All practitioners work slightly differently. In general a chiropractor will take an xray of your spine and assess where subluxations (bones out of place) occur and will work to straighten these out. Osteopaths are more interested in how you move, which includes the muscles and tendons around the joints as well as the joints themselves.

Osteopaths in New Zealand currently receive 5 years full time training. This includes a degree in health sciences followed by a masters in Osteopathic Medicine.

The recent Health Professional Competency Act made it compulsory for all Osteopaths to be registered. It is no longer possible for anyone with inadequate qualifications to call themselves and Osteopath.

All Osteopaths are expected to update their skills. The current requirement is 25 CPE points per year. At the Mount Osteopathic Centre we place a great deal of emphasis on additional ongoing training.

Manipulation is only one tool Osteopaths have available to them. The 'pop' that is heard when the joints are manipulated is thought to be the result of rapid traction to the joints causing a vacuum and eventual pop of an air bubble. The result is that there is more mobility in the joint.

A full consultation involves asking how the injury occured, details of this and other injuries, your medical history, an examination of your pain free movements, orthopaedic exams and an examination of the feel of the tissues for any tension or restrictions. After this has been done treatment can be given.

This depends on the severity of the injury and how long you have had it. The aim of all our teatments is to help get you through the acute stage of the injury as soon as possible, then provide you with the tools to maintain your recovery though avoiding aggravators and doing exercises.

Most treatments will involve work to the soft tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia). Mobilisation and manipulation are other tools that may be used dependant on your injury, age, medical history and requirements. Advice will also be given on lifestyle changes that may be required to hasten recovery and avoid further problems.

Our costs are currently...
Non ACC $60, CSC(commumity services card holder) Non ACC $55, Student $45
ACC Surcharge $35, CSC ACC Surcharge $30, Student ACC Surcharge $25

The Mount Osteopathic Clinic at Health4U is located at 42 Gloucester Rd, Mount Maunganui.

Depending on the injury site you may be asked to remove some of your clothing down to your underwear. We do have gowns available for your use.

You are able to see which ever Osteopath is most suited to you. We currently have 2 males with slightly different areas of interest and expertise. If you are unsure who is most suitable ask the receptionist or call for a clinic brochure. Our staff page on this website also gives a practitioner profile.

We are an ACC provider clinic. You do not need to see your GP prior to coming to the clinic.

Anyone from young children to centurians have been treated at the clinic. If you are at either end of this scale, please mention it to the receptionist on booking so you are given the most suitable Osteopath.

As mentioned above each practitioner has their own area of expertise or interest. If you have a particular problem ask the receptionist. If you would still like to know more information leave your phone number at reception and one of the Osteopaths will call you when they get a chance.

Mon - Fri 8.30am - 6.00pm

Osteopaths are trained to treat all musculoskeletal injuries. The hands on techniques used are excellent for a whole range of conditions from the foot to the top of your head.

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