Osteopathic Testimonials
I would highly recommend City Osteopaths, they are professional, efficient and yet still always make you feel like you are the most important person they are seeing that day.
I have Fibromyalgia which means there are regular issues I need to deal with on a day to day basis. City Osteopaths have helped me combat everything from a painful jaw to a shortened hamstring to putting my upper back out – even headaches.
The osteopath I see at City Osteopaths is Alistair Sherlock. He is very professional, very gentle when carrying out manipulations and also provides you exercises that can be carried out at home. These exercises and anatomy education that he provides have proved extremely useful to me and has significantly reduced the amount of visits I have to make to the Osteopath as I have been given the tools to be able to deal with a lot of the body issues I get myself now. I highly recommend City Osteopaths.
- AW, Wellington
I have Fibromyalgia which means there are regular issues I need to deal with on a day to day basis. City Osteopaths have helped me combat everything from a painful jaw to a shortened hamstring to putting my upper back out – even headaches.
The osteopath I see at City Osteopaths is Alistair Sherlock. He is very professional, very gentle when carrying out manipulations and also provides you exercises that can be carried out at home. These exercises and anatomy education that he provides have proved extremely useful to me and has significantly reduced the amount of visits I have to make to the Osteopath as I have been given the tools to be able to deal with a lot of the body issues I get myself now. I highly recommend City Osteopaths.
- AW, Wellington
My son had an accident which resulted in his front tooth being knocked forward and his top jawbone protruding through his gum. The dentist was going to cut the bone out. I went to City Osteopaths and after just one visit to Melanie, who is a cranial osteopath, the bone began to re-align into place. Within a week it was completely healed and the bone could not be seen at all. His behaviour, which had been affected badly due to headaches since the accident, also quickly came right after the treatment. I would highly recommend seeing an Osteopath to heal your ailments.
- Mother of a ten year old boy, Wellington
- Mother of a ten year old boy, Wellington
I have been treated by Melanie since April this year following an injury to my knee which was severely limiting what I could do. The injury also compounded problems with my back and neck. I had regular treatments with Melanie and several acupuncture sessions with Janine to add support to my healing process.This is one of the real benefits of coming to an integrated healthcare provider which practices an ethos of genuine care and support to people to do their healing. So I'm healing well and hugely grateful to be moving with increasing ease and confidence.
- Vicki
- Vicki
I have had a long term back and shoulder pain. This has been totally fixed by my osteopath Sebastian in the last three weeks. A great change to my life and lifestyle.
Recommend the practice (City Osteopaths) to anyone.
Recommend the practice (City Osteopaths) to anyone.
Finally, thanks to my osteopath I am pain-free after 8 months of pain and various tests and a mis-diagnosis by my GP and specialists. I was getting desperate with not knowing what was causing my pain. The GP had pretty much given up on me as he had explored all the avenues he could think of. A friend recommended that I try her osteopath, who she described as "wonderful". I was a bit sceptical but thought I had nothing to lose and no-one else seemed to have any ideas about how I could investigate further. Within a couple of appointments I was feeling the benefit of the treatment - which was non-invasive and relaxing - and the improvement has continued with each appointment so that I am now pain-free. From talking to me the osteopath quickly identified the cause of the problem and was then able to treat it. 2010 is the year I will remember as "my year of pain" but that is now just a memory, thanks to the osteopath.
I would recommend an osteopath for any mysterious aches and pains you have which your GP cannot identify or treat successfully. It certainly worked for me.
- J McDougall
I would recommend an osteopath for any mysterious aches and pains you have which your GP cannot identify or treat successfully. It certainly worked for me.
- J McDougall
I have been coming to City Osteopaths for many years to help with my Fibromyalgia, Myofascial Pain Syndrome and also arthritis. The techniques used for me are cranial osteopathy, balanced ligamentous tension and counterstrain of trigger points. The combination of these approaches has been very effective in reducing pain levels, treating injuries (which I am prone to) and reducing stress levels by calming the sympathetic nervous system.
The osteopaths I have seen at City Osteopaths are all highly trained and skilled at their work and I have always received very good service. The osteopaths listen carefully to what I say and treat accordingly. I continue to come to City Osteopaths because it is the most effective non-invasive treatment available to me and because of their very good service.
