Meet Our Skilled Team at HD Physiotherapy & Sports Massage based in Auckland

We are a locally run business on the North Shore. We are dedicated to providing you with a professional and bespoke service. Our goal is to maximize your performance in sport or at rest.

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Who are we?

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“H” Draper Senior MSK Physiotherapist

With over 20 years of experience in physiotherapy, “H” Draper leads our team. A musculoskeletal specialist she graduated from the University of Southampton, England in 2004. Following 5 years working in the NHS she moved onto private musculoskeletal care in Dorset, UK. Her postgraduate studies included Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy at the University of Brighton. She is now a member of the MACP (Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists).

“H” has a strong sporting background. This has seen her work with numerous international sports teams and individuals. She has collaborated with athletes ranging from golfers to triathletes and ultra-runners. “H” supported TeamBDA RedBull Youth America’s Cup team at the 2017 event in Bermuda. Most recently, she has been working as a contractor with The British Sailing Team and Sail GP athletes globally.

“H” has recently moved with her family to New Zealand in August 2025. She continues her practice here on the North Shore of Auckland and being an active part of the sporting community. Having completed all 6 world marathon majors she is no stranger to endurance sport and is currrently trying her hand at wing foiling.

She supplements her strong manual therapy assessment and treatment skills with sports massage. She also uses exercise therapy, taping techniques, acupuncture, and physiotherapy-led Pilates. She is also ACC accredited.

 

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After my knee operation on 13th March the current crisis took over and I think I fell down a gap in the system. Thanks to an introduction by a mutual friend I have just had my first appointment with “H” over video conference. If felt like she was in the room with me. She gave me a full examination and fully explained what was happening to my knee. She has sent me exercises to do and I have booked a follow up for a weeks time. My worries were discussed and she put my mind at ease instantly. What an amazing lady you are I cannot thank you enough.

Glencora Page, Office Manager

I recently visited “H” for back pain that was severely impacting on daily life and my ability to keep fit. “H” was able to identify the cause quickly alleviate the worst of my symptoms and gave me a clear understanding of the underlying cause of the pain, the mechanics behind it and a structured plan focused on fast recovering. She is amazing! Thank you “H”

Charlie Alexander, Police Officer

Great physiotherapist, very professional and friendly. After multiple leg and ankle fracture along with torn ligaments “H” got me back walking again. Treatment had immediate effect on the range of mobility. “H” then gave me a progressive exercise programme to improve ankle movement and strength. Highly recommended.

Rob Wilson Sailing Team Coach, Ineos Team UK

“Naturally clumsy and injury prone it’s important to me to have a physio I can trust. Highly knowledgeable, friendly and professional H is exactly that. Not only do her methods help with recovery but also target the underlying cause of the problem.”

Emily Nagel, Volvo Ocean Race Sailor 2017-18

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