Internal and external tutor profiles
Susan Kohut (Education Officer)
Current employment:
- Senior Lecturer (AUT) (2009- )
- Private Practice (Community-based) (1996- )
Qualifications:
- Qualified as a physiotherapist: 1983 (AUT)
- Acupuncture training:
- 1991 - Complementary Centre of Medicine (Southampton, England)
- 2003 - Postgraduate Diploma (Acupuncture) (AUT)
- 2005 - Master's Degree (Acupuncture) (First Class Hons)
- 2010 - Certificate in Tertiary Teaching (AUT)
Positions held:
- Registered Physiotherapy Acupuncturist (2003- )
- Senior Lecturer AUT - Western Acupuncture (2009 - )
- IAAPT Executive Committee (2014 - )
- PAANZ Executive Committee (2004 - )
- Past President PAANZ (2006-2009)
Acupuncture courses taught:
- Western Acupuncture
- Theoretical Concepts of Western Acupuncture
- Osteopathic Acupuncture Scope of Practice (2010)
- Refresher course
Membership:
- New Zealand College of Physiotherapy (2003 - )
- Society of Acupuncture Research
Publications:
PAANZ Safety Guidelines (2014, 2011,
2008), in collaboration with Jillian McDowell
Kohut, S.H., Larmer, P.J., & Johnson, G. (2011).Western acupuncture education for New Zealand physiotherapists. Physical
Therapy Reviews, 16(2), 106-112 2011.
Kohut, S.H. (2010). Clinical Pearls: How do you
treat tennis elbow in practice? Medical Acupuncture, 22(2), 73-80.
Kohut, S.H. (2010).
Clinical Roundup: How do I treat back pain in practice? Alternative & Complementary
Therapies 16(6), 359-365. doi:10.1089/act.2010.16606
Kohut, S. (2005) Tensions
in the toolbox: The meaning of Western acupuncture for New Zealand
Physiotherapists. Master’s Thesis, AUT University
Interests: All acupuncture, particularly historical,
philosophical and political.
Acupuncture practice – all aspects, particularly the
clinical reasoning underpinning acupuncture outcomes. And in practice - tissue
healing-based and neurological.
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Jillian McDowell (Research Officer)
Years experience: 24 years physiotherapy, 21 years acupuncture
Qualifications:
- Diploma of Physiotherapy
- Diploma of Manipulative Physiotherapy
- Register of Physiotherapy Acupuncturists
- Postgraduate Certificate of Sports Medicine (Otago)
- Credentialed therapist, McKenzie Institute Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy
- Accredited Sports Medicine N.Z. - Physical Conditioning Level 1
- Member of New Zealand College of Physiotherapy (tagged for Acupuncture and Manipulation)
- Credentialed Mulligan Concept Therapist
- Masters of Physiotherapy Otago (with Distinction), awarded the Stewart Walker Prize 2007
- Mulligan Concept Accredited Teacher
Other Positions Held:
- Regional Network for New Zealand Netball
- Tutor, Research Officer, PAANZ Executive
- Past Tutor,
Otago
University, Postgraduate Certificate in Acupuncture (PHTX530)
- Independent Advisor to the Health and Disability Commissioner of
New Zealand
Courses taught for PAANZ:
- Headache Day
- Safety Day
- Head, Neck and upper limb 2 Day seminar
Publications:
McDowell, JM, Johnson, GD, Hale, L. Measuring
practitioner opinion on adverse reactions to acupuncture. Australian Journal of
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine 2011; 6(2): 28-35.
McDowell, JM, Johnson, GM, Bradnam, LV. Towards a neurophysiological
mechanisms-based classification of adverse reactions to acupuncture. Physical
Therapy Reviews 2011; 16(2): 118-125.
McDowell JM, Johnson GM, Hale L (2013) Adverse reactions to
acupuncture: policy recommendations based on practitioner opinion in New
Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy 41: 94-101.
McDowell JM (2008) The classification and weighting of word
descriptors of adverse reactions to acupuncture. Thesis, University of
Otago.
McDowell JM, Johnson GM, Hetherington BH (2014) Mulligan Concept
manual therapy: standardising annotation. Manual Therapy. doi
10.1016/j.math.2013.12.006
McDowell JM, Johnson GM. Acupuncture
needling styles and associated adverse reactions to acupuncture. Medical
Acupuncture. 2014; 26(5):271-278 1.
