Vigour Physiotherapy Cambridge
Meet our Cambridge team
Get to know the expert team at Vigour Physiotherapy in Cambridge, NZ. We combine evidence-based care with core values to enhance your health and well-being.
LUCARNE DOLLEY
Lucarne was born in the UK but has proudly called New Zealand home for more than 22 years. She has been living and working in Cambridge for the past eight years, where she is passionate about helping people regain confidence, return to the activities they love, and perform at their best.
She graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from WINTEC with First Class Honours and went on to complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Physiotherapy through the University of Liverpool, graduating with Distinction. Lucarne has extensive experience in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy, having worked alongside NZ Hockey, New Zealand U19 and U23 representative rowing teams, St Peter's First XV rugby, premier rugby clubs, sevens’ teams, and football teams. Most recently, she has enjoyed becoming further involved in the local sporting community by working with Leamington Rugby and Hautapu Rugby throughout the premier rugby season.
Lucarne enjoys treating a wide variety of patients, from adolescents and active families to weekend warriors, high-performance athletes, and those recovering from surgery. She has a particular passion for helping people achieve their individual goals, whatever those may be. As an avid dressage rider herself, she also has a special interest in treating equestrian athletes and understands the unique demands that riding places on the body.
Lucarne treatment approach is tailored to every individual following a thorough assessment. Combining hands-on treatment techniques, including manual therapy and dry needling, with personalised rehabilitation and exercise programmes, Lucarne aims to not only relieve pain but also address the underlying cause of the problem, helping patients achieve lasting results and reduce the risk of recurrence.
Outside the clinic, Lucarne divides her time between veterinary physiotherapy, working with both horses and dogs, and riding her own horses as she prepares for the competition season. When she's not at the stables, you'll usually find her enjoying a good coffee around Cambridge with friends.
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH LUCARNE
e: lucarne@vigourphysio.co.nz
MARINUS DU PREEZ
Marinus is the Senior Physiotherapist and Clinical Director at Vigour Physiotherapy's Cambridge clinic. Having grown up in Cambridge, he is proud to be serving the community that gave him so many opportunities. With almost a decade of clinical experience, Marinus enjoys helping people overcome injury, reduce pain and return to the work, sport and activities they love.
Marinus completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy before undertaking a Postgraduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy through Auckland University of Technology (AUT). He is currently undertaking a PhD through the University of Sydney, where his research focuses on whiplash and implementation science. Before returning to New Zealand, Marinus worked as a Principal Physiotherapist at one of Sydney's leading headache and neck pain clinics, managing a wide range of complex musculoskeletal conditions.
Marinus has a particular interest in neck pain, neck pain with associated arm pain, nerve pain, headaches, whiplash, concussion and vestibular disorders. He also enjoys treating back pain, shoulder injuries, sports injuries, running-related injuries, and persistent pain. Marinus regularly works with patients who have not improved with previous treatment and is passionate about identifying the underlying drivers of pain to help people return to work, sport and everyday life with confidence.
Throughout his career, Marinus has worked with a number of sporting organisations, providing sideline coverage, injury management and rehabilitation. His experience includes Hautapu Rugby Club, Leamington Rugby Club, Cambridge High School 1st XV, St Peter's School 1st XV, Waikato Rugby Union age-grade teams, and Hamilton Wanderers Football Club. Alongside clinical practice, Marinus is actively involved in research and has presented his work on whiplash and implementation science at the Australian Physiotherapy Scientific Conference, the Centre of Research Excellence Symposium, and the Australian Pain Scientific Meeting.
Marinus believes that every injury is influenced by multiple factors, which is why he takes the time to complete a thorough assessment. His approach is evidence-based, combining hands-on therapy, targeted exercise rehabilitation and clear education to help patients understand why they are experiencing pain. By identifying the factors contributing to their symptoms, he develops an individualised treatment plan designed to achieve lasting results.
