Our team
Heydon Drury
BPhty, PNZ
While I am originally from Cambridge, UK, I have been lucky enough to call New Zealand my home since 2023. I’ve tried my hand at most sports and found my passion in CrossFit and Basketball.
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Physio came naturally to me as it combined my love of sports, science and helping people! I really enjoy helping people with a mix of hands-on therapy, exercise based rehab and some good laughs along the way!
My current clinical favorites are anything knee, shoulder or running related. Since moving to New Zealand, I have now also found myself learning to surf and working towards progressing my PADI scuba diving qualifications.
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I look forward to seeing anyone in the clinic or on the gym floor with me!
Matt Cox
BPhty, PNZ
I have been working as a Physiotherapist since completing my degree at King's College London in 2017. Following this I have worked in private practices, and in the National Health Service in team lead and senior physiotherapist roles.
In our sessions you can expect an individualised approach to your injury; tailoring the plan and treatment to your story, needs, and goals. My emphasis is on keeping you as active as possible during your recovery, while incorporating hands-on techniques with customised rehab and clear education to help with your injury.
While I have a special interest in working with triathletes or those with ankle, hip and shoulder injuries, my years of experience has given me well-rounded understanding to support with a wide range of injuries and conditions.
I originally hail from the UK and made the move to sunny Mount Maunganui in early 2024 . Being active has always been my nature having played sport most my life, nowadays I will be found hiking, running or at my CrossFit Gym.
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I look forward to working with you here at Physio Lab.
Portia Olney-Kemp
BPhty, PNZ
(Currently on maternity leave)
Born in Northland, I have grown up in a very active sporting community competing in a range of sports from athletics, triathlons, hockey and surfing. Following a nasty Achillies injury at the age of 12, I knew becoming a physiotherapist was what I wanted to do. Exercise and movement have always played a significant role in my life, and I love to utilise this alongside manual therapy techniques as key principles in my physiotherapy management. I enjoy challenging people of all abilities to promote optimal and healthy movement.
As a locum Physiotherapist, I look forward to meeting and working with you here at Physio Lab before I tackle my next challenge of motherhood. Outside of work you’ll find me surfing, beach walking, in the gym or outside some of Mount’s best local foodie spots.
​Luke Burgess
BPhty, PgDip Musc, PNZ
Luke Burgess is a senior physiotherapist with 10 years clinical experience following his undergraduate degree in Physiotherapy. He has since completed a post-graduate diploma in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.
A few notable sports teams Luke has worked with includes; New Zealand All Whites and age-group football teams, Manchester City Academy and LUGI handball team in Sweden.
Having worked in musculoskeletal private practice and in high performance sporting environments, he has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the human body and how it functions.
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Luke has a special interest in spinal injuries and sport specific injuries. He is a great listener and works together with his clients to achieve their goals, whether it be sporting success or simply regaining painfree function at the injury site.
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When Luke isn't in the clinic he can be found running the streets of the mount or on one of the local golf courses. Working in a crossfit gym has him participating in the classes occasionally too.
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