- C.H. Wellington
The osteopaths I have seen at City Osteopaths are all highly trained and skilled at their work and I have always received very good service. The osteopaths listen carefully to what I say and treat accordingly. I continue to come to City Osteopaths because it is the most effective non-invasive treatment available to me and because of their very good service.
- C.H. Wellington
Lara has a lovely, calm demeanour that allowed me to relax when she was working her magic on me. I had never been to an osteopath before but thought I'd give her a go after I found a GP's advice for my sore tailbone was not helpful. Lara's handy work and exercises she gave to do at home worked wonders and she has also been very effective with treating a sharp stabbing pain near my hip. Lara helped me to understand the reason for my pain, which really eased my mind.
- N. Harris
- N. Harris
Acupuncture Testimonial
I have been treated by Janine on many occasions. Every time she has made me feel completely comfortable. Her extensive knowledge in fertility left me feeling very reassured. Janine has a very gentle, caring treatment approach and I highly recommend her to others.
- Alison.
- Alison.
"I initially tried acupuncture with Janine at City Acupuncture because I had problems with poor immunity and low energy. I was always getting sick. Acupuncture has been life changing for me. I haven’t been sick or to the doctors since I started having it on a regular basis over a year ago."
- Suzanne M.
- Suzanne M.
"For the last two years I had suffered from a sporting injury that just would not go away, I tried anti inflammatory drugs, physiotherapy and finally surgery. Unfortunately for me none of these treatments helped relieve the pain. With my options for rehabilitation nearly exhausted, my wife suggested that I should try acupuncture. Within a matter of weeks of having my first sessions of acupuncture I was seeing improvements that I had not been able to gain from previous forms of treatment. Janine from City Acupuncture has really helped me with the rehabilitation and pain relief, and I can highly recommend her and her clinic."
- Mark K.
- Mark K.
“Early in my second trimester I had bad pelvic and sciatic pain. So bad I could hardly walk. After having a couple of different treatments that made no difference, I went to Janine for acupuncture. I immediately felt better and after a few sessions I’m walking freely again, no pain and enjoying my pregnancy again!
Thanks so much, cannot recommend Janine enough.”
Thanks so much, cannot recommend Janine enough.”
I have had treatments twice with Sharlene. She has a very caring & relaxing manner.
Both times for headaches relief, acupuncture was very helpful. I would certainly go back and not hesitate to recommend her"
- Sue
Both times for headaches relief, acupuncture was very helpful. I would certainly go back and not hesitate to recommend her"
- Sue
"After a few months of stress due to my work load, I found I couldn't sleep. A friend recommended me to Sharlene for acupuncture.
Her treatment helped me immediately. I enjoyed the relaxation effects of acupuncture so much, I'm now a regular. Thanks Sharlene"
- Deanne
Her treatment helped me immediately. I enjoyed the relaxation effects of acupuncture so much, I'm now a regular. Thanks Sharlene"
- Deanne
I went to Janine to see if she could help me to fix a “hip” injury I’d been struggling with for over a year. It had been a long process of getting treatment, then seeing a small improvement, then I’d be back to square one.
Then I went to see Janine. Janine is a wonderful listener and has a lovely, calm manner. I felt at ease immediately. She quickly identified the problem area (not the hip), and talked me through my options for treatment. I don’t notice the needles at all – there is no pain whatsoever. Over the last few weeks I’ve noticed a huge change in my mobility, and the pain has subsided significantly. At every appointment we discuss the effect of the last treatment and agree on the next one. As a “patient” it’s great to be included in the process of healing. I thoroughly recommend seeing Janine, and have mentioned her to my friends. And my osteopath is thrilled with my progress. Apart from her skill, Janine is a lovely person to deal with, and I enjoy every session. Thanks!
- Anna
Then I went to see Janine. Janine is a wonderful listener and has a lovely, calm manner. I felt at ease immediately. She quickly identified the problem area (not the hip), and talked me through my options for treatment. I don’t notice the needles at all – there is no pain whatsoever. Over the last few weeks I’ve noticed a huge change in my mobility, and the pain has subsided significantly. At every appointment we discuss the effect of the last treatment and agree on the next one. As a “patient” it’s great to be included in the process of healing. I thoroughly recommend seeing Janine, and have mentioned her to my friends. And my osteopath is thrilled with my progress. Apart from her skill, Janine is a lovely person to deal with, and I enjoy every session. Thanks!
