About Us

My name is Ronen Buser, and I’m very excited to offer my physiotherapy services to the Morrinsville and wider Piako community.

I am a senior physiotherapist with seven years of experience under my belt, and I hold a Bachelor in Anatomy and a Bachelor in Physiotherapy from Otago University.

Whether you’re recovering from a recent surgery or an injury, or are wanting to reach optimum mobility, I’m ready and willing to help!

My specialist areas of expertise are post-surgical care of orthopaedic conditions, musculoskeletal physiotherapy, outpatient rehabilitation, vertigo, specialist care for concussion, and sports side-line treatment and care.

Physiotherapy starts with you – call today to see how I can help you reach your optimal physical self!

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With over 23 years of experience, Dan is passionate about helping people move better, feel stronger, and get back to doing what they love. He studied physiotherapy at Auckland University of Technology (2000–03) and completed his Masters in Sports Physiotherapy at the University of Bath in 2013.

Dan spent 10 years working in professional rugby, gaining extensive experience in high-performance sport and elite injury management. Whether you’re an athlete or just wanting to stay active and pain-free, Dan brings expert knowledge and a practical, hands-on approach to rehab.

Clinical Interests

  • Sports injury management

  • Post-operative rehabilitation

  • Neck and back pain

  • Strength and conditioning-based rehab

  • Injury prevention and return-to-sport planning

Outside of work, he enjoys sports, music, church, travel, and most of all spending

time with his wife Zoe and their two kids, Nia and Asher.

Amirah is a Registered Physiotherapist with over 10 years of experience across hospital, private practice and complex rehabilitation settings. For the past 6 years, she has specialised in Women’s & Pelvic Health, supporting women through pregnancy, postnatal recovery and a wide range of pelvic health concerns.

She has a particular interest in helping women manage pregnancy-related pain, postnatal recovery, pelvic floor dysfunction and maternal birth injuries, with treatment tailored to each womans individual needs, goals and stage of life. Amirah is available for both private and ACC-funded care where applicable.

Alongside her Womens Health expertise, Amirah has extensive experience treating musculoskeletal conditions, persistent pain, post-surgical rehabilitation and complex functional limitations. Her clinical interests also include TMJ/TMD disorders, neck and low back pain, headaches, dizziness, vertigo and concussion rehabilitation, working with both adults and children.

Amirah brings experience from both hospital and private practice, including four years in a Team Lead role overseeing multidisciplinary rehabilitation services across the Waikato region. Her approach combines hands-on treatment, evidence-based physiotherapy and targeted exercise programmes, always tailored to the individuals goals and lifestyle.

She is passionate about empowering people to take an active role in their recovery using practical strategies that improve function, independence and quality of life.

Amirah is committed to providing culturally responsive, whānau-centred care and supporting people from all backgrounds throughout their hauora journey.

Qualifications

  •  Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) First Class, Asia Metropolitan University

  •  Diploma of Physiotherapy, Asia Metropolitan University

  •  Certified Mulligan Practitioner (CMP), Mulligan Manual Therapy Concept NZ

  •  Dry Needling – Foundation and Advanced Upper Limb

Areas of Interest

  •  Women’s & Pelvic Health

  •  Pregnancy-related pain and rehabilitation

  •  Postnatal recovery

  •  Pelvic floor dysfunction

  •  Maternal birth injuries

  •  Paediatric Musculoskeletal

  •  Musculoskeletal conditions (Adults and Children)

  •  TMJ/TMD and jaw disorders

  •  Neck and low back pain

  •  Vertigo, dizziness and vestibular rehabilitation

  •  Concussion rehabilitation

  •  Persistent and complex pain

  •  Post-surgical rehabilitation

  •  Functional rehabilitation and capacity assessments.

Matthew is a Registered Physiotherapist with almost 20 years of experience in sports, orthopaedic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation across South Africa and New Zealand.

After completing his Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg in 2006, Matthew went on to complete postgraduate training in Sports Physiotherapy. He spent 16 years running his own physiotherapy practice in South Africa, developing extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of sports and orthopaedic injuries.

Sport has always been a major focus of Matthews career. He has worked with athletes and sporting teams across rugby, cycling, volleyball and football, including serving as the Chief Team Physiotherapist for Black Leopards Football Club, a South African Premiership team during the 2018/19 season. His role included injury assessment and treatment, rehabilitation, fitness and return-to-play assessments, on-field medical care and travelling with the team as part of their medical support staff.

Matthew brings a hands-on, sports-informed approach to physiotherapy, with experience in:

  •  Sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy

  •  Orthopaedic rehabilitation

  •  Sports injury assessment and rehabilitation

  •  Return-to-sport and fitness assessments

  •  Sports taping

  •  On-field injury assessment and first aid

  •  Chronic pain management

  •  Basic Pilates Matwork instruction

Since relocating to New Zealand, Matthew has continued to work throughout the Waikato region, gaining additional experience in community and home-based rehabilitation. He enjoys working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and alongside other health professionals to help patients achieve the best possible outcomes.

Matthew is passionate about helping people return to the activities, work and sports that are important to them. He believes in remaining humble, open-minded and committed to lifelong learning, continually developing his professional skills to provide high-quality, personalised care.

Outside the clinic, Matthew enjoys tramping, fishing, exploring the New Zealand bush with his wife and two children, and experimenting with 3D design and printing.

Bridgette is a proud Morrinsville local, born and raised in the community she is passionate about serving. She completed her BHSc (Physiotherapy) at AUT in 2015, followed by postgraduate training in Orthopaedic and Manual Therapy (2017) and Western Acupuncture (2018).

With over a decade of experience in private practice physiotherapy, Bridgette has recently returned home after three years living and working in Cardiff, Wales. She is excited to bring her knowledge, experience, and hometown connection back to the people of Morrinsville.

Her strong sporting background—having competed nationally in swimming and representing Waikato in rugby, football, and basketball—fuels her passion for sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy. She has also worked with high-performance teams including the University of Waikato Women’s Rugby, St Paul’s Collegiate 1st XV, and the New Zealand U17 Harlequins.

Bridgette has particular expertise in:
• Post-operative rehabilitation
• Concussion rehabilitation
• BPPV treatment
• ACL return-to-sport testing
• Joint intervention and osteoarthritis programmes

Bridgette’s return is a huge asset to the region, and we’re proud to offer her expertise to our patients.

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