• 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

City Osteopaths

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

Melanie is a Wellingtonian with over twenty five years experience in dance, tai chi and pilates. She graduated with distinction from the five years full time double degree in Osteopathic Medicine from RMIT University in Melbourne in 1997.
Each year she is completing further postgraduate study in cranial osteopathy, in particular the biodynamic model.
Her interests include past trauma recovery, women’s health and paediatrics

Jude Lloyd
D.O., Reg. Osteopath

Jude graduated from the European School of Osteopathy in Maidstone, Kent in 1990 and has practised in Wellington since 1993. She has continued regular post-graduate training in osteopathy in the cranial field.

Jude is particularly interested in women’s health issues, treating infants, children and patients recovering from trauma

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Liz Johns
B.App.Sc (Clin.Sc.), B.Osteo.Sc. Reg. Osteopath

Liz graduated with distinction from a 5 year double degree in Osteopathic Medicine at RMIT in Melbourne in 2002. Since graduating Liz has been working and living in New Zealand. She has continued to further her skills by completing postgraduate training in paediatrics, osteopathy in the cranial field, biodynamics and visceral osteopathy.

Liz has a gentle and holistic approach to the care and management of her patients. She enjoys treating patients of all ages and all conditions.

Alana Bielenberg
B.App.Sc. (Clin.Sc.), B.Ost.Sc. Reg. Osteopath

Alana graduated from Melbourne’s RMIT University with a 5 year double degree in Osteopathic medicine. Alana continues with further training each year in biodynamics and osteopathy in the cranial field.

Alana combines these with a wide range of other techniques and exercise prescription to treat a variety of different presentations.

Nicola Blay
BSc, B.App.Sc (Clin. Sc), M.H.Sci. (Osteo) Reg. Osteopath

Nicola graduated from Victoria University in Melbourne with a Masters in Osteopathy. She is continuing with post graduate education in cranial osteopathy which she combines with other osteopathic techniques to holistically treat a wide range of health problems.She has a keen interest in outdoor activities and is passionate about Nepal, having been there several times to do volunteer work, most recently with a team of osteopaths working with disabled children.

Jaclyn Atkinson
BA, Dip Ed, B.App Sc (Clin Sci), M.H.Sci. (Osteo)

Jackie was a secondary school teacher before deciding to become an Osteopath. She graduated from Victoria University in Melbourne. Jackie’s professional development continues with studies in paediatrics and children with learning difficulties. She treats using a variety of methods including structural and cranial techniques.

Jackie enjoys an active lifestyle with interests in netball and yoga.

Alf Russell
BSc. (Hons) Ost., Reg. Osteopath

Alf qualified from the British School of Osteopathy in London in 1998 and has been studying the biodynamic approach to cranial osteopathy for the last two years. He has left his busy Nelson practice to immerse himself in cranial osteopathy. Alf has a holistic approach to osteopathy, assessing the whole patient in order to improve overall wellbeing.

Alf has recently become a fully fledged New Zealander, receiving his NZ citizenship. He enjoys mountain biking, road cycling, badminton and many other outdoor pursuits.