Xiaodong Jin - acupuncturist

Jin studied for 3 years and gained a Bachelor's Degree of Health Science in Acupuncture.

His specialty is at Peri-Umbilical needling that proves to have an immediate positive effect. Jin also applies Taoism Tuina with in his practice.

Jin has been a Chinese Martial Arts instructor for more than 30 years so he includes the well-known Tai Chi and Chang Martial Arts into his treatments using the balance of Qi to maintain the body. 

Jin is currently a member of the New Zealand Acupuncture Standard Authority (NZASA) and New Zealand Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Society (NZCMAS)

PANG YEO - PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Pang is a NZ registered Physiotherapist. Before graduating from AUT with a bachelor’s degree in health science (Physiotherapy) in 2021, he had been a qualified Personal Trainer for 9 years and has a Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise. He is client-centered and applies both exercise and manual therapy to help his clients achieve their goals.

Pang is passionate about helping people return to their daily activities and regain quality of life. He believes transitioning from a personal trainer to a physiotherapist has equipped him with a unique skillset which allows him to utilize his sports science background to guide his rehabilitation plans.

PRATIBHA SEHGAL - Physiotherapist

Pratibha completed her Masters in musculoskeletal in India in 2011 and practiced in India for a while before immigrating to NZ. She completed her Grad dip in health sciences (Physiotherapy) from AUT and gained her Physiotherapy registration in NZ. Since then, she has worked in various hospitals and clinics around NZ. Her main area of interest is Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. She is also a certified dry needling practitioner and Tai chi trainer for neurological & geriatric conditions.

Pratibha is passionate about helping people and her favorite aspect of her career is assisting her clients improve their quality of life.

ROWAN ROYEPPEN – Director & PHYSIOTHERAPist (NZRPT, BHSC)

Rowan is one of the co-founders of PhysioReform and a qualified and skilled physiotherapist. He completed his studies in 2012 and since then he has been refining his skills in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. He has worked in a private setting and has also completed additional training in Rock/Kinesio Taping.

Rowan has a keen interest in sports related injuries and is particularly focused on applying physiotherapy to sports environments. He has played cricket and football at a competitive level and understands the effect different injuries can have on a sports career.

Rowan is also very interested in working with clients in post-operative rehabilitation, finding the process of helping people to recover from surgery to be very rewarding. 

Angel Wang - acupuncturist

The other half of the mother-daughter duo, Angel also holds a Bachelor Degree in Health Science majoring in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine.

Angel is a registered member with Acupuncture NZ and enjoys treating a variety of musculoskeletal injuries to get people through their rehabilitation as quickly as possible. Angel also has a passion and interest in Dysfunction caused by spinal cord injuries.

She is a friendly and professional member of the team, always willing to help.

HINA SHAFI - physiotherapist

Hina Shafi was born in Pakistan and obtained her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Riphah International University iN Pakistan in 2011. She later pursued specialization in Sports Physical Therapy in 2019 and is currently pursuing a PhD in Neuro-MSK. Throughout her career, whether as a clinical supervisor, instructor, or Assistant Professor at Foundation University in Islamabad, Hina has always been passionate about continuous learning and sharing her knowledge with others to the best of her abilities.

As a dedicated clinician, Hina strives to make the most of her expertise in creating a healthy and conducive environment where she can work diligently and demonstrate her qualifications within a prestigious organization. Her primary objective is to enhance her clinical skills and leverage them for the benefit of her patients.

Sue Wang - acupuncturist

Part of the mother-daughter team that practice at our Glen Innes clinic, Sue is an experienced acupuncturist with unique skills. Having grown up in China and learning traditional Chinese Medicine from her Grandparents, Sue went on to gain a Bachelor in Health Science majoring in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. In addition to her Bacherlors Degree, she showed a particular interest in hearing loss and tinnitus as part of a Post Graduate Diploma program. Xue also has a passion and interest in Dysfunction caused by spinal cord injuries. She is a registered member of NZASA.

Sangeetha Subramanian —Physiotherapist

Sang was born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia but was brought up in New Zealand since 2008. Later graduating from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Science in Physiology and Physiotherapy in 2018.

She focuses on emphasising treatments by guiding patients towards better health outcomes and independence. She enjoys working with others to help them reach their goals and to optimise their quality of life.

Sang absolutely loves travelling as well as exploring nature during the weekends and would describe herself as an ultimate foodie.

Victoria Morgan —
Receptionist / Administrator

Victoria was Born and Raised in New Zealand. Her family are originally from the Bay of Plenty Region, specifically the Rotorua area.

