Keeping your body & mind A⁺

Vivienne Sheldon
Senior Physiotherapist Sports & Acupuncture

About

Viv is an experienced physio working in private physiotherapy for 25 years. She holds a Masters in Health Practice specializing in Acupuncture, and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Sports Physiotherapy. Her special interests are acupuncture, orthopaedic paediatrics, and sports physio, in particular netball. She has previously worked for many elite netball teams including the Northern Mystics and the England National squad. Along with working at Active+ she also works for NZ Football as the National Physiotherapy Co-ordinator. Viv enjoys being active and plays netball, touch, and runs.

My Goals

Run the Auckland Half Marathon
Run the Keri keri half
To continue to play netball and touch (while avoiding injury!)

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Qualifications

Masters of Health Practice (Acupuncture),
Post-Graduate Diploma of Health Science (Sports Physiotherapy),
Diploma of Physiotherapy

Address

Unit 1, 84 Don McKinnon Drive
Albany
Auckland

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Hours of practice

Mon - Thu	7:00am - 7:00pm
Fri	7:00am - 5:00pm
Sat	9:00am - 12:00pm

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Cancer Support Services

There are many specialist providers that offer additional support for you and your family members following a diagnosis of cancer.

Our cancer rehabilitation physiotherapists, and lymphoedema therapists have undertaken additional training; they are certified to provide individualised care to these specific populations.

Remember your health insurance provider may include cover for physiotherapy or oncology massage services, also we accept Under the Canopy vouchers as provided by Canopy Cancer Care.

These services may be useful to you, you can ask your therapist for more information or check the websites provided in the link below:

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Lymphoedema therapy

This is different to providing massage alone. Certified Lymphoedema therapists are trained to assess the body site that has the issue and to identify other factors that may be contributing to your lymphoedema. This includes incorporating self-management strategies such as exercise, skin care, and what type of compression would best suit the affected area, we can also refer to nutritionists and counsellors to help you regain control and make lifestyle changes. We assist you in preventing and managing exacerbations, along with communicating with the other members of your health care team, including your GP, nurse specialist, oncologist, and surgeon to ensure your treatment is both safe and effective.

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