Cross Physiotherapy is a sports physiotherapy and athletic development clinic in central Wellington, specialising in rehabilitation and sports injuries. The team draws on a wide range of clinical expertise to deliver what they describe as world-class care aimed at getting people back to their sport without fear of reoccurrence, with treatment options spanning injury rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, and functional fitness.
The clinic is ACC-accredited, and every team member is registered with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand. Cross Physiotherapy has built a reputation working with elite sport — the clinic states it is the only Physiotherapy clinic in New Zealand ratified by an NBA franchise, and is trusted by Olympic athletes, professional sports teams and national sporting bodies. The clinic also maintains close working relationships with sports doctors and orthopaedic surgeons both in New Zealand and internationally, referring patients on when needed.
Based at 144 Tory St on the corner of Tory and Haining St in Wellington, Cross Physiotherapy offers everything from individual injury rehabilitation to team and event coverage, including physiotherapy support at tournaments and tailored high performance training programmes.
Cross Physiotherapy positions itself around one clear goal: getting people back to what they love, faster, and without the fear of the injury coming back. Based in central Wellington, the clinic specialises in rehabilitation and sports injuries, drawing on a broad base of clinical expertise across physiotherapy, strength and conditioning, and functional training rather than offering a single narrow service.
What sets Cross Physiotherapy apart is the level of sport it works with. The clinic states it is the only Physiotherapy clinic in New Zealand ratified by an NBA franchise, and is trusted by Olympic athletes, professional sports teams and national sporting bodies. That trust is backed by formal credentials — the clinic is ACC-accredited, and every physiotherapist on the team is registered with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand. Cross Physiotherapy also maintains strong working relationships with sports doctors and orthopaedic surgeons, both around New Zealand and internationally, referring patients on to specialists when a case calls for it.
The clinic's core physiotherapy service covers both ACC-funded and non-ACC treatments, with an initial assessment followed by ongoing appointments as needed — sessions typically run 45 minutes, with 60-minute appointments available for more complex cases. Beyond standard physio treatment, Cross Physiotherapy runs strength and conditioning sessions and functional training programmes, aimed at building resilience and preventing injuries from recurring rather than just treating them after the fact.
For athletes wanting a deeper look at their movement, the clinic offers a biomechanical assessment using the AxIT system, which includes exercise prescription and the option of a re-test at 6 and 12 weeks to track progress. There's also a dedicated recovery session combining NormaTec compression therapy with massage gun and massage ball work — a useful option for anyone in a heavy training block who wants to speed up recovery between sessions.
Cross Physiotherapy doesn't limit itself to individual clinic visits. The team also provides physiotherapy, massage and strength and conditioning services for teams and events, including physiotherapy cover at tournaments and individually tailored programmes for athletes or squads with specific needs.
Alongside its clinical services, the clinic stocks a range of merchandise for patients to take home, including Antiflamme and Tui massage creams, strapping tape, foam rollers, wheat bags, and various supports, bandages and braces — practical extras for managing recovery between visits.
Cross Physiotherapy is located at 144 Tory St, Ground Floor, on the corner of Tory and Haining St in Wellington. For anyone driving in, there's 90 minutes of free parking available in the car park across the road by The Warehouse, making it straightforward to pop in for an appointment without worrying about paid parking. The clinic is open Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 6:30pm, with Saturday appointments available on request, and can sometimes accommodate urgent or last-minute bookings if you call the clinic directly.
For anyone new to physiotherapy, the first appointment runs 45 minutes and covers diagnosis of the injury or condition, an initial treatment, and a rehab plan for the sessions that follow. Depending on availability, some injuries can be seen the same day, while others may take up to a week to book in. If the injury happened at home, at work, or while playing sport, it's likely to be covered by ACC — worth checking directly with the clinic, since ACC-covered treatment is priced differently to non-ACC sessions. Payment is accepted by cash or eftpos.
With its ACC accreditation, elite sport credentials and broad service range — from initial injury assessment through to biomechanical testing, strength and conditioning, and recovery therapy — Cross Physiotherapy is set up to support everyone from weekend athletes managing a niggle to professional sportspeople working through a structured rehab and performance programme.