Motus Health

What Motus Health does

Motus Health Ltd is a New Zealand-based multidisciplinary healthcare network operating 14+ clinic locations across the Canterbury, Ashburton, Dunedin, and Nelson regions of the South Island, employing 51-100 staff and contracting a network of more than 80 physiotherapists. Founded in 2011 by John Seymour as a single Christchurch physiotherapy clinic, the company has expanded into an integrated healthcare platform spanning physiotherapy, podiatry (Feet In Motion), clinical Pilates (Back In Motion Pilates), hand therapy, pain management, pelvic health, post-surgery rehabilitation, concussion services, dizziness and balance care, dietitian services, and cancer rehabilitation (PINC and Steel programs). Its flagship Motus SportsHub houses Pacific Radiology Metro with ultrasound, X-ray, and Cone Beam CT, alongside pneumatic compression recovery systems, cryotherapy, force platforms, and dynamometers for sports medicine and rehabilitation.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct-to-consumer clinical services, self-referral ACC-funded programs (Training for Independence, Pain Management Services, Integrated Care Pathway), B2B occupational health contracts with employers such as Synlait and government accounts including Rolleston Prison, and recurring Clinical Pilates memberships (3, 6, and 12-month tiers ranging from NZ$276 to NZ$1,300). Revenue streams therefore mix professional services fees, managed services (ACC contracts), and subscription recurring revenue. Distribution is regional, supported by online booking, community sports sponsorships, and partnerships with Sports Doctors, RESS Ltd (a 2016 joint venture delivering the ACC-funded ICP program with documented 30%+ reduction in return-to-work timeframes for ACL care pathway patients), Liberty Physio, St George's Hospital, and Forte Health.

In 2025 Motus Health became a subsidiary of NZ Health Group (NZHG), Aotearoa's largest provider of home, community, and health support services, while retaining its own brand, teams, clinics, and leadership. The company is privately held and headquartered in Addington, Christchurch, with revenue not publicly disclosed.

Name

Motus Health

Legal name

Motus Health

Website

https://motushealth.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Motus Health is a New Zealand multidisciplinary healthcare network operating 14+ South Island clinics, offering physiotherapy, podiatry, clinical Pilates, pain management, pelvic health, sports medicine, radiology, and occupational health services to consumers, employers, and ACC-funded patients across the region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Multidisciplinary Outpatient Rehab Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLADAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outpatient Rehabilitation & Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy Centers (HLAFABAB), Hand & Upper Extremity Therapy (OT/CHT) (HSADAIAH)

Keywords

• Physiotherapy services
• Injury rehabilitation
• Clinical pilates
• Sports medicine
• Occupational health

Headquarters

HQ city

Addington

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Clinical Consultation Services: Revenue from physiotherapy, podiatry, hand therapy, and other clinical consultation services. Patients book appointments directly or through ACC referrals. Pricing varies by service type and consultation length.
2. ACC-Funded Services: ACC-funded rehabilitation programs including Pain Management Services, Training for Independence, and Integrated Care Pathway. Services are fully funded when eligibility criteria are met.
3. Pilates Classes and Memberships: Clinical Pilates services including group classes (mat and reformer), private sessions, and memberships. Multiple pricing tiers from casual sessions to annual memberships. Introductory packages also available.
4. Occupational Health Services: B2B occupational health services provided to employers including ergonomic assessments, workplace rehabilitation, and pain/discomfort services. Contract-based service delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Motus Health is a multidisciplinary healthcare network operating 14+ clinic locations across Canterbury, Ashburton, Dunedin, and Nelson in New Zealand. The company delivers integrated physiotherapy, podiatry, hand therapy, clinical Pilates, pain management, pelvic health, sports medicine, post-surgery rehabilitation, and occupational health services through a network of 80+ physiotherapists and allied health professionals. Services are accessible via direct booking without GP referral, with ACC-funded pathways available for eligible injuries.