Contributor to textbook: Hing W,
Hall T, Rivett, D, Vicenzino, Mulligan B. (Ed) The Mulligan Concept of manual
therapy: textbook of techniques. Sydney: Elsevier; 2015
McDowell, JM, Kohut, SH, Johnson,
GM. Trigger point acupuncture (dry needling) and associated fecal incontinence
in multiple sclerosis: a case report. Medical Acupuncture. 2015. DOI
10.1089/acu.2015.1102
McDowell JM, Johnson GM (2016)
Adverse Reactions to Acupuncture: The New Zealand Scene. Journal of Acupuncture
and Meridian Studies. Abstract iSAMS Conference paper
McDowell, J. & Sole G. (2016)
"Defining Professional Supportive and Evaluative Relationships: A
Physiotherapy New Zealand Perspective", Wellington: Physiotherapy New
Zealand
Hamish Ashton

Current employment:
Private Practitioner, Prevention to
Performance Physiotherapy (P2P Physio) Tauranga
Qualifications:
- ·
Qualified as a physiotherapist: 1989
- ·
Acupuncture training: PAPMA, Western
Acupuncture Post Grad Module - AUT
- ·
MHSc (AUT)
Positions held:
- · Registered Physiotherapy
Acupuncturist (1998 )
- · Tutor Post Graduate Acupuncture
Program AUT (2001-2011)
Acupuncture courses taught:
- · Ear Acupuncture
- · Acupuncture Sport
- · Western Acupuncture
- · Tendons
Membership:
Publications:
Masters Dissertation - Can
acupuncture and ultrasound affect acute inflammation
Interests:
Western Acupuncture,
Sports management
Guy Bailey
Years of experience: Qualified as a physiotherapist in 1990, as a Physiotherapy acupuncturist trained with PAANZ in 1998, in 2004 as a Toyohari acupuncturist acupuncturist.
Qualifications:
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Bsc Biochemistry and Physiology (1986) with a strong interest in philosophy which has coloured my world view ever since.
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Dip Physiotherapy 1990 Otago
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Obtained PAANZ registration 1998
-
Obtained Toyohari Acupuncture registration 2004
Positions Held:
- Member PAANZ Executive committee and past President PAAZN Executive committee
- Physiotherapy acupuncture tutor for PAANZ
- Practising physiotherapist / acupuncturist at wife's clinic
- Occupational health advisor
- Husband to Anna/father to 4 boys
Courses taught for PAANZ:
- Ear Acupuncture
- Scalp Acupuncture
- Headache Day
- Upskilling Course
- Moxibustion course
- Cupping course
Memberships:
- PNZ
- PAANZ
- Toyohari acupuncture association
Linley Leuthard
Current
employment
Advance Wellness (Melville) November 2016 - present
Position - Senior Managing Physiotherapist
Qualifications:
- Diploma Physiotherapy ATI (1978)
- Registered Physiotherapy Acupuncturist
(1992)
- Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner and Instructor
- Certified International Trigenics Instructor
- Certificate training
for trainer (adult education) (1996)
- Lymphoedema Therapist
- Natural facial Enhancement practitioner and
Instructor
- Pilates Instructor
- Institute of Golf Physiotherapist level One
- Fascial Manipulation Practitioner
Acupuncture
Courses Taught
- PAANZ Introductory course
- Dry needling
- TCM update
- Shoulder course
- AUT western Acupuncture Energetics and TCM
component
- University of Otago Western Acupuncture TCM component
Positions
Held
- Registered Physiotherapy Acupuncturist (
1992-)
- Principal Physiotherapist own clinic
- Past External Tutor AUT Western Acupuncture
2000-1)
- Past External Tutor University of Otago
Western Acupuncture 2004
Memberships
- Member of Physiotherapy New Zealand (PNZ)
- Registered Physiotherapy Acupuncturist (PAANZ)
- Member of Australasian Lymphology
Association (ALA)
- Member of Kinesio Taping Association
International ( KTAI)
- Member of Trigenics Institute ( Toronto
Canada)
- Former Associate Member New Zealand College
of Physiotherapists
- Former Member of New Zealand private
practitioners Association ( NZPPA)
Robyn Vintiner
Current Employment:
Working from home as physiotherapist, acupuncturist and life
coach, plus part time in a local gym
Qualifications:
- Registered physiotherapist 1968
- Registered Physiotherapy Acupuncturist 1994
- Training for Trainers course (Auckland) 1996
- Toyohari training 2004
- Cosmetic Acupuncture 2007
- Life Coaching Diploma 2010
Positions Held Within PAANZ:
- Past PAANZ Executive member
- Past PAANZ Registrar
- Past PAANZ Education Officer
