Our story

About Us

We're a team of passionate physiotherapists dedicated to helping athletes and active people recover from injury and perform at their best.

Sports Injury Clinics treatment room

Built by Athletes. For Athletes.

Sports Injury Clinics was founded with a simple belief — that everyone who loves being active deserves world-class physiotherapy care. Whether you're a professional athlete, a weekend warrior or someone who just wants to move without pain, we treat every patient with the same level of expertise and commitment.

Our clinicians combine evidence-based practice with hands-on experience in elite sport to deliver outcomes that matter. We don't just treat injuries — we identify why they happened and build the resilience to prevent them from coming back.

10+
Years in practice
5,000+
Patients treated
98%
Patient satisfaction

What drives us

Evidence-based care

Every treatment decision is grounded in the latest clinical research and best practice guidelines.

Patient-first approach

We listen, we explain, and we build treatment plans around your goals — not a generic protocol.

Performance mindset

Recovery is just the start. We aim to get you moving better than before your injury.

Continuous learning

Our team regularly upskills through professional development to stay at the forefront of physiotherapy.

Meet the Team

Experienced, qualified and genuinely invested in your recovery.

Dr. Sarah Mitchell

Dr. Sarah Mitchell

Lead Physiotherapist

Sarah has over 12 years of experience in sports physiotherapy, working with elite rugby and athletics programmes across New Zealand. She specialises in lower limb injuries and return-to-sport rehabilitation.

BPhty (Hons)MSc Sports MedicineMNZSP
James Taufa

James Taufa

Senior Physiotherapist

James brings a wealth of experience from professional rugby and cricket environments. His expertise lies in shoulder and upper limb rehabilitation, dry needling and performance-based exercise programming.

BPhtyCert. Dry NeedlingMNZSP
Emma Clarke

Emma Clarke

Physiotherapist & Massage Therapist

Emma combines physiotherapy and remedial massage to deliver holistic treatment outcomes. She has a particular interest in running injuries, postural dysfunction and chronic pain management.

BPhtyDip. Remedial MassageMNZSP

Qualifications & Accreditations

New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists (NZSP)
Physiotherapy New Zealand
ACC Registered Provider
Sports Medicine New Zealand

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