Product overview

Motus Health is a multidisciplinary healthcare network offering integrated physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and specialist health services across Canterbury and the South Island of New Zealand. The company operates as a unified platform combining core clinical services including Physiotherapy, Podiatry (Feet In Motion), Clinical Pilates (Back In Motion), Hand Therapy, and specialised programmes for pain management, pelvic health, concussion, post-surgery rehabilitation, and cancer recovery. Additional services include Radiology (via Pacific Radiology), Sports Doctors, Recovery Tools, Return to Work Support, Training for Independence, and Occupational Health Services. The network comprises over 80 physiotherapists across 14+ clinic locations from Nelson to Dunedin, providing coordinated, evidence-based care for prevention, rehabilitation, and performance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Feet In Motion: Podiatry team within Motus Health providing foot and lower limb care, biomechanical assessments, custom orthotics, sports injury management, and children's podiatry.
• Back In Motion Pilates
• Occupational Health Canterbury (OHC)

Products and services

• Physiotherapy Expert physiotherapy care to recover, move better, and perform at best, covering sports injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, concussion, return to work planning, and pain management across a network of over 80 physiotherapists.
• Podiatry (Feet In Motion)
• Clinical Pilates (Back In Motion) Expert-led Clinical Pilates including group mat classes (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced), Reformer classes, Studio apparatus classes, and private sessions, tailored for injury rehabilitation, chronic pain, and performance.
• Hand Therapy Specialised hand and upper limb rehabilitation services for end-stage and sports rehabilitation, including functional exercise prescription and joint mobilisation.
• Integrated Care Pathway ACC-funded coordinated rehabilitation programme for complex knee, shoulder, or spine injuries including ACL ruptures, rotator cuff tears, and lumbar disc prolapses, with dedicated health navigator and multidisciplinary team support.
• Pain Management Services ACC-funded comprehensive pain management services delivered through subsidiary Occupational Health Canterbury, providing functional rehabilitation, symptom management education, and specialist medical input for persistent pain.
• Pelvic Health Specialised pelvic health physiotherapy addressing pelvic floor dysfunction, pre/postnatal care, post-surgical rehabilitation, and chronic pelvic pain.
• Post-Surgery Rehabilitation and Prehab Comprehensive pre-surgery preparation and post-operative rehabilitation services at St George's and Forté Health private hospitals, including return to sport and return to work programmes.
• Sports Doctors Partnership with Sports Doctors offering specialist sports medicine assessment and management with three specialist sports doctors, two orthopaedic consultants, and four sports medicine registrars providing MRI referrals, shockwave therapy, and ultrasound-guided injections.
• Return to Work Support Vocational rehabilitation services including return to work planning, pain and discomfort services, and ergonomic and workstation assessments for employers.
• Training for Independence ACC-funded community-based multidisciplinary rehabilitation service delivered in home, workplace, or community settings, focusing on restoring independence after traumatic brain injuries, orthopaedic injuries, and neurological conditions.
• Recovery Tools State-of-the-art pneumatic compression devices including Air Relax Recovery System and cryotherapy tools for reducing pain and swelling post-operatively or after intense exercise, available at SportsHub and Ashburton locations.
• Radiology Onsite radiology services at SportsHub provided by Pacific Radiology Metro, including ultrasound, X-ray, and Cone Beam CT imaging with image-guided corticosteroid injections.
• Pinc and Steel Cancer Programs Specialised cancer rehabilitation programmes delivered at Ashburton and Dunedin clinics, improving strength, quality of life, and wellbeing following cancer diagnosis.
• Concussion Services Specialised concussion assessment and management services as part of the integrated healthcare offerings.
• Dizziness and Balance Clinic Assessment and treatment services for dizziness and balance disorders.
• Dietitian Services Nutritional guidance and dietetic services integrated within the multidisciplinary care approach.
