Vigour Physiotherapy Cambridge
Meet our Cambridge team
Get to know the expert team at Vigour Physiotherapy in Cambridge, NZ. We combine evidence-based care with core values to enhance your health and well-being.
LUCARNE DOLLEY
Lucarne was born in the UK and has been living and working in Cambridge for the last 8 years. She graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from WINTEC with first class honors, as well as recently completing a post-graduate diploma in Veterinary Physiotherapy through the University of Liverpool with first class honors.
Lucarne is passionate about musculoskeletal physiotherapy and enjoys working with wide ranges of patients to help them achieve their individualized goals through their rehab journey. This has included experience at schools working closely with adolescents, as well as in clinics helping weekend warriors and high-performance athletes, to the patients requiring po-operative care.
She also thoroughly enjoys her sports medic work, having worked alongside NZ hockey, NZ U19 and U23 representative rowers, 1st XV rugby at St Peters School, rugby sevens teams and football teams. This includes providing the players support both on and off the field, pitch or water.
Lucarne is looking forward to joining the team at Vigour, and outside of this and on the weekends, she will most likely be spending time around her horses getting ready for the competition season.
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH LUCARNE
e: lucarne@vigourphysio.co.nz
MIA DAY
Mia grew up in Christchurch before moving to Dunedin to complete her Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Otago University. Mia has a passion for helping patients achieve their goals, whether that includes returning to work, to the field, or being able to achieve activities in day-to-day life.
While at university, Mia spent time working alongside various Rugby teams, both in Otago and the Hawkes Bay region which included treating sports injuries on the field and in the clinic. She also developed an interest for musculoskeletal physiotherapy using a combination of manual and exercise-based techniques.
This year Mia is looking forward to getting involved with the Hautapu Rugby club and working with their under 21’s team to provide support on and off the field.
Mia is a fun and friendly person who enjoys getting to know people, hitting the gym and going for walks. Mia is new to the Waikato area and is looking forward to joining the team at Vigour Physiotherapy.
LEONARD CREAMER
Leonard Graduated from Waikato Institute of technology, gaining a bachelor's degree in physiotherapy with first class honours.
Leonard is passionate about musculoskeletal physiotherapy and enjoys treating patients across all stages of life.
From sports injuries through to orthopaedic surgery rehabilitation, Leonard finds satisfaction in helping patients achieve their individual goals. Whether you’re looking to return to work, sport or gain independence with daily tasks.
Through his training Leonard was exposed to return to work programs, hand therapy, sports physiotherapy and orthopaedic surgery rehabilitation. Leonard also completed placements in a hospital setting helping ensure that patients who were sick were safe to return home.
Aside from physiotherapy Leonard enjoys, skiing, social football and doing strength training at the gym. Outside of physiotherapy and sport Leonard enjoys exploring the beautiful Aotearoa with his partner and Whanau.
FARYN GEORGE
Faryn was raised in New Plymouth, Taranaki before venturing across to Hamilton to complete a bachelor’s degree of Physiotherapy at Waikato Institute of Technology. Rehabilitation and injury prevention have always been a keen interest having experience in various environments both as a player and healthcare provider.
Faryn is passionate about getting to know people and their journey, while providing physiotherapy practice to address individual and community needs in everyday life, occupation and sports. This year, Faryn is keen about new experiences working with local rugby teams and providing a good chin wag every now again.
Aside from physiotherapy, Faryn looks forward to eventually returning to rugby and basketball over the next coming years. However, enjoys living an active life and spending quality time with friends and family is just as important, practicing what he preaches.
Faryn is happy and excited to be alongside a strong Physiotherapy team at Vigour and can’t wait to work with the Cambridge Community.
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH FARYN
e: faryn@vigourphysio.co.nz
BLAIR PETRIN
Blair grew up in Hamilton and graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) from Waikato Institute of Technology.
Blair is passionate about musculoskeletal practice. From sports injuries, work injuries, rehabilitation following orthopaedic surgery, adolescent injuries to arthritis. He enjoys working closely with clients to achieve personal goals during their recovery, whether that would be restoring function, improving performance or returning to work and/or sport.
