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Lambton Quay

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Opening hours

Mon:8:00am - 6:00pm

Tues:8:00am - 6:00pm

Wed:8:00am - 6:00pm

Thurs:8:00am - 6:00pm

Fri:9:00am - 6:00pm

Priyesh Patel, Director
Motion Health Lambton Quay
A letter to our clients.

Welcome to Motion Health Lambton Quay.

Our practice is located in the heart of Wellington CBD, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care tailored to your needs. We are fortunate to have a team of highly skilled and passionate physios, working together with musculoskeletal specialists to provide a comprehensive approach to managing pain, injuries and performance goals.

Whether you’re dealing with a sports injury, recovering from surgery, or seeking to improve mobility and strength, we are here to support you. Our approach combines evidence-based treatments with a deep understanding of musculoskeletal health to ensure optimal outcomes

When you visit our practice, we want you to feel completely at ease and confident that you are in the right place. Our philosophy is simple… deliver ‘great clinical outcomes with exceptional customer service’.

Conveniently located for city professionals, athletes and active individuals, we offer flexible appointment times to suit your busy schedule. Your health and recovery are our top priorities, and we’re committed to empowering you with the knowledge and tools needed to achieve long-lasting results. You don’t need a referral to see a physiotherapist, and if you've had an accident or injury, they can lodge an ACC claim for you. If you have any questions about how this process works please feel free to call our friendly admin team.

We recognise that every client is unique and deserves a tailored holistic solution to achieve optimal results. To this end, we offer three different treatment pathways in line with your time, lifestyle, and budget. We call these pathways GET Better, STAY Better or BE Better – we will work with you to choose the right path for YOU.

Our Partners

Foundation Gym
Peace Pillows
Shakti Mats
Whiteley AllCare
Metagenics
USL Medical

Get in touch

If you wish to get in touch directly, we can be reached at lambtonquay@motionhealth.co.nz.

Book an appointment with our experienced team today

Our Practice

Who we are

We provide medical pain and sports specialists, physiotherapy, acupuncture, massage and shock-wave services to Wellington and surrounding suburbs.

Why we're different

A "quick-fix" for your pain or injury might sound good, but over time is proven to be inconvenient, costly and ineffective in comparison to taking preventative measures. Our unique clinical approach, Results4Life®, keeps you on track towards optimal lifelong physical health.

Qualified, experienced staff

At our clinic, we prioritise your well-being by ensuring that our team consists of highly qualified and experienced clinicians. Our commitment to excellence ensures that you receive the highest standard of care, promoting a more efficient and satisfying rehabilitation journey.

Our guarantee

We are committed to your satisfaction and delivering the very best in physiotherapy care, customer service and outcomes. If you are not 100% satisfied with your experience at Motion Health, we will refund your money and deliver your next session free.
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Our Service Offering

Physiotherapy

The Motion Health Lambton Quay experience – Physiotherapy

Located in central Wellington, near the old bank arcade and next to the Unichem Pharmacy we are easily accessible in the heart of Wellington CBD. Motion Health Lambton Quay offers expert physiotherapy services, and also have onsite two specialist Doctors in Musculoskeletal Medicine.

We pride ourselves on listening to clients, identifying their goals, assessing them and diagnosing them. We work in conjunction with a sports doctor to develop a collaborative approach to optimize patient care.

Our physios use the latest in physiotherapy technology to ensure you receive the best care and develop lifelong optimal health. These technologies include:

Shockwave Therapy

Dry needling

Exercise prescription

 You don’t need a GP referral to see the Physiotherapist so get in touch with the Motion Health Lambton Quay team today.

Clinical Pilates

We offer individual and small group clinical Pilates classes taught by qualified professionals and physiotherapists. Unlike group classes at a gym, our approach to Pilates is clinically proven and specifically tailored to your needs. These tailored exercises target problem areas ensuring greater results and minimising the risk of injury re-aggravation.

