Melissa Gilbertson Physiotherapy is a clinic at 219 River Road in Claudelands, Hamilton, and it is an authorised ACC Direct Access Provider. The clinic treats sports injuries, back and neck pain, upper and lower limb injuries and arthritis. Its treatments include acupuncture, joint mobilisation and manipulation, soft tissue and myofascial release, lumbar spine rehabilitation, post-operative rehabilitation, exercise rehabilitation and arthritic joint management. Care is tailored to each patient, and preventative care is available for people who want to improve their fitness or function. The clinic says it accepts most major insurance plans, including ACC.
The physiotherapist has worked for High Performance Sport New Zealand for over 10 years as a lead physiotherapist, covering the Tokyo and Rio Olympics, World Championships for Rowing New Zealand, and the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games for Cycling New Zealand. The website says she has a special interest in athletics, and she is a former elite runner. Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Health and Sport Sciences, a Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy and a Master of Health Practice in musculoskeletal physiotherapy from AUT.