Where we are.
Below is a list of the lead facilitators in each region.
Stay tuned for updates as we expand our services across the motu.
AUCKLAND
Jacki Mayne-Davis
Jacki is a born and bred Queenslander who loves living in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland (since 2017!). She's an enthusiastic sports player, long distance runner and specialises in Occupational Therapy for tamariki and rangatahi.
HAWKE’S BAY
Molly Deighton
Molly is an Occupational Therapist facilitating Sense Rugby groups in the Hawke’s Bay. She loves combining her passion for sports and therapy at Sense Rugby, and joining the participants on the field for some fun!
PALMERSTON NORTH
Grace MacRae
Grace is an Occupational Therapist in Palmerston North, who jokes that she is a professional 8 year old, because she loves to get alongside tamariki + rangatahi and have some fun! She loves to gym + run, so loves to encourage kids to be as active as possible and just to give things a go!
CHRISTCHURCH
Josie Pile
Josie recently began her career as a private practice OT. She is dedicated to working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and abilities, engaging with tamariki + rangatahi allowing them an opportunity to thrive through sport. Her love for rugby provides the perfect opportunity to combine these interests by joining the Sense Rugby team. Josie loves the outdoors, mountain biking, skiing and enjoying time with friends and family!
WELLINGTON
Erin Rayner
As well as being a founding trustee for Sense Rugby (New Zealand), Erin has a hands on role in delivering the Sense. Erin has a hands on role in delivering the Sense Rugby programme in the wider Wellington region. Seeing all the happy faces running around makes the hours spent behind the scenes all worth while!
DUNEDIN
Gemma Anderson
Gemma is a born and bred Dunedin girl. She's a mum to 2 young boys and a pup. Her family loves adventures in the outdoors. Gemma specialises in Occupational Therapy for tamariki and rangatahi.
WHANGANUI
Zoe Tofa
Zoe is an Occupational Therapist based in Whanganui. She is a mum of two young kids and also loves to get involved play sports. Zoe thinks providing opportunities to get kids to have a go and enjoy themselves is the most rewarding thing.
NELSON
Paula Meer
Originally from the Uk, Paula has been working as an O.T. with kids and teenagers in Nelson for 16 years. She is an ocean swimmer and paddle boarder, and is looking forward to bringing the benefits of Sense Rugby to Nelson kids very soon.