We are the South Island's leading integrated health and rehabilitation experts
Life’s a journey – and sometimes that journey doesn’t go as smoothly as we’d hoped. Southern Rehab is here to guide you past those twists and turns in the road, so you can get on with living your best life.
Our clinical experts take a holistic, team-based approach that crosses four core service areas:
Rehabilitation
Southern Rehab are the experts at designing specific rehabilitation programmes that meet your unique needs. We’ll work together to help you reach your recovery goals.
Find out morePhysiotherapy
From hands-on treatment to individual strengthening programmes, our physiotherapists work with you to focus on achieving the results you’re looking for.
Find out moreWork Health
Southern Rehab has a focus on health and safety in the workplace – keeping you fit and healthy for work and helping you successfully return to work following injury.
Find out morePsychological services
Our team of clinical psychologists will help you take control in your life, empowering you to understand and cope well with stress, anxiety, depression and pain.
Find out morePersonalised and interdisciplinary rehabilitation plans
The clinical team at Southern Rehab has developed a range of specialist services to meet specific needs. Our experts from multiple rehabilitation disciplines will personalise a plan to best suit your situation.
Here are some of the specialist services we offer:
Southern Rehab ACC funded Pain Management Programme
At Southern Rehab, we know that pain is complex and very personal. That’s why our team of expert clinicians have developed a programme to help you.
Find out moreJoints in Motion Programme
Our expert team at Southern Rehab have developed the Joints in Motion Programme to support people with osteoarthritis and those recovering from joint operations.
Find out moreLocations
Our providers
Southern Rehab is represented right across the South Island. Find the location closest to you by clicking on the map.
What our clients say
At Upright Scaffolding our people are very important to us. On the rare occasion that we have an incident at work we want to help our people get back into work, which not only benefits them but also their families. The team at Southern Rehab understand our business and the work that we do. Through this positive relationship together we can implement a Return to Work Plan or identify appropriate light duty tasks that suit the individual and ultimately help with the recovery to full fitness. The team at Southern Rehab give us the confidence that we are assigning the correct tasks to our people without causing more injuries. They are always only a phone call away to assist with decision making and I have always found them to be friendly and willing to help in a positive way.Nick Pfahlert Director, Upright Scaffolding Ltd
The meat processing industry requires our employees to perform many varied and demanding tasks, of which many are deemed repetitive. The Southern Rehab team have provided many years of excellent advice, treatment and support. Alongside the weekly clinics on plant they also provide assistance and expertise with injury reduction and prevention. Assistance with implementing task rotations and workstation design has also been instrumental in the continued reduction of our workplace ‘lost time’ and medical treatment injuries. The Southern Rehab team approach fits in well with our Group commitment to get our employees home safe and well every day.Steve Blenkiron Alliance, Nelson HR / IMO
McGlynn provides accommodation and support for people with a physical disability. Our focus is on supporting individuals to live in their communities and approach each day with as much independenceas possible. We have found Southern Rehab to be an excellent long-term partner, providing a high standard of service that helps our residents achieve their goals. They work well with us as a team and they think outside the square for solutions. Their people are friendly and approachable, and they’re comfortable and happy to accommodate any changes that may be required. Like us, the team at Southern Rehab are passionate about the service they provide.Amanda Manager, McGlynn
Southern Rehab have been working closely with Waimakariri District Council over the past two years to provide return to work assessments, ergonomic assessments, fit-for-work assessments, and training. At all times Sabrina and her team have been responsive, professional and communicative, and they provide a practical, solutions-focused service to our teams. Sabrina and her team are knowledgeable in their fields of expertise, and their services are very competitive. They have therefore been asked to be a preferred supplier for WDC's ergonomic assessments and ergonomic training when required. They have worked closely with our in-house ergonomic assessor, and provided valuable advice and support in this area.Charlotte Brownie Waimakariri District Council
Meet our management team

Mark Shirley

Sarah Ritchie

Kurt Thomas

Mark Ottley

John MacVicar

Cameron Crawford

Jane Hansford
