Kate Hines Physiotherapist Longhurst

Qualifications: BHSc Physiotherapy AUT, Women’s Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Level 1 and 2 APA, Women’s health Through the Life Stages APA, Prolapse and Stress Urinary Incontinence – an Advanced Level 3 Course WHTA, Pelvic Pain – an Advanced Level 3 Course WHTA Dr Melissa Davidson Internals, Dr Melissa Davidson Advanced Pelvic Health Introduction to Female Urinary Incontinence SandS training, Introduction to Pelvic Pain SandS training, Introduction to Pelvic Organ Prolapse SandS training, Personal Training Cert NZIS, Nat Dip Dance Performance, NZSD, BSY Pilates.

Biography: I am a pelvic health and musculoskeletal physio. Prior to life as a physio I was a contemporary dancer, teacher and choreographer while also working in the field of health and fitness in NZ, London and Edinburgh as a personal trainer. On return to NZ I studied physio at AUT in Auckland and then moved back home to Christchurch joining You First in 2018. Since then, I have been building my knowledge and experience in pelvic health and helping women within this incredibly special field of physio.

Clinical interests: I enjoy working with clients at all stages of their lifespan helping women during pregnancy through to recovery postnatal and then with peri and post-menopausal changes. Pelvic pain is also an area that is really rewarding, I absolutely love helping women achieve each goal no matter how big or small it can make a huge difference to their quality of life. Within musculoskeletal physio I love working with artistic athletes helping them rehabilitate and return to their performance and competition goals.

Hobbies/ interests: I enjoy weekend adventures with my young family and our crazy dog. I also enjoy weekly yoga classes and gym sessions. I have also recently learnt to crochet

Why I love being a physio/part of the team: I enjoy being able to incorporate my love for movement into helping people recover from injury. I also enjoy guiding people to reach their movement goals.