Jo Kennedy Specialist Physiotherapist
Jo Kennedy is a New Zealand registered Specialist Physiotherapist (Musculoskeletal) with a sub-specialty in the diagnosis & management of spinal pain.
Physiotherapy specialists are expert physiotherapists who have advanced education, knowledge and demonstrated competence to practise beyond the level of an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist in a specified vocational area.
They provide person and whānau-centred healthcare to manage the most complex, difficult or critical patient presentations in their area of practice, often as a point of expert review, opinion or referral.
Physiotherapy specialists demonstrate leadership in consultancy, education and research and work collaboratively with the physiotherapy profession and within the wider health system.
They use their physiotherapy knowledge and expertise to actively participate and take a leadership role in professional activities, including local and national strategy and policy development.
For Referrers
A written referral is required from a health professional for Specialist Consultations. Your GP, physiotherapist, medical specialist, or other registered healthcare provider can send Jo a referral
Referrals can also be made through Healthlink
For Patients
Initial consultations are 1 hour, and follow-up appointments are 30 mins, unless otherwise arranged.
What to expect with your appointment
You can ask your GP, physiotherapist, specialist or other health care practitioner to make a referral for you.
Services
- Diagnostic review, including referral for diagnostic imaging as required.
- Rehabilitation review for physiotherapists.
- Specialist physiotherapy treatment and rehabilitation for complex spinal conditions.