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Originally from South Africa, and with a large stint in Hong Kong, Olivia has worked alongside some of the best Physio’s around the world. We are so lucky to now have her here on Waiheke Island and even more proud that she is the island’s only Women’s Health Physio. Liv’s style of therapy has always been Connect Therapy, a holistic method which identifies imbalances and weaknesses in the body, as well as overuse patterns, and aims to balance these out to ensure your body works more efficiently and pain free. Liv uses both manual release techniques such as dry needling, as well as a lot of Pilates to then strengthen you in the right places, and can do a comprehensive handover to the Pilates crew if you’d like to get into a regular exercise routine that is specific to your body!

Born in Brazil, Alana moved to Waiheke at age 12—so she’s truly a local at heart. After completing her Physiotherapy degree at AUT, she spent three years working at Peak Pilates & Physiotherapy in Auckland, and a year living in Spain before returning to the island and joining our team. She speaks fluent Portuguese and has a basic level of Spanish.

Alana has developed valuable expertise across a wide range of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. She is also trained in the Bradcliff Breathing method, allowing her to assess and treat breathing pattern disorders with techniques that reduce anxiety, ease breathlessness, and support overall wellbeing.

During her time at Peak as a Physiotherapist, Alana trained as a Pilates instructor and discovered a strong passion for integrating Pilates into her rehabilitation approach. She brings a supportive, down-to-earth energy to every session and loves helping clients build strength, confidence, and long-lasting results.

Dedicated to going above and beyond, Alana tailors every treatment to her clients’ goals and needs—ensuring they achieve their best possible outcomes.

Laura is a physiotherapist from Brazil with five years of experience, including master’s studies in sports therapy in England. She specializes in hands-on treatment and exercise, focusing on deep tissue release and alignment to improve patient function through movement. She is also an experienced Pilates instructor.

Laura is calm, patient, and an attentive listener who loves her work. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, dancing, singing, playing tennis, volleyball, and badminton, running, going to the beach, and stand-up paddleboarding—so you will likely see her around the island.