DPE Exercise and Sports Science (NZ)

Position: Exercise Physiologist

Peter was born is Christchurch New Zealand and attended Otago University.

He initially commenced his career as a secondary teacher and continued to develop his skills in a number fields including tennis coaching, fitness director for the YMCA, strength & conditioning coach at Canterbury University and conducted both hydrotherapy and land based rehabilitation programs.

Peter moved to Australia to set up a purpose built land based and hydrotherapy rehabilitation facility with a number of rehab specialists and physiotherapists.

He has worked in a variety of roles, most recently including private clinics, health & wellness programs at a health retreat and as a Senior Exercise Physiologist in a private rehabilitation hospital, treating a varied case load from orthopaedic and metabolic to neurological, chronic pain and cardio/ respiratory patients.

Peter has also worked in his capacity as a consultant and instructor for:

• Canterbury Commonwealth & Paraplegic Games swimmers & tri-athletes
• Fitness consultant Canterbury Senior Rugby competition
• Senior Tennis Coach Christchurch Indoor Tennis Centre
• Various visiting sporting teams including New Zealand Rugby League, Canterbury Crusaders, South African Cricket team.
• Penrith Panthers NRL team.

Peter’s various post graduate courses include:

• Stepping On (falls prevention)
• Heart Moves
• Beat It (diabetes program)
• Neurological impairments
• Hydrotherapy
• Tai Chi & Meditation
• Gate re-training
• Explain Pain (NOI)
• Spinal rehabilitation
• Fibromyalgia and physical activity
• Musculoskeletal and Neurological assessment workshops
• Member of NZ & AUS Sports Medicine Association Peter specialises in
• Orthopaedic treatment including pre & post surgery
• Persistent Pain Management
• Lower back pain
• Chronic disease management
• Relaxation therapy
• Exercising with mental health conditions

His interests include outdoor pursuits, Tai Chi, Meditation, tennis coaching, swimming & bush walking.

Peter’s personal philosophy has always been “Move it or lose it” or in other words exercise with purpose to maintain and progress your physical & mental health.