Richmond Physiotherapy

02/11/2026

At Richmond Physio, we want you to feel listened to, supported and involved in your care. We’ll take time to understand your concerns, explain things clearly, and work with you on a plan that fits your life and goals.

You can book directly - no GP referral is needed. We welcome ACC and private patients, and can lodge an ACC claim at your first appointment.

📍 Find us at 308a Queen Street, Richmond.

Appointments available Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm.
Ready to get started? Book online or give us a call on (03) 544 5179

28/10/2026

Physiotherapy that starts with you.

Every person, injury and goal is different. At Richmond Physio, we look beyond the symptoms to understand what matters to you and what you want to get back to doing.

We can support you with:
• Injury rehabilitation
• Sports physiotherapy
• Post-surgical rehabilitation
• Chronic pain management
• Work and ACC injuries
• Strength and conditioning

Your care may include a clear explanation of what’s going on, hands-on treatment, and an individual exercise plan to help you build confidence and make progress.

Have a question about whether we can help? Get in touch or book online.

26/10/2026

Powerlifting with a pro 💪 Part 2/3

It was great to have elite powerlifter and powerlifting coach Jason Blight share his expert tips on powerlifting style bench press with the Richmond Physiotherapy team.

We definitely felt the difference in terms of power and stability. Sessions like this help our team keep learning and refining their skills, so we can bring the latest knowledge and practical experience to the people we work with.

Jason is currently preparing to compete at the Oceania Championships later this year. We’re looking forward to cheering him on!

Stay tuned for deadlift in part 3!

22/10/2026

“It’s all in your head.”

Have you been told this after your scans and blood tests came back clear, even though you’re still in pain?

You might wonder: Am I making it up? Did the scans miss something?

These are understandable questions, and this situation is more common than many people realise. Scans and blood tests are useful, but they can’t detect every change in the body. Some local cellular differences, and changes in the immune and nervous systems, may not show up on routine imaging.

A paper by Weisman and Masharawi, published this year in the Journal of Pain, discusses some of these changes. It includes a few complex terms, but offers an interesting look at what standard scans may not reveal.

Ongoing pain is real, even when tests don’t show a clear cause.

If you’re living with persistent pain, get in touch with us to talk about how we may be able to support you.

20/10/2026

Richmond Physio is a local, family-owned clinic offering personalised, evidence-based physiotherapy in the heart of Richmond.

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing ongoing pain, or working towards moving and feeling stronger, we’ll take the time to understand your needs and goals, then create a plan that’s right for you.

ACC and private patients welcome. No referral needed.
📍 308a Queen Street, Richmond
📞 (03) 544 5179

Book online: https://www.richmondphysio.co.nz/book-online

Personalised, evidence-based physiotherapy to help you move better, feel stronger, and recover with confidence. No referral needed. ACC and private patients welcome.

29/09/2026

We recently caught up with Jess and Kate, the owners of Common Ground Reformer Pilates. We love the sense of community they’ve created and the connection we share with their team and our clients. Their classes are thoughtful, welcoming and easy to adapt to different levels. Highly recommend if you're looking to give Pilates a go!

✨ Special offer ✨
Common Ground members or class pass holders can get 50% off their first 3 visits with us.

17/09/2026

Powerlifting with a pro 💪 | Part 1 of 3

We recently caught up with elite powerlifter and powerlifting coach Jason Blight for a coaching session to sharpen up our technique.

Being physios doesn’t automatically make us experts in every sport — and there’s always more to learn! We love weightlifting, so it was great to spend some time refining our technique and learning from someone with Jason’s experience.

Jason is currently preparing to compete at the Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships, followed by the Oceania Championships later this year. We’re looking forward to cheering him on!

First up: squats. 🏋️ Stay tuned for bench and deadlift in parts 2 and 3.

12/09/2026

At Richmond Physiotherapy, we’ve intentionally made our appointment times longer. It gives us the space to properly understand your injury, listen to your goals, explain what’s going on, and build a treatment plan around you.

⏱️ Initial appointments: 45–60 minutes
⏱️ Follow-ups: 30–40 minutes

Book online today!

25/08/2026

Ever wondered how strong you actually are?

Can you guess who had the stronger grip strength? Sam or Sam? (Swipe for a bonus photo of Sam vR putting in his best effort!).

We use a muscle meter to measure how much force your muscles can produce - giving us a clear, objective reading (in kg).

It helps us:
• Compare side to side after an injury
• Track progress over time
• See how you measure up against expected levels for your age

It’s a simple way to take the guesswork out of rehab.

In the clinic, we’ll often use it alongside your assessment to guide your rehab and give you clear targets to work towards.

22/08/2026

Do you need to keep a perfectly straight back when deadlifting? 🤔

It seems to be a commonly held belief that anything but perfect posture when deadlifting is dangerous.

A review this year by Cherni et al, - sets out some reasoning as to why this may not be as important as you think.

I would highly suggest this as a great read if you’re a fan of the classic deadlift ⬇️

Beyond the Neutral Spine: A Narrative Review and Modern Framework for Low Back Injury Prevention in Deadlifting

At Richmond Physiotherapy we all lift weights (some of us more than others), and can offer one on one appointments at best gym in town Snap Fitness 24/7 Richmond 💪🏼