Greg Brien Physiotherapy

Greg Brien Physiotherapy is dedicated to providing great customer service and exceptional clinical care.

The team are continually expanding their knowledge to provide the highest quality treatment possible.

We have extensive in-house training programmes for all of our physiotherapy staff and are well represented at annual conferences and courses to ensure we are up to date on the latest techniques, methods and research.

Greg Brien Physiotherapy is located in purpose built premises on the corner of Henui Street and Devon Street East in Fitzroy, New Plymouth, and has an onsite rehabilitation gym for client use.

Meet the Team

Greg

Greg Brien

BPhty, Registered Physiotherapy Acupuncturist

Greg graduated from the University of Otago in 1997 and is the director of Greg Brien Physiotherapy Limited. He has over 20 years of experience working in private practice and has been a registered physiotherapy acupuncturist for more than 15 years.

Greg’s expertise lies in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy. He has extensive sports medicine background including:

  • Taranaki NPC Rugby
  • National and Central League Football
  • Hurricanes Age Group Rugby
  • Taranaki and Manawatu Seven’s Teams
  • Secondary School Rugby

The above has meant that Greg has acquired a diverse range of treatment techniques including: acupuncture and dry needling, spinal manipulation, joint mobilisation, myofascial trigger point release, core stabilisation and exercise prescription / gym rehabilitation

Nikaela

Nikaela Gilmer

BPhty (with Credit)

Nikaela qualified as a physiotherapist in 2014 from Otage University.  Some of you might remember she worked here at Greg Brien for 2 years before heading overseas.  She has since been based in Central London gaining further experience in a private clinic alongside stregth and conditioning coaches.

Nikaela has completed her certificate in orthopaedic manual therapy alongside foundation and advanced dry needling courses.  She has worked with a wide range of clients from the weekend warriors to high performance athletes.  Her passion for sport and biomechanics has led her to take a multidimensional approach to rehabilitation.

Finn

Finn Gable

BHSc (PT)

Finn graduated from AUT University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Physiotherapy.

He has completed post graduate study in various fields and has obtained a Certificate in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy, Dry Needling and is trained in the Watson Headache and Migraine treatment.

Finn is developing a special interst in Sports Concussion Management, particularly in the field of mountaining biking.

As an avid mountain biker, surfer and alpinist Finn is passionate about sports performance and want to help anybody achieve their physical goals.

Amber

Amber Dona

BHSc (PT)

Amber graduated from AUT University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Physiotherapy.  Prior to this she completed a Diploma in Therapeutic Massage and Remedial Therapies.  Amber has also completed her post graduate Certificate in dry needling and is currently completing her post graduate Certificate of orthopaedic manual therapy and Certificate in the Watson headache technique.

Amber's interest lies in manual therapy, dry needling and exercise presciption.  She has experience in acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, sporting injuries and concussion as well as inpatient and acute care physiotherapy.

Amber's sporting background lies in dancing, specifically Irish dancing, while she is now a keen mountain biker.

David

David Skelton

BHSc (PT)

David graduated from AUT University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Physiotherapy. Growing up in Takapuna, Auckland he represented north Harbour in Rugby and athletics where his passion for injury prevention began.

He has completed post graduate study working towards a Certificate in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy, receiving a certificate in Dry Needling and the Mulligan concept.

During his practice David developed a special interest in strength and conditioning relative to sport performance with particular focus on surfing.

A passionate surfer himself, he recently competed in the 2023 Easter Masters Championship winning the plate open division. Following this he was invited to be a guest speaker on “The best surf show” to talk about injury prevention, surfing related injuries and performance.

David is keen to share his sporting experience, knowledge and apply his skills to help patients achieve their goals and pursuits.