07/09/2026
Bula and a warm Pacific welcome to Maika Vulicakacaka! 🇫🇯
We’re excited to welcome Maika to our PHSHV fanau, joining our team as a Physiotherapist & Health Coach.
Maika brings over six years of experience across Fiji, the Cook Islands and New Zealand, along with a strong passion for rehabilitation, community health, sports and helping people move, live and feel better.🌱
With his commitment to culturally connected care, building genuine relationships and empowering people to take charge of their health, we know Maika will be a valuable addition to our team and the communities we serve.
🗣️Here’s a little introduction from Maika:
Bula, my name is Maika Vulicakacaka, from Laucala, Wailevu, Cakaudrove, with maternal links to Bua in Fiji. I am a Physiotherapist with over six years of professional experience across Fiji, the Cook Islands and New Zealand. I hold a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Diploma in Sports Science from Fiji National University, with experience across musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy, concussion management, neurological rehabilitation, community health, research and hospital rehabilitation. I have worked across hospitals, private clinics, community and sporting settings, including establishing and managing the Physiotherapy Department at Rarotonga Hospital.
As a Research Fellow in Physiotherapy at the University of Otago, I contributed to research involving Pacific and South Asian communities, including co-authoring research on Pacific peoples’ experiences of healthcare access in Aotearoa New Zealand. This strengthened my drive to improve access to care and address barriers faced by communities. I’m passionate about helping people understand the wider role physiotherapy can play in supporting recovery, movement, ongoing health, independence and an active lifestyle. My sporting experience includes working with representative teams in injury management, concussion assessment, rehabilitation and return-to-play planning.
For me, physiotherapy is about more than treating a condition - it’s about educating, empowering and supporting people to live better and move with confidence. Coming from Fiji and working across diverse communities has given me a strong appreciation for culture, family and community. I value building genuine relationships and making physiotherapy approachable, culturally connected and easy to understand, especially for those who may not have accessed these services before.
Helping people return to work, sport, family life or everyday activities with less pain and greater confidence is what drives my passion for physiotherapy. I speak English, Hindi and iTaukei, and outside of work I’m family-oriented, creative and passionate about music, travel, experiencing new cultures and creating memories with loved ones. 🙏🏽
🤝Welcome to the PHSHV Aiga, Maika! We’re excited to have you on board
