Welcome to Merivale Hand Clinic

The Merivale Hand Clinic was established in 1985 to provide the community of Canterbury with a specialist hand therapy service. The clinic prides itself on having expert staff and being recognised as a leader in the field of hand therapy.

Registered Hand Therapists are specialist Physiotherapists or Occupational Therapists who have undergone post graduate training and maintain ongoing clinical experience and professional development to obtain registration with the New Zealand Association of Hand Therapists. The Merivale Hand Clinic works closely with General Practitioners, Surgeons, Physiotherapists, ACC and other health professionals to rehabilitate people back to independence.

If the condition is the result of an injury and is covered by ACC then there is no co-payment with any hand therapy consultation. Any splinting costs are also covered by ACC.

People are able to refer themselves to the clinic for assessment and treatment. ACC documentation can be completed at the Merivale Hand Clinic except for work related gradual process injury claims which must be completed by a General Practitioner.