About us
Empowering Wāhine Supporting Community Leading with Purpose
At Elevate, we’re proud to be a female-led, locally-owned business. Our model has always been about creating a workplace where women can thrive personally and professionally.
We know that life looks different for everyone, especially when balancing career, family, and personal wellbeing. So we made flexibility a priority for our team culture from the beginning. Our team shape their hours around their families, passions, and lifestyles, without compromising excellence in our care and services.
This isn’t just about physiotherapy. It’s about empowerment, collaboration, and lifting each other up.
We’re more than a pelvic health clinic. We’re part of the 35% of wāhine-owned NZ businesses building a stronger community.
Our Commitment to Wāhine in Business
Elevate Physio is owned and directed by women.
Flexible careers: supporting staff to balance family, work, and growth.
Collaboration over competition: seeking to work with and support other wāhine in business.
Community focus: building networks that strengthen our clients, our team, and our wider community.
At Elevate we’re intentional about who we choose to partner with. Where we can, we choose wāhine-led businesses who share our values. Here are some of the incredible local other businesses we collaborate with:
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Elevate shares a space with the other wonderful pracitioners who are part of Haven Health Collective. Celia is the also the director of this multidisciplinary clinic bringing together physiotherapists, psychologists, counsellors, lifestyle GP’s and other health professionals under one roof. Their mission is to provide holistic, compassionate, and collaborative care for wahine, supporting individuals and families at every stage of life.
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Our first collab!
The AMAZING Mandy has been working with Celia since the very beginning and is an absolute legend!
Recognised as emerging bookkeeper of the year 2025 - she sure knows her stuff.
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New Zealand Physio’s designed this belt for pelvic discomfort during pregnancy and it is SO great!
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Silicone adhesive healing for c-section and any other scars. Silicone is the gold standard for wound healing and these strips are so easy to use (and comfy).
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Support for hyperemesis, morning sickness, vomiting, nausea and dehydration in pregnancy.
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Evidence-based, balanced childbirth education (antenatal classes), parenting and postnatal education in Richmond / Nelson delivered by a qualified educator.
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From pregnancy to early parenthood we’ve made it easy to find local resources, practical tips, and meaningful connection—all in one place, whether you are just starting, or expanding your whanau.
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Beautifully made, thoughtful magnets capturing your memories of your whanau and life. Made by our very talented Practice Manager Kylie!
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