- Anna
Massage Testimonials
"Deborah is a skilled masseuse and a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommended!"
- Jules, Wellington.
- Jules, Wellington.
"As an osteopath, I really appreciate a skilled massage therapist who knows her anatomy, has great hands and can work at varying levels for different patients. Deb is one of those treasures and I am able to refer my patients to her with complete confidence that she will cover the right areas in the right in the way to get results and yet leave the patient feeling very relaxed and balanced. I also see Deb for monthly massages to help me with my busy life. A massage with Deb makes me feel like I have had a weeks holiday in a tropical paradise!
- Melanie Young, Reg. Osteopath, Wellington
- Melanie Young, Reg. Osteopath, Wellington
Naturopath, Nutritionist and Medical Herbalist Testimonials
“We had been through two unsuccessful rounds of IVF prior to approaching Kimberly for assistance. Kimberly explored other causes for the IVF rounds not being successful and suggested changes to diet, exercise and also herbs and supplements to assist us which were beyond the assistance offered by doctors. Arguably, as a result our third round of IVF was successful and we are progressing through a healthy pregnancy. We appreciate all the help and assistance that Kimberly provided through our infertility.”
- Megan, 36, Wellington
- Megan, 36, Wellington
Having suffered for many years with digestion problems, (pain at night, reflux, bloating etc), I was recommended to see Kimberly. After an intolerance test showed a number of food intolerances, Kimberly started me on a new eating plan and some homeopathic remedies. Cutting out the foods that had upset my digestion and restarting others back after a break have solved the problems that I have had for years. My blood pressure and cholesterol have also reduced considerably.
As well as feeling better for eating healthy, I have also lost some weight with very little effort. Thanks to Kimberly I now know what foods to avoid for pain free eating.
- Lorraine 64, Wellington
As well as feeling better for eating healthy, I have also lost some weight with very little effort. Thanks to Kimberly I now know what foods to avoid for pain free eating.
- Lorraine 64, Wellington
I went to see Kimberly when my partner and I had been trying to get pregnant for 9mths; we wanted to ensure that we were healthy and assisting our fertility in the best way, naturally. Kimberly recommended an individualised pre-conceptive programme including herbs and vitamins for both of us and provided invaluable information/guidance relating to natural fertility healthcare. 5mths later we were thrilled to discover we were pregnant and again Kimberley has been a constant support throughout, including advising me on vitamins and herbs to take throughout my pregnancy and in preparation for the birth. Her expert knowledge and obvious passion for natural health care and fertility has meant everything at a time that can often be stressful! I would recommend Kimberly to anyone trying to get pregnant as her guidance means that you know you are doing the best for your body and in turn your growing baby.
- Tracy, 33, Wellington
- Tracy, 33, Wellington
“I’d been suffering from adult acne for a few years. I had also been having some uncomfortable digestive problems which had gotten particularly bad in the last six months. After seeing Kimberly, making some changes to my diet, and trying some of her other natural treatments, my skin has cleared up and my tummy is feeling so much better as well! I finally feel as though I have control over my symptoms and will know what to do if they flare up again.”
- Carly, 28, Wellington
- Carly, 28, Wellington
Body Talk Testimonials
Muscular Relaxation
I've been engaging with with Pilates, massage, and osteopathy for seven years to improve my physical health, and I've seen significant improvements from this practice in my life. However, some areas of my emotional life seemed to be 'stuck' and causing me pain and difficulty. Three sessions (in 5 months) with Janice have freed up both my physical and emotional self - my masseuse was impressed with my back, I have felt far more relaxed, accepting, and open, and I would totally recommend trying Body Talk to help you let go of some of the experiences in your life that may be holding you back. Emotion is very physical, and sometimes, we forget to accept that fact! Give it a try - you may be very surprised by the changes you experience, they will be positive ... and maybe challenging. I am really happy to feel more content, relaxed, and accepting, and suggest it is well worth giving Body Talk a chance - it may change your life, or at least your body!
