Youth & Sports Physiotherapist in Albany, North Shore β ACC Provider
Olympic-level physiotherapy for teenagers, athletes, surfers & golfers. Led by Michelle Rellis with over 15 years of experience and two Olympic Games.
ACC Registered Physiotherapist β No Referral Needed
Teen & Adolescent Physiotherapy Specialist
Surf & Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Golf Injury Physiotherapy
Located in Rosedale, Albany β North Shore Auckland
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Sports Physiotherapy - Albany, North Shore
Surf, Golf & Active Lifestyle Injury Rehabilitation
Michelle provides advanced sports physiotherapy for athletes and active individuals of all ages in Albany and across the North Shore. With extensive experience supporting high-performance athletes at international competitions, including multiple World Surfing Games and Olympic Games, care is grounded in real-world performance demands and long-term athlete health.
Whether youβre a competitive surfer, regular golfer, weekend warrior or returning to exercise after injury, every programme is designed to restore movement quality, build strength safely, and support confident return to sport.
Surf Injury Rehabilitation β North Shore Auckland
Surfing places unique demands on the shoulders, spine, hips and knees. Michelle has worked alongside elite surfers at World Surfing Games and understands the physical loads and injury patterns associated with paddling, popping up, aerials and rotational movements.
Common surf-related conditions treated include:
β Shoulder impingement and rotator cuff overload
β Lower back and rib injuries
β Hip and groin strain
β Knee ligament and meniscal injuries
β Return-to-surf rehabilitation following surgery
Rehabilitation programmes focus on shoulder stability, spinal control, explosive strength, balance and wave-specific conditioning to support safe performance in and out of the water.
Golf Injury Rehabilitation β North Shore Auckland
Golf requires precision, rotation, balance and endurance. Michelle supports golfers of all levels to manage pain, improve swing mechanics, and return to play stronger and more efficiently. With an upcoming affiliation with North Shore Golf Club, golf injury care continues to expand within the clinic.
Common golf-related conditions treated include:
β Lower back pain and disc-related injuries
β Shoulder and elbow overuse injuries
β Hip stiffness and mobility restrictions
β Wrist and hand injuries
β Post-surgical rehabilitation for golfers
Treatment combines hands-on therapy with targeted strength, mobility and swing-support rehabilitation.
Sports rehabilitation at Movement Matters integrates:
β Detailed biomechanical assessment
β Manual therapy and movement restoration
β Progressive strength and conditioning
β Sport-specific return-to-play programming
β Injury prevention strategies for long-term performance
Located in Albany, Michelle is an ACC registered physiotherapist, and no referral is required for sports injury treatment.
