Physiotherapy — Nelson Marlborough

Physiotherapists work with patients to improve their physical function and mobility following an injury. Our physiotherapy departments provide outpatient services to people across Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough, including ACC funded clients.


Contact us

For physiotherapy department enquiries, contact:

Appointments and other enquiries can be made Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm.


Where to find us

Physiotherapy departments for Nelson Marlborough are at:

Nelson Hospital — Level 5
Tipahi Street
Nelson 7010

Wairau Hospital
Hospital Road
Blenheim 7201

The physiotherapy department at Wairau Hospital is located to the right inside the main entrance. Follow the signs to Allied Health.


Services we provide

Physiotherapy outpatient services in Nelson Marlborough include:

  • musculoskeletal and orthopaedic
  • rheumatology
  • neurology
  • respiratory
  • women's health
  • pulmonary rehabilitation
  • hand therapy and splinting
  • hydrotherapy
  • access to the physiotherapy department.

Outpatient services include treatments for people with funding from ACC (The Accident Compensation Corporation).

Our physiotherapists are all registered with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand and comply with the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA). Our service complies with the code of rights and responsibilities for patients, clients and residents.

Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand (external link)

Your rights using a health or disability service (internal link)


Referral information

You can be referred to the physiotherapy department by:

  • your healthcare provider
  • hospital doctors
  • the emergency department
  • ACC.

You can also refer yourself. Referrals are prioritised by a senior physiotherapist.