Expert care handcrafted for you
PERSONAL ATTENTION, PROVEN RESULTS
Trusted Waikato Hand Therapist based in Hamilton.
No referrals needed.
Care that sees the whole person, not just the injury
Hand Therapy Studio was founded by Toni Rippey, a Certified Hand Therapist and Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of experience helping people regain confidence using their hands and upper limbs.
For Toni, hand therapy is never just about anatomy or rehabilitation plans, it’s about people. Every client brings a story, a lifestyle, and a goal, and Toni takes the time to truly understand each one. Her approach is collaborative, patient-centred, and grounded in trust, ensuring every client feels supported, heard, and empowered throughout their recovery.
With clinics based in Hamilton and coming soon in Matamata, Hand Therapy Studio offers expert, personalised care within a community-focused environment, where genuine connection and clinical excellence go hand in hand.
"Every client matters to me, and I honour every journey,
every story and every recovery"
TONI RIPPEY
Your trusted Waikato hand therapy Specialist
OUR TREATMENTS
Specialised hand therapy, tailored to your recovery
At Hand Therapy Studio, we provide expert assessment and treatment for a wide range of hand and upper-limb conditions. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, managing a long-term condition, or healing from an unexpected injury, your care plan is carefully tailored to support your unique recovery journey.
With advanced clinical expertise and a calm, supportive approach, Toni works alongside you to restore movement, strength, and function, helping you return to daily life, work, and sport with confidence.
SPLINTING & CASTING
CHRONIC CONDITIONS
SCAR MANAGEMENT
POST-OPERATIVE CARE
SPORTS REHABILITATION
DRY NEEDLING
How to begin your journey with hand therapy studio
Step one:
Assessment
I start with a thorough assessment to understand your unique needs.
Step two:
Personalised plan
I develop customised treatment plans to address specific challenges and goals.
Step three:
Achieve success
Together, we implement your plan to reach your hand therapy goals.
Kind Words from my patients
After wrist surgery for carpel Tunnel, I was in constant pain and worried I’d never regain the strength in my hand. Toni was incredible, patient, encouraging, and deeply knowledgeable. She supported me every step of the way, and thanks to her perseverance, care and tailored exercises she helped me regain movement, strength, and confidence. I can’t recommend her highly enough.
JOS
Kind Words from my patients
After wrist surgery for carpel Tunnel, I was in constant pain and worried I’d never regain the strength in my hand. Toni was incredible, patient, encouraging, and deeply knowledgeable. She supported me every step of the way, and thanks to her perseverance, care and tailored exercises she helped me regain movement, strength, and confidence. I can’t recommend her highly enough.
JOS
Kind Words from my patients
Living with a rare syndrome, I’ve experienced ongoing hand and wrist issues since I was 16 and have seen many hand therapists over the years. Finding Toni at Hand Therapy Studio was truly a breath of fresh air. She took the time to understand my condition and was willing to learn what my body needed, rather than taking a one size fits all approach.
Toni has always looked at my injuries with a knowledge base first, but also with compassion and empathy and I have the utmost respect for her. She has fought for me where other therapists had given up and placed me in the “too hard” basket. Through her expertise, advocacy, and genuine care, we’ve built a long term relationship based on trust. I wouldn’t choose anyone else.
AMIE
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HAMILTON STUDIO
G03/2 Village Quarter Lane, Frankton 3204
Hamilton