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What is Osteopathy?

Please see 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:

 

What is Cranial Osteopathy?

Please see Cranial Osteopathy

What do children and babies have treatment for?

Please see our pages 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 completed Bachelor Applied Science followed by Masters in Osteopathy degrees. This is a five year fulltime course of study.

 

What to expect during an osteopathic treatment?

 

How is Kingsland Osteopaths different from other practioners?

We are the Body Mechanic Specialists - working to improve the health of muscles, organs and joints to keep you in pristine condition. Recognising every patient, from new-borns to the elderly, have unique bodies, and we work on a one-to- one basis ensuring your requirements are properly addressed.

Whether you come to see us for natural pain relief solution, or for preventative measures, we know you will leave feeling refreshed and revived with renewed energy as your body has been naturally realigned.

All our Specialists are able to treat a wide range of clients and concerns, including sports performance and injuries, and pregnancies, babies and children.

Kingsland Osteopaths of Auckland is less than 10 minutes from the City Centre, and 3 minutes drive from the North Western motorway, so easy to reach and find.

With late night & Saturday opening hours, along with off street parking, we are conveniently located in Kingsland village