• 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. 
She is married with two children and has a special interest in fertility, pregnancy, childbirth and paediatrics.
Melanie uses gentle treatment approaches, including fascial, cranial and biodynamic osteopathy, to effectively treat a wide range of conditions and assist each patient's health.

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.

Jane Burns
B.App.Sc (Clin.Sc), B.OSt.Sc. Reg. Osteopath

Jane graduated from RMIT University in Melbourne in 2003 with a double degree in Osteopathic Medicine and practiced in Melbourne before moving to New Zealand in 2005. She enjoys treating patients from all age groups and employs a wide range of techniques. She has continued to develop her skills by participating in postgraduate courses in cranial osteopathy and has a special interest in treating children. Jane enjoys playing netball, tramping and yoga.

Vianney Vangilve
High School of Osteopathy Paris, France. Reg. Osteopath

After completing his osteopathic training in France, Vianney worked in California in conjunction with other specialist osteopaths and optometrists to further his understanding, treatment & management of infant & children’s development. Vianney treats using gentle structural, fascial and cranial techniques suitable for all the family. He has a particular interest in the management of chronic pain and can give expert advice on how to create and maintain an ergonomic lifestyle. Vianney has competed at a high level in endurance events, specialising in sailing & triathlons. This has developed his passion and understanding of the human body.