEEL Cancer Rehabilitation Programmes, dedicated to improving strength and quality of life.
  • Sports Physiotherapy — For sports squads, school teams, or social sports.
  • Hand Therapy — Hand Therapy in Hamilton, Tauranga and Whakatane.
  • Occupational Therapy — Also known as Whakaora Ngangahau, helping people engage in meaningful activity.
  • Running Analysis — One-on-one running analysis to improve efficiency and reduce injury risk.
  • Breathing Optimisation — To improve sleep, ease tension, or control asthma.
  • Psychology — Support to help you become your best physically, psychologically and spiritually.
  • Pain Management — Support for managing pain.
  • Shockwave Therapy — Targets specific problem areas.
  • ConnectTherapy™ — For ongoing pain affecting wellbeing.
  • Vestibular Rehabilitation (Concussion) — For dizziness, vertigo, or balance problems.
  • Adolescent & Paediatric Injury Prevention
  • Pilates — Delivered through Encore Pilates, offering Reformer and Matwork classes.
  • Acupuncture — For pain relief or enhanced wellbeing.

Community Programmes

  • Falls Prevention
  • Activity with Arthritis (AWA)
  • Concussion Services
  • Inpatient Care - Waikato
  • Training For Independence (TI)
  • Social Rehabilitation Needs Assessment (SRNA)
  • Integrated Care Pathways (ICP) for MSK — How ACC manages individuals with injuries to enhance recovery speed.
  • Springboard

Frequently asked questions

What services does Body In Motion offer?
They offer a wide range including Physiotherapy, Pelvic and Women's Health, Cancer Rehabilitation, Sports Physiotherapy, Hand Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Running Analysis, Pain Management, Shockwave Therapy, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Pilates, and Acupuncture, among others.
Where are Body In Motion's clinics located?
They have clinics across the Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Taranaki regions, including Hamilton, Tauranga, Whakatane, and New Plymouth.
What is the Integrated Care Pathway (ICP)?
ICP is the way ACC effectively manages individuals with injuries to enhance the speed of their recovery process.
Does Body In Motion offer workplace support?
Yes, including Manual Handling Training, Ergonomic Assessments, Workplace Injury Prevention, Workplace Health, Vocational Rehabilitation, Pre-employment Assessments, and Return to Work support.
What is Encore Pilates?
Encore Pilates is Body In Motion's Pilates offering, with three studios in Tauranga providing Reformer and Matwork classes.
How do I book an appointment?
Appointments can be booked online, and contact numbers are available for each region: Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Taranaki.
Do they accept referrals from other health professionals?
Yes, Body In Motion provides a dedicated Referrers Guide for health professionals.

Tips

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