Our Team
Find out more about the Performance Plus Physio team members
Jaimee Knight
Jaimee is an Otago trained Physiotherapist who has been working in the health and sport industry for over sixteen years. As a qualified sports medic she has worked intensely with various rugby teams and has also developed a passion for youth aged sports teams, having worked as a volunteer with Basketball NZ for a number of years.
Jaimee has worked in America as a Physiotherapist and as a Fitness Manager running personal training sessions and classes in a multi complex gym.
Having developed a passion for natural movement and exercise in daily living and rehabilitation she has recently become SFMA (functional movement assessment) certified. This is a movement assessment which holistically looks at the body’s movement patterns as a whole and systematically identifies and treats the impairments.
More recently, Jaimee has completed further studies to gain a Masters in Teaching and Learning, with the hopes to one day teach in a physiotherapy school. In 2022, she completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Maori Health.
In her spare time Jaimee enjoys baking, reading, watching movies and spending time with her family. Her future goals include continuing to develop functional movement skills (and integrating this into her physiotherapy practice) and to build a dirt rally car and compete in NZ.
Kirstine Cabera
Kirstine aka Ken, joined our team at the beginning of 2022. She completed her Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) in 2021. Despite completing her internship and studies during the pandemic, she gained valuable experiences in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation from the hospital setting, NeuroRehab and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation in private practice.
Ken also worked with a variety of people; from the young to the young at heart. Along with multiple conditions including Osteoarthritis (OA), COPD, Parkinsons Disease (PD), CVA (stroke) rehabilitation and, musculoskeletal injuries.
In 2022/23 she will be worked with the Suburbs Rugby Club (U85kgs) throughout the season and gained valuable experience within sport rehabilitation. She also has an interest in pelvic health rehabilitation and is excited in developing her knowledge with this.
Painting, reading and lounging on the couch are some of her favourite past times.
Nikita Porima
My name is Nikita. I graduated from AUT in 2021. I have experience working both in an inpatient rehabilitation and community setting as a therapy assistant in Auckland. From this, I gained valuable experience to utilise in my current practice as a physiotherapist. I am enthusiastic about all aspects of physiotherapy but enjoy working in a musculoskeletal setting.
Sport has been a big influence on choosing physiotherapy as a career. Through this, I have also been a player/physio which often involves strapping teammates before running onto the field. Outside of sport and work, you will find me either at the gym or spending time with my whānau.
Terry Apiata
Kia Ora I’m Terence or Terry and I have been with the team at Performance Plus Physio for 2 years. I completed my Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) in 2020. Since then I have worked in Waikato hospital and other private physiotherapy clinics.
In my time as a physiotherapist I have been under the tutalge of various experienced physios that have passed on their knowledge to me. I have goals of returning to university to complete postgraduate studies to increase my knowledge further.
In my spare time I’m usually in the gym, playing rugby league, playing music, playing social touch or spending time with whānau.
Mona Patel
Mona is a passionate physiotherapist who began her career in India nearly a decade ago, where she developed a keen interest in holistic recovery approaches. Her eagerness to learn brought her to New Zealand, where she furthered her studies in Sports and Exercise Science.
With extensive experience in various fields of rehab, Mona offers comprehensive care addressing a wide range of injuries and movement disorders. Her approach is based on a deep understanding of anatomy and biomechanics and a commitment to ensuring the integrity, mobility, and resilience of joints and tissues.
What sets Mona apart is her commitment to going to the root and finding the underlying biomechanical causes of injuries. She uses posture, ergonomics, and functional movement assessments to identify and treat impairments, ensuring a thorough and personalized approach to recovery.
Mona's expertise extends beyond physiotherapy; she has a rich background in Psychology and Exercise Physiology, and is currently completing her Master's thesis which is focused on PCOS-related insulin resistance. She is also a dedicated educator at Waikato Institute of Technology.
Fluent in Hindi, Gujarati, and understanding of a few other Indian languages, Mona is culturally astute to assist clients from diverse backgrounds, making her services accessible to a broader community.
Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, dancing, traveling, and cooking, bringing a joyful and approachable energy to her practice.
Barb Sainty
Administration
Hilary Sifleet
Administration & Accounts