The Matariki Practice - Alison Donley: Structural Naturopath

The Matariki Practice - Alison Donley: Structural Naturopath Alison Donley is a New Zealand based, fully UK-trained Osteopath and Naturopath Many mothers view her as their ‘Baby Whisperer’!

Friday and Saturday - Dunsandel
Tuesday and Wednesday - Community House, Ashburton

Alison enjoys successfully treating people of all ages and sizes but feels it is important that women and babies especially have their problems heard. She can help with pre-conceptual preparation and fertility issues as well as helping common pregnancy complaints such as sciatica, low back aches, pubic symphysis pain and headaches that women often think they have to put up with. Once baby is born both mother and baby can be rebalanced as well as assisted with such problems as infant colic, reflux, poor sleep and general baby discomfort. Working as a Structural Naturopath in NZ, Alison successfully uses a variety of gentle cranial, structural, homeopathic and herbal techniques/remedies. Alison graduated in 1996 from the British College of Naturopathy and Osteopathy (London,UK) and had 2 busy practices in Warwickshire before immigrating to New Zealand 15 years ago. Alison and her Osteopath husband both practice from their home based clinic in Dunsandel, just outside Christchurch. Alison has experienced the highs and lows of parenting with her two children so there is little she hasn’t seen before. There is a play corner in the room for children while mum or baby is having treatment, as well as lots of space to run around outside. Goats, sheep and horses can be spotted in the paddocks and there are often hens and ducks pecking around. A visit to The Matariki Practice is geared to being as stress-free as possible so the whole family can get back to the serious process of enjoying themselves...


DUNSANDEL:
Consultation and treatment $75
Follow up treatment $75
Mother and child $130
Mother and twins $190

ASHBURTON:
Consultation and treatment $75
Follow up treatment $75
Mother and child $130
Mother and twins $190

DIRECTIONS:

From Dunsandel and Main South Road ~ 1.5km: Turn over railway line opposite Dunsandel Store. Continue past school and Strathmore Rd. Yellow post box on left, drive on right. From Leeston ~ 12km: Leave Leeston past Ellesmere College, go through Killinchy and turn right at olive trees. Yellow post box on right, drive on left. Our cancellation policy

Missed appointments or appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours notice may be liable for a full cancellation fee.We understand that things happen but at the same time there are often others waiting desperately for appointments and we value two-way respect for our family business. Give us a ring if you can't make it!!

This is the beautiful performance by Harry Baker of his poem about infertility. It is worth it. Big hugs to everyone out...
12/09/2025

This is the beautiful performance by Harry Baker of his poem about infertility. It is worth it. Big hugs to everyone out there attempting to make a life 🤗

Recorded at Greenbelt Festival and originally uploaded to Instagram and Tiktok, I wanted to share a version here for anyone who might find it helpful.

Your kids are never too young to trust you with their feelings 💗 and if they do, you are honoured.
05/09/2025

Your kids are never too young to trust you with their feelings 💗 and if they do, you are honoured.

Never feel like you are not enough. Often babies who are struggling with feeding are still having issues from birth. And...
07/01/2025

Never feel like you are not enough. Often babies who are struggling with feeding are still having issues from birth. And I can help with that! 🥰

Wishing all our patients, big and small, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We shall reopen for appointments o...
24/12/2024

Wishing all our patients, big and small, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
We shall reopen for appointments on the 7th January. Please don't hesitate to message between now and then if you need advice, support or need to make an appointment for when we re-open.

✨✨✨  Cassy Hands ✨✨✨Get in touch to pick up your tickets tomorrow
16/12/2024

✨✨✨ Cassy Hands ✨✨✨

Get in touch to pick up your tickets tomorrow

🎄🎄Christmas competition alert!!! 🎄🎄I have two tickets here to the fabulous Court Jesters' family improvisation show! Gre...
09/12/2024

🎄🎄Christmas competition alert!!! 🎄🎄
I have two tickets here to the fabulous Court Jesters' family improvisation show! Great for all ages ✨✨✨
Dates can be changed but they are booked for Wednesday 18th.
To win, simply comment below and I will draw a lucky person!
No liking or hoop jumping required 🥳

🎄Closing date Monday 16th 10am🎄

Have you done your exercises today?!
11/08/2024

Have you done your exercises today?!

Happy Mother's Day!You are all as magnificent as an aurora!✨
11/05/2024

Happy Mother's Day!
You are all as magnificent as an aurora!✨

Do you have a good baby?
06/05/2024

Do you have a good baby?

Lovely to see that use of plants as medicine has been documented in the animal world! Although I think we all know a cat...
04/05/2024

Lovely to see that use of plants as medicine has been documented in the animal world! Although I think we all know a cat that eats grass to aid a nice vomit on your carpet!

It is the first time a creature in the wild has been seen using a medicinal plant to treat a wound.

Here's a few parenting maths problems.I hope the return to Term 2 has not been too taxing!
01/05/2024

Here's a few parenting maths problems.
I hope the return to Term 2 has not been too taxing!

If x is the Monday Jess returns to the office from maternity leave and y is her manager who asks her how she liked “her break.” Why? Seriously, y.

Address

1257 Leeston Dunsandel Road, RD 2
Christchurch
7682

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+64211235865

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Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday - Dunsandel Tuesday and Wed - Community House , Ashburton, Alison enjoys successfully treating people of all ages and sizes but feels it is important that women and babies especially have their problems heard. She can help with pre-conceptual preparation and fertility issues as well as helping common pregnancy complaints such as sciatica, low back aches, p***c symphysis pain and headaches that women often think they have to put up with. Once baby is born both mother and baby can be rebalanced as well as assisted with such problems as infant colic, reflux, poor sleep and general baby discomfort. Working as a Structural Naturopath in NZ, Alison successfully uses a variety of gentle cranial, structural, homeopathic and herbal techniques/remedies. Many mothers view her as their ‘Baby Whisperer’! Alison graduated in 1996 from the British College of Naturopathy and Osteopathy (London,UK) and had 2 busy practices in Warwickshire before immigrating to New Zealand 11 years ago. Alison and her Osteopath husband both practice from their home based clinic in Dunsandel, just outside Christchurch. Alison has experienced the highs and lows of parenting with her two children so there is little she hasn’t seen before. There is a play corner in the room for children while mum or baby is having treatment, as well as lots of space to run around outside. Goats, sheep and horses can be spotted in the paddocks and there are often hens and ducks pecking around. A visit to The Matariki Practice is geared to being as stress-free as possible so the whole family can get back to the serious process of enjoying themselves... DUNSANDEL: Consultation and treatment $70 Follow up treatment $70 Mother and child $120 Mother and twins $180 ASHBURTON: Consultation and treatment $70 Follow up treatment $70 Mother and child $120 Mother and twins $180 DIRECTIONS: From Dunsandel and Main South Road ~ 1.5km: Turn over railway line opposite Dunsandel Store. Continue past school and Strathmore Rd. Yellow post box on left, drive on right. From Leeston ~ 12km: Leave Leeston past Ellesmere College, go through Killinchy and turn right at olive trees. Yellow post box on right, drive on left.