Terry - Service Manager

Kia ora koutou katoa,

It is a total privilege to support people as they journey through the challenges of brain injury. I am passionate about growing a quality rehabilitation service that is evidence-based and cutting edge. I am particularly interested in the theory and practice of community-based rehabilitation in the Aotearoa, New Zealand context.

My personal interests include learning Te Reo Maori, genealogical research, anything to do with ICT, permaculture, reading, counselling and photography. I also enjoy tramping, day-walks, and beach life.

Whāia te iti kahurangi ki te tūohu koe me he maunga teitei

Chris - Rehabilitation Coordinator

Kia ora

I am a New Zealand registered Physiotherapist with a background and interest in neuro-rehabilitation. I am also active in the work of international Tai Chi for Health Institute as an instructor and Master Trainer.
Within the creative aspect of my life I am an artist with particular interest in movement, texture and light, illustration and three dimensional work.
At the centre my health professional field blends with personal interests. This blend brings a lot of enjoyment to my role at Strive Rehabilitation.

Bruce - Workshop Coordinator

Having worked with wood for 25 years my passion has been to produce unique and interesting furniture items. By using different timbers and traditional woodworking techniques, I developed an ability to design and create products for specific purposes.

I hope to be able to share these skills with Strive Rehabilitation Manawatu, to help clients find their own level of workshop competence so that they too, can create special craft products.

Lou - Rehabilitation Coordinator (Clinical)

Having worked as a Registered Nurse in the UK & NZ, I have always been drawn towards rehabilitation, especially neurology.

To be part of others’ experiences and journeys is a privilege; which I am happy and grateful to share in.

I believe in the saying “Live for the moment’, and I try to make good of everything life can throw at you!! Most people who know me will understand that I like to make people smile and feel happy – a very important aspect of feeling good and we should all do more!

Everyone is uniquely individual, and the need to consider providing a holistic, unifying service is an exciting challenge to me. Fortunately, we have a great team here that can do that ...

“Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no-one alive who is youer than you!" (Dr Seuss)

Teresa - Rehabilitation Coach

Prior to me coming to Strive Rehabilitation I spent 8 years with Mid Central Health, the last 5 years of that in Star 3 Rehabilitation Unit.  Working primarily with clients under 65 years of age who have been affected by either a stroke or a head injury.  I am always up for a challenge and the clients that attend the Centre certainly provide this for me.  Working alongside the "great" staff and clients at the Centre certainly gives me job satisfaction.

   “Life is about falling – Living is about getting back-up”

Angela - Rehabilitation Coach

It is an honour and privilege to be part of the Strive Rehabilitation family. My background is in caregiving, education, sports coaching and coordinating. I previously worked in high school education as a Teacher Aide for 7 years. I have a passion for working with people who have differing abilities. Outside of work I enjoy coaching and coordinating gymnastics and canoe polo, crochet, reading and cross stitch. I look forward to combining all of my skills and hobbies together in my role here.

Brittany - Rehabilitation Coach

Hi,

I have been over in New Zealand for just a year and a half. I feel very privileged to have this opportunity to live in such a beautiful country.  Since moving to New Zealand I have re-established my love for the outdoors. I find myself most weekends tramping, exploring new places and in the winter months snowboarding.

I have completed a BSc in Psychology and Counselling back in 2009 and from then on I worked as Therapy Assistant for a Neuro-rehabilitation centre in London and worked as a Physiotherapy Assistant on an Elderly Ward.  I feel very blessed to have this opportunity at the Stewart Centre, as once again I am lucky enough to be doing a job that I enjoy and that I am passionate about.

Claire - Rehabilitation Coach

Hutia te rito o te harakeke, kei hea rā te kōmako e kō?
Kī mai ki ahau, he aha te mea nui o te Ao?
Māku e kī atu, he tangata, he tangata, he tangata.

If you were to pluck out the centre of the flax bush, where would the bellbird sing?
If you were to ask me, "What is the most important thing in the world?"
I would reply, "It is people, people, people."

Kia ora koutou katoa. Firstly I would like to acknowledge Strive Rehabilitation Manawatu (Te Whare Mō Te Whakaoranga) who completely embrace the proverb above and the reason I am so pleased to be a part of the team.

I have a background in Early Childhood teaching but as the years started creeping up on me I decided to throw in the nappy changing and nursery rhymes and switched to teaching Māori Language to adults instead. I have a passion for my language and meeting people from all walks of life which eventually led me to being here. My favorite past-time is spent dabbling in music and honing in on my mean guitar and ukulele skills, reading, drama and anything to do with arts and crafts. Looking forward to the next journey of my life.

Nō reira tēna koutou katoa!

Norma - Office Manager

Ko Kahuranaki te maunga

Ko Waipawa te awa
Ko Rangitane raua ko Ngati Kahungunu nga iwi
Ko Parakiore te hapu
Ko Tepairu te marae
Ko Norma Moran toku ingoa

Hi I’m Norma. I moved to Palmerston North from Marton last year. I have been an office administrator for the last 18 years and before that I worked in garden centres and nurseries for 13 years. I am very happy to join the diversely talented team here at Strive Rehabilitation Manawatu, in this lovely garden setting.