Kia ora, nau mai — welcome

Physio,
right at
your school.

Hākinakina Hauora Health Services brings expert physiotherapy on-site to students at Howick College and Edgewater College — so injuries get seen fast, and rangatahi get back to sport, class and life sooner.

Book or ask a question Meet the physios
🏫 On campus, school terms 🕘 Mon–Fri, 9:00am–3:00pm ✅ ACC registered

Ko wai mātou · About us

Care that meets students where they are.

We're part of the Total Body Physio whānau — an Auckland practice caring for the community since 2000. Our school-based service means students don't need to travel to a clinic, miss half a day of class, or wait weeks for help. We assess and treat sports injuries, sprains and strains, growth-related pain and more, and we give students the tools to build strength, recover fully and prevent re-injury.

On-site

No travel needed

Appointments happen at school during the school day — students just pop over between classes or at lunch.

Fast

Seen sooner

Fresh injuries are triaged quickly. Early assessment means faster recovery and less time out of sport.

Connected

Working with your school

We work alongside sports coordinators, coaches and whānau so everyone's on the same page about recovery.

Me pēhea · How it works

Getting seen is simple.

01

Get in touch

Ask your school's sports coordinator or health centre about the physio service, or email us directly using the form below.

02

Assessment

Your physio will assess the injury, explain what's going on in plain language, and lodge an ACC claim on the spot if the injury qualifies — no GP visit needed first.

03

Treatment & rehab

Hands-on treatment plus a rehab plan built around your sport, your season and your goals.

04

Back in the game

We guide safe return-to-play and give you an ongoing programme to stay strong and avoid re-injury.

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School holidays? You're still covered.

Outside of term time, students can be seen free under ACC at any Total Body Physio clinic — Pakuranga, Flat Bush, Titirangi or Panmure. Same team, same care, all holidays.

Ngā ratonga · Services

What we help with.

All the common injuries and niggles of active, growing bodies — assessed, treated and rehabbed properly.

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Sports injuries

Sprains, strains, tears and impact injuries from any code — rugby, netball, football, basketball and beyond.

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Knee & ankle

Rolled ankles, knee pain, ligament injuries and safe return-to-play planning.

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Shoulder & upper limb

Throwing and contact injuries, instability, and rotator cuff rehabilitation.

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Back & neck pain

Postural pain, heavy-backpack niggles and sport-related back injuries.

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Growth-related pain

Osgood-Schlatter, Sever's and other growth-plate conditions common in teenage athletes.

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Strength & prevention

Movement assessment and strength programmes to boost performance and reduce injury risk.

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ACC claims

Accident-related injuries are usually ACC covered — we lodge the claim for you at the first visit.

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Taping & game-day support

Strapping, taping and practical advice to keep students safely on the field.

Te tīma · Meet the physios

Your school physios.

Experienced, ACC-registered physiotherapists from Total Body Physio, on campus every school week.

Alistair Burgess, Senior Physiotherapist

Alistair Burgess

Senior Physiotherapist · Clinical Director

Alistair leads our school-based service, bringing more than eight years of private-practice experience and a career built around youth and school sport. A former NZ Under-19 rugby representative, he's worked with elite school programmes including the Knox Grammar Elite Football Programme and NSW Secondary Schools Rugby — so he knows exactly what it takes to get young athletes back on the field safely.

His special interests include strength training, movement assessment, and shoulder and core rehabilitation. A local resident with high-schoolers of his own, Alistair is passionate about being a familiar, trusted face for students and whānau.

M.Phty · B.App.Sc (Exercise & Sports Science) · NZ Registered Physiotherapist

Ibrahim Al-Jumaily, Physiotherapist

Ibrahim Al-Jumaily

Physiotherapist

Ibrahim joined the Total Body Physio team in 2026 and brings fresh, up-to-date clinical knowledge and genuine enthusiasm to the school service. He's passionate about working with young people — helping students understand their injuries, build confidence in their bodies, and develop habits that keep them strong for life.

Ibrahim takes a friendly, down-to-earth approach that puts students at ease from the first appointment, and works closely with Alistair across both schools.

BHSc (Physiotherapy), AUT · NZ Registered Physiotherapist

🏉 Proud supporters

On the sideline with the Howick College First XV.

We're proud to look after the Howick College First XV rugby team. Samuel Warren, a fourth-year physiotherapy student soon to graduate, has been with the team through the past two seasons — providing sideline cover, injury management and rehab support right through the campaign.

Pātai · FAQs

Good questions.

Do I need a referral to see the physio?
No. Students can be seen without a GP referral. Just get in touch through your school's sports coordinator or health centre, or email us directly.
How much does it cost?
If the injury was caused by an accident (which covers most sports injuries), ACC usually funds treatment and we lodge the claim for you at the first visit. Email us if you'd like to check what applies to your situation before booking.
When is the physio at school?
We're on campus Monday to Friday, 9:00am–3:00pm, during school terms.
Can a parent or caregiver come along?
Absolutely — whānau are always welcome at appointments. For younger students we encourage it, and we're happy to email or call caregivers with a summary of the assessment and plan.
What should I bring or wear?
PE gear or clothing that lets us see the injured area (shorts for a knee or ankle, a singlet for a shoulder). Bring any relevant info — scans, letters, or details of previous treatment.
What if the injury happened outside school?
That's fine — we treat injuries wherever they happened, whether at club sport, at home or in the weekend. If it's accident-related it's usually still ACC covered.
What happens during school holidays?
Students can be seen free under ACC at any Total Body Physio clinic during the holidays — Pakuranga, Flat Bush, Titirangi or Panmure. Book at totalbodyphysio.co.nz, then pick up school-based care again when term starts.
What are my rights as a patient?
Every patient is protected by the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights. Read a plain-language summary on our Your Rights page, and see how we handle your health information in our Privacy Policy. If something doesn't feel right, our complaints process explains what to do.

Whakapā mai · Get in touch

Questions? Bookings? Kōrero mai.

Send us a message and we'll get back to you — usually within one school day.