Mindful Physio

What we do

Mindful Physiotherapy provides simple breathing, mindfulness and hands-on techniques to regulate your nervous system and help you manage:

Ongoing pain

Headaches

Jaw clenching

Breathing pattern disorders

Anxiety

Stress

Symptoms of menopause

Sleep

Mindful Physiotherapy can help you ‘train the brain’ to grow resilience, reduce feelings of pain and enhance overall wellbeing. The brain has an incredible ability to adapt and change. By strengthening your positive brain pathways you can reduce pain – this is part of a process known as neuroplasticity.

Mindfulness and wellbeing

Pain is not just physical. Psychological and social factors are also major influences on pain levels. This explains why feelings of pain can increase when we feel anxious or stressed.

Mindful Physiotherapy can work with you on simple mindfulness and lifestyle strategies that can calm and rewire your brain, boost your wellbeing, reduce pain and help you regain control of your life.

About Mindful Physiotherapy

Jo Hopkinson-Haigh

Qualified Physiotherapist (BPhty), ACC registered Physiotherapist working with trauma and sensitive claims clients, Bradcliff Breathing Method Certified Practitioner, Mindfulness Facilitator and Qualified Yoga Instructor.

I am a qualified physiotherapist with over 20 years of experience in both the public and private health sectors. I am registered with ACC to work with trauma and sensitive claims clients. I am a qualified contemporary yoga instructor, mindfulness and breathing facilitator and massage therapist.

I take a holistic view of physiotherapy and use a multi-faceted approach including pain education, mindfulness, breathing re-education, hands on myofascial release work, trigger point release, acupuncture, and exercise prescription including simple yoga techniques.

Top tips to get through the tough bits

Stamping the ground exercise

Body and mind connection

Jo’s approach to mindfulness

Waltz Breathing

Exercise that you can do at the office

What’s the fastest way to destress?

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One hour consultation $175

ACC claims $105

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"Jo has helped me journey through from a space of constant pain and tension to a place where I am able to function far more comfortably - I feel I am getting my life back! Jo's holistic approach has ensured I have not only had pain and tension released but also been given tools to make lasting positive changes. I am so grateful, thank you Jo."

Hayley
"Jo is the most amazing facilitator instructor I have ever had the pleasure of meeting and working with. She has helped me to regain control of myself through taking back control of my breathing and enabling me to continue to function. Highly recommend Jo for your journey to recovery and beyond."

Jojo
"Jo has immense knowledge and experience. She combines this with a wonderfully friendly and empathetic nature to develop the most suitable treatment option. There is no standard approach with Jo. She prides herself on figuring out what is needed. I would see her every day if I could. The massage, the acupuncture, the breathing techniques- Jo knows and Jo cares."

Andrea
"Jo has helped me and my two children so much over the years. She goes above and beyond to figure out what the best treatment is. Jo is always so caring, patient and always listening. Her wise words and amazing hands-on approach are fantastic! I could not recommend Jo more highly!"

Anna