You will use a combination of specialised Pilates equipment including reformers and trapeze table complimented by floor-based exercises depending on your needs. This brings about better targeting and resistance as you progress in your Pilates program.

Dry needling

Whether you have back pain, neck pain or other musculoskeletal injuries, dry needling with acupuncture needles can be an effective part of your treatment plan.

Dry needling can help reduce muscle tension and pain levels and trigger a healing response in injured tissues within the body. As opposed to acupuncture, dry needling works directly on the injured body part, not meridian or energy flows.

Exercise and Rehab

Whether you have lower back pain, neck pain or a shoulder injury, exercise rehabilitation can help. Our exercise programs can help with increasing fitness, weight loss, injury rehabilitation, endurance training or strengthening, in a safe way that minimises risk of injury.

Our qualified staff use the latest clinical research and physio equipment to develop a personal exercise plan to help you improve flexibility, mobility, and strength.

Shockwave Therapy

Meet the team

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Priyesh Patel

Director | Senior Physiotherapist

Priyesh Patel

Director | Senior Physiotherapist

Priyesh is an experienced physiotherapist, committed to providing exceptional care and achieving the best outcomes for his patients. After earning his degree from the University of Otago, he began his career in the Bay of Islands, where he gained valuable experience treating a diverse range of patients while enjoying New Zealand's stunning beaches. He then moved to Adelaide, where he honed his expertise in various clinical settings, including physiotherapy clinics, medical centres, and on-site and vocational physiotherapy. During this time, Priyesh collaborated with leading professionals and respected therapists, further expanding his skill set.

Growing up playing lots of sport, Priyesh understands the physical demands of high-performance sports and the challenges posed by injuries. His treatment approach incorporates a wide range of techniques, including dry needling, mobilization, and exercise-based rehabilitation. He is also trained in Shockwave Therapy, which he uses to treat conditions such as Achilles tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, rotator cuff issues, and more.

Priyesh is passionate about delivering effective, personalized care, and his goal is to help you move more freely and confidently, no matter your activity level.

Check out Priyesh's blog: https://substack.com/profile/150271334-priyesh

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Dr Stu Thomson

Musculoskeletal Pain Specialist

Dr Stu Thomson

Musculoskeletal Pain Specialist

Dr Stu Thomson is a Musculoskeletal Pain Specialist and sports doctor with over 30 years’ experience. He has been the doctor for numerous sports teams, including the Kiwis and Blacksox, was head of the New Zealand medical team at the 2002 Winter Olympics and continues to be involved with local and representative sports. 

He has been on the medical teams for numerous events including the Wellington Sevens, World Mountain Biking Championships, Touch Nationals and national rugby league and softball championships. He established the Hutt Sports Medicine Centre in 1991 and currently works at Motion Health Lambton Quay. 

He was the chairman of Sports Medicine New Zealand 2010- 2015, is current chair of Emergency Medical Services Ltd and is on the executive of the New Zealand College of Musculoskeletal Medicine. He has a particular interest in sports and exercise related problems as well as spinal and chronic pain conditions. He performs ultrasound-guided injection procedures for many conditions.

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Dr Ting Wang

Musculoskeletal Pain Specialist

Dr Ting Wang

Musculoskeletal Pain Specialist

Dr Ting Wang is a Musculoskeletal Pain Specialist.

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Janene Bone

Administrator | Receptionist

Janene Bone

Administrator | Receptionist

Janene originally worked as a pharmacist and has been involved in the health industry for many years, working at a gymnasium and then at a multidisciplinary clinic. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening and reading.

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Rhiannon Voice

Administrator | Receptionist

Rhiannon Voice

Administrator | Receptionist

Rhiannon is originally from the Hawkes Bay, growing up playing sport and competing in gymnastics for a number of years. She moved to Wellington in 2023 after studying Exercise Prescription at Massey University. Rhiannon is also a Registered Exercise and Sport Scientist and sees clients for personal training sessions in Karori and has a particular interest in rehabilitation. In her free time, she enjoys photography and being in the outdoors.