GILL STOTTER - Dip Phty, ADP(MT), Dip MT, MPNZ, MNZCP(MT), PGDipPHC (Dist)
Gill has 40 years’ experience as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist and is an advanced practitioner with the New Zealand College of Physiotherapy. With a broad range of experience and professional development over the years, she enjoys the challenge of complex musculoskeletal presentations taking a holistic approach to assessment and management. She works closely with other health professionals to encourage and support the health and wellbeing of each individual. Gill has held a number of leadership roles within the physiotherapy profession. She is currently a clinical assistant with NZ Manipulative Physiotherapy postgraduate programme, and a clinical and professional supervisor for students and post-graduate physiotherapists. She has worked closely with NZ High Performance Sport with a particular interest in the developing athlete and injury prevention. Gill is currently completing her Masters in Primary Health Care. Outside of work her passion is her family, travel and the love of the outdoors.
ANNE O'DONNELL - Dip Phty, Dip MT, MPNZ
Anne has worked as a physiotherapist since 1977 and her passion for the profession and for ongoing education and learning has never abated. She has a special interest in spinal physiotherapy, qualifying as a manipulative physiotherapist in 1983 and later working as a tutor on the NZ Manipulative Physiotherapy programme. She has also taken a strong interest in treating people with persistent pain problems and feels physiotherapists have the wide knowledge and skill base needed to help with these conditions. These days she is particularly passionate about the value of physiotherapy for older people and enjoys working with them to make this stage of life as fulfilling as possible. Anne has owned her own practices in Havelock North for most of her working life but has recently shifted to live and work in the Hutt Valley, where she loves the energy and freshness of the climate and the people. She has joined the e-bike community and finds it extremely easy to commute around the hills of Lower Hutt and to park!
MAX LYNCH – BPhty (Dist), BPhed (Physical Activity and Health)
Max graduated from the University of Otago top of his class in 2020 and joined Hutt Physiotherapy Centre in 2021. Prior to studying physiotherapy Max completed his Bachelor of Physical Education and Sports Science, where he majored in Physical Activity and Health. While studying for his Physical Education degree Max worked with general and athletic populations with a focus on working with clinical populations, including cancer patients, people with diabetes and those undergoing cardiac rehabilitation. These experiences have provided Max with a wide range of skills and knowledge in the areas of exercise prescription and promoting better quality of life through movement and active rehabilitation. Growing up Max was a representative swimmer and football player in Wellington and has continued his passion for the sports and people involved. He now finds himself leading an active lifestyle through the gym, playing touch, basketball and chasing balls in to the rough during golf.
LILLY WINTERS – BPhty (Dist) (Otago)
Lilly joined the Hutt Physiotherapy Centre team after graduating from the University of Otago in 2022. During her studies, Lilly worked as a sports medic in club rugby, had experience in Hutt Hospital with both outpatients and inpatients, and spent time in a private practice. Lilly is passionate about using her knowledge and practical skill set alongside a holistic care approach to provide effective rehabilitation. As a teenager, Lilly participated in a wide variety of sports and represented Wellington as a black belt in karate. She continues to be enthusiastic about physical activity, particularly enjoying HIIT workouts at the gym, social netball, and scenic walks.