- KW, Wellington
I've been engaging with with Pilates, massage, and osteopathy for seven years to improve my physical health, and I've seen significant improvements from this practice in my life. However, some areas of my emotional life seemed to be 'stuck' and causing me pain and difficulty. Three sessions (in 5 months) with Janice have freed up both my physical and emotional self - my masseuse was impressed with my back, I have felt far more relaxed, accepting, and open, and I would totally recommend trying Body Talk to help you let go of some of the experiences in your life that may be holding you back. Emotion is very physical, and sometimes, we forget to accept that fact! Give it a try - you may be very surprised by the changes you experience, they will be positive ... and maybe challenging. I am really happy to feel more content, relaxed, and accepting, and suggest it is well worth giving Body Talk a chance - it may change your life, or at least your body!
- KW, Wellington
Acceptance brings Transformation
I find the sessions remarkable. Janice's ability for deep attunement, combined with her knowledge of the body, allow me to get to the very root of what needs healing. Always after a session for me there is transformation, a paradigm shift; something is interpreted, made sense of, let go or accepted in a profound way. I totally recommend Janice to anyone open to the journey of healing.
- NB, Wellington
I find the sessions remarkable. Janice's ability for deep attunement, combined with her knowledge of the body, allow me to get to the very root of what needs healing. Always after a session for me there is transformation, a paradigm shift; something is interpreted, made sense of, let go or accepted in a profound way. I totally recommend Janice to anyone open to the journey of healing.
- NB, Wellington
Reduced Anxiety
BodyTalk has helped reduce my anxiety levels and made me more aware of practical tools I can use everyday to improve my confidence. I found working with Janice very helpful, she made me feel at ease, enabled me to be honest and made me feel comfortable. I would recommend BodyTalk to anyone who wants to approach their health and wellbeing from a more holistic approach.
- PM, Wellington
BodyTalk has helped reduce my anxiety levels and made me more aware of practical tools I can use everyday to improve my confidence. I found working with Janice very helpful, she made me feel at ease, enabled me to be honest and made me feel comfortable. I would recommend BodyTalk to anyone who wants to approach their health and wellbeing from a more holistic approach.
- PM, Wellington
Digestion back to normal
A couple months ago one of my sessions with you resulted in a shift in my digestive system. I noticed less bloating over the next few days and more regular bowel motions. Prior to that I’d been having regular cycles of alternating diarrhoea and constipation which have pretty much disappeared. Awesome to have that resolved!
- ME, Wellington
A couple months ago one of my sessions with you resulted in a shift in my digestive system. I noticed less bloating over the next few days and more regular bowel motions. Prior to that I’d been having regular cycles of alternating diarrhoea and constipation which have pretty much disappeared. Awesome to have that resolved!
- ME, Wellington
Physical and emotional release
BodyTalk has allowed me to move on from many physical and emotional barriers that had been blocking me from achieving my potential. I am privileged to have Janice as my practitioner in this journey, she is kind, understanding, intuitive and knowledgeable. I have recommended her practice to many friends and colleagues.
- LA, Wellington
BodyTalk has allowed me to move on from many physical and emotional barriers that had been blocking me from achieving my potential. I am privileged to have Janice as my practitioner in this journey, she is kind, understanding, intuitive and knowledgeable. I have recommended her practice to many friends and colleagues.
- LA, Wellington
Gentle Process
I learned about BodyTalk by word of mouth and after researching it on the Internet - decided to give it a go. I've been amazed with what's come up in the two sessions so far and the gentle healing process taking place in the background. I noticed changes at a subtle level even after session number one. I particularly like Janice's ability to enable me feel at ease and trust the process. I'm not a fluffy kind of person and have found this to suit me perfectly. Have recommended it to others and will continue to do so.
- AG, Wellington
I learned about BodyTalk by word of mouth and after researching it on the Internet - decided to give it a go. I've been amazed with what's come up in the two sessions so far and the gentle healing process taking place in the background. I noticed changes at a subtle level even after session number one. I particularly like Janice's ability to enable me feel at ease and trust the process. I'm not a fluffy kind of person and have found this to suit me perfectly. Have recommended it to others and will continue to do so.