For the past two years Blair has been involved with Cambridge High school, treating students with adolescent injuries and assisting students in returning to sports at the high school physio clinic.
Blair also has experience around on-field sporting injuries. He has previously worked with St. John’s College 1st XV & Cambridge High School 1st XV Rugby teams between 2021-2023.
Aside from rugby Blair enjoys playing a variety of social sports including Football, Netball, Hockey, Badminton, Lacrosse & Ultimate Frisbee. Outside of Physiotherapy and sport Blair enjoys fishing and the occasional round of golf.
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH BLAIR
e: blair@vigourphysio.co.nz
RONNIE COOK
Ronnie Cook graduated with a BSc in Physiotherapy with honours from the University of Worcester. Since then, he has been working in New Zealand, starting his career at Vigour Physiotherapy. He is passionate about rehabilitation and movement, providing patient-centred care to achieve effective, personalized outcomes. With a focus on musculoskeletal physiotherapy, Ronnie also has experience treating neurological conditions such as stroke and Parkinson's.
Ronnie played high-level rugby in his younger years, representing the Leicester Tigers Academy at age 16 and Doncaster Knights Rugby at age 18. His experience in high-performance sports has helped shape his communication and teamwork skills, allowing him to understand the physical and mental demands of athletic performance.
Ronnie has shown resilience, adaptability, and a desire for continuous growth throughout his career. With over 1000 hours of clinical placements, his experience spans a wide range of settings. He is committed to promoting physical activity and improving his patients' well-being, helping them return to their activities or guiding them to new ones.
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Cambridge Physiotherapy NZ
At Vigour Cambridge, our Physiotherapists are highly skilled and trained to offer the following services:
✔ Patient assessment and clinical examination
✔ Manual Therapy and stretching
✔ Soft tissue Massage
✔ Trigger point therapy and deep tissue massage
✔ Spinal mobilisation and manipulation
✔ Exercise prescription
✔ Gym rehabilitation programmes
✔ Dry needling
✔ Strapping and Taping for Sport
✔ Cupping therapy
✔ Muscle balance Assessments
✔ Bracing and formthotic provision
✔ Physio lead reformer pilates
✔ Physio lead pilates group training
No referral from your doctor needed. ACC accredited.
Supporting physical strength and good health.
PRICING & TREATMENT TIMES
Your First Appointment: Comprehensive Care in 40 Minutes
Your first appointment will be 40mins. This will allow the therapist to be able to form a good diagnosis of your condition and provide some treatment. We will also provide some self-management advice for you to follow at home.
Follow Up visits will vary between 20 and 40mins dependent on the complexity of your condition.
Initial Appointment | Follow-up Appointments | |
ACC Adult Initial $40 - $50 | ACC Adult $35 - $40 | |
Are You Experiencing Any of These Conditions?
We can help
Sports injuries and recovery
Lower back and spinal pain
Sciatica and nerve pain
Shoulder and elbow injuries
Neck pain and headaches
Overuse and repetitive stress injuries
Hip, knee and ankle injuries
Arthritis
Adolescent and growing pains
Rehabilitation following orthopaedic surgery including shoulder, rotator cuff, hip, knee and ankle reconstructions.
We treat many more conditions and if you are unsure physiotherapy is for you then please do not hesitate to contact us.
We are happy to discuss treatment options for you.
Where to find us
Vigour Physiotherapy Cambridge is upstairs on the corner of Empire and Kirkwood Streets, Cambridge. There is parking available off Kirkwood Steet and our entrance is adjacent to our carpark. Our facility in on the first floor with access via stairs or lift.
Cambridge
Level 1, 48 Empire St,
Cambridge
P 07 823 1506
E admin@vigourphysio.co.nz
Te Awamutu
385 Vaile Street,
Te Awamutu 3800
P 07 871 7790
E teawamutu@vigourphysio.co.nz
South Waikato
Located within Strong By Blood Gym
81 Princes Street, Putaruru
P 07 981 2656
E southwaikato@vigourphysio.co.nz
