Trentham, Upper Hutt

Anamika Chhetri

Clinic Director/ MSK/Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

Anamika is a clinic director and a senior physiotherapist with over 14 years of experience as a physiotherapist. She was born in India and has Nepalese roots. After meeting her husband, Nick, she immigrated to New Zealand. They love Upper Hutt because it reminds them of the hills and mountains in Nepal. She has two lovely boys who are growing up to be Kiwis.

Mika (as she is fondly called) has an effervescent, bubbly personality and is constantly heard laughing with her clients. She completed her bachelor of physiotherapy in India and then completed her postgraduate diploma in health science in New Zealand from Auckland University of Technology. She further completed her PG training in East Asian Acupuncture through the Australasian Toyohari Association. She is also trained in dry needling, Pilates, Trigenics, VALD assessment, and concussion assessment and management. Her approach to the treatment is not just treating the symptoms but treating the cause.

Mika enjoys treating various shoulder conditions and continues to attend several courses to continue improving her clinical skills in managing them. She is a qualified pelvic health physiotherapist and performs internal examinations focusing on women's and men's health.

In her free time, Mika likes to sip coffee with a good read, spend time with her boys, cook up a storm, and cross-stitch. 

Alice Harrison

Physiotherapist

Alice is a musculoskeletal physiotherapist at our Trentham clinic. She completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Otago in 2024, gaining experience across a wide range of clinical areas.

Originally from the Hutt Valley, Alice has returned home and is passionate about giving back to her local community. She takes a holistic, patient- centred approach to treatment and values building strong connections with her patients, supporting them to regain function and return to the activities that are important to them.

Outside of work, Alice enjoys tramping in the Tararua Ranges, yoga, Pilates, running, and creative pursuits including art and photography.

Karen Bond

MSK/Breathing Physiotherapist

Karen joined our team after almost 3 years of working in private practice in Lower Hutt. 

She graduated with a Diploma in Physiotherapy in 1992 from Otago Polytechnic and later went on to complete a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation from the University of Gaziantep in Turkey, where she lived for a number of years.

Karen's experience in public and private practice, working with children who have a disability and focusing on sports and injury rehabilitation. She has also gained qualifications to teach mat and reformer Pilates. Karen is a certified restorative breathing physiotherapist and enjoys treating respiratory conditions post covid, asthma, stress/anxiety, long covid, and chronic pain. Karen is also trained in dry needling, gym rehabilitation, exercise prescription, manual therapy, and VALD assessment. 

In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors and loves hiking and biking when she gets the opportunity, as well as walking her new puppy, “Toffee.”

Isuri Kandege

MSK physiotherapist

Isuri is a dedicated physiotherapist from Sri Lanka. She holds a bachelor's degree in physiotherapy from Sri Lanka and has gained extensive professional experience focusing on musculoskeletal conditions.

Isuri focuses on achieving specific goals, whether it's pain relief, improving functions, or enhancing overall wellness. She stays up-to-date with the latest advancements in physiotherapy to provide cutting-edge care. Isuri specializes in manipulative therapy, dry needling, and VALD assessment. Isuri has recently completed training in assessment and management of concussion. She continues to work towards refining her treatment skills and is currently upskilling in manipulative therapy. 

Outside work, Isuri enjoys hitting the gym for a good workout and reading.

Habiba Aslam

Physiotherapist

 Habiba is a dedicated and highly skilled physiotherapist with in-depth knowledge of various physical therapy techniques for musculoskeletal disorders, including therapy programs, treatments, and modalities that restore function and mitigate disability.

She is dedicated to providing compassionate, hands-on care with a strong focus on empowering clients with education and exercises tailored to their lifestyle. She is trained in dry needling, exercise rehabilitation, gym rehab, VALD assessment, cupping therapy, manipulation, and VALD assessment.  Habiba has also completed training in assessment and management of concussion.

In her free time, Habiba is busy exploring New Zealand with her young family—partner and a six-year-old son—and enjoys cooking. She is a sweet tooth who can't say no to a sweet treat. :)

Cat Hamlin

Pilates Instructor

 Cat and her whanau are all Upper Hutt locals. She has a background of working in community-focused mahi but recently started teaching Pilates after falling in love with it as a way to move the body. She has a real love for helping people have their first experience of Pilates with her and showing them how great it can be for anyone at any stage of life. Cat and her husband both play hockey in our local club and love being outdoors with our daughter.

In her free time, Cat loves good coffee and a good old yarn! 

Emma Rae

Pilates Instructor

Needing a change from a demanding office based career, Emma came to teach Pilates through a background as a gymnast, coach and judge. Enjoying pilates as a participant, Emma decided to extend her gymnastics background and study to teach mat and reformer Pilates. She is interested in how Pilates can help people to enrich their lives by maintaining and enhancing their strength, flexibility and balance as life-long practitioners.

Emma and her family live 'over the hill' in the Wairarapa. Her spare time is spent at the local dog club running agility with her own dog and teaching basic obedience. She also spends time sewing and many other hand crafts, along with lots of reading and occasional travel.

Nick Sharma

Practice Manager

Nick is our practice manager at Motion Health Trentham. Nick oversees the day-to-day operations and ensures everything behind the scenes runs smoothly. With a strong background in business administration and customer care, Nick takes pride in creating a well-organized, client-focused environment where the whole team can thrive.

He will go above and beyond to help our clients and team. He is a pleasant and easygoing person who will be seen at the reception with greetings and a broad smile.

Outside work, Nick likes to spend time with his boys and play cricket and badminton. 

Gina Subteniente

Receptionist

Gina is a friendly face who welcomes every patient to our clinic. As our receptionist and administrative support, she plays a vital role in making sure everything runs smoothly—from managing appointments and answering queries to helping clients feel comfortable and cared for when they are in the clinic.

Gina had previously worked as a secretary in an appliance manufacturing industry and a global pharmaceutical company in the Philippines before migrating to New Zealand. She has been working as a receptionist with Motion Health for more than 10 years.

Outside work, Gina enjoys spending quality time with her family, baking (oh! we sure love those treats at work), and sewing in her free time.

VILMA MCCALL 

Receptionist

Vim was involved in the delivery of medical services and promotion of good health among adults and children in the Philippines. She is currently a receptionist at our Motion Health Trentham and Upper Hutt Clinic.  She has several years of experience in administration and reception here in New Zealand.

Her qualities are being flexible and having self-motivation, cultural sensitivity, and strong interpersonal skills. Other attributes and strengths she possesses are being a people person, having sound judgment, and having good communication skills.

Outside work, Vim spends quality time with her husband doing outdoor activities. She enjoys knitting or crocheting and reading books in her spare time.