Our Team
Through years of personal & professional experience, the team at Total Health Physio will get you back on your feet and doing what you love.
BRITTANY PEACOCK
Physiotherapist
A US trained physio with a doctorate in Physiotherapy. With a varied background in different settings, Brittany is passionate about helping all of her patients, no matter in what stage of recovery they are in.
With a solid background in musculoskeletal physiotherapy as well as advanced training in manual therapy techniques and dry needling, Brittany will help you get back to living your best life.
BRIGETTE HIGINBOTTOM
Physiotherapist
Brigette has a Masters in Health practice from Auckland University of Technology and a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Otago University. She has spent time overseas as a physio in the UK as well as a lengthy career in North Canterbury.
Brigette enjoys working with athletes and “weekend warriors” alike. Brigette believes in educating her patients to enable them to take ownership of their rehab providing them with the tools and knowledge to get back better than before.
Alister George
Physiotherapist
Alister has been a front-line clinical physiotherapist for over three decades, including 16 years as a clinical educator. He takes a person-centred, and research-informed approach to all his patients. Alister has extensive experience in solving complex clinical problems with a combination of manual therapy, acupuncture, exercise therapy, workplace assessments and cognitive behavioural approaches. He has a special interest in musician’s injuries, pain, and ergonomics.
Greg Arps
Physiotherapist
Greg began his physio career working in Christchurch after graduating from University of Otago in 2007, and has now joined the team after spending over a decade working in private practice in Sydney, Australia. He brings experience working with a wide range of people, from office workers and weekend warriors through to professional circus performers. As a frequent soccer player, rock climber and gym-goer himself he understands the importance of physical activity and what it takes to stay active, and is passionate about helping others to do the same, no matter the level.
He takes a personalised approach to each case, using an assortment of manual techniques, dry needling, exercise therapy and education to get his patients back on track and empowered to take control of their recoveries.
Outside of physio Greg likes music, motorsport, exploring the outdoors and doing landscape photography.