Kayla Drinkwater Physio (KD Physio) — Local services in South Island

Kayla is the most amazing, dedicated, and knowledgeable physiotherapist I have ever seen. Her holistic approach to treatment sets her apart, as she goes above and beyond to address not just the immediate issues but also considers overall well-being and assists with identifying the root cause of the injury. Despite being located in Australia and not able to see Kayla in person, I have had the privilege of benefiting from Kayla's expertise through Telehealth appointments. As a university student, I found it incredibly challenging to manage an injury, the stresses of clinical placements, and to find an exercise regimen to suit me. Kayla constantly tailored her treatment to suit my needs, providing not only exercises but also daily breathwork and extra activities to help support my nervous system. Her online program was user-friendly and helped me stay accountable for my treatment plan. As a part of this program, Kayla provided weekly check-ins and feedback, including written feedback and videos to clarify information further. I cannot recommend Kayla highly enough for her exceptional care and unique approach to...

A couple of months ago, I was experiencing really bad lower back pain from my workouts. Soon as Kayla came into the gym and gave the opportunity for a massage, I couldn't refuse.

Not only is she a brilliant person, she went out of her way to make things comfortable. The massage itself was very well done, with the deeply rooted pain virtually gone moments later. Apart from feeling very comfortable, she listened intently and applied her great skill to help my back pain go away. I left the massage feeling confident my back was in good hands. To this day, I haven't experienced any lower back pain since.

If you've got any body niggles, or some painful spots, Kayla will definitely...

I have been working with Kayla for a few weeks now and am so happy with how things are going. The physiotherapy sessions are a full hour and she really listens and explains everything in depth- Kayla has an incredible level of knowledge! I especially like that the focus is on keeping active- instead of pulling me away from exercise, she is helping me integrate rehab into my usual movement/exercise routine (CrossFit). On top of this she’s also given me some breath-work practices to work on that have been really helpful in bringing awareness to parts of my body/muscles I wasn’t fully engaging before. Can’t...