Rachel Maher
BPhty, PGDipPhty
Clinical Educator
Rachel Maher graduated from the University of Otago in 2003 with a Batchelor of Physiotherapy, and later gained her Post Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy (Neurorehabilitation) in 2010.
After graduating, Rachel gained experience in inpatient rehabilitation and community Physiotherapy, before moving into a Child Development Service, working with children aged 0 to 16 years.
Rachel developed a passion for seating and mobility while working children, recognising the value of a team approach to wheelchair and seating provision to achieve the best outcomes for end users.
Rachel later moved into a Wheelchair and Seating Outreach Advisor role at Enable New Zealand in 2014, complementing her clinical knowledge with experience in New Zealand Ministry of Health funding processes.
Rachel joined Permobil in June 2020, and is passionate about education and working collaboratively to achieve the best result for our end users.