Refresh Physio is a physiotherapy practice at 70 Kilbirnie Crescent in Kilbirnie, Wellington, open since 2000. It offers physiotherapy, sports injury rehabilitation, pelvic health care and pilates classes, with telehealth as well as in-person visits. The practice is built around Catherine, who has 30 years of experience and postgraduate training in pelvic health, including the conservative management of pelvic organ prolapse. Before the practice opened she competed in multisport races, and she has treated national league basketball and football teams. The pilates classes are the part customers talk about most, and challenging classes come up often.
Customers say Catherine finds the real cause of a problem, including cases where other treatment had not helped. One patient said she had been treating their injuries for more than 10 years and sets out a clear path of exercises. Another described painful legs and limping before first seeing her. Nearby, of the two physiotherapists within a kilometre that have ten or more reviews, this one rates highest, ahead of Wellington Sports Med at 0.8 km, which has 33 reviews at 4.6. Our pick in Kilbirnie for a physio who looks for the cause of an injury.