Daniel Hunter

Daniel graduated from AUT in 2020 with the Batchelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy).

As a Physiotherapist, Daniel has an affinity for working with injuries, back pain or headaches, mobility issues or chronic health conditions, endeavouring to help people rehabilitate from injury or surgery and assist people with other health conditions. Daniel is interested in helping people with arthritis manage chronic pain, mobility and activity.

Gaining a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Bioethics, Daniel believes in a relationship-based, humanitarian approach to physiotherapy. He understands that our varied environments, cultures, beliefs, values, backgrounds and goals influence our health experience. Daniel strives to create high-quality, tailored therapy in the pursuit by engaging in multimodal holistic therapy, from soft tissue work, joint mobilisation, exercise and electrotherapy to lifestyle and activity support, management or change, working with a multidisciplinary team of client-led goals and outcomes.

Daniel also holds a Diploma in Sport and Fitness Education, having worked as a Personal Trainer, a Strength and Conditioning Coach and coached Martial Arts for 20 years.

Daniel is the current Physiotherapist for Mid Northern Rugby Club.

A Master of Shaolin Kung Fu, with martial arts championship titles from NZ National Champion 2004 to Oceania Champion 2016, having competed internationally and taken teams around the world, Daniel has extensive experience as a coach and athlete and believes in maintaining health, fitness and wellbeing through lifestyle, exercise and spiritual practices.

Passionate about working with the community, Daniel aspires to bring his enthusiasm, knowledge and experience to the benefit of our community, helping people to move more, do better and live well.