Coast Physio is a family-owned physiotherapy clinic at 6 Bentham Street in Westport on the West Coast. Dr Silas Carey and his wife Alli started it in 2019, after moving to New Zealand from New York and falling for the coast. Dr Carey trained in New York, graduating with a Doctorate of Physiotherapy in 2016, and worked in private practice and hospital rehab before coming to Westport. The clinic treats a wide range of conditions for people of all ages, with the aim of getting them back to sport, work and the things they enjoy.
Treatment combines hands-on manual technique, soft tissue therapy, therapeutic exercise, education and lifestyle advice. The first appointment starts with questions about the injury and general health, then an examination of movement, strength and manual tests, before a customised plan is set. Appointments are made through the website. A patient on Google praises the care and expertise of Dr Carey, and another calls Silas an incredible physio and highly personable, which suits a clinic built around a close, one-to-one approach.