Best Physiotherapists on the North Shore
We assessed 82 physiotherapists on the North Shore and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 2,894 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 30 September 2026. How we rank →
Before you hire
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.
Top 5 Physiotherapists on the North Shore
The top 5 physiotherapists on the North Shore are #1 Roland Jeffery Physiotherapy, #2 Twins Physio and Podiatry, #3 The Physio Co, #4 Premier Wellness North Shore, and #5 New Care Health Clinic, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.
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Roland Jeffery Physiotherapy
★ 5.0 1,402 reviews +13 Top5 Score 205 +105★ 1,365 4★ 32 3★ 1 2★ 1 1★ 3Roland Jeffery Physiotherapy gets people moving again after sports injuries, ankle and knee trauma, shoulder and neck problems, and long-standing muscle and nerve pain. Physios like Anna, Emily, Dylan, Janina, Kennedy, and Cole each build step-by-step treatment plans and explain the reasoning behind every exercise, so patients understand their recovery rather than just following instructions.
location_on 22 Chartwell Avenue, Glenfield, North Shore
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Twins Physio and Podiatry
★ 5.0 281 reviews Top5 Score 1735★ 280 4★ 1Twins Physio and Podiatry treats knee pain, ankle and foot injuries, shoulder and back problems, and post-accident rehabilitation, with physios Raphael and Michael both taking time to explain the root cause and tailor recovery plans accordingly. Michael once identified a blocked artery in a patient presenting with chest pain, redirecting them to emergency care, which points to a level of clinical thinking that goes well beyond symptom relief.
location_on 194 Sunnynook Road, Totara Vale, Auckland
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The Physio Co.
↓ 1★ 5.0 145 reviews +8 Top5 Score 173 +95★ 142 4★ 3The Physio Co builds recovery plans around surgery rehab, running injuries, knee trauma, and sport-specific setbacks, with physios like Jay, Rob, Nina, and Kaylah each tailoring treatment and exercises to what each person needs to return to their activity. Clients regularly continue seeing their physio long after the acute phase, working on injury prevention and performance alongside ongoing care.
location_on 46a Porana Road, Wairau Valley, Auckland
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Premier Wellness North Shore - Glenfield
★ 5.0 234 reviews Top5 Score 1715★ 231 4★ 2 1★ 1Premier Wellness North Shore takes on lower back pain, groin and sports injuries, frozen shoulders, and post-fall recovery, with practitioners combining electroacupuncture, massage, and targeted exercise across multiple sessions. Reviewers with long-running conditions that hadn't responded to previous treatment, including cases seen by multiple other practitioners, found measurable improvement within a handful of visits.
location_on 2/1 View Road, Glenfield, Auckland
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New Care Health Clinic
★ 5.0 195 reviews Top5 Score 1695★ 193 3★ 1 1★ 1New Care Health Clinic treats ankle sprains, shoulder injuries, wrist and elbow problems, neck and back pain through acupuncture, cupping, and hands-on physio, with practitioners like Aileen, Alicia, and Sherry each working to identify the underlying cause rather than just easing the immediate symptoms. Clients are routinely taught home rehabilitation exercises and given detailed explanations of their injury during sessions, so recovery continues between appointments.
location_on A2/18 Oteha Valley Road Extension, Albany, Auckland
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Before you book a physiotherapist on the North Shore
Drawn from 615 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.
What does physiotherapy typically cost in New Zealand, and what does ACC cover? expand_more
ACC covers a portion of physiotherapy costs for accident-related injuries, leaving a patient co-payment called a part charge. Part charges at most Auckland clinics run from around $20 to $50 per session, though some urban clinics charge more.
For conditions not caused by an injury, full private fees range from around $60 to $120 per standard session. Clinics can lodge ACC claims directly, so no GP referral is needed to access the injury pathway.
How do I check a physiotherapist is registered and qualified? expand_more
Every physiotherapist in New Zealand must hold a current annual practising certificate issued by the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand (PBNZ), the statutory body established under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003. You can search the PBNZ public register free of charge at any time, and it will show whether the certificate is current for this year as well as any conditions or restrictions on a practitioner's scope.
Practising without a current certificate is unlawful, and concerns can be reported directly to the Physiotherapy Board or escalated to the Health and Disability Commissioner if the issue relates to care quality. When choosing between clinics, look for physios who note specific areas of interest such as sports rehab, musculoskeletal injury, or post-surgical recovery, as this signals focused clinical experience beyond general registration.
How many sessions should treatment realistically take? expand_more
A good physio will give you a realistic session estimate at or shortly after the first appointment, along with clear recovery milestones so you can measure progress. Reviews across North Shore clinics highlight physios who resolved straightforward problems in two to four sessions, while post-surgical rehab for injuries like ACL reconstruction or shoulder dislocation can take months of guided work.
Home exercises are a reliable sign that a physio is building your independence rather than keeping you clinic-dependent, and several reviewers credited their recovery to programmes they continued between visits. If you are many sessions in with no stated end point and no measurable improvement, that is the moment to ask your physio directly what the plan is and seek a second opinion if the answer is vague.
What are the warning signs of a physiotherapy clinic you should avoid? expand_more
- –A treatment plan with no stated goals, no session estimate, and no discussion of what progress should look like by a certain point.
- –Being seen by a different physio each visit with no handover, so you repeat your history and the treatment loses continuity.
