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Roland Jeffery MHSc(Physio), PGD(Manip), PGC(Acup), MPNZ

Consultant Physiotherapist


Roland Jeffery graduated in 1994 from AUT, completed his Post Graduate Dipolma (Manip) in 2001, Post Graduate Certificate in Western Acupuncture 2004 and his Master’s Degree in 2004. He has completed his level 1 & 2 certificates in Functional Movement Screening.

Roland has worked extensively in football since 2001 and is the current lead physiotherapist for NZ Football (All Whites), since 2003. He works with Northern Rovers Premier Men's team. He has worked with club and representative football as well as NZ U17, 20, 23 Men's teams.

He has attended the Football World Cup in 2010 and Olympic Games in 2012 and 2020. Roland specializes in sports injuries (specifically football) and has a passion for treating back and neck pain. He works with clients at Roland Jeffery Physiotherapy and manages his 17 therapists.

  • "I have had great results solving peoples pain with acupuncture. Having qualifications in acupuncture I use the needles gently to restore my clients movement and help with pain and muscle spasm. Most of my clients love acupuncture and are surprised how gentle and easy it is. Call me today and ask how I can help you with acupuncture."

    Emily Lo

  • "If you are experiencing pain or discomfort when you're trying to enjoy playing football then don't put up with it. I have a passion for treating football injuries and would love to see you, I encourage you to book an appointment for a consultation today. I can help get you back playing pain free."

    Jay Lee

  • "Having experienced headache’s and neck pain myself I have become an expert at treating them. I have qualified with my post-graduate diploma in manipulative therapy, and love sorting out my client’s stiff and painful necks, helping them with their posture and returning them to work."

    Leighton Wills

  • "Low back pain affects many people and having qualified with my post-graduate diploma in manipulative therapy, I have a passion for treating low back pain. Using a number of techniques I can help restore movement, reduce pain and improve strength – returning you to work, sports and back to your goals. If you have low back pain book an appointment to see me today, I have over 23 years of treating low back pain"

    Roland Jeffery