OUR TEAM

GAVIN CROSS

DIRECTOR AND PRINCIPAL PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Since graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy, Gavin has undertaken Postgraduate study in pain mechanisms, sport-specific exercise prescription, sports trauma, and is a qualified Hand Therapist.

Gavin is currently head physio for the Wellington Firebirds. He has previously worked with the Tall Ferns, Tall Blacks, Wellington Blaze, Wellington Saints, Capital Football, Wellington Softball and NZ handball, as well as a variety of athletes representing New Zealand at Olympic, World and Commonwealth Games levels.

Aside from his physiotherapy skills, Gavin has experience as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the New Zealand Tall Blacks and Tall Ferns, as well as providing the physiotherapy, rehab and strength programmes for Steven Adams over the past 11 years. As a result, he is the only approved provider for an NBA franchise in New Zealand, and is an approved High Performance physio for BBNZ. Gavin loves hanging with his two young kids, and any combination of a workout, a yarn and a good coffee.

GRAYSON HARWOOD

SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Grayson has completed his Masters in Sports Physiotherapy as well as having degrees in Physiotherapy and Anatomy & Structural Biology. He is a member of Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy NZ & his post-tertiary qualifications include a FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine, a Level 2 Titleist Performance Institute Certificate in Golf Physiotherapy and a Certificate in Dry Needling.

Grayson is currently the head physio for the Wellington Blaze and has worked extensively with the Wellington Phoenix as the Head Physio for the Reserves & Academy for five years. He has previously worked with the Wellington Saints, Mount Maunganui Surf Life Saving Club, and the Whanganui Heartland rugby team.

Grayson has a special interest in sports physiotherapy including gym-based and return-to-play rehabilitation.

Grayson's time is spent with his loving wife and two young girls while trying to sneak in study and rounds of golf.

JORDAN WELSH

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH

Jordan has recently moved to NZ from Scotland. He has a BSc Sport & Exercise Science and a Masters in Strength and Conditioning.

Jordan was the S&C at Rouen Normandie Rugby Club in France and has worked extensively in the Youth Development space at boarding schools and private facilities including Athletic Evolution, a leading youth facility in Scotland. Jordan has worked with many top athletes including rugby, hockey, cricket, basketball, netball and football across all ages.

In his spare time Jordan enjoys mountain biking and eating Haggis!