Osteopathy Nelson Health Collective

16/11/2025

Reflux & Colic in Babies
If your baby cries after feeds, arches their back, spits up frequently, or struggles to settle — you’re not alone. Reflux and colic are common challenges for new parents, and they can leave everyone feeling exhausted and helpless.

At Osteopathy Nelson, we offer gentle cranial osteopathy to support babies’ digestion and comfort. These soft techniques may help release tension in the diaphragm, neck, and abdomen that can affect how well your baby feeds, swallows, and processes food.

Reflux isn’t just about the tummy — it can be linked to birth position, fast labours, or tight neck muscles. Osteopathy takes a whole-body view to support your baby’s ability to feed, settle, and sleep.

Parents often say they notice changes after just a few treatments: easier burping, less fussing, and longer naps. We work gently and respectfully — always following baby’s lead.

👶 Supporting families through the fourth trimester and beyond
🍼 Book online | ACC available for birth trauma

16/11/2025

Seasonal special 20% off your first appointment with Helga-Marion massage therapist.

15/11/2025

“A Place to Exhale”
At Osteopathy Nelson, our massage patients often say, “I didn’t realise how much I was holding… until it let go.”

Life gets busy. We brace through tension, carry stress in our shoulders, and push through fatigue. Over time, this quiet strain builds up in the body — affecting sleep, digestion, focus, and even mood.

Massage offers more than physical relief. It’s a reset. A safe space to breathe deeply, reconnect, and restore balance.

Helga-Marion, our experienced massage therapist and Reiki Master, brings over 20 years of heartfelt care to her sessions. Her gentle hands and intuitive approach create a nurturing space for true rest and nervous system release.

Whether you're experiencing pain, overwhelm, or simply seeking space to pause — we’re here for you.

🌿 60-minute sessions available | Book online
✨ Patients welcome with or without referral

13/11/2025

“Is It Sciatica or Something Else?”
That shooting leg pain might be sciatica… or it might be something else. Referred pain from tight glutes, sacroiliac joint strain, hip bursitis, or lumbar disc pressure can all mimic sciatic symptoms.

That’s why at Osteopathy Nelson, we take time to listen, assess, and treat the whole picture — not just guess based on symptoms.

We use skilled palpation and clinical reasoning to determine the cause of your pain, then create a care plan tailored to your body, your goals, and your stage of recovery.

Because effective treatment starts with understanding.

🧠 Let’s find out what’s really going on
📍 Book a 45-minute consult | ACC-covered if injury-related

Osteopathy Nelson has provided effective hands-on treatment for pain and other issues since 2006. Our services include Osteopathy, Acupuncture, and massage.

11/11/2025

“Feeling Dizzy When You Get Out of Bed or turn you head?”
If you’ve been waking up and feeling the room spin, or getting dizzy after bending down or turning too fast — you’re not alone.

Vertigo and dizziness can come from many sources: inner ear disturbances, neck tension, previous concussions, or even jaw issues.

At Osteopathy Nelson, we take a whole-body approach. We assess the upper neck, cranial tension, and balance systems to see how your body is compensating. Our treatment is gentle, calming, and aims to improve balance and fluid movement around the head and ears.

Patients often say, “I didn’t realise how tense I was until it the osteopath eased all the tension.”

💫 Let’s help you feel grounded again.
📍 Osteopathy Nelson | Book online today

09/11/2025

“Pregnant and Feeling Like Your Pelvis is under pressure?”
You’re growing a human — and suddenly your pelvis feels like it’s barely holding together. Walking hurts. Rolling over in bed is awkward. Getting up from the couch? A mission.

This is called pelvic girdle pain, and it’s incredibly common during pregnancy — but that doesn’t mean you have to suffer through it.

At Osteopathy Nelson, we offer safe, gentle treatment to ease pressure around the pelvis, release surrounding muscles, and support better balance. Often, patients report immediate relief after their first session.

