SERVICES & MODALITIES

At Kayla Drinkwater Physio Dunedin we have a holistic approach to your rehabilitation. We believe it is important that we focus on different aspects of the body and mind to optimize your recovery and health. Having a variety of tools and methods means that we are able to address the body as a whole whilst providing you an individualized treatment plan, to empower you through your health/healing journey.

TREATMENT SERVICES:

  • Whether you're recovering from an injury or managing ongoing pain, our experienced physiotherapist offers personalised treatment plans to support your recovery. We accept both ACC and private clients, with no referral needed. Book now to start your journey to better movement and well-being.

  • We provide gentle, trauma-informed physiotherapy for clients under ACC Sensitive Claims alongside therapists/counsellors.

    Our approach focuses on safety, trust, and restoring physical function at your pace to assist your wellbeing.

    Whether you're managing pain, tension, movement issues, body disconnection related to connected to experiences, we support your healing with care, respect, and evidence-based treatment.

  • We use massage and bodywork techniques—such as trigger point therapy, cupping, mobilization, and somatic release—to restore muscle range, reduce pain, and improve movement quality. This hands-on approach prepares the body for effective rehab/movement

  • Movement analysis is important in improving movement quality and efficiency. Mechanics that contribute to pain and injury can be identified and explained, then be used to inform exercise programmes that will build resilience to painful movement patterns. 8 week minimum

  • Sharpen your mental edge and unlock your physical potential. 1:1 sessions are designed to identify blind spots, break through performance plateaus, and give you practical tools to release, move, and lead from a place of clarity, confidence, and control. Discover what's holding you back so you can keep progressing without limitations.

    These services are provided via zoom online.

    Please email as an application is required to be approved prior to bookings

  • Watch this video where I explain everything you need to know about about online training here

OUR PROCESS

Initial Assessment

We begin with a thorough assessment of your concern, and listen to how that is impacting your world. From there, we’ll create a personalized plan to support your goals. Relief to ease pain and calm your nervous system, we use hands-on techniques like mobilisation and massage, as well as gentle movement and other tools. You’ll also get simple take-home strategies to continue supporting your recovery between sessions.

Movement & Connection

Your long-term plan is designed just for you. It may include strength work, mobility, stability, breathwork, and coaching awareness practices. The goal is to build resilience and restore balance to the body so you can get back to everything you enjoy.