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title: Meet Jeff, our latest physiotherapist!
description: Meet Jeff, our new physiotherapist, as he shares his journey, passion for helping others, and diverse expertise in musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation.
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# [Meet Jeff, our latest physiotherapist!](https://www.habit.health/insights/blogs/meet-jeff-our-latest-physiotherapist)

 Written by [Habit Health](https://www.habit.health/insights/author/habit-health) | Mar 9, 2023 11:00:00 AM

 Read on to discover more about Jeff, his interests outside of work, and his experiences as a physiotherapist. 

##### Jeff is our latest physiotherapist in New Plymouth. He qualified as a physiotherapist in 2013, and after doing his junior rotations in a hospital in east London, he got a role working in a neuro-specific rotation. Since moving to New Zealand two and a half years ago, he has been doing a combination of musculoskeletal, neuro, and contract work in the clinic and the community, so his days are very varied, which he enjoys.

**How and why did you get into physiotherapy as a career path?   
**I came to physiotherapy a bit later in life. I wanted to do an active job that was helpful to people as well as interesting, and physio was the right fit for me. My dad had a spinal cord injury when he was young and has been a wheelchair user since I was born, giving me a different insight into his world and his challenges. He turned his experience into a way to help and connect with others and has always been a hugely positive force in my life. So my path to physiotherapy wasn’t a straightforward or clear one, but looking back now, I think something was always pushing me in this direction, and I’m very grateful that I went this route.

**What do you love most about your job?  
**Working with people, clients and colleagues, learning, sharing, and every day is different.

**Tell us more about the specific services you offer as a physio?  
**Neurological rehabilitation is my main background, but since moving to New Zealand, I’ve been working more in the musculoskeletal area, which I enjoy. I have been getting more into dry needling as well as vestibular assessment and treatment.

**What are you most passionate about in physiotherapy?  
**Understanding our clients, where they are coming from, what they value, and how the services I offer can contribute in a positive way towards their goals.

**When do you think someone should see a physio about their injury?   
**Yesterday 😊 (But as long as they feel they are ready).

**Who are some industry leaders or experts you look towards for knowledge, inspiration and advice?  
**Lately, Brian Mulligan. I find he is a great combination of knowledge, enthusiasm, and kindness. I also think he’s hilarious.  
Dr Andreo Spina.

**What do you do for hobbies outside of work?   
**Anything to do with mountains and the ocean, guitar, reading, cooking, eating. 😊

**What’s your favourite sport?   
**Rock climbing, and although I don’t watch it much now, baseball.

**Who is your real-life hero?   
**My dad.

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