Essential Physiotherapy

Your Health, Our Priority

Your Health is Our Priority at Essential Physio, Ashburton

Your Health is Our Priority at Essential Physio, Ashburton

Our number one goal is to help patients get back to what they love doing best.

Lesley is Ashburton, Mid & South Canterbury’s most experienced and expert Pelvic Health Physio - Woman's, Kid’s and Men's. 16 years of treating ACC injuries, niggly backs, rolled ankles, Sport/pitch side physio for Rugby teams - that's a lot of experience to bring to your rehab plan. Lesley has a real passion for Chronic Pain and Pelvic Health - with advanced training in Woman's Health, Children’s Health, Men’s Health, Prostate Cancer Rehab, Menopause, Pregnancy & Post-Natal physio & fitness and Post-Op Gynaecological rehab. She also excels at helping patients with Stay At Work/ Return To Work Programmes.

We're a welcoming, friendly and down to earth clinic were patients can feel reassured they’re in the right place to start their recovery. There's plently of friendly chat - laughter is the best medicine after all!

Here’s a little bit more about the physio clinic located in Ashburton.


Our services

Physio Treatment in Ashburton for ACC Private and Sports injuries

Physio Treatment in Ashburton for ACC Private and Sports injuries

We treat all type of injuries and conditions including:

Woman’s Health Physiotherapy


Male Pelvic Health

Did you know males can have pelvic floor problems and pain just like women and kids? This is an area of physiotherapy no often known about or discussed, but Lesley can help with all sort of Pelvic Health issues for males too.


FREE Ante-Natal E-Book

77-page E-book to compliment your traditional ante-natal classes, our focus is on MUM. Topics include:

  • Pelvic Health during and after pregnancy

  • Reducing the risks of pelvic floor injury during labour

  • Exercise in pregnancy and post natal

  • Mental Health

  • Birth positions, breathing and pain management