Ross Smith Physical Therapy is a physiotherapist at Saxton Stadium, 142 Saxton Road East, listed under Hira in Nelson, with a 5.0 Google rating.
A good physiotherapist works out what is actually causing your problem, not just where it hurts. Expect questions about how the injury or pain started, a check of how you move and a clear explanation of what they find and what recovery should look like. Treatment often combines hands-on work with exercises to do at home, and those exercises are where much of the progress comes from. In New Zealand, you can see a physiotherapist without a doctor's referral, and ACC may cover treatment for accidents, so ask about claims when you book. Regulars wear clothing that lets the therapist see and move the affected area, bring any scans or reports and do their exercises between visits.
Being based at Saxton Stadium puts this practice close to Nelson's sports facilities, so it is a convenient option for sporting injuries.