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Leighton Wills BHSc(Physio), PGD(Musc), PGC(Acup), MPNZ

Senior Physiotherapist

Leighton graduated from AUT in 2008. He completed his Post Graduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy in 2011 and Post Graduate Certificate in Western Acupuncture in 2016.

Leighton has gained extensive experience working overseas in London's exclusive Reebok Sports Club and in Australia, with both amateur and professional athletes.

He has worked with multiple sports teams at a youth and senior level, predominantly football. He currently works is the lead therapist for the NZ Under 20 Football team. Leighton is particularly interested in sports and spinal injuries and returning athletes of all levels back to sport.

He is heavily involved in mentoring and in-house training of all the staff at Roland Jeffery Physiotherapy.

  • "Having qualifications in Pilates, my goals with my clients are to restore their movement and strength. Our specialized equipment helps this in a fun and friendly way. RJ Physio has group classes and well as individual sessions, so we can tailor to your specific needs. Pilates can help return you to work, sports and reduce your pain and increase your performance. Call me today and I can discuss your Pilates options."

    Pip Greenwood

  • "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

  • "As a fully qualified sonographer I spend all day scanning my client’s injuries. Our appointments take only 20 minutes and I feed back my findings directly to your physiotherapist or doctor. This helps them plan your injury management. Ask you physio today if you need an ultra sound scan to help with your injury."

    Simon Cunliffe

  • "I work with The Football Ferns and love treating football injuries. Having travelled the world with Football Ferns I have developed a great understanding and knowledge of football and injuries. With our great facilities at RJ Physio and our expert team, we are in a great position to help any football injury."

    Anna Barlow