Outside the clinic, Marinus enjoys running, cycling, hiking and strength training with friends and family.
LEONARD CREAMER
Leonard is passionate about helping people of all ages regain their independence and get back to the sports, hobbies, and everyday activities they enjoy.
He graduated from WINTEC with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy with First Class Honours and is now in his second year working as a physiotherapist at Vigour Physiotherapy. Alongside his clinical role, Leonard is the physiotherapist for the Hautapu Rugby Club Development Team, where he supports players with injury management, rehabilitation, and return-to-play planning.
Since graduating, Leonard has continued to expand his clinical skills by completing training in dry needling, as well as a postgraduate paper in manual therapy at Otago University. He enjoys treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including sports injuries, arthritis, post-operative rehabilitation, and persistent pain.
Leonard believes the best outcomes come from combining hands-on treatment with tailored exercise rehabilitation. He finds that manual therapy can help reduce pain and improve movement, creating an ideal opportunity to progress with therapeutic exercise and build long-term strength, confidence, and function.
Outside of physiotherapy, Leonard enjoys skiing, social football, boxing, and spending time in the gym, giving him a strong appreciation for the physical demands of sport and an active lifestyle.
LAURA JONES
Laura is passionate about musculoskeletal physiotherapy and enjoys helping people recover from injury, regain confidence in their movement, and return to the activities they love. She is committed to providing personalised, evidence-based care that supports long-term recovery, reduces the risk of future injuries, and helps patients achieve their goals.
Laura graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) from Auckland University of Technology and has completed further training in dry needling, sports trauma and management, and the First Aid in Rugby course. She has experience across post-operative rehabilitation, community physiotherapy, and private practice, providing a broad foundation in treating a wide range of conditions.
Alongside her work in the Cambridge clinic, Laura provides physiotherapy services at Cambridge High School, helping students recover from injury and safely return to sport. She has a particular interest in sports and running injuries, working with everyone from recreational exercisers to competitive athletes. As a former national and international swimmer, she understands the physical and mental demands of injury and rehabilitation firsthand.
Laura has also provided sideline medical support for the Hautapū Colts and Development rugby teams, and was the sideline medic for the Aotearoa Māori Netball Oranga Healthy Lifestyles National Tournament in 2025. Outside the clinic, she enjoys running, strength training, travelling, and catching up with friends over a good coffee.
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH LAURA
e: laura@vigourphysio.co.nz
BLAIR PETRIN
Blair loves helping people get back to doing the things they enjoy, while helping them understand a little more about how the human body works along the way.
Blair graduated from Waikato Institute of Technology in 2022 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (First Class Honours) and has since been working in the Cambridge community growing his expertise in musculoskeletal practice. He has completed his Dry Needling certification alongside a First Aid in Rugby (FAIR) course.
Blair has a real passion for sport, both on and off the field. He’s covered sideline injuries for St John's College First XV — his former school — before becoming the school physiotherapist and First XV team physio at Cambridge High School, where he developed his skills in treating adolescent injuries. In 2025-2026 Blair has worked with Leamington Rugby Club, honing his skills in acute sporting injury management. He has also mentored physiotherapy students from AUT and Wintec, enjoying the opportunity to pass on his knowledge to the next generation of Kiwi physios.
One of Blair's favourite parts of the job is helping people recover after surgery. He loves being there with people every step of the way. From those first careful movements after an operation right through to the day, they're back doing what they love. Blair has plenty of experience helping people recover from hip and knee replacements, ACL reconstructions, knee arthroscopies, and shoulder repairs/stabilisations, and genuinely values being part of his patients' journeys and celebrating their wins along the way.
Blair takes a collaborative approach, drawing on a range of techniques including various manual therapy techniques, dry needling, cupping, and taping, alongside individualised strengthening, mobility, and rehabilitation programs. He places strong emphasis on patient education and movement retraining, helping patients understand their condition throughout their recovery, with load management strategies to support a safe return to function.