Victoria enjoys being the first point of contact for patients. She believes their journey begins the moment they walk in the clinic, call to make an appointment, or even when they send an inquiry via Facebook. Being able to help and guide patients from the beginning to end is extremely rewarding and a privilege she strives to achieve with care and compassion. Victoria is very Whanau (Family) and friends orientated. She loves to converse and work with people from all walks of life.

Sasa Sajjavanich - physiotherapist

Sasa graduated from AUT in 2006 with a BHSc (Physiotherapy) and a Post Graduate Certificate in Traditional Chinese Acupuncture in 2009.

Sasa has nearly 10 years of experience in treating spinal related problems such as back pain and neck pain. She strongly believes in a combined approach of manual therapy and exercise prescription to assist her patients to achieve their ultimate goals post injury. She is a passionate musculoskeletal physiotherapist with a special interest in body biomechanics and postural assessment using Pilates and dry needling to resolve problems giving her clients the optimal recovery so they can return to the lifestyle they enjoy.

Preet Kamal - Physiotherapist

Preet Kamal has completed Masters in Physiotherapy in 2008. She is a registered member with Physiotherapy, New Zealand and New Zealand Rehabilitation Association. Apart from being a registered physiotherapist in NZ, she is also a registered in United Kingdom and India. She has joined PhysioReform with broad range of 9 years’ experience in musculoskeletal, neurology, sports-injuries, and paediatrics. ​Her approach mainly combines manual therapy/trigger point/myofascial techniques with an interest in falls prevention and elder population. She assists patients to get empowered by taking control of their own conditions through education, and individual specific rehabilitation programs. 

Preet Kamal has also been a clinical educator for undergraduate and post-graduate students, and a supervisor for graduate and post graduate students in their research projects. She is also associated with various projects and programs with Brain Research, New Zealand. She is multilingual with fluent in speaking English, Punjabi, and Hindi. In her spare time, Preet Kamal enjoys travelling and spending time with her family.

Nivia Rattan - PHysiotherapist

I am an experienced healthcare professional with a diverse background spanning over six years in New Zealand and two years internationally. With a multifaceted career that includes roles in hospitals, MSK private practice, and rest homes, I bring a wealth of expertise to every setting.

As a trained Pilates Instructor, I integrate holistic approach into my practice, utilizing skills such as dry needling, manual therapy, and techniques such as Mulligan and McKenzie. My dedication to comprehensive care extends to my work with various sports teams, including High school rugby, AFC men's football, Oceania Cup tag rugby, and women's touch rugby teams.

Beyond my professional endeavors, I find joy in motherhood, cherishing moments spent with my two children. Passionate about promoting health and wellness both on and off the field, I am committed to making a positive impact in the lives of others.

Lisa Keeley — physiotherapist

Lisa is a New Zealand registered Physiotherapist, originally from California. She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy in 2022, and has 18 years of experience combined in the athletic training and sport science industry in the USA and NZ. She has worked with youth, adult club, professional, Olympic athletes, and tertiary education in a sport science context. Her prior qualifications include: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology/Athletic Training (2005), Master of Science in Sports Biomechanics (2008), and Doctor of Philosophy in Sport & Exercise (2013).  

Lisa is passionate about providing a comprehensive physiotherapy service to enhance day to day function of those in the local community to help people re-engage with lifestyle, work, or fitness goals following injury. Lisa’s physiotherapy style combines manual therapy with exercise prescription and patient education toward self-management and prevention of injury reoccurrence. She is experienced in return-to-work contracts, gym-based functional rehabilitation, falls prevention, and Careway contracts. She has skills and experience in teaching and education, exercise prescription, biomechanics analysis, quantitative strength assessment, massage, joint mobilisation, taping/bracing, and dry needling.

Mark Ma — Physiotherapist

Mark graduated from the University of Otago in 2023 with a Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy. He also used to be a swimming instructor at a private swimming school. Mark has shown a special interest in lower back pain management since his placements at the Physiotherapy School. He always believed that the in-session manual techniques and self-directed home exercises are essential in back pain management. He is a passionate musculoskeletal physiotherapist keen to help his clients achieve their goals and bring them back to the wonderful.

Pavneet Johal — Receptionist / Administrator

Pavneet is from Punjab, India. She studied Bachelors and Masters in Physiotherapy back in India. Having experience in Physiotherapy for more than 6 years and waiting to get registered in New Zealand.

So in the meantime she is currently working as a Receptionist/Administrator at the Physio Reform Takanini branch.

Passionate about the work. She believes she is first eye for the patients. They come and share the injuries and some part of there life with me. So she is a good listener. She understands there are problems patiently and tries to book them with the best physio as per there requirements. She always tries to book them as soon as possible, so they don't have to wait in the pain.