- AG, Wellington
Alexander Technique and Voice Coaching Testimnials
“Lessons in the Alexander Technique with Suryagita help me to find immediate relief when my neck and shoulders are tight at work. I used to feel very tense when working for long hours, “stuck” in my body, as if my head was glued to the top of my spine. Regular lessons with Surya keep me feeling flexible. I no longer feel any pain in my back when I stand at my desk for 10 hours a day. My arms and hands don’t get so stiff, and I have learned how to bend easily at my joints so that I can stand and sit more comfortably. I can now localize where the tension is in my body, and when I relax those areas the pain is whipped away. The result is an ability to focus on my work better, which is a big help when my body is tired”.
- Myriam, Wellington, 2012
- Myriam, Wellington, 2012
"My first contact with Alexander Technique came about almost by accident, when I substituted for my wife (who was ill) at a pre-paid one day workshop held by Suryagita. It seemed like a good idea for me to go as I was suffering from a repetitive strain injury. The only help from the medical profession in respect of the RSI had been for the doctor to recommend the use of painkillers. I also suffer from lifelong asthma and an increasingly poor posture.
I enjoyed the workshop and felt some immediate benefits to my posture so I started to have weekly lessons with Suryagita…. One Friday evening, two days after a lesson I felt the most extraordinary internal 'release' in my lower neck. Over the course of the evening it felt as if I was dragging my neck ever upwards from within my upper torso, where it had been sunken, and collapsed like a closed telescope for years. The overall impact was very emotional and liberating.
I felt that I had been hiding inside my 6'3'' body for years, self-conscious of my height. I was now growing up to my full and natural height.
I can honestly say that having Alexander Technique lessons with Suryagita has changed my body and my life around. I feel more confident, happy, my breathing is better. The RSI has almost disappeared. I had thought the RSI had been purely down to using a computer every day for about 14 years, but I now realise that this was only one of the contributory factors. A lifetime of hunching, slouching and increasing stress due to day to day living have also been to blame. My asthma has vastly improved and my posture is a million times better. And I feel good about myself and confident in my body when I move and walk.
The Alexander Technique has become a central and vital part of my life, that helps me cope with all the day to day stresses and I wouldn't do without it.
I would definitely recommend anyone to give it a go and to stick at it”.
- Alan Buck. Brighton, UK
I enjoyed the workshop and felt some immediate benefits to my posture so I started to have weekly lessons with Suryagita…. One Friday evening, two days after a lesson I felt the most extraordinary internal 'release' in my lower neck. Over the course of the evening it felt as if I was dragging my neck ever upwards from within my upper torso, where it had been sunken, and collapsed like a closed telescope for years. The overall impact was very emotional and liberating.
I felt that I had been hiding inside my 6'3'' body for years, self-conscious of my height. I was now growing up to my full and natural height.
I can honestly say that having Alexander Technique lessons with Suryagita has changed my body and my life around. I feel more confident, happy, my breathing is better. The RSI has almost disappeared. I had thought the RSI had been purely down to using a computer every day for about 14 years, but I now realise that this was only one of the contributory factors. A lifetime of hunching, slouching and increasing stress due to day to day living have also been to blame. My asthma has vastly improved and my posture is a million times better. And I feel good about myself and confident in my body when I move and walk.
The Alexander Technique has become a central and vital part of my life, that helps me cope with all the day to day stresses and I wouldn't do without it.
I would definitely recommend anyone to give it a go and to stick at it”.
- Alan Buck. Brighton, UK
"The best thing about Surya's Alexander Technique lessons, for me, were how it was a genuinely surprising insight into what I was doing right, and more importantly, wrong! I found her the perfect teacher to help unpick my scepticism and the voice coaching element has paid huge benefits with my performing career."
- Stephen Grant. British comedian and compere
- Stephen Grant. British comedian and compere
I have found my Alexander Technique lessons with Suryagita to be a nourishing learning experience. She has helped me to connect with my body in a sensitive and enthusiastic way. She has inspired me to carry on long enough that much of what I learned feels a part of me. I greatly enjoyed our voice lessons as well and many things she showed me have enriched my life.”
- Mary Clark.Croydon, UK
- Mary Clark.Croydon, UK
