About our physiotherapists
SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST WHANGAREI
Adam Herbison
Adam is an experienced physiotherapist, based in Whangarei, who is passionate about treating all types of injuries from acute accidents to chronic pain. He enjoys helping people to reach their best possible outcome through a hands-on approach and a good understanding of manual therapy and sports medicine.
Adam has experience working with a large range of conditions, including:
post-surgical recovery
arthritis
headaches
dizziness
back and neck pain
sprains, strains and fracture rehab
nerve related issues (including carpel tunnel).
He also has experience with neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s, Stroke, TBI and concussion. Adam enjoys seeing people get the best out of their recovery.
Adam is really passionate about working as a physiotherapist. He first found his passion for physiotherapy through experiencing his own injuries from running, calisthenics, surfing and competing internationally in Taekwon-Do.
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Jon Paolo Balagan
SKILLED PHYSIOTHERAPIST WHANGAREI
Paolo is a qualified Physiotherapist who began his practice in the Philippines and brings over
Eight years of experience in a tertiary hospital setting, providing care across acute wards, ICU, surgical ICU, general medicine, and outpatient rehabilitation. He has extensive expertise in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, managing a wide range of conditions including knee, shoulder, foot, and spinal injuries. He also supports rehabilitation following orthopaedic surgery and fractures, as well as sports-related injuries such as ligament tears and tendinopathies, with a strong focus on safe return to sport and optimal performance.
Paolo also brings solid experience in neurological rehabilitation, including stroke, Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injury (SCI), and peripheral nerve injuries, with a focus on restoring function, independence, and quality of life. He has a strong interest in working with older adults, supporting them to maintain mobility, independence, and confidence in daily living.
Moreover, his experience in Australia’s logistics sector has further strengthened his understanding of occupational and work-related musculoskeletal conditions, particularly neck and back pain, repetitive strain injuries, and carpal tunnel syndrome, with a strong emphasis on prevention and patient education.
Outside of physiotherapy, Paolo enjoys music and plays a variety of instruments, including drums, guitar, and piano, and maintains an active lifestyle, enjoying basketball, badminton, running, and cycling. This allows him to relate well to active individuals and artists, and to deliver tailored rehabilitation programs that support both recovery and long-term performance
goals.
Paolo has extensive experience managing a broad range of conditions, including:
Hand Conditions (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendinitis)
Sub-acute Stroke
Spinal Cord Injuries
Neuromuscular Conditions (Guillain-Barré Syndrome)
Facial Palsy
Parkinsons and other neurological disease
Low Back and Cervical Pain
Common Sports Injuries (Tendinopathies, ACL, Rotator Cuff Injuries, Plantar Fasciitis)
Sports Conditioning and Preventive Exercises
post-surgical conditions (Fracture, ligament reconstruction, and Tendon Repairs).
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