Physiotherapists
All of the physiotherapists at Central Health are members of The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and registered with The Health Professions Council. With approximately 40 staff, Central Health has a substantial base of experience and encourages the exchange of knowledge and ideas. Physiotherapists are available to ensure service cover 52 weeks of the year.
The Occupational Therapists are all state registered and members of The Health Professions Council.
Hema Chhima MCSP
Central Health since February 2008;
based at the Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth, works with patients after a neurological event such as a stroke
Specialisation
Neurological rehabilitation, joint replacement surgery and elderly care
Other experience
Acute and rehabilitation hospitals in Wellington, New Zealand and Melbourne, Australia
Education
BSc (Physiology), Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
BHSc (Physiotherapy), Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
Sport
Played provincial hockey in New Zealand up to a senior level and enjoys coaching junior hockey