Andrea Mosley - BPhty(Qld), BSc (Otago), DipEd

It is now more than 40 years since graduating as a Physiotherapist at the University of Queensland.

Over that time I have been fortunate to combine clinical physical rehabilitation with education of Physiotherapists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists in their undergraduate courses.

I established Rehabilitation Services Otago Ltd to allow our multi-disciplinary team to work collaboratively in a multitude of community and workplace venues.

The fuchsia flower delights me and I collect fuchsia plants, and now fuchsia china.

When Rehabilitation Services Otago Ltd established a community base for clients it was named Fuchsia House. At Fuchsia House we hold a large number of healthy lifestyle seminars, activity groups, Nordic walking and social activities.

Linda Mosley, our daughter, is a skilled Physiotherapist on injury prevention and post orthopaedic surgery rehabilitation. I am fortunate that our teams can work collaboratively to provide effective, innovative rehabilitation programmes in well equipped community facilities.

Linda Mosley - BPhty, Certificate in Occupational Health

Following graduation in 1996 from the University of Otago I worked for the Dunedin Public Hospital Physiotherapy Department.  The OE beckoned and I was fortunate to gain employment for several years with a leading Sports and Orthopaedic Team in central London.  Barbican Health and BUPA Wellness clinics specialised in the screening and rehabilitation of elite athletes and the management of corporates with occupational and sporting injuries.

Fortunately there was still time to pursue my interests in travel, skiing, biking holidays and dance.

On return to Dunedin I established Physiotherapy @ Les Mills.  This venue allows rehabilitation access to a community based gymnasium, hydrotherapy pool, and own Pilates Facilities.  The rehabilitation focus is to maximise function through muscle balance with specific exercise prescription.

Our Les Mills team of Physiotherapists have been selected for their specialist physiotherapy skills and sporting and recreational skills.  Currently our therapists are senior rugby players, senior soccer coaches, rock climbers, skiers, triathletes and dancers.

My particular interest is in Injury Prevention, isolating the cause of a problem and ensuring a client is educated with strategies to enhance comfort and maximise ongoing function.

Since marrying a farmer from Owaka I commute between Dunedin and the Catlins several times per week and am becoming increasingly involved in Injury Prevention in Rural Settings.

We look forward to meeting with you to discuss your specific interests/ training goals and the ways available to address your needs.

Mark Shirley

Mark Shirley graduated from Otago University as a Physiotherapist in 2000. Following this has worked in various community and hospital based rehabilitation teams.
In 2003 Mark travelled to the UK to study and work providing the assessment and rehabilitation of people with serious injuries including physical and behavioural challenges.
On returning to New Zealand in 2005 he returned to Rehabilitation Services Otago Ltd and continued to work in the area of Rehabilitation. 
Mark established the RATA South Team in 2006; www.ratasouth.co.nz  with Andrea Mosley which is a Multidisciplinary Injury Management Team which was the first team of its type to be accredited to the Allied Health Services Standards in NZ.
Mark successfully completed a post graduate diploma in Health Science (Rehabilitation) at the Auckland University of Technology in 2008.

My main interest is providing neuromuscular rehabilitation across sporting, neurological and orthopedic injuries.
I continue to maintain a keen interest in golf and am lucky enough to work with elite athletes providing sport specific training and rehabilitation advice.

Kurt Thomas

I graduated from Otago University School of Physiotherapy in 2003 and began working at Rehabilitation Services Otago. I soon developed a keen interest in gym and pool based rehabilitation programmes using work specific activities with the aim of returning our injured client’s to work.
I completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Ergonomics through Massey University in 2008 and spent a year in Mount Isa, Queensland working as a Physiotherapist and Ergonomist in the mining industries. I returned to Dunedin and Rehabilitation Services Otago in October 2008.
In the past year I have gained Advanced Practitioner in Occupational Health status through the NZ College of Physiotherapy and the Certified Return to Work Coordinator certification through the International Disability Management Standards Council.
In 2010 I have begun teaching part time at Otago Polytechnic in the Disability Management in the Workplace Program and am to begin studying towards my Masters in Ergonomics through Massey University.
My main areas of interest are rehabilitation programmes, work site assessments, return to work programmes, ergonomic assessments, occupational health and safety and injury prevention education.
My recreational interests include my family, dog, golf and indoor bowls.

Susan Jackson - NZROT

I started my Occupational Therapy Career in 1977 following graduation from the Central Institute of Technology, Petone, Wellington.
I have worked in various hospital wards, care of the elderly, community services, and private practice.
Working with Therapists at Rehabilitation Services Otago and RATA provides much work satisfaction as we work in an interdisciplinary manner, assisting people to maximise their potential, whether it is to achieve optimum independence in everyday tasks or a return to work.
I enjoy walking my dog, tramping, gardening, cooking, sewing and following my children in their varied endeavours.
I particularly enjoy assisting people to solve their own home or work place issues through practical solutions.

Clayton Jefta

I am a South African born Physiotherapist who graduated from the University of Otago in 2007.  Since this time I have been working for Andrea Mosley and Linda Mosley, and have gained experience in a diverse range of areas.  These have included management of clients using hydrotherapy, gym based injury rehabilitation, work hardening programmes, and work site visits with a keen interest in post surgical rehabilitation. 

Recently I have inherited the role of running the knee clinic from one our retired therapists and have thoroughly enjoyed developing this service.

In my spare time I enjoy weight training, playing premier rugby for Pirates rugby club and relaxing with a good book.

Amy Weller

I am relatively new to both Rehabilitation Services Otago Ltd and the Physiotherapy field, having completed my degree at Otago University in 2009. 

I am currently enjoying the variety of our day to day work and the broad range of personalities and expertise the practice has to offer.

My professional interests at this stage are tending towards the wide world of sport and the contribution Physiotherapy can make to the athletes injury prevention and treatment on functional performance.

As I grew in Central Otago my personal interests lie largely with the outdoors including snow skiing, water skiing and various team sports plus I enjoy adventures with our young lab Baxter.