• Occupational Health Services Workplace health services including ergonomic assessments and employer support programmes, delivered through subsidiary Occupational Health Canterbury to large-scale employers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30% reduction in return-to-work timeframes for ACL care pathway patients through the RESS ICP program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NZ Health Group (NZHG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025In 2025, Motus Health joined the NZ Health Group whānau, Aotearoa's largest provider of home, community, and health support services. NZHG is majority New Zealand-owned and shares Motus's values of care, integrity, and community. Motus continues to operate under its own brand with the same teams, clinics, and leadership, now supported by greater resources and reach.
• Sports DoctorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Sports Doctors offering specialist assessment and management of sports-related injuries and conditions. The team includes specialist sports doctors, orthopaedic consultants, and sports medicine registrars working across the Motus network for acute and chronic injury management.
• Pacific RadiologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPacific Radiology Metro is located within Motus SportsHub facility, providing integrated radiology services including ultrasound, X-ray, and Cone Beam CT. Enables seamless collaboration between healthcare professionals and radiologists for prompt diagnosis and treatment planning.
• RESS LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRESS Ltd is a joint venture delivering the Integrated Care Pathway (ICP) program across the South Island. Originally developed the successful ACL care pathway proof-of-concept with ACC showing 30%+ reduction in return-to-work timeframes. Motus delivers ICP services through this partnership for knee, shoulder, and spine injuries.
• Liberty PhysiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner business operating in three locations across Christchurch, focusing solely on pelvic health services. Provides specialized pelvic floor physiotherapy services complementing Motus's internal pelvic health offerings.
• PINC and Steel Cancer ProgramsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBack in Motion Pilates delivers both PINC and Steel Pilates programs for women and men following cancer diagnosis. These specialized programs improve strength, quality of life, and wellbeing following cancer treatment.
• St George's Hospital and Forte HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMotus provides in-hospital physiotherapy services at both St George's and Forte Health private hospitals, ensuring continuity of care from pre-surgery through post-operative rehabilitation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Habit Health: New Zealand's largest physiotherapy and rehabilitation network with clinics across the North and South Island. Direct peer in multidisciplinary rehab, ACC contracting, and integrated employer health services.
• Active+ New Zealand: NZ physiotherapy and rehabilitation provider offering community-based and ACC-funded rehab services across multiple regions. Comparable multidisciplinary rehab model with strong South Island presence.
• TBI Health: NZ-wide physiotherapy, pain management, and vocational rehabilitation provider with strong ACC contracts. Direct peer in pain management, Training for Independence, and return-to-work services.
• Proactive Physiotherapy: NZ-based physiotherapy and rehabilitation provider with multiple South Island clinics offering sports, MSK, and post-surgical rehab. Direct regional peer competing for similar Canterbury/West Coast patients.
• Back In Motion (Australia): Large Australian physiotherapy franchise network offering multidisciplinary rehab, Pilates, and sports injury services. Comparable integrated service model and shared historical brand lineage ("Back In Motion").
• Life Care Physiotherapy: Physiotherapy and allied health network with clinics across New Zealand, including South Island locations. Comparable outpatient rehab and ACC-funded services model.

Broad incumbents

• Better Health Group (Australia): Australian allied health platform operating physiotherapy, podiatry, and exercise physiology clinics at scale. Comparable multidisciplinary allied-health model and integrated employer/payer contracting.
• APM New Zealand: APM is a large Australia-headquartered allied health, employment, and disability services group with significant NZ operations. Overlaps with Motus in occupational health, return-to-work, and ACC-style rehab, but operates as a much broader portfolio.

Emerging players

• SportsMed Canterbury: Canterbury-based sports medicine and physiotherapy provider. Regional competitor focused on sports injury and orthopaedic rehabilitation, overlapping with Motus's SportsHub offering.

Others

• Geneva Healthcare: NZ Health Group sister entity providing community, home, and disability support services across New Zealand. Sister company under common NZHG ownership with adjacency in community-based rehabilitation pathways.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MotusHealthNetwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/motus-health-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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