The Kawatiri Health Complex · 6 Bentham Street, Westport

ACC accredited · No referral required

03 928 0352
The Kawatiri Health Complex in Westport, home of the Coast Physio clinic

About us

Patient-centered care, from people who call the Coast home

Coast Physio was started by Dr Silas Carey and his wife Alli in 2019 to give the community access to high quality healthcare in a comfortable, professional and friendly environment.

Who we are

Quality healthcare, accessible to everyone

We are a family-owned business who pride ourselves on our patient-centered approach and our ability to deliver a high standard of care to anybody who walks through our door.

We strive to provide you with the best evidence-based physiotherapy care. Your health is our priority, whether you are recovering from surgery, managing a long-term condition, or trying to get back on the field, the trail or the work site.

You will find us at The Kawatiri Health Complex on 6 Bentham Street, Westport. We are an ACC accredited provider, you do not need a referral, and we welcome patients of all ages and stages.

What we treat
Dr Silas Carey trail running on a mountain ridge above the clouds
Silas competes in trail ultramarathons around New Zealand and abroad.

What that means for you

Three things worth knowing before you book

  • Private physiotherapy

    Private practice physiotherapy care for all ages and stages, with no waiting list.

  • ACC accredited

    We hold ACC rehabilitation contracts and can lodge your claim for you at your first visit.

  • No referral required

    Book directly with the clinic. You do not need to see a GP first.

Our team

The people who will look after you

Every clinician at Coast Physio is a registered physiotherapist. Here is who you will meet.

Dr Silas Carey, physiotherapist and owner of Coast Physio, beside a South Island lake

Westport clinic

Dr Silas Carey

Owner, Clinical Director | Doctor of Physiotherapy

  • Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT), New York Medical College, 2016
  • Bachelor of Journalism

Originally from New York in the United States, I became interested in physiotherapy while working with rehab professionals as a long-distance runner at university level. I graduated from New York Medical College in 2016 with a Doctorate of Physiotherapy degree, then worked in private practice and hospital-based rehab at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan before moving to New Zealand with my wife, Alli. We started Coast Physio together in 2019 after falling in love with the wild beauty of the West Coast and seeing the need for physio services.

I enjoy meeting and working with the wide variety of people and conditions that come through our clinic. I am passionate about improving our clients’ quality of life, maximising their enjoyment of sport and leisure, and keeping them healthy and safe at work. It is vital to empower people to take charge of their health and wellness through education and guidance.

I still run today, competing in trail ultramarathons around New Zealand and abroad. I also enjoy mountain and road cycling, fly fishing, tramping, and playing guitar (very much a work in progress).

Fun fact: I also hold a Bachelor of Journalism degree. Your clinical notes will be written to perfection!

Westport clinic

Team member

Physiotherapist

  • Qualifications to be supplied

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Giving back

As our business has grown, so has our family

We are proud to call the Coast home, and we try to give back to our community as much as we can, from the rugby sideline to the finish line of the Old Ghost Ultra.

Our community
The care and expertise Dr Carey offers is world class and we are very lucky to have him in Westport.
★★★★★Patient review
Silas is an incredible physio and very personable bloke. Highly recommend!
★★★★★Patient review

We can help you get back to doing the things you love.

Book online in a couple of minutes, or phone the clinic and we will find you a time. No referral needed.

Book online03 928 0352