- –Sessions that consist mainly of heat packs or passive machine treatment with little hands-on work and no active rehabilitation programme.
- –Vague or evasive answers when you ask about ACC part-charges before your first appointment.
- –A clinic that does not follow up or return calls when you are trying to book, as one reviewer noted messages were left repeatedly with no response.
- –Pressure to add on services, such as acupuncture or massage, without a clear clinical reason explained to you.
What should you ask before booking a physiotherapist? expand_more
- –Ask whether the clinic lodges ACC claims directly and what the exact patient part-charge is per session, so there are no surprises at the counter.
- –Ask whether you will see the same physio at every appointment, since continuity is linked to faster progress across multiple reviewer accounts.
- –Ask how many sessions your specific injury or condition is likely to need and what the recovery milestones look like at each stage.
- –Ask whether home exercises form part of the treatment plan, as physios who email exercise notes or videos extend your recovery beyond clinic time.
- –Ask whether the physio has direct experience with your type of injury, such as ACL rehab, post-surgical shoulder, or sports-related knee problems, rather than accepting a general answer about treating all injuries.
Also recommended physiotherapists on the North Shore
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Reset Base Clinic
↓ 1★ 5.0 85 reviews +13 Top5 Score 168 +135★ 85Reset Base Clinic combines physiotherapy, acupuncture, and massage to treat back injuries, frozen shoulder, neck pain, and hip pain across a range of acute and ongoing conditions. Shun is noted for tracing root causes rather than surface symptoms, and the clinic also has Japanese-speaking staff, making it accessible for Japanese-speaking clients who need treatment without a language barrier.
location_on Unit 1A/84 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead, Auckland
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Bodycare Clinic Forrest Hill Branch
★ 4.9 179 reviews Top5 Score 1665★ 170 4★ 6 3★ 2 1★ 1Bodycare Clinic pairs targeted physiotherapy from Ashley with acupuncture to treat back disc problems, sciatica, knee injuries, and cycling and sports trauma. Clients are taught home rehabilitation exercises during sessions, and several have returned after trying other clinics, citing the root-cause approach and the warm, unhurried care as reasons to come back.
location_on 306a East Coast Road, Forrest Hill, Auckland
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Pinehill Physio
★ 5.0 154 reviews Top5 Score 1665★ 150 4★ 3 1★ 1Pinehill Physio treats lumbar sprains, slipped discs, knee injuries, shin splints, and shoulder pain, with physios like Nora, Zhi, and Neeru each adapting treatment plans to what a patient can actually do rather than applying a standard routine. Zhi uses an app to give each patient their individual exercise programme at home, with the ability to leave feedback between sessions so treatment adjusts as progress is made.
location_on B2-3/65 Greville Road, Pinehill, Auckland
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Jeff Wang Physio
★ 5.0 147 reviews Top5 Score 1655★ 147Jeff Wang Physio takes on herniated discs, hip injuries, concussion recovery, chronic neck and shoulder pain, and post-surgery rehabilitation, tracing the root cause rather than treating the immediate symptom. Physios Jeff, Jordan, Jess, and Eddie each build personalised exercise programmes and explain their clinical reasoning during sessions, and several clients have travelled from Hawke's Bay and Matakana specifically to access this level of care.
location_on Level 1/4 Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna, Auckland
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The Rehab Club
↓ 2★ 5.0 72 reviews +9 Top5 Score 165 +115★ 72The Rehab Club tackles knee injuries, lower back pain, neck problems, hamstring strains, and post-surgery rehabilitation, with Cadyn monitoring how each exercise lands and adjusting the programme session by session rather than sticking to a fixed plan. He follows up outside appointments to check whether his recommendations are working, and sends written exercise notes clients continue using long after treatment ends.
location_on 250 Forrest Hill Road, Forrest Hill, Auckland
About this ranking
What the 10 physiotherapists listed above hold, at the 30 September 2026 check.
We first assessed physiotherapists on the North Shore in August 2026 and have rechecked the ranking once since. Across the 14 locations we assess physiotherapists in, the 140 businesses listed have a median rating of 4.9, and one-star reviews are 1.2% of their total.
What has changed since August 2026? expand_more
- Sep 2026
Scoring method updated. Twins Physio and Podiatry entered the top 5 at #2. Premier Wellness North Shore entered the top 5 at #4. New Care Health Clinic entered the top 5 at #5. Reset Base Clinic left the top 5, down to #6. Bodycare Clinic, Pinehill Physio and Jeff Wang Physio entered the list.
- Aug 2026
First check. Roland Jeffery Physiotherapy #1.
How are the top physiotherapists on the North Shore chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for physiotherapists on the North Shore. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out, and a business whose main Google category is a different trade is held back until a person has checked what it does. A business whose website no longer resolves and that has had no Google review for six months is treated as dormant and left off the page until either changes. Every category and city is rechecked on a rolling cycle, about every two to three months. A location with a subscribing business is rechecked every month, and the whole page updates with it. See how we rank for the full method.
What does a business subscription offer? expand_more
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Why isn't my business listed? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for physiotherapists on the North Shore. The usual reasons for missing out are a Google Business category that does not match, too few reviews to score near the top, or an address outside the area we cover. Sometimes we miss a business that should be here. Check where you rank first. If you are not there and think you should be, get in touch.