Craig Newlands

PRINCIPAL PHYSIOTHERAPIST

HPSNZ PROVIDER | SPORTS MEDIC | ROWING NZ ELITE PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Craig is a three-time Olympic (London 2012, Rio 2016, Paris 2024) and Commonwealth Games (Gold Coast 2018) Physiotherapist and has travelled extensively to support athletes at many other international sporting competitions.

He spent 8 years as the lead physiotherapist for Rowing New Zealand and then split his time between Rowing New Zealand and the National Training Centre at the Avantidrome, leading the physiotherapy and massage therapy providers for the region. Craig continues to work with HPSNZ.

Craig has a Masters’ degree with a thesis on lower back pain, and has published and contributed to articles on this matter internationally.

Hamish Lockwood

PRINCIPAL PHYSIOTHERAPIST

HPSNZ PROVIDER | SPORTS MEDIC | PILATES TEACHER

Hamish worked in the UK for many years and there he completed his Masters in Advanced Physiotherapy. Hamish has now returned to NZ and settled in the Waikato. A former semi-professional rugby player, Hamish has experience in dealing with sports injuries, both as a player and a physiotherapist, and has a keen interest in the management of knee injuries, lower back pain and tendon pain. Hamish has completed his acupuncture training and is a APPI qualified Pilates instructor.

Areas of Interest include: Sports injury treatment and rehabilitation, Knee injuries and rehabilitation, Low back pain management, Tendon pain management.

Hannah Munro

clinic manager

MASSAGE THERAPIST | HPSNZ PROVIDER | YOGA TEACHER

Hannah has qualifications in Massage Therapy L5(WINTEC) as well as a BCom & DipGrad (Accounting) and a BA (Community Family Studies) from Otago University.

Hannah’s client base ranges from professional athletes to people seeking treatment for headaches, neck pain or stress. Passionate about supporting new parents she volunteers her time and speaks at local ante natal classes.

In 2018 she completed her 200 hours Yoga Teaching Training and then a 50 hour Yin Yoga Training in 2019. In 2023 Hannah became an approved provider to HPSNZ, and in 2024 volunteered for Massage Aotearoa NZ as National Treasurer.

Lucarne Dolley

Physiotherapist | sports medic

Lucarne graduated with a Physiotherapy degree from WINTEC in 2022. During her study she did a placement with BPC and we saw first hand her potential so snapped her up. She brings experience in a High Performing environment with multiple national titles in equestrian.

Lucarne is a fabulous sports medic and has supported teams in rugby, football and NZ hockey.

Aimee Burnell

Physiotherapist | SPORTS MEDIC | physio-led pilates instructor

Aimee graduated with a Physiotherapy degree from Wintec in 2022. Since graduating she has completed her dry needling course, FIFA diploma and side line medic work with rugby and football. This year Aimee has completed her Matwork Level 1 Physio Led Pilates course. Her interest areas include sports rehabilitation and Pilates.

Aimee is currently working towards Certified Mat Pilates Instructor and teaches our Physiotherapy Led Pilates.

Helena White

Physiotherapist | pilates teacher

Helena graduated from Auckland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2022. She began her career at Waikato Hospital, spending time in several departments there as part of their rotational programme. She has recently joined the team to broaden her knowledge in the diagnosis and management of common and not so common injuries. This year Helena has completed her Matwork Level 1 Physio Led Pilates course and teachers our Physio-led Pilates Classes.

Her special interest areas are sports rehabilitation and injuries of the upper limb.