Team
Oliver Larsen
Physiotherapist
Oliver graduated from AUT in 2019. For four years, he worked at Physio Connect in Auckland. He completed his Foundational Dry Needling Course, followed by an Advanced Upper Limb Course through PAANZ in 2020 and 2022, respectively.
Oliver recently returned from Southeast Asia and India, where he qualified as a Yoga Teacher (YTT200 Vinyasa/Ashtanga) and became a teacher of the Happiness Programme for the Art of Living Foundation. In his free time, he offers meditation and breathing courses on behalf of the organization.
His holistic approach centers around the idea that a healthy body begins with a healthy mind, and that a calm, clear mind is the first step toward achieving any life goal.
Outside of work Oliver enjoys travel, spending time in nature, playing piano and guitar, and cooking wholesome, plant-based food. Book with Oliver
Claire Vanderpoel
Physiotherapist
With around 10 years experience in private practice Physio, Claire starts at Recharge suitably recharged after some time away from work, exploring South America. This has ReDefined her perspectives on well-being and she is excited to return to being a health professional. Helping people reach their goals, educating them about their injuries, their bodies and applying a holistic approach.
A Kiwi from Pōneke, Claire studied at Otago University. She has since completed Dry Needling and APPI Pilates certifications, worked in England for 3 years and has been lead Physio for premier club rugby teams. Her focus remains on the individual – recognising that for 2 different people, the same injury affects them differently and the desirable outcomes will vary. Claire spends time understanding your specific situation, providing relevant and evidence-based management without forgetting the bigger picture, outside the injury diagnosis.
Claire’s favourite place to be is in nature – camping, tramping, surfing or simply being outside. She also loves cooking with her partner and learning things – whether Physio/health related, a new song on the ukulele or new words in a different language (with Spanish going well and now back in Aotearoa she’s excited to return to te reo Māori studies) Book with Claire
Jaydn Nixon
Senior Physiotherapist and Owner
Since graduating in 2002 Jaydn has worked in many different settings including in hospitals, private practice, gym-based settings and physio-related education roles in NZ, Australia, UK and Asia-Pacific.
In addition to the Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree he has also attended short-courses in spinal manipulation, dry needling, Power Plate vibration training and athletic performance.
Throughout this time he realised how inter-connected everything is. He has formed an approach that involves a longer initial assessment and whole-person consideration. He can help with many problems including: back and neck pain, shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and ankle injuries, sports injuries and many other conditions.
Jaydn is an ACC registered physiotherapy provider and can register and treat injuries at time of consultation. He can also help you with other conditions such as osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, general aches, assessing muscle balance, injury prevention and more.
After a thorough assessment, treatment techniques may include massage, joint mobilisation, exercise prescription and education.
He looks forward to helping you from where you are now and helping you step by step until you get back in to all the activity you love. Book with Jaydn