- Past PAANZ President
Acupuncture Courses Taught:
- PAANZ Introductory courses
- Past tutor Otago University on Post grad certificate
endorsed in Acupuncture
- Upskilling/Refresher Course
- Energetics Course
- Extraordinary Course
- TCM at basic & post basic levels
Interests:
- Anything that integrates the body, mind & spirit
- Meditation
- Chakradance
- Meridian Tapping (Emotional Freedom Technique)
Andrew Imrie (assistant tutor)
Current
employment:
Physiotherapist, Hutt Physiotherapy Centre, Lower
Hutt
Qualifications:
- B.Phty(Otago) 2000
- PGCert.Phty(Acup)
- PGDip.Heal.Sci(Musculoskeletal Management)
Acupuncture
training:
- PAANZ Introductory course
- Postgraduate Certificate (Acupuncture)(Otago)
Positions
held:
Registered Physiotherapy Acupuncturist (2004- )
Acupuncture
courses taught:
Assisted with Women's Health Course taught by Dr
Gayle O'Duffy (informally)
Publications:
Acupuncture treatment of facial postherpetic itch,
Physical Therapy Reviews, April 2011
Interests/Bio:
Andrew graduated from the University of
Otago in 2000 and has worked in both public and private sectors. He has
also been involved in organisational and educational activities within the
profession over this period.
Andrew’s postgraduate training has largely
focused on acupuncture and pain management. His clinical interests are
based around chronic pain assessment, treatment and management but also injury
prevention in younger athletes, particularly in football. He has been
involved with elite level footballers, including the NZ men’s U20 National
Team. He has recently internationally published a case study of the
management of chronic post-herpetic itch with acupuncture and submitted a paper
on the ethics of using acupuncture in the treatment of persisting pain
syndromes.
Specifically, Andrew is interested in
persisting pain syndromes and chronic pain, and its far reaching effects on
people, lifestyle education, chronic spinal pain, particularly lumbar and hip
pain, osteoarthritis, particularly of the knee and headaches of a non-specific
nature. He is interested in persisting muscle and soft tissue pain
syndromes and is currently studying towards a Masters degree in this field.
Trevor Montgomery (external tutor)
Current employment:
Golf Works Limited
Qualifications:
- MHSc (1st Class Hons) 2008 – AUT University,
Auckland, New Zealand
- PGCertHSc (Western Acupuncture) 2006 – AUT University,
Auckland, New Zealand
- PGDHSc (Manipulative
Physiotherapy) 2005
– AUT University, Auckland, New Zealand
- BHSc (Physiotherapy) 1997 - Auckland
Institute of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
Current professional memberships:
- Member
of Physiotherapy NZ (PNZ)
- Member of Sports Medicine New Zealand (SMNZ)
- Member of the Sports
Physiotherapy New Zealand (SPNZ,
formerly New Zealand Sports & Orthopaedics Physiotherapy Association NZSOPA)
- Member of the New
Zealand Manipulative Physiotherapists Association (NZMPA)
- Member of Physiotherapy and Acupuncture New Zealand (PAANZ)
- Former member of New Zealand Private Practitioners Association (NZPPA)
- Associate Member of New Zealand College of Physiotherapy
- Registered New Zealand Physiotherapy Acupuncturist
- Registered New Zealand Physiotherapist
- Registered Australian Physiotherapist (Mutual Recognition)
Courses taught for PAANZ:
- Dry Needling - foundation course
- Musculoskeletal dry needing
Publications:
Montgomery T, Boocock M, Hing W. The effects of spinal
posture and pelvic fixation on trunk rotation range of motion.Clinical
Biomechanics (Bristol, Avon) 2011 26(7):707-12
Gabrielle Friedrich (external tutor)
Current employment:
Physiotherapist - Health in Motion/Paeroa
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Physiotherapy (Marburg /Germany)
- Acupuncture training /PAANZ member since 1999
- Diploma in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy
- Education in Tai chi and Qi Gong since 1980
Positions Held:
- Registered Physiotherapy Acupuncturist
- Principal Physiotherapist at own clinic
Courses taught for PAANZ:
Current Professional memberships:
- New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists
- PAANZ
- PACT - Pacific Association of Craniosacral Therapists
- Course taught for PAANZ
- Qi Gong
Interests:
TCM - Tai Chi - Qi Qong - Holistic health - Meditation