Outside the clinic, and rugby, Blair enjoys mountain biking, fishing, and a wide range of social sports including hockey, football, touch rugby, lacrosse, badminton, and ultimate frisbee.
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH BLAIR
e: blair@vigourphysio.co.nz
RONNIE COOK
Ronnie's passion for physiotherapy began at a young age, inspired by his grandmother and his own involvement in high-performance sport. Seeing the positive impact physiotherapists had on recovery, performance, and confidence motivated him to pursue a career helping others move better and achieve their goals.
Ronnie graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy from the University of Worcester in England and has completed postgraduate training in dry needling and sideline management. Before entering private practice, Ronnie completed more than 1,000 hours of clinical placements across community frailty services, inpatient stroke rehabilitation, and Accident & Emergency, giving him experience managing a broad range of conditions.
Ronnie has a particular passion for sports injuries and working with adolescent athletes. His clinical interests include shoulder and knee injuries, ACL rehabilitation, patellofemoral pain, ankle sprains, and running-related injuries. He enjoys creating personalised rehabilitation programmes that not only help patients recover but also reduce the risk of future injury and improve long-term performance.A lifelong sportsman, Ronnie played representative rugby with the Leicester Tigers Academy before competing for Doncaster Knights in England. Since moving to New Zealand, he has played Premier rugby for Hautapu Sports Rugby Club and has provided physiotherapy support for Cambridge High School's First XV rugby team, along with sideline coverage at rugby and Gaelic football tournaments.
Ronnie believes successful rehabilitation is built on strong foundations. He focuses on identifying the underlying cause of an injury through thorough assessment, clear education, evidence-based exercise, and hands-on treatment where appropriate. His goal is to help every patient understand their injury, recover with confidence, and return to the activities they love stronger than before.
Outside the clinic, Ronnie enjoys rugby, football, hunting, fishing, travelling, and spending time outdoors.
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Cambridge Physiotherapy NZ
At Vigour Cambridge, our Physiotherapists are highly skilled and trained to offer the following services:
✔ Patient assessment and clinical examination
✔ Manual Therapy and stretching
✔ Soft tissue Massage
✔ Trigger point therapy and deep tissue massage
✔ Spinal mobilisation and manipulation
✔ Exercise prescription
✔ Gym rehabilitation programmes
✔ Dry needling
✔ Strapping and Taping for Sport
✔ Cupping therapy
✔ Muscle balance Assessments
✔ Bracing and formthotic provision
✔ Physio lead reformer pilates
✔ Physio lead pilates group training
No referral from your doctor needed. ACC accredited.
Supporting physical strength and good health.
PRICING & TREATMENT TIMES
Your First Appointment: Comprehensive Care in 40 Minutes
Your first appointment will be 40mins. This will allow the therapist to be able to form a good diagnosis of your condition and provide some treatment. We will also provide some self-management advice for you to follow at home.
Follow Up visits will vary between 20 and 40mins dependent on the complexity of your condition.
Initial Appointment | Follow-up Appointments | |
ACC Adult Initial $45 | ACC Adult $40 | |
Are You Experiencing Any of These Conditions?
We can help
Sports injuries and recovery
Lower back and spinal pain
Sciatica and nerve pain
Shoulder and elbow injuries
Neck pain and headaches
Overuse and repetitive stress injuries
Hip, knee and ankle injuries
Arthritis
Adolescent and growing pains
Rehabilitation following orthopaedic surgery including shoulder, rotator cuff, hip, knee and ankle reconstructions.
We treat many more conditions and if you are unsure physiotherapy is for you then please do not hesitate to contact us.
We are happy to discuss treatment options for you.
Where to find us
Vigour Physiotherapy Cambridge is upstairs on the corner of Empire and Kirkwood Streets, Cambridge. There is parking available off Kirkwood Steet and our entrance is adjacent to our carpark. Our facility in on the first floor with access via stairs or lift.
