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About Foundation Clinic

We offer high-quality diagnostic and treatment physio services to help athletes and active people enhance their sports performance, recuperate from physical activity-related injuries, and achieve better long-term health and wellbeing.

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Our services

Get back to your best with physiotherapy services aligned to your specific health needs.

Physiotherapy for Back Pain

Physiotherapy for Back Pain

Don’t let back pain hold you back from doing what you love
Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy

Remove your pain and gain movement and function
Force Plate Testing

Force Plate Testing

Accurately measure muscle activity and movement
Foundation Youth Development

Foundation Youth Development

We are raising the bar for young athletes
Hand Therapy

Hand Therapy

Specialised hand therapy services to treat the hand, wrist, and elbow
Physio & Rehab Gym Memberships

Physio & Rehab Gym Memberships

Bridging the gap between rehabilitation and the gym
Pelvic Floor Physio

Pelvic Floor Physio

Pelvic floor issues are common, but it doesn’t have to be normal
Post-operative rehab

Post-operative rehab

Maximise your recovery
Sports Physiotherapy

Sports Physiotherapy

Gets you back performing at your best
Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy

Relax muscles, ease and soothe aches and pains
Cricket Physiotherapy

Cricket Physiotherapy

Suffered an injury that’s keeping you off the cricket field?

Fit Club

Fit Club

Feel youthful, energetic, and strong again
Running Assessments

Running Assessments

Review your running technique
Concussion

Concussion

Get back to doing what you love
Nutrition

Nutrition

Sustain Speed Nutrition
Foundation Run

Foundation Run

Training plans for runners developed by experts
Return to Work Programmes

Return to Work Programmes

Helping you return to work better than before
Forma Movement Intelligence

Forma Movement Intelligence

We understand that movement
Fit3D Body Scan & Consult

Fit3D Body Scan & Consult

What you can't see makes all the difference
Exercise Videos

Exercise Videos

Physio lead workouts from home
Corporate Services/ Health and Safety Requirement

Corporate Services/ Health and Safety Requirement

Prevention is better than cure

The Foundation Clinic Blog

What Does Modern Physio Look Like?

What Does Modern Physio Look Like?

If you want faster recovery and long-term results, your rehab needs to look like the life you want to get back to.

Craig Newland
byCraig Newland
Multi-Sport Youth Athletes

Multi-Sport Youth Athletes

Research shows that switching sports in the off-season is one of the best ways for 12–18-year-olds to boost performance, stay healthy, and keep sport fun

Adina Holder
byAdina Holder
Why Strength Training is Your Secret Weapon for Better Running Performance

Why Strength Training is Your Secret Weapon for Better Running Performance

Here are a handful of reasons why integrating strength training into your running routine is a good idea

Stephen Barnett
byStephen Barnett

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Our Clinics

Foundation Clinic, Tauranga
Tauranga
Foundation Clinic, Mount Maunganui
Mount Maunganui
Foundation Clinic, Hamilton
Hamilton
Foundation Clinic, Taupō
Taupō

Our approach to injury rehabilitation

At Foundation Clinic, we believe that every injury deserves unique and thoughtful treatment. That’s why we’re committed to providing our patients with world-class physiotherapy and injury prevention management. 

Assessment and diagnosis
Our passionate and highly experienced physiotherapists will analyse your musculoskeletal conditions and provide an accurate diagnosis to get started.

Treatment plans tailored for optimal recovery
When developing your treatment plan, we consider the location and severity of your injury, the type of sport involved, and your rehabilitation needs to deliver a tailored course of action.

Progressive rehabilitation
Our individualised, hands-on rehab combines proven targeted exercises and techniques that progressively restore function and strength.

Post-surgery rehabilitation
We help athletes recover from surgery following sports injuries, such as ACL and rotator cuff injuries, with our caring and supportive approach.



Why choose Foundation Clinic?

Choosing Foundation Clinic means choosing accredited sports physiotherapists with decades of combined experience. We’re passionate about supporting our patients' recovery journey and firmly believe that ongoing treatment is beneficial not just in the case of injury, but also for performance, health, and well-being, as well as injury prevention.


We’re trusted by elite athletes, sports teams, and coaches across New Zealand and take pride in creating personalised care plans that incorporate the latest evidence and developments in physiotherapy practices.


No matter your goals, we’ll stay involved and treat you with care, professionalism, and dedication.

Physiotherapy is a science-based healthcare profession focused on restoring movement to the body, improving performance, and relieving pain caused by injury, illness, or disability. This is achieved by taking a whole-body, individual approach through exercises, stretches, massages, and other treatments.

Because physio is a case-by-case practice, treatment duration is entirely dependent on the type of injury, level of pain, and your health goals. The patient's response to the treatment and progress will also determine the number of sessions required.

No, a referral is not required to receive treatment. You can visit us directly for a diagnosis and assessment to establish a plan. We can also lodge ACC claims on your behalf directly if required.

Physio plays a key role in enhancing sports performance by improving mobility, strength, and injury prevention strategies. 

At Foundation Clinic, we treat a wide range of sports injuries, from sprains, strains, and dislocations to minor fractures, lacerations, and concussions. Our expertise also covers more specific conditions such as lumbar spine stress injuries, wrist sprains, tendon issues, carpal tunnel syndrome, and running-related injuries.

Yes! At Foundation Clinic, we view physio as a journey and believe ongoing care doesn’t just help with pain and movement management but also injury prevention. Physio helps to identify potential issues, weaknesses, and imbalances that could lead to future injuries. By focusing on strengthening these areas, the risk of injury is reduced.

It’s helpful to bring any relevant medical documents to your first appointment, including prior scans or notes from your GP, if necessary. Ensure you’re prepared and can relay all relevant details to your physiotherapist, such as any medications you're currently taking and the timeline of your injury. Always wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes to your appointments. 

At Foundation Clinic, costs vary depending on the type of service you receive, whether your appointment is private or through ACC, and the location and level of experience of your qualified physiotherapist. 

Across our Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Hamilton, and Taupo sports physio clinics, initial ACC appointments start at $45 and range through to $60, while our private initial appointments are between $80 and $200.