Rob Wightman

Physiotherapist

Rob is an experienced post graduate physiotherapist who works at Rakaia Physiotherapy and lives locally near Methven. Graduating in 2006, Rob has experience ranging from sports team physiotherapy, post operative rehabilitation to acupuncture & workplace ergonomic advice. Rob has a proven and well-established skill set that is totally adaptable to your individual situation. Rob is a very practical physiotherapist and always holds his work to a high standard.

Rob looks forward to meeting you to assess you from head to toe. There is always something that can be improved on whether it being flexibility, strength, or stability. Due to the nature of our busy lives and predominately sitting more than ever, our body tends to lose its ability to maintain good posture or have adequate strength and stability with tasks such as walking or running. This is where a through physiotherapy assessment can help pick out these subtle changes and correct them before they potentially lead to more chronic issues. You may have some pre-existing injuries that you want to be looked at again for some advice, or you may just have a niggly joint or muscle that you just cannot seem to get rid of. Either way, after your assessment, Rob will provide you with comprehensive advice and give you the tools to help remedy those issues.

B Phty (2006) PGCertHealSc (2019)

Jennifer Hodgins

Physiotherapist

Jennifer graduated in 2014 with an honours degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Ulster. She went on to complete a Masters in Sport and Exercise Medicine before moving to New Zealand a few years later. Since her move, Jennifer has gained extensive experience working with both individual and team sport athletes, including three years with the Mid-Canterbury Heartland team.

Jennifer is passionate about helping you recover from injuries and improve your daily life, whether that means getting back to your favourite sport or simply moving with more ease.

BSc (Hons) Physio, MSc SEM

Alice Church

Physiotherapist

Alice has returned to Mount Hutt Physio at Flow after several years overseas with her family. A familiar and trusted face locally, she is known for her caring approach and dedication to the Methven community.

BPhysEd, MPhyst

Jessica Dray

Yoga and Dance Instructor

Jessica is a RYT – 250hrs Yoga instructor with 4 years teaching experience. She gained her teaching certification through Aura Wellness Centre after practicing Yoga since she was 16 and has used yoga as a tool ever since.

Jessica has been teaching and studying several styles of dance for over 7 years, with many years travelling around the world experiencing different yoga and dance environments. She specialises in Yin Yoga, slow flow yoga combining these styles with guided meditations.

She loves to teach Jazz, Hip hop and contemporary dance. Deepening her passion for movement lead her to attain her Chakradance certification that guides you in a non linear movement method that journeys through the Chakra system. Over the years I have loved teaching different dance workshops, yoga retreats and kids yoga.

Jessica holds a space that is safe, sacred and open to people from all walks of life. Jessica prides herself in contributing to the community and facilitating sessions where we are guided to connect to the wisdom of our bodies, moving away from the noise of the mind. 

Namaste – Jessica

250 hours Registered Yoga Teaching and Chakradance Certification

Mel Wareing

Aqua Instructor

With a background in education and group fitness, I aim to make every class fun, energizing, and inclusive.

I first delivered Aqua classes in Methven back in 2011! And love seeing class members still enjoying the benefits of water workouts. Over the years, I’ve worked as a Group Fitness Manager and Instructor teaching Les Mills BodyPump, BodyVive, and BodyStep, as well as designing my own AquaFIT classes. I’ve also taught swimming —being in the water is truly my happy place and I enjoy sharing this with others.  Promoting both the physical and mental benefits of movement is important to me.

Alongside Primary School Teaching, I’m a certified PreKure Health Coach with an advanced certificate in Mental Health.

A new passion of mine is singing with the Christchurch City Chorus, an internationally acclaimed a cappella group that recently placed 5th in the world. Whether it’s singing or swimming, I love helping others find joy and connection. I can’t wait to see you at the pool!

Bachelor Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management | Post Graduate Diploma Primary Teaching & Learning | Certified Health Coach 

Tania Huddleston

Swimming Teacher

Hi my name is Tania Huddleston, I am married with three older children and we contract milk in Mayfield.  I have been a swimming teacher for 7 years, first at EA Networks and now at Flow. I have swam all my life and know the benefits physically and mentally. I also work at a Preschool. I have a passion for teaching and working with children, I teach from babies up to adults and have experience working with people living with disability and learning challenges. I am also qualified in teaching water safety skills from NZ Coastguard.

AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety

Sarah Parker

Swimming Teacher

I am Sarah Parker. I’m a secondary teacher specialising in Physical Education, Health and Outdoor Education with over fifteen years’ experience working in New Zealand and overseas. My personal interests are largely based around endurance sports having completed numerous Ironman races and Coast to Coast.

I am now also a Mum to two little girls who also love being in and around the water. I have always had a passion for working with young people and I am looking forward to using my professional and personal skills to help others gain confidence and flourish in the pool.

Bachelor of Sport and Coaching, Bachelor of Arts (History), Graduate Diploma in Teaching & Learning (Secondary P.E.) 

Yumi Blake

Swimming Teacher

Hi, I’m Yumi and I am a swimming teacher at Flow. I am passionate about teaching anyone keen to learn swimming, skiing and snowboarding. I worked for Playcentre for 11 years and have been teaching swimming at the Methven Community Pool and EA Networks for a long time, and also a Lifeguard at Opuke Thermal Pools. I love to help anyone interested in learning new skills and share my sound knowledge and passion.

AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety

Katie Collins

Yoga Instructor

Yoga has been a part of my life for the last 13 years, following a horse riding accident that physically had been ‘fixed’ by every therapy I could go to. It was Yoga that showed me the connection of the emotional body affecting the physical body, and when I allowed myself to feel, I began to heal.

I have danced for over 17 years, and trained as a dance teacher before commencing my degree in Sports strength & conditioning, Rehabilitation & Massage, before undertaking my 200 hours RYT.

Teaching people how to connect all their layers of the self through breath and mindful movement has been my passion for the last 6 years, alongside welcoming and raising 3 small people of my own into the world.

For me, practising Yoga is all about leaving my mat with a little more peace than when I stepped onto it.

Hari Aum.

Bachelor of Science – Strength and Conditioning (Honours) , Rehabilitation & Massage and 200 hours Registered Yoga Teacher

Pete van den Heuvel

Tai Chi Instructor

I was introduced to Tai Chi whilst rehabilitating from a serious motorcycle accident.

Facing physical, cognitive, and fatigue challenges, Tai Chi proved very therapeutic synchronising the body and brain with its beautiful flowing movements.

An improvement in my balance, breathing, and general wellness came in a short time as well as regained confidence. Applying myself, I qualified as an instructor with the Tai Chi for Health Institute and began teaching locally at my home studio in Methven.
As class numbers grew the opportunity to teach at the Flow Pool and Studio has been an amazing experience with fantastic results for myself and my students,

It’s a privilege to be in such a nurturing safe environment where everybody is welcome.

Cushla Holdaway

Dietitian

Dr. Laura Pfeifer

Doctor

Laura believes that wellness starts at home, and health is established for and by the community. She trained at the University of Otago, graduating in 2015 in the top 10% of her class. She then completed a Diploma of Women’s Health in 2018 while working as a House surgeon at the Christchurch Public Hospital. She is presently working full time as a General Practitioner, alongside studying Lifestyle Medicine.

Lifestyle Medicine is the therapeutic use of evidence-based lifestyle interventions to treat and prevent lifestyle related diseases in a clinical setting. It empowers individuals with the knowledge and life skills to make effective behaviour changes that address the underlying causes of disease.

MBChB, Dip OGYN, Cert. Lifestyle Med

Melanie Pedler

Owner & Facilitator

Melanie is founder and facilitator at Flow Pool and Studio. She was born and bred on a farm in rural, coastal South Australia leading to her passion of being in, on or near the water, and finding solace when in a state of flow. Theoretically, Melanie has a Bachelor of Education – Physical Education/Health/Outdoor Education and a Master of Education – Special Education. She also has Austwim Teacher Certification, Yin Yoga, Meditation and Breathwork Teaching Certification and Kids Yoga Teaching Certification.

Practically, Melanie has 25 years’ experience of working within a range of educational and private settings and feels fortunate to be able to combine her love of educating people of all ages and abilities whilst assisting in enhancing their wellbeing….something we all need access to in this increasingly hectic, disconnected western lifestyle. Melanie will guide you through yoga, hydrotherapy and rehabilitation pool sessions, and facilitate your group packages.

Bachelor of Education – Physical Education/Health/Outdoor Education and  Master of Education -Special Education