Knee injuries can be a bit more difficult to self-diagnose then an ankle sprain or calf injury but there’s...
You know that you need a CV to secure your dream job but how do you make it stand...
You’ve found a new opportunity and it’s time to let your current employer know. Sounds easy but there are...
Want to make the right impression on your first day? You nailed the application and interview process and won...
Looking for a new opportunity is a job in itself. What is the most effective way to manage this?...
So you’ve heard that networking is a key component of career development and job search but how do you...
Unfortunately, the longer one spends out of employment, the harder it is to get back in to employment. We...
Getting back to work after an injury is different for everyone. Are you returning to the same job, or...
Interview questions vary from place to place however there are a handful that pop up frequently that we would...
So you’ve graduated, and now you are after a job! Well, first of all you are going to need...
Life certainly has changed a lot in the past 2 years. In line with social distancing and travel restrictions,...
‘Job Interview’- those 2 words often are enough to cause a bit of a nervous feeling amongst many of...
Interviews can be nerve-wracking even when you’re performing at your best. To help curb the nerves and overcome anxiety...
We’ll Help You Catch an Employers Eye Need to write a new CV or refresh your old one and...
Spoiler alert- it isn’t as hard as it looks! You wouldn’t give a gift without wrapping it first. Your...
A groin strain can be a frustrating injury for a number of athletes, and like all muscle strains and...
After dealing with the initial pain of an injury and receiving your diagnosis, the next question typically sounds like,...
Ankle injuries are not reserved for dancers with two left feet or football players, despite ankle injuries being common...
If you play high-intensity sports, such as sprinting or rugby, you’ve likely experienced some form of a hamstring injury....
Did you know that 80% of the population will experience back pain at some point in their lives? There...
Don’t be fooled, ‘Ahh my hip’ is a phrase even the youth can shout. So what is it about...
A tibial stress fracture, very similar to shin splints, is a very small fracture in the shin bone (tibia)....
It’s a Saturday and you’re on the sports pitch. Suddenly the ball comes towards you and you have to...
When it comes to recovering from injury, illness, or other setbacks, your body’s resilience takes a hit. To really...
Injury Prevention Tips for Festive Season ACC statistics show that sunburn, bug stings, run-ins with the barbie hotplate, trips...
Optimising Your Recovery When it comes to recovering from injury, illness or other setbacks, your body’s resilience takes a...
All too often we review Adolescents who have developed insidious overuse injuries, they are seeking our help, support, and...
ACC statistics show that each Summer many injuries are caused by sunburn, bug stings, run-ins with the BBQ hotplate,...
Important changes that put you at the centre of everything we do. There has been some exciting changes...
Important changes that put you at the centre of everything we do. Fit for Work now named Proactive. There...
At Proactive we continuously strive to provide you with a great client experience. We measure customer satisfaction across all...
As of Thursday the 14th of May, we are able to see you for both face to face appointments...
Although back pain can be severe, we know through research that mostly it is not caused by any serious...
How rehabilitation in the workplace can help you recover faster following injury or illness. Almost all of us end...
With the lockdown in full force many of you have dusted off your running shoes and hitting the streets...
Working full-time from home is a new reality for many workers due to the response to Covid-19. While it...
The prevalence of traumatic brain injury is greatly underrepresented
The Proactive Palmerston North Concussion Service has been established to provide early access and timely assessment for people who...
Welcome to the Proactive Palmerston North Concussion Service Our Palmerston North Concussion Service is a leading Concussion service in...
Welcome to the Proactive Gisborne Concussion Service Our Gisborne Concussion Service is a leading Concussion service in NZ with...
The Proactive Gisborne Concussion Service has been established to provide early access and timely assessment for people who have...
The Proactive Hawkes bay Concussion Service has been established to provide early access and timely assessment for people who...
Welcome to the Proactive Hawkes bay Concussion Service Our Hawkes bay Concussion Service is a leading Concussion service in...
Tip #2 is all about calf strains! Calf strains are a very common injury, particularly in sports involving running,...
Here at Proactive we are proud to be partnered with a number of sporting teams across the country. As...
Welcome to the Proactive Wellington Concussion Service Our Wellington Concussion Service is a leading Concussion service in NZ with the...
Proactive has recently been successful in a bid to extend and evolve our concussion service to the Wellington and...
New North West Massey Clinic now open Located in the heart of the new North West Massy Town...
Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live
Jim Rohn
Proactive proudly supports Massey Rugby Football & Sports Club with our premier-level Sports VIP package We have been proudly...
Proactive’s bid to retain its North Island – wide Vocational Rehabilitation Contract with ACC has recently been confirmed as...
Growing Prevalence Persistent or chronic pain currently effects one in five New Zealanders with the prevalence growing by 37...
Hastings Athletics Jumps Seminar with Anne Thomson & Tony Snell Proactive proudly supports Hastings Athletics and they are hosting...
At the end of last year a study was conducted on people by Eran Segal and Eran Elinav of...
17-year old footballer Callum McCowatt experienced the highs and the absolute lows of a dedicated athlete last year with...
Talented footballer Ahmad Mohammadi was selected to play in the FIFA U17 World Cup in Chile in 2015, and...
Welcome to Proactive in the Hawke’s Bay, and our new clinics based in Napier, Hastings and Taradale (formerly Plus...
Can anybody in the community access the hydrotherapy pool? People who are referred for hydrotherapy or physiotherapy or are...
Wellington Muay Thai Fighter Gentiane Lupi has been fighting a debilitating health setback over the last 9 months that...
