Janna Hawkins

Owner, Senior Physiotherapist, Pilates Teacher, PINC and STEEL Cancer Rehab certified, Polestar Pilates Educator, Pelvic Health Physiotherapy accredited by Dr Melissa Davidson. MNZSP, Lymphoedema Therapist, Scar Therapist

Janna was born in the west coast town of Raglan, where from a young age her time was shared between dance and music. During high school she developed a keen interest in nutrition and physical health. She began her studies in Physiotherapy after relocating to Auckland.

She has been using Pilates as her primary tool in rehabilitation since 2003. Her aim as a therapist is to educate the client about their bodies and give them the tools to take control of their own recovery. Janna is committed to advancing her education in both Pilates and Physiotherapy.

Janna has a special interest in Cancer Rehabilitation, Lymphoedema therapy and Pelvic Health. With a holistic approach she provides evidence based treatment including manual therapy, Pilates based exercise and patient education while exploring all areas of a healthy lifestyle including sleep hygiene, breath, nutrition and exercise.

Janna runs the Cancer Rehabilitation Reformer classes and the PINC and Steel Targeted and Next Steps exercises programmes as well as Pilates Classes for special populations including postnatal and peri/post menopause.

Her areas of special interest include Cancer rehabilitation and management, Pelvic Health, Chronic pain, Pilates in neural rehabilitation, Functional and Natural movement re-education.

In 2023 Janna completed the Restore Oncology Scar Specialist Certification. Janna completed the Advanced Theory Course in 2024.

Janna works from both our Kelburn and Hataitai locations. She also works 1 day a week from the Manuka Health Centre in Petone.

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