Natalie Clift
Registered Hand Therapist & Neuro Physiotherapist
Natalie brings a significant level of expertise to our clinic as one of the few Registered Hand Therapists in the region.
Registering as a hand therapist required post-graduate university training and over 1,800 hours of supervised clinical practice in the area. This training provides her with an advanced ability to diagnose and treat conditions of the hand, wrist, and elbow.
In addition to her work in hand therapy, Natalie has strong clinical experience in Neuro Physiotherapy, providing care for vestibular conditions and concussion management. She takes a holistic approach to treatment, frequently integrating her certification in advanced Dry Needling to manage related neck, shoulder, and headache pain for comprehensive patient recovery.
Getting the right care for a hand or wrist injury makes all the difference. Natalie at Hand Therapy Rolleston is a Registered Hand Therapist with postgraduate qualifications that go far beyond standard training.
A Registered Hand Therapist must be a qualified physiotherapist (or OT) who has completed years of extra study focused only on the complex structures of the hand wrist and elbow. This advanced knowledge leads to a more accurate diagnosis and a better treatment plan.
A key part of this training is the skills to creating custom-molded splints and braces. The therapist shapes the material directly to you for a perfect fit. This provides the exact support and protection your injury needs to heal properly something an off-the-shelf brace simply can't do.
Because the clinic is an ACC accredited hand therapy provider it can access specific funding for these services. This means when a custom splint is needed for recovery ACC can cover the cost. This funding is not available to standard physiotherapy clinics so you would likely have to pay for a custom splint yourself there.
Hand Therapy ACC
surcharge price
Your first session:
40-minute initial consult
No-surcharge bracing (if indicated)
No-surcharge splinting (if indicated)
Imaging referral (if indicated)
Specialist referral (if indicated)
$40
/ per appointment
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We treat a full spectrum of conditions, including:
Sports injuries, fractures, sprains, and dislocations
Repetitive strain injuries like Tennis Elbow and Golfer's Elbow
Nerve conditions such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Tendon injuries, including De Quervain's and trigger finger
Arthritis and joint pain management
Work-related injuries
We provide comprehensive care for a wide variety of upper limb conditions. As an ACC registered Hand Therapy clinic, we can manage your claim for you, often without needing a GP referral.
Our services include:
Thorough Assessment and Diagnosis: A detailed evaluation to identify the precise cause of your pain or dysfunction.
Customised Rehabilitation Plans: One-on-one therapy sessions with personalised exercise programs to restore strength, flexibility, and function.
Advanced Splinting and Bracing: Custom-fabricated splints and braces designed specifically for your hand and your injury.
Dedicated Post-Surgical Rehabilitation: Expert guidance and treatment following hand, wrist, or elbow surgery.
Pain and Swelling Management: Utilising the latest evidence-based techniques to make you more comfortable and promote recovery.