Amie Lightbourne took a Proactive DNAFit PLUS test to help inform her fitness training and approach to nutrition in...
Nicola Grace has been a beacon of inspiration for us here at Proactive, as she campaigned her way like...
Nga Milner-Olsen fights through her toughest race yet, hampered by injury, illness and and an immense battle to keep...
I can’t believe there is only 12 days until the big day: Ironman New Zealand in Taupo on Sat...
It’s important for anyone who is training for an event or sport to allow time for recovery in between...
DNAFit, a British life sciences company set up by a Team GB Olympic athlete and a South African entrepreneur,...
With five weeks to go until Ironman, conversations about nutritional choices to help us perform, recover, keep healthy and...
Start 2016 with a Four Corners of Health reboot. Triathlete Nga Milner-Olsen shares some handy tips with us about...
Nicola Grace has made a huge and admirable life change through determination, whanau support, and wanting to live a healthier...
Nga Milner-Olsen has been learning to ‘feel comfortable in the uncomfortable’ as she trains for the Taupo IronMan race...
On Saturday 7th November Nga Milner-Olsen competed in the IronMāori Quarter which includes a 1km swim, 45km bike and a 10.5km run....
Nicola Grace is the current Ironman NZ Tony Jackson Scholarship recipient, and Proactive look after Nicola with physio and injury prevention. The supportive group ...
Finding out he wasn’t as healthy as he thought was a surprise to Brendon Tod, Director of Proactive. He...
Wellingtonians Tracey & John and their teenagers Blair 17yrs and Danielle 19yrs are a wonderful example of a family...
Last Saturday was Ngarama Milner-Olsen’s first race back since competing internationally in Sweden in June. The IronMāori Duathlon was...
Sign up for this intensive full day Auckland workshop hosted by Proactive / Auckland Concussion Service. PRESENTERS: Dr Barry...
ATTENTION AND INFORMATION PROCESSING Advanced Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy Workshop HOSTED BY PROACTIVE INSTRUCTORS: Kit Malia & Anne Brannagan DATE:...
WORKSHOP HOSTED BY PROACTIVE INSTRUCTORS: Kit Malia & Anne Brannagan DATE: 15 & 16 March 2016 VENUE: Mercure Hotel,...
The reason you keep getting injured may be due to restrictions in your myofascia. Proactive Vulcan Lane’s new physiotherapist...
Proactive is proud to sponsor talented athletes in the community. Each of our athletes embodies the spirit behind the...
Proactive & Wellington Hockey adopt the Four Corners of Health approach to injury treatment and prevention; looking at the whole person...
Aniwaka Roberts is a talented young midfielder/defender for the Capital (Wellington) Women’s hockey team. Ani loves hockey. She loves...
Congratulations to Ngarama Milner-Olsen for a bronze medal in the 2015 Motala ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships...
Proactive proud of our relationships with many sports clubs and associations and we continue to offer them dedicated physio and Four Corners of Health™ support services to help...
There is nothing better than taking a healthy control of your life, setting some wellbeing goals and working on...
Ex BlackCap and Firebirds cricket player Andy McKay knows how important nutrition is to performance during domestic and international...
Proactive presents Fitness on the Run, a series of quick and easy exercises to keep your body tuned and toned. Hosted...
Proactive presents Fitness on the Run, a series of quick and easy exercises to keep your body tuned and toned. Hosted...
1. Promoting workplace health keeps people at work It’s a simple enough principle, but research shows us that when...
Proactive provides free physio services to students onsite at a number of schools. It’s a great opportunity for our...
My name is Gentiane Lupi and I am a fulltime fighter. I am a National champion in both Pro Boxing...
With a world class FIFA football tournament on our doorstep to show us how it’s done, it shouldn’t be...
1st of June and winter rolls around again, although it feels like winter may have set in early this...
Proactive founder, CEO and one of New Zealand’s leading exercise physiologists Brendon Tod explains why physical activity is important...
Sophie Devine drew on her strength of will and mindset to keep her performing at a top level as...
Ngarama Milner-Olsen is an ex-pro Pulse Netballer who has transitioned to Triathlon, and she’s racing against the world’s best long...
Mikki Williden, resident nutritionist, gives us sound advice on why we should focus on diet and eat whole foods when...
Our friends at the Sleepwell Clinic share common reasons for reduced sleep and tips to help nab that night’s rest to help keep...
We’ve made a few changes recently at Proactive, maybe you’ve noticed our new brand and look, or maybe you’ve...
It’s finally here! A day that brings a new champion to the healthcare industry. A day that sees Proactive...
Are you experiencing frequent bouts of dizziness? Is this affecting your ability to participate in some activities? This programme...
The mind is everything. What you think you become.
Buddah“The mind is everything. What you think you become.” Buddha Attitude, beliefs, emotions, thoughts and stress all have a...
“Sleep is that golden chain that ties health and our bodies together” William Dekker. It’s official. Sleep deprivation is...
“Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you who you are” Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin Last week we...
“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” Jim Rohn In our last blog...
If you caught last weeks Blog (read it here) you’ll know we’ve long been concerned that the New Zealand...
Never before in the history of our society, has one’s health been such an issue. Globally this is becoming...
Tell me what you eat, and i will tell you who you are.
Jean Anthelme Brillat-SavarinOur philosophy is to treat the “whole” person, not just the injury.
Sleep is that golden chain that ties health and our bodies together.
Thomas Dekker