We also teach helpful positions and tips to protect your body — so you can move with more confidence and less pain.

You deserve comfort during this sacred time.

🤰 ACC-cover when indicated
📍 Book in today

09/11/2025

Concussion & Post-Concussion Syndrome
Concussions can be sneaky. Symptoms may show up right away — or days later. Foggy thinking, headaches, light sensitivity, mood swings, or dizziness are just a few signs your nervous system might still be recovering.

At Osteopathy Nelson, we support post-concussion recovery using gentle hands-on techniques that work with the head, spine, neck, and nervous system. By improving fluid drainage, releasing tension, and calming the vagus nerve, osteopathy can help reduce persistent symptoms and restore balance.

We often work with children, teens, and adults who’ve had a sports-related injury or accident and are still not quite themselves.

We take the time to listen, track your symptoms, and adapt treatment to your stage of recovery — whether it’s day five or five months later.

Concussion recovery is not just about rest — it’s about restoration.

🧠 Still feeling off after a head knock? We can help.
📍 Book online today | ACC-covered | 45-minute appointments

06/11/2025

Why 45-Minute Appointments Matter
At Osteopathy Nelson, we choose to offer longer 45-minute sessions. Why? Because your health deserves time.

Time to listen.
Time to assess.
Time to treat thoroughly.
Time to explain what’s happening in your body.
Time to give you exercises or ideas to take home.

Many clinics squeeze sessions into 15–30 minutes. That can work in some settings, but we believe healing isn’t a race. A longer appointment gives us space to look at the big picture — not just the sore spot.

Whether you're coming in for low back pain, post-concussion recovery, or your baby's latch difficulties, we want you to feel heard, respected, and supported. No rush. No pressure. Just a safe space to focus on your wellbeing.

These longer sessions also allow us to treat multiple areas in one visit — for example, addressing hip pain and posture, or jaw tension and stress.

Time = better outcomes. Time = real care.

📍Osteopathy Nelson — where we take the time to care
💻 Book your next appointment online
📆 ACC-covered consults available

Osteopathy Nelson has provided effective hands-on treatment for pain and other issues since 2006. Our services include Osteopathy, Acupuncture, and massage.

05/11/2025

Gentle Osteopathy for Big Feelings
Did you know that emotions can affect the body — and vice versa?

At Osteopathy Nelson, we often support clients who carry tension from stress, overwhelm, and emotional challenges. The nervous system and musculoskeletal system are deeply connected. That’s why when we treat the body gently, the mind often finds relief too.

For some, this may feel like soft cranial techniques around the head and spine. For others, it might involve gentle joint or diaphragm releases. Our goal is always to bring the body out of “fight or flight” and into rest, recovery, and calm.

We also see many children whose emotions show up as tummy aches, headaches, sleep struggles, or behavioural shifts. These are not “just in the mind” — they’re real signs of a nervous system needing care.

Osteopathy isn’t counselling. But it can be a beautiful companion to emotional support, helping the body release held tension and find regulation.

If you or your child are feeling wound-up, overwhelmed, or stuck — come and explore how gentle touch can help shift the body’s story.

🧠 We treat with care, time, and trust.
📅 Book online | No referral needed | ACC covered where applicable

28/10/2025

Getting the right support at the right time. Appointment now available ❤️

28/10/2025

Is that back pain getting the better of you? Or is your neck being a real pain in the neck? Maybe your shoulders, hips, or headaches are slowing you down. Whatever’s holding you back, our experienced team is here to help you move freely, feel better, and get back to doing what you love.

With a collective 92 years of hands-on healthcare experience, our team brings together a wealth of expertise, compassion, and care. All of our osteopaths are ACC registered and offer a broad range of treatment styles — from gentle cranial and visceral approaches to more structural and sports-based osteopathy.

At Osteopathy Nelson Health Collective, we understand that every body is unique. Whether you need subtle, calming treatment or more direct, movement-focused care, there’s someone for everyone in our team.

27/10/2025

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