Kayla Drinkwater

Introduction

I am a dedicated and experienced physiotherapist with a strong background in private practice, sports rehabilitation, and holistic health.

I am passionate about helping clients achieve optimal movement, recovery, and well-being through evidence-based physiotherapy, breathwork, and strength training.

My focus is on empowering individuals to take charge of their health, with a commitment to providing individualized and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy, University of Otago (2019)

• Womens biomechanics and training (2023) 

• Women's health female fundamentals (2023)

• Trauma informed certification (2023) 

• Trauma informed yoga, yoga for sleep (2022)

• Registered New Zealand Physiotherapist (2019 – present)

• Annual Practicing Certificate (current 2025)

• First Aid Certificate (2024)

• Certified Registered Exercise Professional (2022)

• Breathwork Certification – Breathworks Academy (2024)

• Additional professional development in areas such as women’s biomechanics, applied neuroscience, trauma-informed care, David Grey Rehab methods, yoga for mobility and pain, and concussion management.

Experience

I have been practicing as a physiotherapist since 2019, with diverse experience across private practice, aged care, sports rehabilitation, massage therapy and community health.

This breadth of experience has given me strong clinical, rehabilitative, and community-based skills to support people across a wide range of needs and health challenges.