Osteopathy Nelson The Health Collective

05/08/2025

“Yoga in Midlife and Beyond”
Yoga doesn’t have an age limit — it has an invitation: to meet your body with respect, wherever it is today.

At Osteopathy Nelson, we often guide midlife and older patients toward yoga as a way to support graceful ageing. It improves mobility, balance, strength, and bone health — while also helping regulate hormones, sleep, and stress.

Whether you’re navigating menopause, recovering from surgery, or simply seeking more fluid movement, yoga offers a safe and empowering path forward.

Benefits include:
🦴 Improved joint and bone strength
🧠 Emotional resilience and clarity
🧘‍♀️ Gentler recovery after injury or illness

All levels are welcome in our studio. We offer props, modifications, and a friendly, non-competitive atmosphere.

It’s never too late to begin again.

🌺 Move with kindness. Age with grace.

05/08/2025

Supporting families for over 20 years ❤️

It's World Breastfeeding Week 2025. This year's theme will focus on environment and climate change.

Breastfeeding is a natural, renewable food that is environmentally safe. Breastfeeding is produced and delivered without pollution, packaging or waste and is the sustainable solution that is good for the planet and its people.

Prioritising and supporting breastfeeding will reduce the growing climate impact of artificial infant feed supply chains.

Find out more: https://worldbreastfeedingweek.org/

03/08/2025

“Clicking, Gulping, Gassy Feeds?”
If your baby’s feeds are noisy, gassy, or messy — it might not just be a phase. Clicking, gulping, or excessive wind may indicate a shallow latch or difficulty coordinating suck-swallow-breathe patterns.

These challenges can be linked to tension in the jaw, tongue base, neck, or diaphragm — often from birth strain or positioning in utero.

At Osteopathy Nelson, we use gentle cranial and fascial techniques to release areas of tension and support your baby’s feeding function.

Parents often tell us:
💬 “They’re finally feeding calmly.”
💬 “Less wind, less crying.”
💬 “I’m enjoying feeding again.”

Feeding is not just about nutrition — it’s also a rhythm, a relationship, and a moment of connection. When it’s not going smoothly, we’re here to help.

🍼 Kind, effective support for pēpi and parents
📍 Book online | ACC available

02/08/2025

“Arthritis & the Aching Knee”
Arthritis can make knees feel stiff, swollen, and achy — especially during winter.

While we can’t reverse arthritis, osteopathy can improve joint mobility, ease muscle tension, and support better movement patterns. We also teach gentle strengthening and stretching to keep you active and confident.

✨ Small changes make a big difference.

01/08/2025

“Office Life? Don’t Forget to Move”
You were built to move — not to sit still for 8+ hours.

One of the most powerful self-care tips for office workers? Move regularly. Even a 2-minute stretch break helps.

We teach easy ways to:
✅ Loosen up at your desk
✅ Prevent RSI and neck strain
✅ Support breath, focus, and energy

Because how you move during the day affects how you feel at night.

31/07/2025

Let Us Hold the Space for You”
Sometimes, self-care means not doing it all alone. At Osteopathy Nelson, we offer a space where you can rest, reset, and receive support.

Our team is here to help you move better, feel stronger, and take time to care for the only body you’ve got.

Book yourself in for a massage— not because you’re broken, but because you deserve support.

30/07/2025

Meet the Team: Vai
Meet Vai, our dynamic osteopath with a structural and movement-focused approach. Vai grew up here in Nelson and brings a deep love for community, sport, and helping people move well. His background as a massage therapist and personal trainer blends beautifully with osteopathy to support strength, recovery, and real-life resilience. If you’ve made a resolution to feel stronger, move more freely, or recover from a niggling issue, Vai’s the practitioner for you. He offers personalised plans and practical advice so you can reach your goals with clarity and confidence. Book now and start your year supported.

30/07/2025

“You Don’t Need to ‘Tough It Out’”
Pain while working isn't just part of the job. If your desk setup is causing back pain, wrist strain, or shoulder issues, that’s your body asking for support.

At Osteopathy Nelson, we listen, assess, and treat with your unique work life in mind. We’ll support you with hands-on care, posture advice, and easy ergonomic fixes that don’t involve buying fancy equipment.

💻 Work shouldn’t hurt. Let us help you feel better in your body — even at your desk.

30/07/2025

🌿 Welcome to The Studio at Osteopathy Nelson 🌿

We believe movement is medicine — but the right kind of movement matters. That’s why The Studio offers a variety of classes designed to help you move well, feel well, and find a movement style that truly supports your body and lifestyle.

🧘 Yoga
🌀 Qigong
🤸 Pilates
🧘‍♂️ Breathwork
…and more!

Whether you're returning to movement, deepening your practice, or just looking for a new way to care for your body — there's something for you here.

✨ Looking for a beautiful space to run your own class or workshop?
The Studio is also available to hire. We’re always keen to welcome passionate movement professionals into our collective.

Come join us — or join our team!

📍Located in the heart of Nelson
💌 Enquire now to book a class or studio space

29/07/2025

“Clicking Knees — Should I Worry?”
Not all knee clicks are a concern. But if they’re painful, catching, or swollen, it may be a sign something needs attention.

Our osteopaths will assess your movement and check what’s behind the click — joint, muscle, or tendon.

A gentle tune-up might be all it takes to keep things gliding smoothly again.

29/07/2025

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. Time =lasting effects. Time = you enjoying the things you love.

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

27/07/2025

🌿 Welcome to The Studio at Osteopathy Nelson 🌿

We believe movement is medicine — but the right kind of movement matters. That’s why The Studio offers a variety of classes designed to help you move well, feel well, and find a movement style that truly supports your body and lifestyle.

🧘 Yoga
🌀 Qigong
🤸 Pilates
🧘‍♂️ Breathwork
Building balance
…and more!

Whether you're returning to movement, deepening your practice, or just looking for a new way to care for your body — there's something for you here.

✨ Looking for a beautiful space to run your own class or workshop?
The Studio is also available to hire. We’re always keen to welcome passionate movement professionals into our collective.

Come join us — or join our team!

📍Located in the heart of Nelson
💌 Enquire now to book a class or studio space

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