Gavin Cross
BHSc
BA (Hons)
PostGradDipRehab
MNZSP

Since graduating from AUT with a Bachelors degree in Physiotherapy, Gavin has worked extensively in the fields of musculoskeletal and neurological physiotherapy.  He has undertaken postgraduate study in chronic pain, hand and upper limb therapy and sport specific exercise prescription, and has enjoyed working with elite sporting teams and athletes in New Zealand and the U.K.over the last 9 years.

This experience has helped to develop his expertise in treating a wide range of sporting injuries, and Gavin is able to apply this knowledge to aid the rehabilitation of patients from all walks of life. Gavin has a special interest in developing sport specific exercise programmes and correcting muscle imbalances, and is currently undergoing training for Crossfit accreditation.

Gavin currently works with the Saints basketball team, Wellington Soccer, Wellington softball, Miramar softball, NZ handball players, and a variety of athletes representing New Zealand at Olympic and World level. 

Paul Steele 
BPhty 
MNZSP                        

Paul is the latest addition to our team, he graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the highly respected Physiotherapy School at Otago University. Paul has always had a great interest in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy and sports medicine. As an undergraduate he gained valuable experience working alongside numerous sports teams, as well as playing football for Roslyn-Wakari’s Men’s Premier team in Dunedin.

Paul is currently the physio for the U-15’s Wellington Tornadoes football academy team, who tour the United States at the end of every year, playing against America’s most talented youngsters.

Recipient of the 2011 McKenzie Back Institute Scholarship, Paul strives to achieve optimal recovery, injury prevention and performance through evidence-based rehabilitation.

Amanda Sommerville 
Trained Comprehensive Pilates  Teacher (PMA)
National Diploma in Dance Performance 
Certificate IV in Performing Arts
ARAD, Solo Seal     

Amanda is a Comprehensive Pilates Instructor, trained through Tania Huddart (PMA) at Hearts and Bones Pilates. Amanda graduated from the New Zealand School of Dance, being awarded a National Diploma in Dance Performance as well as achieving her Certificate IV in Performing Arts. During this time she danced with the Royal New Zealand Ballet Company, National tour season of Swan Lake and the Mozart Music Festival NZSD. Pilates played an influential role in her rehabilitation after having to overcome a major hip bone injury. This in turn has given her a strong relationship to Pilates and dance. Throughout her own life experieces Amanda has developed a great awareness for injury prevention and rehabilitation and is excited about sharing her knowledge in a caring and charismatic way. Amanda is also currently the head Pilates teacher for the New Zealand School of Dance Scholars Programme.