When You Move Well
Everything Feels Better
Bounce back from injury and get back to the life you love
Welcome to Nathan The Physio
Whether you're dealing with pain, stiffness, or an injury that’s slowing you down, I’m here to help you get back to doing what you love. Through hands-on treatment and a personalised exercise plan, you'll get the right support and strategies to feel fantastic—now and in the long run.
At Your Service: Helping You Move Better
Injury Assessment and Recovery
Recover from injury and return to activity faster with professional assessments and tailored treatment plans.
Treatment of Pain and Stiffness
Reduce pain and improve flexibility with manual therapies, soft tissue therapies and therapeutic exercises.
Post-Surgery Rehabilitation
Customised rehab programs for a safe and timely return to work and sport, coordinated closely with your surgeon.
Pain Isn’t Always the Problem—It’s Often the Messenger
Where you feel pain isn’t always where the real problem is.
Think of your body like a well-tuned machine—if one part isn’t moving as it should, something else has to pick up the slack. Over time, that extra strain can lead to overload, wear and tear, and eventually, pain.
That’s why simply treating the painful area, sometimes isn’t enough—it’s like putting duct tape on a warning light instead of fixing the engine. To get long-term relief, we need to find and fix the cause.
For example, if you have ongoing lower back pain, the real issue might be a stiff hip that’s throwing off how you move. If that hip isn’t doing its job properly, your lower back has to work overtime—leading to overload and pain. The key isn’t just treating your back, but restoring proper movement and balance so everything works as it should.
If you’ve had a stubborn, recurring injury that never quite seems to go away, this wholistic approach could be the missing piece. By identifying and addressing the real movement problem, we give your body the best chance to heal properly—and stay that way.
About
Hi, I'm Nathan the Physio.
I provide personalised, evidence-based and wholistic physiotherapy to help you move better, feel stronger, and stay pain-free. With over 20 years of experience—and first-hand knowledge of what it takes to recover from injury—I take a whole-body approach to getting you back to what you love.
After overcoming my own serious ankle injury, I learned that true recovery isn’t just about treating symptoms—it’s about making sure your whole body works together the way it should. That’s why I focus on tailored care that empowers you, whether you’re rehabbing an injury, getting rid of nagging pain, or optimising how you move.
If pain or stiffness is slowing you down, let’s change that together.
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The Move-Better Blog
The Move-Better Blog has practical tips, videos, and articles to help you keep your body moving the way it should—without pain holding you back. From expert insights on movement and injury prevention to simple exercises you can try at home, you’ll get straightforward, no-nonsense advice on staying active, strong, and pain-free
Check out our latest posts and start your journey to a healthier, pain-free life today!
Contact
Upstairs at Crossfit Whangarei. 151 Lower Dent St, Whangarei, Northland, 0110, New Zealand
nathan@nathanthephysio.com
0211595097
Wednesdays 9am to 6pm
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