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.
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.
Kate hails from the mighty Manawatu, calling Palmerston North home before heading down to Otago, completing her Physiotherapy degree in 2023. She had her student placements here in Palmy, where she dealt with a variety of musculoskeletal, neurological, and post-surgical patients, but she particularly enjoys sports-related injuries. During her time as a student, Kate had a placement here at Rehab Physio Centre, where she was taken under the wing of the residing senior physios and taught their ways.
Hannah is currently studying a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, with a double minor in Sport and Exercise Science and Nutrition at Massey University. She enjoys running, strength training, and training for endurance events, as well as spending time outdoors with friends and family, and has a strong interest in health and wellbeing.
You will find Hannah behind reception as part of the administration team at Rehab Physio Centre.
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).
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 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,
Liv joined the team in January 2025 and works as both a Physiotherapy Assistant and Administrator. She is currently in her final year of a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise, majoring in Exercise Prescription, and plans to continue her studies with a postgraduate degree in Physiotherapy. She plays netball and enjoys watching a wide range of sports, especially rugby and cricket. Outside of work and study, Liv values staying active and spending time with friends and family.
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 is one of the halfbacks playing for the Cyclones rugby team and 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.
Born and raised in sunny Nelson, Ella followed in her mum's footsteps by studying Physiotherapy at the University of Otago, graduating with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2025.
During her final year of study, Ella completed a placement in Palmerston North at Rehab Physio Centre, where she had the opportunity to learn from experienced senior physiotherapists, further strengthening her passion for musculoskeletal physiotherapy and sports-related injury rehabilitation.
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.
Malama has played rugby for a few years, which has inspired her interest in health and fitness and study in Sport and Exercise. Having experienced her own rehabilitation journey through sport, she has developed a strong appreciation for the importance of hard work, perseverance, and having a good support system. When she’s not studying, training, playing rugby, or working, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and church community.
Linda completed her degree in Exercise and Sports Science in 2008. She joined RPC in February 2009 working part time as Mike’s assistant.
Emma is a student at PNGHS. She loves playing and watching sports, and plays netball and cricket and has played representative cricket for Manawatu. When she’s not playing sport or at school she enjoys spending time with her friends and family.