Osteopathy is a gentle and safe form of therapy suitable for adults, children and infants. We treat a wide range of problems including;

• back/neck/shoulder pain

• hip/knee pain

• muscular aches

• headaches and migraines

• joint/arthritic pain

• sciatica

We also provide relief for; occupational and repetitive strains injuries, sports injuries and pregnant and nursing mothers.

If you have questions about whether osteopathy can help your specific condition, please call or email.

Most osteopathic treatment is gentle and should not cause high levels of discomfort. At times, hands-on treatment of painful or tender areas will be necessary, and in these cases, your osteopath will take care to make you as comfortable as possible.

Some people experience some soreness for a day or two after treatment as their body reacts and adjusts to the treatment. If this persists or increases, contact your osteopath to discuss it.

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There are many techniques available to your practitioner and various body types. Part of the beauty of treatment is the synergy of finding what works best for your body.

Although many clients are referred by their doctor, or health care professional, this is not required. You can make an appointment directly with us.

If you are referred and have had some investigative work done, please bring your x-rays, ultrasound or MRI reports with you.

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We are able to process an ACC claim for you if you have experience an injury. We can asses and start treating you right away. But if you need time off work you need to see your GP or medical doctor for a medical certificate.

Your osteopath will assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. Using a hands-on approach, osteopaths aim to improve the function of joints, muscles, and the nervous system to support the body’s natural ability to heal. Treatment may include techniques such as joint mobilisations, soft tissue therapy, stretching, and exercise prescription.

They will also consider lifestyle, posture, and underlying causes to help reduce pain, restore movement, and prevent recurrence.

While both osteopaths and chiropractors treat musculoskeletal issues and use hands-on techniques, they differ in philosophy, training, and treatment approach.

• Osteopathy focuses on the whole body, looking at how structure and function are interrelated. Treatment is often broader, involving joints, muscles, fascia, and circulation, and may include gentle mobilisation or cranial techniques.

• Chiropractic care tends to focus more on spinal alignment and nervous system function, often using quicker, high-velocity adjustments.

Initially a full case history is taken. This will include a detailed discussion about your presenting complaint. We talk about previous injuries, medical and family history, general health and lifestyle. It is important to get the full picture so that we can ascertain what may be predisposing or maintaining the current issue.

Examination will be specific to your presenting complaint. Typically we will be looking for tenderness, asymmetry, restricted movement and tissue quality to identify the source of the issue.

Treatment is hands-on and tailored to every session. For example if someone is apprehensive about joint manipulation within the neck, we can perform other techniques to achieve the same goal. An osteopath will work with all tissues of the body, including muscle, bone, ligaments, cartilage and nerves to help achieve optimal function.