Our Team

Lydia Radich
Bachelor of PhysiotherapyAchievements:
• Trained at Otago University and worked at the Taranaki District Health Board prior to working at New Plymouth Physiotherapy.
• I have been involved with Western Netball and Spotswood United Senior A rugby.
Interests:
• Rowing,
• Running,
• Netball,
• Basketball

Anita Walsh
Diploma In Physiotherapy (Dip Phty) 1980Diploma in Manual Therapy (Dip M.T.) 1992Background:
• After working for two years in New Zealand, I spent the next 8 years working in Europe and the Middle East.
• I returned to New Zealand in 1990 and opened New Plymouth Physiotherapy.
• I have worked with Taranaki Rugby since 1992 and have been involved in various national and provincial sporting codes.
• My areas of interest include postural dysfunction and rehabilitation programmes for sport, workplace and daily life.
Interests:
• Family
• Rugby
• Enjoying the great outdoors that Taranaki has to offer.

Amy Lean
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (2013)Post Graduate Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy (2015)Background:
• Prior to moving to Taranaki in 2016, I was working in private practice in Balclutha, also covering the small rehabilitation hospital where I was involved in a falls prevention programme and Parkinson's exercise class.
• I have worked with rugby teams at club and provincial levels since 2011 in Dunedin, Christchurch, and Taranaki.
Interests:
• Swimming
• Squash
• Tramping and camping

Grace Kelly
Bachelor of PhysiotherapyBackground:
• I grew up in Taranaki where I attended Sacred Heart Girls’ College before heading to Dunedin to study Physiotherapy at the University of Otago.
• I have a passion for sport, playing myself but also working with various clubs and provincial sports’ teams throughout my time at University.
Interests:
• Tennis
• Netball
• Running

Emma Salmon
Bachelor of PhysiotherapyBackground:
• Trained at LaTrobe University Melbourne and qualified in 2011.
• Previously worked at a sports treatment clinic in Australia before moving to New Plymouth in 2014.
• I have worked with local AFL and netball clubs during my time in Australia.
Interests:
• Netball
• Tennis
• Running

Nicola Milby
Honours BSc Sports & Exercise Science with Sporting Injuries (2009) DesignerMSc Pre-Registration Physiotherapy (2011)Background:
• Nationality: Scottish
• Worked in Scotland and England.
• Volunteered in Darjeeling as a physiotherapist in a school for disabled children
• Worked as a locum for 18 months in London, Newcastle, Lancaster and Ipswich.
• Women's health: ante- and postnatal assessments, pelvic floor strength assessments, dietary/fluid/lifestyle advice,
• Experience in women's health & incontinence, MSK, palliative care, gynaecology rehab, orthopaedics and elderly/Parkinsons rehab.
Interests:
• Fitness, nutrition & the outdoors
• Travelling
• Family
• Rugby, hiking, swimming & scuba diving

Steph Henderson
PhysiotherapistBackground:
I am Naki born and raised. I studied Physiotherapy at Otago University. I have worked in the private practice sector since graduating.
I have worked with sports team while studying and have been involved with various sports teams since returning to Taranaki.
Interests:

Alyce Hoskins
Physiotherapist
Noeleen Gillum
Practice ManagerAbout Me:
• Born in Kaponga & lived in New Plymouth for 20 years,
• Practice Manager for New Plymouth Physiotherapy since 1990,
• Married with three adult sons.
Interests:
• Athletics
• Gardening
• Family

