The philosophy of Osteopathy is to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms. It places emphasis on the relationships between the body's structure, framework and function, teaching the appreciation of the body's ability to heal itself.
Osteopaths work with their hands to perform such treatment using a variety of techniques:
- Massage and stretching techniques
- Articulation techniques – passive joint mobilisation
- Muscle energy techniques – releasing contracted muscles by working against resistance
- Counterstrain techniques – counter stretching restricted joints and muscles whilst in position of comfort in order to achieve release
- Functional techniques – gentle joint mobilisation
- Manipulation
- Visceral techniques – management of conditions affecting internal organs involving gentle and rhythmical stretching of the visceral areas
Why See an Osteopath?
The most common complaints for which patients consult Osteopaths include back and neck pain, sciatica, headaches, pains in peripheral joints such as shoulders, knees and ankles, tendinitis and muscle strains, work-related and repetitive strain injuries, and sports-related injuries. Other conditions for which Osteopathy can play a significant role in reducing the severity of symptoms include asthma, gynaecological dysfunction, arthritic conditions and chronic fatigue.
When visiting an osteopath for the first time, a full case history will be taken as well as an examination. This generally requires the removing of some clothing and the performance of a simple series of movements.
The Osteopath will use a highly developed sense of touch, called palpation, to identify any points of weakness or excessive strain throughout the body. Osteopathic treatments are tailored to the requirements of the individual patient, and techniques are selected which are appropriate to the patient's needs. For some acute pain, one to two treatments may be all that is necessary. Chronic conditions may need ongoing maintenance averaging six to eight sessions.
Botany Sports Osteopath
Golflands , Botany, North Island
CONTACT NAME: Ghassan Alaraji
Phone: 09 537 4980
Family Osteopathic Clinic
West Harbour, North Island
Registered osteopaths with medical degree
Phone: (09) 416 0097
Global Health Clinics
Takapuna, North Island
Phone: 09 488 0208
Harvest Natural Health Centre
Grey Lynn, North Island
CONTACT NAME: Angela Haldane
NATUROPATHS – MEDICAL HERBALIST – OSTEOPATH – ACUPUNCTURIST – MASSAGE THERAPISTS – HYPNOTHERAPIST / NLP PRACTITIONER - REFLEXOLOGY...
Phone: 09 376 0174
Hibiscus Osteopathy & Natural Therapy
Red Beach, North Island
CONTACT NAME: Ian Whitehouse
Phone: 09 426 3972 Mobile: 021 0263 4437
Matthew Cousins Osteopath (Howick)
Howick, North Island
Phone: 09 535 1999
Mt Albert Osteopathic Clinic
Mount Albert, North Island
Phone: 09 846 4714 Mobile: 021 284 6471
Mount Albert Osteopathy & Natural Therapy
Mount Albert, North Island
CONTACT NAME: Ian Whitehouse
Specialising as an Osteopath & Naturopath, Fertility Management & Womens Health, Prenancy care, Allergy Testing, Sound Therapy & nutrition...
Phone: 09 620 9757 Mobile: 021 0263 4437
OCEANIC OSTEOPATHY Milford
Milford, North Shore, Auckland, North Island
CONTACT NAME: Dr Charlotte Dumper (& previously Dr Jarrod Appleton)
Dedicated specialists in CRANIAL OSTEOPATHY with a combined expertise of 20+ years.
Phone: 09 489 8511
OsteOasis Osteopathic Clinic
Epsom, North Island
CONTACT NAME: Rebecca McKay-Watts
Phone: 09 6239 073
Osteopathic Care Centre
Orewa, North Island
CONTACT NAME: Emil Ljubotenski
Phone: 09 426 3351
Rathbone Clinic Osteopaths
Whangarei, North Island
Effective treatment for Adults, Children and Babies.
Phone: 0-9-430 6996
Whangaparaoa Osteopathy
Stanmore Bay, North Island
CONTACT NAME: Koa Thompson
Phone: 09 424 7970
Lower North Island
Focus Osteopathy
Thorndon, North Island
CONTACT NAME: Vicky Tate
We use a variety of osteopathic techniques including structural, visceral and cranial osteopathy.
Phone: 04 4723 595
HKOSTEO
Mount Maunganui , North Island
Phone: 075743444 Mobile: 027 774 3444
Knights Osteopathy
Onekawa, North Island
CONTACT NAME: David Knight
Phone: 06 8431 554
Naturally Holistic Health
Papamoa, North Island
Phone: 07 572 1147
Natural Therapies
Te Puke, North Island
Phone: 07 573 5533 Mobile: 0274 517 947
Taupo Osteopathic Clinic
Taupo, North Island
Hi, my name is Richard Brett and I am a London U.K. Trained Osteopath with qualifications in Naturopathy, Bowen technique and Iridology.
Phone: 0-7-378 0010
Tess Craven Osteopathic Clinic
Mount Maunganui,
Phone: 07 575 5607 Mobile: 0211 036 846
The Twig Centre
Lower Hutt, North Island
Osteopathy (ACC Providers), Cranial and Structural, Homeopathy, Acupuncture (ACC Provider).
Phone: 04 939 2505
Wellington Osteopaths
147 Dixon St, Wellington
Osteopathy, kinesiology, naturopathy, bodytalk, reconnective healing.
Ph: 04 803 3264
South Island
Helios Integrative Medical Centre
Opawa, South Island
Phone: 03 332 5702
Richmond Healing Centre
Richmond, South Island
CONTACT NAME: John Bray
Phone: 03 544 5190 Mobile: 027 542 3522
