Therapy Assistant Services
A structured way to keep your rehabilitation moving with the right support at every stage.
Rehabilitation works best when it is consistent, not just during clinic sessions. Our therapy assistants work alongside our physiotherapists and occupational therapists to keep your programme moving, delivering the hands-on support that helps you build consistency, confidence, and real progress over time.
At HNR, your rehabilitation is structured. Your programme is designed by your clinician, worked on regularly, and reviewed as you progress so you’re not just being assessed, you’re actively working toward your goals.
Whether you’re working through an exercise programme, building strength and independence at home, or taking part in a group class, our therapy assistants bring the same commitment and care you’d expect from every member of the Hibiscus Neuro Rehab team.
How Therapy Assistant Support Works
Our therapy assistants work as part of your wider rehabilitation team. Every programme is set and overseen by one of our physiotherapists or occupational therapists - and your therapy assistant carries it out with skill, consistency, and genuine care.
Depending on your needs and the stage of your rehabilitation, your therapy assistant may work with you alongside regular sessions with your physiotherapist or occupational therapist directly under clinical supervision, or support you more independently as part of an agreed care plan. Either way, your progress is monitored closely and your programme adjusted as you move forward.
What Therapy Assistant Support Can Include
Delivering Your Exercise Programme - Keeping an exercise programme going on your own can be challenging.
Your therapy assistant can work through it with you either in clinic or at home helping you:
Stay consistent
Use the right technique
Feel more confident with each session
This means your programme is not just planned - it’s being carried out regularly, with your clinician guiding when to progress or adjust it.
Home Visit Support - For many people, the most meaningful rehabilitation happens at home — where the real challenges of daily life are. Our therapy assistants can visit you at home to support your programme in the environment that matters most, helping you apply what you’re working on to your actual day-to-day life.
Group Class Support - Our therapy assistants play an important role in our group classes providing additional hands-on support so that every participant gets the attention and guidance they need. If you’re attending one of our group sessions, you’ll see familiar faces there to help you get the most out of every class.
Your Questions Answered
What is a Therapy Assistant?
A Therapy Assistant is a trained member of the rehabilitation team who works under the direction of a physiotherapist or occupational therapist. They carry out prescribed exercise programmes, provide hands-on support, and help keep your rehabilitation consistent between clinical appointments.
Is a therapy assistant the same as a physio or OT?
No - therapy assistants are not registered clinicians, but they are a valued and skilled part of your care team. Your physiotherapist or occupational therapist remains responsible for your assessment, programme design, and clinical decisions. Your therapy assistant supports you to carry that programme out in a consistent, practical way.
Do I need a referral to access therapy assistant support?
No referral is needed. If you’re already working with us, therapy assistant support can be built into your rehabilitation plan. If you’re new to Hibiscus Neuro Rehab, get in touch and we’ll talk through what might be right for you.
Do you offer home visits?
Yes. Our therapy assistants offer home visits across the Hibiscus Coast and surrounding areas, including clients who travel from Warkworth, Wellsford, Mangawhai, and wider Northland.
What conditions can therapy assistant support be used as part of rehabilitation for?
Therapy assistant support is available across the full range of neurological and vestibular conditions we work with including stroke, Parkinson’s disease, brain injury, concussion, multiple sclerosis, balance difficulties, and functional neurological disorders.
How do I know if therapy assistant support is right for me?
The best way to find out is to talk it through with us. If you’re already a client, raise it with your clinician at your next session. If you’re new to us, our free phone consultation is a simple place to start.
Conditions we commonly support
Everyone’s experience is different. These are some of the more common conditions we support:
Supporting movement, balance, and everyday function - at a pace that's right for you
Targeted rehabilitation to support movement, walking, balance, and the independence that matters most to you.
Supporting recovery after brain injury or concussion, including fatigue, thinking changes, movement, and return to everyday life.
Supporting strength, mobility, and movement confidence, with a focus on the functional independence you want to get back to.
Assessment and rehabilitation for dizziness, vertigo, and balance difficulties helping you feel steadier in everyday movement.
Keeping you on your feet by Improving stability, reducing falls risk, and helping you move through daily life with more confidence with or without a diagnosed neurological condition
Supporting mobility, fitness sensory changes, fatigue, and balance, so you can keep doing what matters most to you
Rehabilitation focused on movement retraining, fatigue management, and building confidence in daily life — working with you to understand what helps and what doesn't.
Plus Other Neurological Disorders
Book a FREE Discovery Call
Not sure where to start? Book in a FREE 15 minute phone call with a member of our team so we can guide you in the right direction.
How we can help during this call?
Learn more about your situation and needs
Answer your initial questions
Explain how Hibiscus Neuro Rehab may be able to help
Guide you to the most appropriate therapist or service
You might be wondering
Can you actually help with my situation?
I’ve just received a diagnosis - what do I do next?
I know I need support, but I’m not sure where to start.
If that sounds like you, this call is a great place to begin.
Do you need a Doctor's referral?
No to see us, but for accessing ACC funded concussion services a GP referral is required as we might need to clarify this.
Do you do home visits?
Yes we do home visits covering the Hibiscus Coast and surrounding areas. Please get in touch so we can help.
Taking the first step can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Hibiscus Neuro Rehab Whangaparoa and surrounding areas are here to support you from day one. We’re here for your next step, no matter how small.
Ph: 09 424 3254
Proudly providing Neuro Rehab in Whangaparoa, with home visits available across the Hibiscuss Coast and surrounding areas.
