FAQ's

Although many clients are referred by their doctor, or another health care professional, this is not required, and you can make an appointment directly with your osteopath. This even applies if you have had an accident and wish to submit an ACC claim.

Yes, your osteopath can help you with all the paperwork, and lodge the claim for you. Let your osteopath know if you have had an accident and wish to lodge a claim.

If you have any x-rays, test results or relevant medical notes bring these with you. For babies it may also be useful to bring their Plunket Book.

As osteopathy is a manual medicine, treatment is hand on, and usually involves moving various parts of your body. Make sure you wear loose, comfortable clothing. 

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 a treatment as their body reacts and adjusts to the treatment. If this persists or increases, contact your osteopath to discuss it.

Your appointment will last for 40 minutes.

We know from experience that a lot of problems can be resolved well within 3-4 treatments. Sometimes 1-2 visits are all that is needed, alternatively, with older or more complex conditions this can take longer to resolve dependent on the case.

We know from experience that a lot of problems can be resolved well within 3-4 treatments. Sometimes 1-2 visits are all that is needed, alternatively, with older or more complex conditions this can take longer to resolve dependent on the case.

1. An in-depth consultation with one of our experienced osteopaths: to understand your current problems, past medical history and all of your injuries.  We want to make sure we know everything that could be contributing all of the issues you may have.
2. A physical examination: to pinpoint exactly what structures and factors are causing your problems.
3. We will give you a clear diagnosis, prognosis and timeline of our expectations for you to get better.
4. An individualised comprehensive treatment plan from a team of caring and results focused osteopaths:  this involves long hands on treatment and may include some suggestions for lifestyle changes, nutritional plans, exercise plans, dietary supplements and re-scheduling you in for further progress appointments.
   

Cranial Osteopathy focuses on feeling subtle body rhythms known as the involuntary motion (IVM). While IVM can be felt through the whole body, cranial treatment will typically focus on the head, as the position and movement of the bones of the skull influence the IVM. The way it works is complex and essentially involves very subtle movements to improve movement and fluid flow. The gentle nature of this style of treatment allows practitioners to use it with patients who are very sensitive, as it works with the body by encouraging it to change rather than forcing it. This works particularly well for newborns that have had a traumatic birth, are unsettled, or have trouble sleeping.