Best Physiotherapists in New Plymouth

We assessed 15 physiotherapists in New Plymouth and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 218 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 22 September 2026. How we rank

Top 5 Physiotherapists in New Plymouth

The top 5 physiotherapists in New Plymouth are #1 Active+, #2 Limber Rehab + Physio, #3 Body Logic, #4 Full Circle Physiotherapy, and #5 Greg Brien Physiotherapy, ranked by Top5 Score.

  • 1

    Active+ New Plymouth

    ★ 5.0 79 reviews Score 157
    Highest
    5★ 78 3★ 1

    Active+ gets people back moving after serious injuries, covering hands-on physio treatment, structured rehabilitation programmes, and injury-specific exercise planning for conditions from shoulder and hip pain to post-surgery recovery and chronic back pain.

    99 Gill Street, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth

    Call 06 769 9992 Map Is this your business?
  • 2

    Limber Rehab + Physio

    ★ 5.0 22 reviews Score 140
    16.9 behind
    5★ 22

    Limber Rehab + Physio gets people back to sport and work through hands-on treatment combining massage, dry needling, and exercise programming for injuries ranging from plantar fasciitis and shoulder complaints to complex knee problems.

    Shop 3/545 Devon Street East, Fitzroy, New Plymouth

    Call 06 757 3400 Map Is this your business?
  • 3

    Body Logic

    ★ 4.8 28 reviews Score 139
    17.9 behind
    5★ 25 4★ 2 1★ 1

    Body Logic coordinates physio care across complex cases including post-surgical rehabilitation, knee injuries, and sports recovery, with physios Patrick and Stella each noted for drawing on multiple treatment approaches within a single care plan.

    331 Devon Street East, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth

    Call 06 758 1529 Map Is this your business?
  • 4

    Full Circle Physiotherapy Ltd

    ★ 5.0 14 reviews Score 134
    22.8 behind
    5★ 14

    Full Circle Physiotherapy focuses on women's pelvic health across pregnancy, birth preparation, and postnatal recovery, with physios Emma, Erica, and Nicole each covering pelvic floor rehab, back pain, and structured recovery programmes.

    Professional Centre Unit 10/17 Nobs Line, Strandon, New Plymouth

    Call 021 082 47798 Map Is this your business?
  • 5

    Greg Brien Physiotherapy

    ★ 4.9 14 reviews Score 133
    24.0 behind
    5★ 13 4★ 1

    Greg Brien Physiotherapy draws patients with long-running conditions like chronic back pain and migraines, treating them through dry needling, hands-on therapy, and structured rehabilitation.

    21 Henui Street, Strandon, New Plymouth

    Call 06 758 4778 Map Is this your business?

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Before you book a physiotherapist in New Plymouth

Most physiotherapy for injuries, sports-related or otherwise, can be partly funded by ACC, which lowers the cost per visit, so ask whether the clinic lodges ACC claims directly. Check that practitioners are registered with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand, and ask whether you will see the same physio each visit, as continuity matters for a treatment plan.

The questions below are drawn from 133 customer reviews collected for this page.

What does physiotherapy typically cost in New Zealand, and what does ACC cover?

ACC subsidises physiotherapy for injury-related treatment, leaving you to pay a part-charge that varies by clinic. Part-charges for ACC-covered sessions sit roughly between $20 and $50, though some clinics charge above that range.

For non-injury conditions like chronic pain or postpartum pelvic health, full private fees run around $60 to $120 per session. Clinics can lodge ACC claims directly, so you do not need a GP referral to start the injury pathway.

One review from a New Plymouth clinic flags a real risk worth knowing: a receptionist incorrectly confirmed an ACC claim had been approved, leaving the patient liable for an unexpected balance of over $100. Before your first appointment, ask the clinic to confirm your ACC claim status in writing, not just verbally.

How do I check a physiotherapist is registered and qualified?

Every physiotherapist practising legally in New Zealand must hold a current practising certificate issued by the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand (PBONZ), which is renewed annually. You can search the PBONZ public register for free on their website to confirm registration, check whether a certificate is current for this year, and see any conditions or restrictions on a practitioner's scope of practice.

If you have a concern about treatment you have received, you can raise a formal complaint with the Health and Disability Commissioner (HDC), which is the independent body that investigates patient rights issues. When choosing a clinic, look for physios who mention specific areas of focus, such as sports rehab, post-surgical recovery, or pelvic health, as reviews for New Plymouth clinics show that matching your condition to a practitioner's experience produces noticeably better outcomes.

How many sessions should treatment realistically take?

A good physio will give you a rough session estimate and measurable goals at or shortly after your first appointment, not an open-ended recurring schedule. Review evidence from New Plymouth clinics shows real results arriving quickly when the approach is right: one patient resolved a long-standing ankle problem in two sessions, another completed a marathon after a single targeted consultation, and several patients cleared chronic pain in three to four visits.

Home exercise programmes are a strong signal of a quality practitioner, since clinics that send you away with clear exercises between appointments are treating the cause rather than filling appointment slots. If you are several sessions in with no sense of progress and no clear end point in sight, that is a reasonable moment to ask your physio directly what the revised goal and timeline looks like.

What are the warning signs of a physiotherapy clinic you should avoid?
  • –Treatment continues session after session with no stated goals, no milestone check-ins, and no discussion of how many visits you should expect.
  • –You see a different physio almost every visit, meaning no one builds a full picture of your injury or tracks your progress over time.
  • –Sessions rely heavily on passive treatments like heat packs or machines with little hands-on work and no home exercise programme given to you.
  • –The clinic is vague or inconsistent about ACC part-charges and cannot confirm your claim status before or at your first appointment.
  • –A physio dismisses your concerns or does not explain what they are doing and why, leaving you uncertain about your diagnosis or recovery plan.
  • –Treatment focuses on a body area unrelated to your presenting complaint without a clear explanation of why that approach is being taken.
What should you ask before booking a physiotherapist?
  • –Ask whether the clinic lodges ACC claims directly and what the exact patient part-charge is per session, confirmed before your first appointment.
  • –Ask whether you will see the same physio at every visit, since continuity matters for complex or ongoing injuries.
  • –Ask how many sessions they would expect for a problem like yours and what progress should look like by a mid-point check-in.
  • –Ask whether home exercises are part of the programme, as a clear between-session plan is a strong indicator of a thorough approach.
  • –Ask whether the physio has specific experience with your type of injury or condition, such as post-surgical rehab, sports injuries, pelvic health, or neurological conditions.
  • –Ask whether you can verify their registration on the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand public register before committing, which any legitimate practitioner will welcome.
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About this ranking

What the 10 physiotherapists listed above hold, at the 22 September 2026 check.

79
reviews held by the #1 ranked business
14
reviews held by the #5 ranked business
4.7
lowest rating among the 10 listed
0.5%
of their 218 reviews are one-star
How are the top physiotherapists in New Plymouth chosen?

We build this page from Google Maps results for physiotherapists in New Plymouth. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record, using the same published method on every page. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out. Every category and city is rechecked on a rolling cycle, about every two to three months. See how we rank for how rankings are made and who is left out. On specialist pages like this one, a business's reviews count in proportion to how many of them are about physiotherapists, so a business mostly reviewed for other work cannot win on review volume alone. See the words we look for.

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