Frequently Asked Questions

What is Osteopathy?

Why should you see an Osteopath?

There are many reasons you may choose to consult an osteopath. Most people come to an osteopath because they are experiencing pain, or are unable to work and perform at the physical level they are accustomed to. Osteopathy is about relieving the body from pain and discomfort and works towards maximizing the performance of each physical structure in the body. Because osteopathy encompasses the whole body there are a vast range of conditions and life stages that osteopathic treatment is suitable for:

Accident related injuries
Sore and achy muscles and joints
Pregnancy and nursing mothers
Babies and children (colic, reflux, developmental concerns)
Headache and migraines
Digestive concerns
Sports performance

What is Cranial Osteopathy?

Please see Cranial Osteopathy

What do children and babies have treatment for?

Please see our page dedicated to paediatric osteopathic care and osteopathy in pregnancy

How many treatments will I need?

The number of treatments required is specific to each person and their particular injury or discomfort. Your osteopath will give you an estimate of how many treatments you will need during the first consultation.

How long does a treatment last?

Each consultation is 30 minutes.

How does ACC work?

All osteopaths are ACC registered. This means that if you have sustained an injury that resulted from a specific action/activity then you are entitled to subsidized osteopathic care for your injury. Please discuss whether your particular injury is eligible for ACC subsidy with your osteopath.

How are Osteopaths different from other practitioners?

Osteopaths approach health in a different way to other practitioners. We believe that we provide a comprehensive approach to healing the whole person, rather than only managing the symptoms. This approach often results in a faster recovery and less recurrence of symptoms, as we can address other areas of the body that may be contributing to the initial problem.

Whilst some of our techniques appear similar to other professions, the reasons behind using these techniques are different and therefore result in different outcomes. At Kingsland Osteopaths we also focus on educating the patient about the injury and give practical advice to further aid recovery.

What training do Osteopaths have?

All of the osteopaths at Kingsland Osteopaths have trained and qualified in NZ or the UK. The NZ qualification requires completion of both a Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Osteopathy degree. This is a five year fulltime course of study.

What to expect during an osteopathic treatment?

A full case history will be taken including details of your current condition, medical history and any other relevant details to ensure we diagnose and treat in the most effective way for your body
A hands on examination by the osteopath will be used to test for localized areas of restriction in the body
A diagnosis of the presenting problem will be discussed and a treatment plan designed specifically for you
A variety of different osteopathic techniques will be used to treat your body and condition appropriately
Advice regarding work habits, exercise and possible need for other health professionals or medical investigations will be discussed. X-rays will be ordered if appropriate

What are your opening hours?

We are open Monday to Saturday, with late nights Monday to Thursday. We are right in Kingsland village and have off street parking behind the clinic.

How much does a treatment cost?

All of our appointments are 30 minutes, including consultation and treatment. The regular charge is $85, and this is reduced to $55 for an ACC-related injury treatment. Please contact us if you would like to discuss with one of our osteopaths whether your injury will be eligible for the ACC subsidy.

Children under 5 are $70.