Hands-on care
Osteopathy in Pukekohe
Osteopathy uses hands-on assessment and treatment to help with pain, injuries and problems affecting the way your body moves. At Active Osteopathy, we see people of all ages, from babies and children through to adults, athletes and people needing support during pregnancy or after injury.
Your appointment
What happens at an osteopathy appointment
Your appointment begins with a conversation about what has brought you in. Your osteopath will then carry out an assessment relevant to your concern, explain what they find and discuss the options with you. Where appropriate, this may include hands-on treatment, exercises or advice for between appointments.
What is osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a hands-on form of healthcare that looks at how your whole body works together: your bones, joints, muscles, nerves and connective tissue. Osteopaths recognise the close link between the body’s structure and the way it functions.
Rather than looking only at the area that hurts, your osteopath may also assess other areas that could be contributing to your symptoms or affecting the way you move.
People we commonly see
Our osteopaths see people of different ages and activity levels. Common reasons people book an appointment include:
- Back and neck pain
- Headaches
- Shoulder, hip, knee and ankle pain
- Sports and work injuries
- Postural strain from desk work or driving
- Pregnancy-related and post-partum pain
- Jaw pain (TMJ)
- Recovery after injury or surgery
We also see children and babies, using gentle techniques adapted to their age and stage of development. See the full list of services for more.
What treatment may include
Depending on your assessment and what is appropriate for you, treatment may include soft-tissue techniques, stretching, joint mobilisation or manipulation. Your osteopath may also provide exercises, stretches or practical advice for between appointments.
Osteopaths in New Zealand
New Zealand osteopaths complete university training in anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical diagnosis and osteopathic techniques, and are registered with the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand. They are trained to recognise when you need medical referral, and work alongside GPs, specialists and other health professionals.
ACC and private health insurance
Active Osteopathy is an ACC-registered treatment provider, so you do not need a GP referral to book an ACC appointment. Some private health insurance policies include osteopathy; check with your insurer to confirm your level of cover. Read more about ACC at the clinic.
Booking
Book an osteopathy appointment
You do not need a referral to book. If you’re unsure whether osteopathy is suitable for your concern, contact the clinic and we can talk you through the options.
Our team
Our osteopaths
Read each practitioner’s background and book directly with the person you would like to see.
