Welcome to the rehab studio, a space created to educate and inspire New Zealanders to take care of their health and wellness.

Meet the Team

  • JESSICA WILLIAMS

    PHYSIOTHERAPIST

    BHSc (Physiotherapy), Dry Needling (PAANZ)

    Jess is a devoted physiotherapist with a passion for health and wellness that stems from growing up in the sports and fitness industry of Taupo in the central North Island. With a firm belief in the importance of exercise for not only rehabilitation but also general wellbeing. Following her studies in exercise science and business. Jess completed her Physiotherapy degree at AUT University and has never looked back. Her dream to create a space, which encompasses both her love of fitness, rehabilitation and supporting others was fulfilled when she created The Rehab Studio.

    She has travelled internationally with the New Zealand Cross Whites and is currently the physiotherapist for the North Shore Tigers AFL Team and Silverdale Rugby Premiere Team.

  • VIC MACHIN

    PHYSIOTHERAPIST

    BHSc (Physiotherapy)

    Victoria studied Physiotherapy at Auckland University of Technology, graduating in 2021.

    Victoria was awarded the ML Roberts Research Publication prize and AUT Asics first place prize for her research on 'Resistance-based rehabilitation exercises to progressively load the hamstring muscle group using electromyographic analysis' and has developed a strong affinity for evidence-based practice to inform treatment and rehabilitation for clients.

    Victoria was initially drawn to physiotherapy while being an active part of her grandfather's neurological rehabilitation following stroke. Following many years of classical ballet and long distance running, along with her own rehabilitation for hip injuries her interests towards musculoskeletal physiotherapy grew into her passion.

    Victoria herself knows the benefits of strength-based training and will debut in this year's 2023 WBFF Australian bodybuilding competition.

    Victoria is currently the physio for the Northshore Tigers Premier Rugby League Team and West Coast Rangers female premier football team, and previously, physio for Silverdale U21 Rugby Union team. She loves working with young aspiring athletes to promote performance and sustainability in their chosen sport.

    With an excellent understanding of the impact specific, individualized and progressive rehabilitation has, Victoria can help her patients to overcome injury, and hence excel in their chosen sport.

    Victoria uses a collaborative approach in her practice through educating, supporting and assisting her patients enhancement of strength, mobility and conditioning so that they reach their full potential and live a life without limitations.

  • SARAH LOWN

    PHYSIOTHERAPIST

    BHSc (Physiotherapy), PGD (Western Acup), MHSc (Manipulative Physiotherapy)

    Sarah has 10 years of experience in private musculoskeletal-based clinics where she has treated a multitude of different injuries in all age groups. With the completion of her Masters in 2011, Sarah is specialised in Western Acupuncture & Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. She specialises in sports injuries but is also interested in spinal and lower limb injuries. Sarah has a special interest in sports especially rugby (league, union and sevens), tag, touch, netball and basketball. She has worked with athletes both in an individual and team environment.

    Sarah is currently the physiotherapist for the Hibiscus Coast Raiders Rugby League team.

    Sarah is an experienced sports physiotherapist having worked with the NZ Tall Ferns, NZ Lacrosse Men’s team, NZ Tag, Auckland NPC Women’s Rugby, North Harbour Women’s Touch Rugby & Iron Man Contenders and Tri-Athletes.