Mike Harnett – Director and Senior Physiotherapist

Mike completed a Bachelor of Physical Education at Otago University in 1979. He then owned and operated a gym in Palmerston North for 12 years. His interest in sports injuries led him to study Osteopathy in New Zealand and Physiotherapy at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, graduating in 1995. 

 

Jackson Harnett - Senior Physiotherapist

Jackson was born and raised in Palmerston North. He attended Otago University graduating with his physiotherapy degree in 2014. After three busy years working at Rehab Physio Centre he moved to Auckland to work and further his study at AUT.

Linda Simpson – Practice Manager/Physio Assistant

Linda completed her degree in Exercise and Sports Science in 2008. She joined RPC in February 2009 working part time as Mike’s assistant.

Keegan Harnett - Senior Physiotherapist

Keegan qualified with a Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) from Auckland University of Technology in 2015 and joined the RPC team full time in January 2016. Keegan pursued further study in recent years, completing a Post Graduate Diploma in Western Acupuncture from AUT in 2018 and in 2019 he spent the year in Perth, Australia completing a Clinic Masters in Sports Physiotherapy.                            

Abbey Stratton Physiotherapist

Abbey was brought up on a hill country farm east of Taihape. Before graduating with a Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) from Auckland University of Technology in 2021, 

Chenae Collie - Receptionist/Administrator

Chenae is a Palmerston North born local, who enjoys travel and spending time relaxing in rural farmland surrounded by animals. After living in Perth for several years her passion for seeing the world exploded and she has since gone on to explore more of Australia and Fiji, Rarotonga and Thailand. When not looking through travel books, she is out on the farm treating her favourite animals to assorted fruits and veges (homegrown apples a favourite).

 

Michael Cumming – Senior Physiotherapist and Clinical Director

Michael is a one-eyed Cantabrian married to Vicki and father of three.  He gained his physiotherapy degree at Otago University in 1996 and gained his Masters in Sports Physiotherapy in 2003. He is also a PAANZ registered acupuncturist.

 

 

Tara Pickering – Practice Manager

Tara hails from the northern most town of the Wairarapa Bush - Pahiatua. After completing a Diploma in Sports Science and Coaching she began work at Rehab Physio Centre as the Physio Assistant to Mike ‘Hurricane’ Harnett in 2001.

Ffion Barr- Receptionist/Administrator

Ffion is currently studying Sport and Exercise at Massey University and has joined the team part time while she completes her degree. You will find Ffion behind the desk in reception as an Administrator and also in the clinic working as a Physiotherapy Assistant. 

Contact Us

Address:
27 Linton Street
Palmerston North 4410
Behind The Unichem Chemist Shop in the Pakn'Save Car park.

Phone:
(06) 358 3543 

Email:
[email protected]  

  

Our Location

Southern Cross

   

Southern Cross Health Society    Easy-claim available for members.