Motus Nelson / Tasman

Garth Munro

Business Manager, Physiotherapist

Garth has over thirty years of experience in Physiotherapy, ranging from Private metropolitan and rural clinics to strategic and operational District Health Board environments. He has a Master of Health Science Degree (Rehabilitation) and post graduate Diplomas in Manual therapy and Rehabilitation. Garth also established one of NZ’s largest Interdisciplinary Clinics specialising in the management of Chronic Pain conditions and has a keen interest in the diagnosis and rehabilitation of complex conditions. Garth also has a keen interest in the development of activity and fitness in both the Child and Adolescent, and the aging populations. He personally has a long history of participation in running, mountain biking, weight training and swimming and is motivated to guide his patients in their endeavours to develop and maintain a healthy and active life .

Ash Lindup

Physiotherapist

Ash graduated from University of Otago with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Distinction) in 2016. Since then has been working in a sports/musculoskeletal private practice as well as working with sports teams over the last few years including Nelson Rugby Football Club Senior ‘A’ team, and Nelson Giants basketball team. Ash was born and raised in Nelson, has a high interest in sporting biomechanics and sports related rehabilitation - particularly rugby, basketball, touch, gym training and cricket.

Dawn Chalmers

Physiotherapist

Hazel Davidsen

Physiotherapist

Hazel graduated from Otago University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Bachelor of Science majoring in Human Nutrition. She grew up in Nelson and is excited to be back in Nelson with the Motus team. Hazel has worked with various rugby and rugby seven’s teams and is currently the physiotherapist for the Tasman Mako Women’s team. She has a particular interest in sports injuries and working along side sports teams. In her spare time she likes to stay active at the gym and spend time with friends and family.

Kelly Mabbett

Physiotherapist

Kelly completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy through AUT in 2012. Since then she has worked in sports and musculoskeletal private practices in New Zealand and England. Kelly is trained in Acupuncture, dry needling and is a Mulligan Concept Practitioner. She enjoys treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions, both acute and persistent injuries. She has a special interest in biomechanics and injury prevention. In her spare time, she enjoys running, kayaking and mountain biking.