Staff Profiles
Gavin Cross
Meet the head honcho! Since graduating from AUT with a Bachelors degree in Physiotherapy, Gavin has worked extensively in the fields of musculoskeletal and neurological physiotherapy. He has undertaken postgraduate study in chronic pain, hand and upper limb therapy and sport specific exercise prescription, and has enjoyed working with elite sporting teams and athletes in New Zealand, the U.K. and the U.S over the last 14 years.
Gavin has a special interest in developing sport specific exercise programmes and strengthening functional movement patterns. He has worked with Wellington Saints basketball, Wellington Football, Wellington Softball, Miramar Softball and NZ handball players, as well as a variety of athletes representing New Zealand at both Olympic and World levels. He is currently Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the New Zealand Basketball Academy.
As a special project, Gavin has provided the physiotherapy, rehab and strength programmes for Steven Adams over the past five years. As a result, he was recently invited to spend time with the Oklahoma City Thunder, and is now the only approved provider for an NBA franchise in New Zealand.
021 428 774
gavincrossphysio@gmail.com
Paul Steele
Paul graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the highly respected Physiotherapy School at Otago University. Paul has always had a great interest in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy and sports medicine. As an undergraduate he gained valuable experience working alongside numerous sports teams, as well as playing football for Roslyn-Wakari’s Men’s Premier team in Dunedin. Paul is currently the physio for the U-15’s Wellington Tornadoes football academy team, who tour the United States at the end of every year, playing against America’s most talented youngsters. Recipient of the 2011 McKenzie Back Institute Scholarship, Paul strives to achieve optimal recovery, injury prevention and performance through evidence-based rehabilitation.
027 343 8377
crossphysio@gmail.com
Amanda Sommerville
Amanda has come to us from across the ditch (don’t hold it against her too much!) and is a Comprehensive Pilates Instructor, trained through Tania Huddart (PMA) at Hearts and Bones Pilates. Amanda graduated from the New Zealand School of Dance, being awarded a National Diploma in Dance performance as well as achieving her Certificate IV in Performing Arts. During this time she danced with the Royal New Zealand Ballet Company, National tour season of Swan Lake and the Mozart Music Festival NZSD. Pilates played an influential role in her rehabilitation after having overcome a major hip bone injury. This in turn has given her a strong relationship to Pilates and dance.
Throughout her own life experience Amanda has developed a great awareness for injury prevention and rehabilitation and is excited about sharing her knowledge in a caring and charismatic way. Amanda is also currently the head Pilates teacher for the New Zealand School of Dance Scholars Programme.
021 176 1758
crosspilates@gmail.com