Amanda (Mandy) Meys - Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist

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Amanda (Mandy) Meys is an experienced and deeply committed paediatric physiotherapist and the founder and Clinical Director of Nurture Paediatrics in Tauranga.

Mandy is also recognised as a Physiotherapy Specialist in Paediatrics, a protected title in Aotearoa New Zealand that reflects advanced clinical expertise in working with complex and persistent presentations. Specialist physiotherapy supports children and whānau where pain, movement challenges, or recovery require a more in‑depth, integrated approach.

Mandy’s mahi centres on supporting tamariki and their whānau through thoughtful, child‑centred physiotherapy that values early, high‑quality care. She takes time to understand each child’s unique story and what matters most to their family, building care plans that support confidence, participation, and lifelong physical wellbeing.

With a strong focus on paediatric musculoskeletal health and pain, Mandy works alongside children to help them feel safe, understood, and empowered in their movement, whether they are recovering from injury, navigating pain, or building confidence during key stages of growth and development.

Qualifications and experience

Mandy holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy and a Masters in Health Practice (Child Health) and has over a decade of clinical experience dedicated to paediatric practice.

Her experience includes:

  • Paediatric musculoskeletal injuries

  • Pain rehabilitation for children and adolescents

  • Specialist assessment and care planning for complex presentations

  • Supporting return to school, sport, and everyday activities

Current study and research

Mandy is currently completing doctoral research in child health and pain management, with a focus on:

  • Strengthening culturally responsive and collaborative approaches to paediatric pain care

  • Exploring systemic barriers and best‑practice models for supporting children with musculoskeletal pain

Her research informs her specialist clinical work and supports evidence‑informed, equity‑focused care.

Areas of passion

Mandy has a particular interest and expertise in:

  • Paediatric pain management and rehabilitation

  • Persistent or recurrent pain presentations

  • Supporting children through growth‑related changes, including puberty

  • Building health literacy and self‑management skills for children and whānau

  • Early intervention to reduce the risk of long‑term physical and pain‑related challenges

Values in practice

Mandy believes every child is a unique treasure. Her practice is guided by respect, partnership, and cultural safety.

At Nurture Paediatrics, her approach emphasises:

  • Strong, trusting relationships with whānau

  • Equity and accessibility in healthcare

  • Early, thoughtful support that considers the whole child

  • Care that is strengths‑based, reassuring, and hopeful

Mandy is passionate about creating a nurturing environment where children feel valued and supported, and where families feel confident and informed throughout their care journey.

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