Meet our staff & therapists

Waihi Beach Physiotherapy is locally owned and operated and has been providing treatment to the community since 1999. Our welcoming team of qualified, friendly therapists is dedicated to helping you live stronger and recover faster.

Natarsha Munro

Owner and physiotherapist

Bachelor of Health Sciences (Physiotherapy), NZ Registered Physiotherapist, Member of the NZ Society of Physiotherapy, Clinical Pilates Instructor, Certified BradCliff Breathing Method Practitioner and Accredited Mindfulness Facilitator

Natarsha has nearly 20 years' experience in physiotherapy. She also leads our Pilates classes and holds accreditation in BradCliff Breathing, mindfulness and Kiniseo Taping.

Hayden Munro

Owner and business support

Hayden is one of the friendly faces who staffs reception and works tirelessly behind the scenes to keep the clinic ticking over. His background is in management and manufacturing.

Faye Scown

Physiotherapist and acupuncturist

Diploma in Physiotherapy, Postgraduate Diploma in Manipulative Therapy, Postgraduate Certificate in Western Acupuncture, NZ Registered Physiotherapist, Member of the NZ Society of Physiotherapy

Faye has been a physiotherapist for more than 30 years. She has a strong interest in sports injuries, post-op shoulder rehabilitation and exercise prescription.

Vanessa Karl

Physiotherapist and acupuncturist

Diploma in Physiotherapy, Postgraduate Diploma in Manipulative Therapy, NZ Registered Physiotherapist, Member of the NZ Society of Physiotherapy

Vanessa is an experienced musculoskeletal physiotherapist. Her special interests are manual therapy and muscle imbalance rehabilitation.

Viv van Dam

Physiotherapist and acupuncturist

Diploma in Physiotherapy, Postgraduate Certificate in Western Acupuncture, NZ Registered Physiotherapist

Viv has more than 30 years’ experience in physiotherapy and acupuncture. She is well known at Waihi Beach and works part time at the clinic.

Pauline Guy-Taylor

Physiotherapist

Bachelor of Physiotherapy, NZ Registered Physiotherapist

Pauline is an experienced musculoskeletal and Connect Therapy physio with a special interest in the biomechanics underlying presenting problems. She lives in Katikati and travels into our beach clinic to provide support to clients. In addition to physiotherapy, she also prescribes exercises for breathing pattern disorders and stress incontinence.

Mary Weal

Office support

Mary is a welcoming face on reception and provides critical administrative support, including supporting the business’ ACC processes.

Angela Bennie

Office support

Angela is a critical part of our friendly reception team, providing helpful support and assistance to clients.

Locally owned

Serving the Western Bay community since 1999

Holistic services

All your treatment and injury prevention under one roof

Qualified Practitioners

Our friendly therapists are registered health practitioners

Get in touch to discuss how we can assist with your treatment needs. Our team in Waihi Beach is happy to help.

Clinic in Waihi Beach

Qualified therapists

ACC partners