About

Welcome to NextStep Mount Maunganui, where we’re more than just a gym—we’re a community dedicated to helping you take the next step in your health, wellness, and recovery journey. Based in the heart of Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, we’re proud to be New Zealand’s first full-spectrum holistic exercise and paralysis recovery centre, offering a space where everyone, regardless of ability, can thrive.

Our story began with a simple but powerful idea: to create a safe, inclusive environment where people with disabilities, injuries, or health conditions could challenge themselves to improve—physically, mentally, and emotionally. What started as a vision to keep an iconic local facility alive has grown into a world-class centre, inspired by a trip to a neurorecovery gym in Los Angeles and strengthened by our connection to the global NextStep franchise. Today, we’re a place where cutting-edge equipment meets compassionate expertise, and where every small victory is celebrated.

At NextStep Mount Maunganui, we believe movement is for everyone. Our fully accessible gym is equipped with the latest in rehabilitation and recovery technology, from cardio zones with heart-rate monitoring to specialized strength and balance equipment designed for all bodies. Our team of qualified exercise physiologists and medical exercise specialists brings a wealth of experience, tailoring programs to suit your unique goals—whether you’re recovering from surgery, managing a neurological condition, or simply looking to feel stronger and more confident.

Services

Beyond the gym floor, we offer a range of services to support your whole journey. From small group classes and Activity Based Therapy to pediatric DMI Therapy and pop-up clinics across New Zealand, we’re here to meet you where you are. We also share our space with trusted health professionals like physiotherapists, massage therapists, and more, creating a hub of care under one roof.

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• 1 on 1 coaching

• Neurological rehabilitation 

• Pediatric therapy 

• Gym services 

• Group Classes

 

Who we help

• Disabilities - We have a fully accessible gym so everyone has something they can do no matter what their mobility!

• Health conditions - Our exercise physiologists are trained to look after people with numerous health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer and more!

• Neurological conditions - Our unique activity based therapy program and exercise physiologists are there to support people with spinal cord injuries, stroke, MS/Parkinsons disease and more!

• Injuries and surgeries - Our team of exercise physiologists are trained to support long term injuries and post surgery recovery ensuring you get the best rehabilitation possible!

Team

NextStep Mount has a team of dedicated and highly qualifed exercise physiologists to look after all your needs. Read more about the team by clicking the link below:

Aaron Balsom SESNZ AEP - Director

Casey Brady - Director

Sam Baxter - SESNZ AEP - Pediactric therapist

Natalja Wiese - CEPNZ - Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Doug Juszczyk - Exercise Physiologist

Daymian Hales  - Exercise Physiologist

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