ACC Birth Injury Physiotherapy · Ponsonby
Recovering from a birth injury, with expert support
Birth injuries are far more common than anyone talks about, they are treatable, and since 2022 many are covered by ACC. Whether it is a tear, ongoing pain, or pelvic floor changes, our experienced team helps you recover, with genuine care and without judgement. We can register the ACC claim for you so it is one less thing to think about.
ACC covered
Maternal birth injuries are funded, we lodge it
No referral
Book directly, no GP visit needed first
Treatable
Most birth injuries improve with the right plan
You do not have to just live with it
A lot of women are told that pain, leaking or a sense that something is not right is simply the price of having a baby. It is not. With a careful assessment and a clear plan, most birth injuries improve, and many resolve. The first step is simply telling someone.
We handle the ACC claim
Maternal birth injuries are now ACC-covered, and we lodge the claim for you. You do not need a referral, and the whole conversation is confidential and unhurried.
What we help with
How we help
Perineal tears
Recovery support and rehabilitation for tears sustained during birth, at a pace that respects your healing.
Pelvic floor injuries
Assessment and rehab in partnership with our dedicated pelvic-health clinic, for leaking, heaviness and weakness.
Ongoing pain
Pain during recovery that is not settling on its own, properly assessed rather than dismissed.
We lodge the claim
We register your ACC maternal birth injury claim for you, so you can focus on recovery.
Your team
You're in good hands
You'll be seen by a named, registered clinician who knows your case, not a different stranger each visit. Our multi-disciplinary team of physiotherapists, acupuncturists, massage therapists and Pilates instructors has cared for Ponsonby for over 16 years.
Zee Sharif
Lead Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor
Hayden Tutbury
Practice Manager & Senior Physiotherapist
Mikhaela Cruz
Senior & Pelvic Floor Health Physiotherapist
Ella Stevenson
Physiotherapist
Charlotte Abbott
Physiotherapist
Our physiotherapists are registered with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand. ACC and Southern Cross registered. No referral needed. Meet the full team.
Have a question?
Send us a message
Tell us what's going on and we'll come back to you within one business day.
Book your appointment
Your first visit is a full assessment, hands-on treatment, and a plan you take home.
Visit us
Our Ponsonby clinic
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179A Ponsonby Road
Ponsonby, Auckland 1011
Entry on Franklin Road
ACC registered · Multi-disciplinary team · Treating Ponsonby for over 16 years