Physiotherapist in Halswell — Longhurst
Comprehensive physiotherapy and rehabilitation services for active families and individuals in Halswell — inside the Longhurst Health building on Caulfield Avenue.
Mon–Fri (see full hours below) · Closed weekends
Physiotherapy services at Longhurst
You First Physio Longhurst provides physiotherapy and rehabilitation services for people recovering from injury, managing persistent pain, or working toward mobility and performance goals. Located inside the Longhurst Health building in Halswell, we serve families, individuals, and active people throughout Halswell, Hoon Hay, Wigram, and the wider south-west Christchurch area.
Our approach is built on collaboration — we work with you, not on you. Every treatment plan is tailored to your needs, your goals, and your values. You’re always welcome to bring a support person to appointments, and our team is here to support you at every stage of your recovery and beyond.
The Longhurst clinic operates five treatment rooms within the Allied Health suite and offers GLA:D® osteoarthritis classes and clinical Pilates. VALD Force Frame technology and hand held dynamometers are available here for objective strength and movement assessment. We have an experienced team of physiotherapists and offer ACC-subsidised physiotherapy, private appointments, and online bookings.
Who we help
We treat people at all stages of life and activity — from acute sports injuries and post-surgical rehabilitation to osteoarthritis management, persistent pain, workplace injury recovery, and pelvic health concerns. Our team has particular skills and knowledge in:
- Musculoskeletal injury and pain (back, neck, shoulder, knee, hip)
- Sports injury assessment and rehabilitation
- Post-surgical recovery (orthopaedic, ACL reconstruction)
- Hip and knee osteoarthritis (GLA:D® programme)
- Persistent or complex pain
- Pelvic health concerns (pre- and post-natal, pelvic pain, incontinence)
- Workplace injury and vocational rehabilitation
- Movement assessment and injury prevention
Our approach
Your first appointment includes a thorough assessment, clear explanation of what’s happening, and a treatment plan built around your goals. We use hands-on manual therapy, movement retraining, exercise prescription, and education to help you recover well and stay well.
Treatment may include soft tissue release, joint mobilisation, taping, corrective exercise, strength and conditioning, clinical Pilates, or objective movement testing using VALD force plate technology — all available here at Longhurst.
We have a team of experienced physiotherapists at our Longhurst clinic, with post-graduate training and further study across sports physiotherapy, osteoarthritis and persistent pain management, pelvic health, ACL rehabilitation, and clinical Pilates.
Physiotherapy services at Longhurst
Strength & Movement Testing
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Pilates
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Sports Physiotherapy
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Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
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GLA:D Osteoarthritis
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GLA:D® Osteoarthritis Programme at Longhurst
GLA:D® (Good Life with osteoArthritis in Denmark) is a leading, evidence-based, non-surgical programme for hip and knee osteoarthritis. The programme combines education, supervised exercise, and self-management strategies to reduce pain and improve function. A one-to-one assessment is required before joining — please call reception to arrange yours.
Mat Pilates Classes at Longhurst
We offer mat-based Clinical Pilates for rehabilitation, core stability, movement control, and injury prevention. This can be a good starting point if you have never done Pilates and prepares you to progress to reformer classes once you master the concepts. Mat Pilates at Longhurst is delivered on a membership basis. A one-to-one initial assessment is required before joining any class — please call reception to arrange yours.
Meet the Longhurst team
Our Longhurst physiotherapists bring advanced skills and knowledge across general and sports physiotherapy, osteoarthritis and persistent pain management, pelvic health, ACL rehabilitation, clinical Pilates, and strength and conditioning. Director Cate Broderick is based here, alongside specialist pelvic health physiotherapists Kate Hines and Jess Kydd-Coutts and a broader team of experienced clinicians.
What our patients say
Professional approach. Recommended
I was very pleased with the results Michaela achieved and her professional approach and explanations. I would willingly recommend Michaela’s physiotherapy services at You First Physio to family and friends.
John Lamond
Professional, and supportive. Outstanding treatment
I underwent 7 months of physiotherapy treatment after sustaining a shoulder injury, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the care I received. The treatment throughout my recovery was outstanding, professional, and always tailored. The support, expertise, and encouragement made a significant difference during a challenging time. Thank you for helping me on the road to recovery — I highly recommend your services to anyone needing expert physiotherapy care.
Carolynn Searell
Great workouts, great advice and heaps of fun!
Absolutely love Pilates with Pen and Rosana. The best! Great workouts; great advice and heaps of fun! These two are outstanding. Andrea is also a fantastic addition to the company. She listens, she encourages and I always come out feeling better after my treatment.
Eilean G
Visiting our Longhurst clinic
Longhurst Medical Centre, 53 Caulfield Avenue, Halswell, Christchurch 8011
Get DirectionsParking is available at the rear of the building.
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Entrance
- Toilet
We welcome patients from all backgrounds and support people are welcome at all appointments. If you have any other accessibility requirements, please call us before your visit and we will do our best to accommodate you.
We accept credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments (including payWave and phone/watch payments). If you have Southern Cross health insurance that covers physio, we can bill them directly.
Longhurst one of five You First Physio clinics across Christchurch. See our other locations at
RiccartonAvonheadUC UndercroftUC Rec Centre