Biodynamic Osteopathy - Alix Ramousse - Osteopath Christchurch

07/09/2025

Snoring Relief with Cranial Osteopathy in Christchurch

For many adults in Christchurch, snoring isn’t just annoying — it can lead to tired mornings, headaches, and poor sleep quality.
Cranial osteopathy offers a gentle, natural approach to support airway function, reduce snoring, and improve overall sleep.
Adults who have experienced head injuries or cranial concussions may develop subtle restrictions that interfere with breathing during sleep.
Cranial osteopathy can ease tension in the nose, jaw, and throat, support nasal breathing, and promote relaxation — helping you enjoy restorative nights.

Benefits for adults who snore:
- Ease tension in the nose, jaw, and throat, keeping the airway open
- Support nasal breathing by balancing the cranial base and facial bones
- Reduce stress-related snoring by calming the nervous system
Improve sleep quality overall, making nights more restorative

👶 Cranial osteopathy can also support children’s jaw and airway development, helping reduce snoring early.

📖 Read the full article to learn more about cranial osteopathy for snoring and how it can help in Christchurch:
https://urlr.me/DNAYGw

💼 Book a session today and start enjoying quieter nights and brighter mornings: https://osteopath-christchurch.com/contact/

05/09/2025

✨ AFTER VACCINS OR BIG BUGS: why a check-up matters ✨

Six weeks ago, this little one had a vaccination, then came hand, foot and mouth.
From that moment, she never really bounced back.
A runny nose lingered for weeks, then an ear infection led to antibiotics, followed by conjunctivitis.
Just when her parents thought things might settle, high fevers returned, along with painful bumps on her feet.

When parents share stories like this with me, I see how much strain their child’s system has carried in such a short time.
Their small bodies work so hard, yet sometimes they don’t quite find their way back to balance.

Gentle cranial osteopathy helps to ease this load — allowing the body to settle, restore balance, and move forwards again.

🌿 After vaccinations or strong infections, it makes a real difference to have your child checked, so their system isn’t left “stuck” in the strain of it all.

💛 If you feel your little one hasn’t quite bounced back, you’re welcome to get in touch and book a gentle check-up.

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04/09/2025

👂✨ WHEN LITTLE EARS GET BLOCKED

Many children experience repeated ear infections, or fluid trapped behind the eardrum.
The result? They can’t hear properly. Sounds are muffled… sometimes it’s almost like a temporary hearing loss.

👉 This can affect their speech development, concentration at school, sleep, and overall wellbeing.

Gentle cranial osteopathy can help in these situations. By supporting the natural mobility of the bones of the head and face, it may encourage drainage and improve comfort.

At Biodynamic Osteopathy, we regularly welcome children with these concerns, offering a respectful and age-appropriate approach.

💛 Clearer ears mean clearer listening… and lighter days for the whole family.

✨ If your child is struggling with blocked ears or repeated infections, book a consultation today and let’s explore how cranial osteopathy can support them.
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30/08/2025

WHEN SNORING AFFECTS MORE THAN ONE PERSON’S SLEEP

John is in his 50ies, a warm-hearted man who has always considered himself a “good sleeper”. Yet, over the past few years, his wife has been waking in the middle of the night to the sound of his heavy snoring.

At first, she would gently nudge him, and he would roll over with a laugh. But gradually, her nights became broken — sometimes waking five or six times before morning. She began to feel tired during the day, irritable, and less able to concentrate. What started as a small annoyance soon became a real problem for both of them.

Snoring is often treated as a joke, but it can affect the health and wellbeing of an entire household. Disturbed sleep can lead to fatigue, lowered immunity, and increased stress levels — not only for the person who snores, but also for the one listening night after night.

What many people don’t realise is that snoring can be linked to tension patterns in the body, particularly around the head, neck, and airway. For some individuals, gentle cranial osteopathy can help ease these restrictions, supporting better breathing at night and reducing the intensity of snoring.

For John and his wife, the turning point came when they decided to seek help. With regular sessions, he noticed that his breathing at night became easier. His wife, finally, began to enjoy longer stretches of uninterrupted sleep — and both felt the difference in their energy and mood during the day.

If you or your partner are struggling with disrupted nights due to snoring, know that you don’t have to face it in silence. Sometimes, a gentle approach can make all the difference.



Contact: Biodynamic Osteopathy
www.osteopath-christchurch.com

30/08/2025

✨ Mila, 3 years old – Finding calmer nights ✨

For months, Mila’s nights had been a struggle.
At just 3 years old, she would wake up several times after midnight, coughing repeatedly, with a constantly runny nose. Her parents were exhausted, losing both sleep and hope.

What makes Mila’s story even more striking is her early history: during her first months of life she faced significant breathing difficulties, though no clear diagnosis was ever given. On top of this, she sometimes complained of stomach pain.

🌿 After her **first treatment**, Mila’s breathing through her nose became freer, and her nightly cough improved.
🌿 After the **second treatment**, the changes became clearer: she now only wakes once in the night, her coughing fits have softened into just two small coughs – and then she sleeps on. Her runny nose still comes and goes, but far less constantly.

