WHAT IS OSTEOPATHY?
Osteopathy is a manual medicine and a holistic medicine. This
means that we use our hands to assess and treat you, plus
we look at the body as a whole.
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We offer a range of approaches to treatment including gentle
techniques, massage-like techniques, articulation (movement of
joints) and mobilisation of joints. The methods we use depend on
a patient's body type, the problems they present with and their
personal preferences.
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Our philosophy is that a person is a unit of body, mind and spirit.
Our bodies are capable of self-regulation, self-healing and health
maintenance.
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Osteopaths are primary healthcare professionals and work with
other registered health professionals including midwives, general
practitioners, specialists and radiologists to provide the best care
to their patients.
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Osteopaths are regulated under the same laws as doctors and
nurses.
We practice in accordance with the Osteopathic Council
of NZs - Kaunihera Haumanu Tuahiwi o Aotearoa (OCNZs) code
of conduct. This ensures a high standard of care for our patients.
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Our osteopaths work with ACC. We can file a new injury and treat
patients with existing claims without referral from a GP.
