About Us

At Body Wise Health we take a holistic approach to your health. We treat the person not just your injury. We are aware that not everyone responds the same to treatment. Knowing this we are able to tailor your treatment to your individual needs to make sure you achieve your goals.

We are experienced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists who are skilled in a wide range of treatments including:

  • sports physio

  • massage therapy

  • spinal and joint mobilisations, manipulation

  • pilates

  • breathing retraining

  • long COVID (with Nina)

Tina McCormack | Owner & Physiotherapist
Available: Tue, Wed, Fri

  • B.Phty, MHPrac, PG Occ Health and MPNZ

    Bradcliff Breathing Method Level 1

  • Health and wellness are my passion and this is expressed through Body Wise Health which I started in May 2010.

    I have more than 25 years experience in the field of Physiotherapy, having worked in a vast range of positions in New Zealand and overseas in the USA and the UK. With a Masters in Health Science in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, I am an APPI Pilates Instructor, a qualified Occupational Health Physiotherapist and trained in Acupuncture for Musculoskeletal conditions.

    My mission is to help others achieve optimal health and wellbeing and I have a strong belief in a holistic and proactive approach to health. I do this through a combination of traditional Sports Physiotherapy, Massage and Myofascial Therapy, Acupuncture, Spinal Mobilisations and Manipulation, Pilates, Wellness Coaching, Woman's Health, Stress Management and Work Site Assessments.

  • Mountain bike adventures, time spent with two naughty Burmese cats, baking (and eating) ginger crunch!

Kathryn Newbery | Physiotherapist
Available: Mon, Wed, Thur

  • BSc (Hons) Phty, PG Cert Acup, PG Cert Manip Therapy, MPNZ

    Bradcliff Breathing Method Level 1

  • I graduated with a BSc(Hons) in Physiotherapy in the UK in 1992 and worked in the field of Orthopaedic Rehabilitation and Musculoskeletal Outpatients within the NHS for nearly a decade.

    My husband and I came to Christchurch in 2002, fell in love with the Kiwi lifestyle, and lapped up all the opportunities for adventure that the South Island provides.

    As well as raising a family, running a business and competing in multi-sport races for many years, I have gained experience in a variety of private clinics in the city.

    My areas of physiotherapy interest include Post-Operative Rehabilitation and those niggling sporting injuries that have become chronic. With all my clients I try to think outside the square and address underlying muscle imbalance issues in other parts of the body.

    I believe in empowering clients with knowledge about their condition and try to give them useful skills for ongoing self-management.

    I am a member of Physiotherapy New Zealand and have post graduate training in Manipulative Physiotherapy as well as Acupuncture for musculoskeletal conditions.

  • Running, mountain biking, ocean swimming all year round, family campervan adventures in our converted fire truck (called Kermit).

Nina Strieker | Physiotherapist
Available: Mon, Thur, Fri

  • B.Phty, MPNZ

    Bradcliff Breathing Method Level 1 & 2

  • I have 25+ years experience working in NZ and the UK, in sports physiotherapy, paediatrics, adolescent health and general musculo-skeletal treatment and rehabilitation.

    I am a qualified Bradcliff breathing practitioner and knowledgeable in long covid recovery. I have a diploma in sports medicine, dry needling proficiency certificate and first aid trained.

    I am passionate about improving quality of life for clients, aiming to get them back to pre-injury function or even better than before. I advocate for finding balance in life and promote getting the basics right for healing and wellbeing, sleep, nutrition, hydration, breathing, exercise and reducing stress.

    I live locally with my husband and our two teenagers. I am at my happiest in nature, hiking, running and wild swimming.

  • Travelling to new places with my trusty back pack on. Quiz night with our neighbours is a highlight of my week.

alister, physiotherapist at body wise health

Alister George | Physiotherapist
Available: Tue, Thur, Fri

  • DipPhys, PGDipPhty, DipAP, PGCERTTertT

  • It has been incredibly rewarding to have been a front-line clinical physiotherapist for over three decades, including 16 years as a clinical educator.

    My practice is person-centred and research-informed. I have extensive experience in solving complex clinical problems with a combination of manual therapy, acupuncture, exercise therapy, workplace assessments and cognitive behavioural approaches.

    I have special interest in musician’s injuries, pain, and ergonomics. Furthermore, I have expertise in clinical education, deconstructing clinical reasoning and an understanding of clinical processes at an abstract level. The joy of clinical physiotherapy is seeing people thrive.

  • Outside physiotherapy I am a part-time professional musician and music producer. I have three grown children, three small dogs, and an unhealthy weakness for chocolate biscuits.

Karen Taylor | Bookings & Admin

  • I am the "flexible behind the scenes" administrator for all of the Body Wise Health office needs. I am here to help you with your enquiries and bookings whether you are a new client or booking a follow-up appointment. I have extensive experience in administration and am excited to see where the future leads the practice.

  • Spending time with family, reading, gardening and biking.

“We look forward to meeting you and helping with your individual physiotherapy and health goals.”
— The Body Wise Team