Find the reason movement hurts. Then build it back.
Flow Clinic is a musculoskeletal podiatry clinic in Wairau Valley, on Auckland’s North Shore. That means we treat pain and injuries in the hip, knee, ankle and foot — how they move and how they carry load — rather than only the skin and nails.
We are an ACC registered treatment provider and a Southern Cross Affiliated Provider, so most injury visits can be claimed here and you do not need a referral from your GP. Appointments are available in English and Korean.
Where it hurts is not always where the problem starts.
Pain can be local, but the reason it keeps being overloaded may sit elsewhere. Hip control, ankle motion, strength, balance, walking pattern, footwear and a recent jump in activity can all change how much load one area has to absorb.
So we test the painful area and the parts connected to it. The goal is not to hunt for problems everywhere — it is to identify the few findings that actually matter to your symptoms and function.
Rehabilitation is then built around real targets: walking comfortably, getting through work, using stairs, training in the gym, running or returning to sport.
- A hip-to-foot assessment when the problem calls for it
- A plain-English explanation of what we found
- Rehabilitation that starts at the level you are at today
- Exercises you can realistically fit into your week
- Progress measured against the things you need to do
Jason Kwon is the musculoskeletal podiatrist.
Dedicated lower body care. The clinician who assesses you is the one who treats you, from the first visit through to the last.
Jason Kwon has spent most of his career on lower body injuries. Before opening Flow Clinic he worked in a sports physiotherapy practice, where the majority of his caseload was hips, knees, ankles and feet, and that volume is where his approach took shape.
Rather than treating the sore spot on its own, he looks at how your whole leg shares the work — what is called the kinetic chain. Every step sends force from the foot and lower leg up through the ankle into the knee and hip. When one link stops doing its share, another link absorbs the extra load, and that is often where the pain turns up. It is a common reason a problem keeps coming back after treatment aimed only at the painful area.
Jason grew up in Korea, where he lived for 17 years, and is fluent in Korean. What we found, what it means, your rehabilitation plan and any ACC paperwork can all be explained in English or Korean.
- Registered Podiatrist — Podiatrists Board of NZ, and member of Podiatry NZ
- ACC registered treatment provider
- Southern Cross Affiliated Provider
- Musculoskeletal focus — hip, knee, ankle and foot
- Fluent in English and Korean
One visit should leave you with more clarity, not more questions.
We keep the assessment focused: understand the problem, test what is relevant, then turn the findings into a plan you can use.
Show us what has changed.
We start with how it began, what makes it better or worse, what you have already tried, and the activity you want back.
Check the movements that matter.
Depending on the problem, we may check joint movement, strength, balance, how you walk, your footwear and the movements your activity actually demands, from the hip through to the foot.
Leave knowing what happens next.
You get a clear explanation of the relevant findings, what to do now, and how rehabilitation will progress toward your goal.
Less chasing symptoms. More rebuilding strength.
Pain relief matters, but it is only part of recovery. The bigger goal is to rebuild enough movement, strength and confidence for what your day actually asks of you.
Your plan starts at your current level and progresses toward your own target — whether that is a work shift, a 5 km run, gym training or simply walking without thinking about the problem.
- Goals based on the activity you want back
- Exercises that fit real life
- Progression based on how you respond, not a fixed timetable
- Built for work, walking, training and sport
What patients say about Flow Clinic.
Real feedback from people treated at Flow Clinic for lower-limb pain, injuries and rehabilitation.
“Jason has been fantastic at helping improve my strength and recovery after injury. His treatment was really affective and I saw great improvement after a few weeks. I recommend seeing him if you’re in need of therapy for ankle/hips/knee improvement!”
“Jason the podiatrist is very thorough, great with muscular -skeletal therapy, I’m so happy I switched to him after wasting 4 weeks with another local podiatrist.”
“I’ve really enjoyed my physio sessions with Jason. He’s been fantastic at helping improve my calves, ankle, and foot condition, as well as improving my balance and strength. The exercises he’s given me are simple, effective, and easy to do at home. I’ve noticed such a big difference already in only a few session – highly recommend!”
“It has been a Great Experience and Very Helpful Going to Jason for my foot, gave lots of exercises to do at home to strengthen my foot and work on my balance. I highly recommend going to Jason for any Physio you may need”
“My journey with flow clinic has been good, small injury which they figured out quickly getting me back into fitness and running.”
“This place was very thorough from the first appointment and clearly explained what was causing my foot pain, how my ankle and lower-limb mechanics were contributing to the problem, and what we needed to work on for proper recovery.”
“After a month of my right ankle therapy with Flow Clinic, it’s now a big improvement on my recovery condition. Would like to thank Jason on helping me to recover in a short period of time.”
“Excellent service! My child had ankle pain, and the specialist provided custom exercises and quick referrals for X-rays and ultrasound. Very professional and caring!”
“I used to have trouble even walking, but now I’m back to playing tennis as much as I want. It feels like a miracle. Thank you so much.”
“Friendly and professional. Feeling the benefits already after a comprehensive diagnosis for plantar fascitis .”
“Jason was patient and kind. He gave me practical exercises I could work on, keeping it simple. I would like to come back here”
“Jason is very knowledgeable. Has helped me deal with several injuries.”
“Jason is a great physio friendly and helpful very knowledgeable and ready to go the extra mile for you”
“I’m currently thru-hiking on the Te Araroa trail and visited Flow Clinic due to pain in my knees and feet. Jason was super attentive and thorough in his examination, gave me lots of useful tips and exercises to address the issues and is obviously very knowledgable. Highly recommend!”
“I have had a great experience attending Flow Clinic over the past few months with Dr Jason. All staff were very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend this clinic!”
“Excellent physiotherapist! Explained everything clearly and helped me recover quickly. Highly recommend their service”
“Wonderful clinic, great service and care”
“Recently, I had a great visit at Flow Clinic! The service was excellent, attentive staff that were professional. Would highly recommend!”
“Nice and gentle clinician! I am well healed!!”
“Very helpful in getting back to normal thru strength training .”
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Built around what you need to get back to.
From a fresh sprain to pain that has lingered for months, the assessment is shaped around what your symptoms are stopping you from doing.
A recent injury
Sprains, twists, falls, knocks and sport or work injuries that need a clear plan back to normal activity.
Pain that keeps coming back
Recurring or persistent hip, knee, ankle, heel or foot symptoms that have not settled with rest alone.
A return-to-performance goal
Step-by-step rehabilitation for walking, physical work, gym training, running and sport at any level.