• The body contains within itself a self-regulatory and self-healing system to combat disease processes
• The person is a unit in which structure, function, mind and spirit are interrelated
• Adequate function of the body's systems depends upon an unimpeded blood and nerve supply

Osteopathic treatments involve a gentle, effective hands on treatment following whole body Osteopathic diagnosis. All our Osteopaths are fully qualified and experienced in cranial Osteopathy and structural Osteopathic medicine.

All our Wellington osteopaths are registered with the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand (OCNZ) which is the governmental registration body for osteopaths set up under the Health Practitioners Competency Act in 2004.

All City Osteopaths are ACC treatment providers.

What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a system of health care that looks at the relationship between the body's physical structure (bones, ligaments, muscles and organs) and its impact on its physiological processes.

It sees that the body's physical structure and how it functions are inextricably linked.

Osteopaths diagnose mechanical imbalances within or between physical structures and use their hands to correct them. The manipulative techniques that are used help to restore balance to the musculoskeletal system, including the blood and nervous systems that integrate the normal functions of the body.

This is how Osteopathy can decrease pain and improve a person's general health. Click here for more information

All our osteopaths are ACC Treatment Providers and registered with the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand

City Osteopaths

Melanie Young B.A., B.App.Sc. (Clin.Sc.), B. Osteo.Sc. Reg. Osteopath, MOSNZ  

Melanie graduated with distinction from the 5 year double degree in Osteopathic medicine at Melbourne’s RMIT University in 1997. She has over 25 years experience in dance, tai chi & Pilates. She draws on this background, combining it with gentle treatment approaches, including functional, cranial & biodynamic osteopathy, to effectively treat a wide range of ages and conditions.

She is married with two children and has a special interest in fertility, pregnancy, babies, children and helping patients fully recover from injury.

Alistair Sherlock: BSc(Hons) Osteo.Med.Dip FTST. Reg Osteopath

After working for 12 years as a Sports Therapist, Personal Trainer and Nutritional Advisor, Alistair completed his osteopathic training in the UK.  

He uses a variety of structural techniques including massage, muscle energy techniques and gentle manipulation (where necessary).
Alistair places a large emphasis on rehabilitative exercises, especially in cases of postural pre-disposition, empowering the patient in their own healing.

Janice Huang: MOst, PGDipBus, BE, Reg. Osteopath

Janice graduated from Unitec in Auckland with a Master’s degree in Osteopathy. She worked in Auckland and Gisborne before joining City Osteopaths in May 2011. Janice is a qualified yoga instructor, and incorporates exercise and postural awareness in her treatment approach. She continues to develop her skills with postgraduate trainings focused on the cranium, the viscera, and the integration of the nervous system.

Janice was previously an engineer. She has a keen interest in movement, having practiced martial arts, dance, and a variety of sports. She speaks fluent English and Mandarin.

Sebastian Tucker: B.A.(Hons), B.Sc. (Hons) Ost. Reg. Osteopath

Sebastian graduated from the European School of Osteopathy in the U.K. in 2006. Before studying osteopathy he completed a degree in Theology. After graduating he worked in Liverpool for nearly 4 years between 3 busy practices where he advanced his skills in cranial, visceral and paediatric osteopathy. He also spent some time in Kenya treating orphaned children in the city and treating women and children in the Pokot tribe in the desert region. Sebastian has also completed courses in advanced osteopathic technique. He enjoys working with people of all ages and conditions from babies to the elderly and has an interest in sports injuries. He was working in London before coming to New Zealand.

Katy Teasdale B.Sc. (Hons) Ost, B.Sc. (Hons) Psych. Sc, Reg. Osteopath

 Katy Teasdale is a UK (GOsC) Registered Osteopath who graduated from The European School of Osteopathy, Kent, UK in 2008.  She also has a degree in biology and psychology (London).
Katy applies the principles of osteopathic medicine to any complaint or condition and enjoys paediatrics, obstetrics, gynaecology, visceral (organs and disease) and cranial as well as classical structural work.
Since graduating, Katy has worked in a variety of clinical settings including slums, orphanages and hospitals in Kenya and ashrams in India as a volunteer medic.
She is also a qualified yoga instructor and teaches yoga therapy, asana (postures) and pranayama (breath control) 1:1 and to small groups.
'Osteopathy is a little like passive yoga or yoga like active osteopathy; restrictions to nerves, arteries, veins and the lymphatic system are removed using one or more of a myriad techniques to encourage and restore movement, inherent vitality and health.'