Meanwhile, some in-practice food intolerance testing pointed towards a type of yoghurt pack that didn’t agree with her. Once removed from her diet, Mila stopped complaining of tummy pain altogether.

There is still room for progress, but what a victory this already is for Mila, who can finally rest, and for her parents, who are regaining their nights, their energy, and their peace of mind. 💫



Contact: www.osteopath-christchurch.com

23/08/2025

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19/08/2025

🌿 SORE EARS, MOUTH BREATHING & NIGHT SNORING 🌿

Jono’s mum has always focused on natural health. For the past three years, Jono (7yo) has experienced what he calls “sore ears” about twice a year. Gentle, natural remedies have always helped, and he has never needed strong medicines. His mum also notes that Jono tends to breathe through his mouth and snores at night.

This time, things have been different. His left ear has been sore on and off for two weeks. He still hasn’t needed strong medicines, but the pain has been enough that he needed Panadol. His GP had a look and thinks the left ear may be infected – possibly even glue ear. Jono sometimes mentions that his ear feels blocked or full of fluid.

On examination, his left skull felt very tight and compressed, almost like an unresolved birth pattern.

After the first session, Jono was pain-free for the entire week. He wasn’t snoring as much and could breathe much more easily through his nose. Unfortunately, the pain returned on the morning of his next visit. During that session, we were able to go deeper with palpation, and it seems the origin of the problem may indeed lie in an unresolved birth pattern affecting the left side.

The goal is clear – it is his mum’s heartfelt wish for him to recover in the most natural way possible, without strong medicines or ear surgery, since neither would address the root cause of his troubles. We are continuing to work together over a few more sessions to give him the best chance of achieving that.

✨ A gentle reminder: never skip the opportunity to have your newborn checked. Subtle strains left unaddressed can sometimes show up years later. And if you haven’t done it yet, it’s never too late – just as with Jono.

💜 If this resonates with you, book an appointment for your child today – their future comfort and wellbeing are worth it.

www.osteopath-christchurch.com

Read more:
Immune system: https://urlr.me/rGTJch
Mouth Breathing: https://urlr.me/5JzsW6

17/08/2025

CRANIAL OSTEOPATHY FOR CHILD IMMUNITY

🌱 Winter is ending, but your little ones might still be feeling run down from colds or tiredness.
Gentle cranial osteopathy can help support their immunity, calm their nervous system, and help them bounce back stronger into spring.
Perfect for babies, toddlers, and older kids! 💛
Find out more and book a session in Christchurch:

Cranial osteopathy for child immunity in Christchurch offers natural support to help your child recover from lingering colds this winter.

01/08/2025

LOLA'S CHECK UP AFTER VACCINATION: Supporting a 5-Month-Old Baby�✨
Lola, 5 months old, came the day after her vaccination.
About three weeks earlier, she had a heavy cold, and still was with a lingering nasal congestion. She was mostly breathing through her mouth since then.
Her mum knew a post-vaccine was recommended on the same day as the vaccination, but living far away, she initially decided to wait.
Since the vaccine, Lola was unusually pale and calm and this morning, her mum decided to bring her in, trusting that I could make a difference.
I could feel in Lola a lingering inflammation from her recent illness and immune response to the vaccine.

💫 The cranial osteopathic session focused on supporting the lymphatic drainage and gently stimulating Lola’s immune system to help her body clear congestion and restore balance.
Following treatment, Lola’s cheeks regained healthy colour, her nose began to run as congestion cleared, and she brightened, becoming alert and curious again.

Her mum left reassured, confident that next time she will bring Lola in straight after her vaccin or a persistent cold

25/07/2025

SPORT INJURY SLOWING YOU DOWN?
Discover how gentle cranial osteopathy in Christchurch can ease pain, restore balance, and help you get back to doing what you love.

Cranial osteopathy in Christchurch for fast sports injury recovery and prevention. Boost performance with tailored, gentle treatment.

20/07/2025

Wrapped in ten layers, breathing in the sea air, tuning into the breath, the waves, the quiet within…
while my toes gently panic under five pairs of socks, my spine protests from all the shivering,
and a small part of me wonders if penguins ever regret their life choices.🧣🌊🐧🦶
That sweet joy of escaping Christchurch for the day!

19/07/2025

✨ Sebastian, 12 years old ✨
He came in for a simple check-up.
His mum couldn’t quite put it into words, but she felt something had shifted… or maybe hadn’t.

“I don’t recognise him anymore. He’s changing so fast, but it’s like he’s not really here.”

And she was right — Sebastian’s body was growing fast, but his energetic body hadn’t caught up.
He was still wrapped in the subtle shell of the little boy he used to be.
Like he hadn’t fully landed in this new version of himself.

With gentle Cranial Osteopathy, we gave his system the space to realign — body, energy, emotions.
To help him inhabit himself again, fully.

💫 These moments of transition — especially in adolescence — deserve to be met with softness, listening, and care.



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