Team

Expertise. Caring. Experienced.

At About Faces Physiotherapy we believe not only in treating the symptoms, but also addressing the cause of the problem so that you can be your best self without recurring pain and injury slowing you down. We achieve this by combining a through assessment with excellent problem solving skills and our extensive and specialised treatment experience and skills, in order to achieve optimal outcomes for you and to prevent recurrence of your symptoms.

Since our specialised Physiotherapy Clinic was established in Auckland back in 2004, we have offered the highest standards of patient care.

Physiotherapist | Director

Nikki Tse

BHSc (Physiotherapy), PGDHSc (Western Acupuncture), Master of Health Prac (Hons) (1st Class) (Musculoskeletal Physio)

MPNZ, NZ Reg Phty Acup, MANAZOP

Nikki has several years of experience in working in the area of orofacial pain and head, neck and shoulder disorders. She founded About Faces Physiotherapy in 2004, after seeing a need for comprehensive assessment and treatment in this specialised area. Nikki is the only New Zealand Physiotherapist who is a member of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Orofacial Pain (ANZAOP). She is an Executive Committee member of the Physiotherapy Acupuncture Association of New Zealand (PAANZ) and teaches needling around the head and neck on the AUT Postgraduate Western Acupuncture programme, as well as teaching weekend Dry Needling courses with her husband Trevor Montgomery. She is also available to present at clinic inservices and conferences.

When not treating patients, Nikki is involved in running software start-up, Innovative Health Solutions Ltd. IHS Ltd is developing TrevvAI, a software solution to help with posture and eye health via a webcam while at work. She is also Mum and taxi driver for two busy kids.

Physiotherapist

Tylla Thomas

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, MSc (Physiotherapy) Foundation & Advanced Certificates in Dry Needling

MPNZ

Tylla graduated from the University of Cape Town with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy. While studying she gained experience in outpatient practice, ICU and hospital settings, as well as rehabilitation centres. She has years of experience treating patients with headaches, TMJ concerns, Bell’s palsy, neck and shoulder conditions, and vertigo. She loves sport and has provided rehabilitation for sportsmen on field and in private practice. Tylla later graduated with her Master of Science in Physiotherapy, specialising in orthopaedic manipulative therapy to further her skill and knowledge treating neuromusculoskeletal conditions. She has advanced training and experience in dry needling and has a keen interest in treating jaw, face, neck and shoulder conditions. She believes in holistic care; providing patients with hands on therapy, advice and exercise to promote healing and a better quality of life.

Tylla loves spending time with family and friends, doing yoga and walking on the beach. In her quiet time, you’ll find her reading medical research and watching series.

Join Us

We don't currently have any positions available, however if you are interested in joining the team at a later date, we'd love to hear from you, so please send though your CV and we will be in touch if something becomes available.

info@aboutfaces.co.nz