Isabella (Izzy) Valentine
Physiotherapist

About

Izzy is a 2025 AUT graduate and is excited to kick off her physiotherapy career with Active+. She has practical experience in spinal rehabilitation, burns and plastics rehabilitation, and musculoskeletal private practice, as well as experience working as a competitive swim coach. This background has given her a strong understanding of movement, performance, and injury prevention across a range of settings.

Izzy’s clinical interests are in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, with a particular interest in spinal conditions. She enjoys helping patients return to the activities they love through personalised, evidence-based treatment.

When she’s not in the clinic, Izzy enjoys making the most of her time staying active and getting outdoors. She loves training at the gym, heading out for walks, and spending time at the beach. Izzy is always keen for a road trip to explore new spots around New Zealand, enjoys catching up with friends and family over a good coffee, and likes to unwind with a good book.

What is your favourite part of the job?

Taking the time to listen to each person’s story, building genuine rapport, and gaining a clear understanding of what is important to them. I value a patient-centred approach and believe this is key to achieving meaningful and lasting outcomes.

Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end - John Lennon

My Goals

1. Read 20 books this year
2. Run a half marathon
3. To keep building my musculoskeletal skills and knowledge, including learning dry needling