Nathan Cho
Physiotherapist

About

Nathan graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and joined Active+ Pukekohe as a new graduate physiotherapist.

Originally from South Korea, Nathan brings a diverse background that includes biological sciences, scientific research, and physiotherapy. His interest in physiotherapy developed through his lifelong involvement in sport, including soccer and basketball, as well as experiences in physically demanding work and military service. These experiences gave him a firsthand appreciation of injury, recovery, and the importance of helping people return to meaningful activity, work, and sport.

Nathan has a particular interest in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, rehabilitation and understanding how different factors influence movement, recovery, and long-term function. He enjoys helping people make sense of their symptoms, identify contributing factors, and develop practical rehabilitation plans that support meaningful and sustainable outcomes.

He values building strong therapeutic relationships and working collaboratively with clients to help them return to the activities that are important to them, whether that is work, sport, exercise, or everyday life.

Having spent his years of study and training in Dunedin and the South Island, Nathan is excited to begin both his physiotherapy career and his first year living and working in the North Island with the Active+ Pukekohe team.

Outside of work, Nathan enjoys soccer, futsal, pickleball, barefoot beach running, functional fitness, brewing specialty coffee, spending time with friends, and exploring different parts of New Zealand.

My Goals

• Continue developing strong clinical reasoning and pattern recognition skills across a wide range of musculoskeletal presentations.
• Further develop rehabilitation planning, exercise prescription, and return-to-work management skills.
• Progress through introductory and advanced dry needling training.
• Continue developing as a physiotherapist who combines evidence-based practice, effective communication, and patient-centered rehabilitation.