David Woodbridge - Principal Physiotherapist and Director
David is a Manipulative Physiotherapist with over 25 years’ experience in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. He gained his Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy at the University of South Australia in 1994, and is a preferred provider for the New Zealand Sports Academy.
David has worked with one of the eminent spinal surgeons in America and has been involved in spinal research with Professor Vert Mooney from the USA sports and spinal research centre in San Diego and has had research published in an international medical journal on treatment for idiopathic scoliosis.
In Australia he ran courses for Australian Sports Medicine and currently lectures to health professionals in Melbourne on his approach to treating back and neck pain.
David lectures to major companies and their staff on muscle imbalance and its role in causing injuries to the everyday person.
Andy McGregor- Principal Physiotherapist and Director
Andy is a Principal and Director of Functional Physio. He’s an experienced physiotherapist who has been involved in private practice for nearly 20 years. He is experienced and skilled in clinical assessment, manual/manipulative therapy and rehabilitation. Andy has a special interest in the rehabilitation of lumbar spine, shoulder, knee and sports injuries, including concussion. He also enjoys working with post-surgical orthopaedic rehabilitation patients.
Andy is a big sports fan and has spent his life in sport as a player, a coach and a sports team physiotherapist. He has an extensive history of playing and coaching hockey at Premier, Regional and State (NSW) level. Andy has been heavily involved in rugby with the New Zealand Schools Rugby programme, numerous Auckland Rugby representative teams and Auckland 1A Schools Rugby with St Peter’s 1st XV and Auckland Grammar School 1st XV teams.
Andy also oversees the rehabilitation requirements for Auckland Grammar 1st XI Hockey and 1st XI Cricket programmes and has been involved with numerous Auckland school Rowing Squad programmes over the years. It is his experience with the all of the aforementioned teams and his passion for sport that has allowed him to develop excellent skills in injury management and prevention.
Away from the clinic Andy is married with two teenagers. He is a car enthusiast, a keen V8 Supercars fan and likes to play and talk about golf as often as time allows.
Cara Adams - Client Services Manager
Cara is our Client Services Manager and oversees the Clinic. Cara studied Travel and Tourism and worked within the Tourism Industry for over 10 years before coming to Functional Physio. Cara’s experience has focused on Customer Experience and Management of teams of varying sizes.
In her spare time Cara enjoys cycling, exploring the outdoors and spending time with her family.
Fabian Law – Physiotherapist
Fabian completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Otago in 2013 and worked in a private physiotherapy practice prior to joining the team at Functional Physio.
Fabian has a keen interest in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and sports physiotherapy. He has enjoyed providing physiotherapy to players from a variety of sports but has found rugby to be his passion. Fabian has been involved with rugby in Counties Manukau where he has been the physiotherapist for Drury RFC, Papakura RFC and Counties Manukau U16 and is currently the physiotherapist for the Auckland Grammar First XV and Premier Basketball team.
Fabian is passionate about player welfare, including injury prevention and strength and conditioning. He has a special interest in knee injuries, particularly ACL rehabilitation and biomechanics.
During the off-season when Fabian is not running around the side-lines of a rugby pitch, you’ll find him spending his time outdoors with his two dogs, looking for places to eat, travelling and watching sports (he is a Manchester United and Crusaders fan, don’t hold it against him!)
Nyasha Kurewa - Physiotherapist
Nyasha graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy, and joined the team at Functional Physio early 2024. Before undertaking study in Physiotherapy, Nyasha completed a Bachelor of Sport and Recreation, majoring in Sport and Exercise Science, alongside Sport Management. During this time she was involved in a diverse array of sports, working with athletes across different skill levels. Nyasha’s background drives her interests in musculoskeletal injuries, exercise-based rehabilitation and injury prevention.
Nyasha has previously worked with older adults providing exercise-based rehabilitation and has been involved with the North Shore Rugby Football Club U85s team. She values establishing meaningful connections with her patients, striving to deliver tailored care and positively impacting their health journey.
Off-duty, Nyasha cherishes moments with family, exploring local outdoor havens with breath-taking views, and discovering new eateries around town!
Jenna Weston - Receptionist
Jenna is our full-time receptionist and the first smiling face you see as you walk in the door.
Jenna has a background in customer service and admin and loves to be the person to help you and to chat with.
In her spare time Jenna enjoys spending time with her friends and her many nieces and nephews.
Hazel McLaren - Physiotherapist
Hazel has been with Functional Physio since 2012. She graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2005 and worked in the UK in a large hospital for 5 years, working in a variety of areas including paediatrics, emergency and musculoskeletal outpatients. She then spent a year in Australia, working in the private sector and further developing her manual therapy and rehab skills.
Hazel is interested in treating all musculoskeletal injuries and helping people to return to the activities that they love.
In her spare time Hazel enjoys exploring New Zealand with her young daughter and their puppy. When she gets the chance she likes to run and play squash.
Gabriele Bailo - Physiotherapist
Gabe graduated as a Physio in Italy in 2015. He started his career working in a variety of settings in Milan, his native city, where he initially gained experience in hydrokinesiotherapy.
He moved to New Zealand "for a year", but ended up staying almost three! After working as a trainer at MedStrength in 2018, Gabe decided to move to the UK to gain more experience as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist, helping him to qualify for New Zealand registration.
He is now back in New Zealand as a fully-registered physio and ready to help people recover from injuries as well as return to their daily life and sporting activities. With his previous experience as a trainer, he understands the importance of a rehab process that helps patients go from pain and injury, back to full function and performance.
Gabe is a passionate angler, both freshwater or saltwater, and is always keen to listen to your fishing stories and discuss fishing tactics.
Calum Marshall - Physiotherapist
Calum graduated with a Master's degree in Physiotherapy from Glasgow Caledonian University in 2021. He began his career at a private physiotherapy clinic in Edinburgh, Scotland, his hometown. Seeking to broaden his horizons and immerse himself in new professional experiences, Calum left Scotland in 2024 and moved to Auckland to join Functional Physio as a fully-registered physiotherapist. His commitment to his patients and his craft is evident in his relentless pursuit of knowledge and skill enhancement, aiming to provide the most comprehensive care possible.
Calum is confident and comfortable treating all musculoskeletal injuries and offers patient-specific rehab to ensure individuals can return to their goals or sports. He has also completed a golf injury rehabilitation course with the Titleist Performance Institute, giving him the tools to assess, manage, and treat golf-specific injuries and pains.
When not in the clinic, Calum enjoys hacking his way around the golf course, watching a game of rugby, or exploring the beautiful beaches and sights of New Zealand.
Caroline Halafuka - Receptionist
Caroline is our part-time afternooon receptionist and was born and raised in Auckland. She is currently a first year nursing student at AUT.
In her spare time, Caroline enjoys watching crime documentaries and reality tv, taking her dog for walks and shopping!