Koru Wellness Osteopaths

21/08/2025

Navigating the internet when searching for answers about aches and pains can be very confusing, overwhelming, scary, and misleading 😖😕🤷❓. A lot of websites offer good information, but they fail to consider your individual circumstances, such as your job requirements, physical activities, past medical history, family medical history, mechanism of injury, movement patterns, and many other factors.

Here at Koru Wellness, our wonderful osteopaths consider all of the above and much more to create a tailored and adaptable treatment and management strategy for your aches and pains.

Book online at https://www.koruwellness.co.nz/ or call 03 599 8050

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14/08/2025

Does picking up the kids, reaching in the cupboard, or using your arms at work cause shoulder pain? Experiencing shoulder pain can put a pause on life activities, enjoyment, and fulfillment.

Causes of shoulder pain include:
- Muscle strains or tears
- Bursitis
- Tendon irritation
- Frozen shoulder
- Instability (following dislocation or subluxation)
- Neck referral
- Osteoarthritis

What can you do if you are experiencing shoulder pain?
- Modify provocative activities
- Support the shoulder with pillows when trying to sleep
- Seek a professional opinion

If you have developed shoulder pain and it's started to impact your life, come and see one of our great osteopaths at Koru Wellness. Call 03 599 8050 or book online at https://www.koruwellness.co.nz/

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05/08/2025

Are you getting sick and tired of experiencing neck or back pain and stiffness from sitting at your desk at work? It's probably time you did something about it. Postural strain from prolonged or repetitive positions can cause muscles and joints to ache and become stiff.

If you feel that your muscles and joints are aching, come and see one of the professional osteopaths at Koru Wellness. Our osteopaths will provide individual-centered care, giving you management strategies for long-term relief.

Call to book an appointment with Virginia, Matthew, Quint, or Sarah today on 03 599 8050 or book online at https://www.koruwellness.co.nz

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24/07/2025

With the winter days upon us, cold mornings and plenty of snow falling on the ski slopes, many of you will be enjoying the opportunity to get out those snowboards or go skiing. While it can be great to enjoy the snowy conditions we need to remember to make sure we are prepared for the extra toll this can take on our body. If your muscles are sore or tender after spending hours on the slopes, come and see us at Koru Wellness. Aches and muscle strains are not much fun but seeing a good osteopath can get you feeling better in no time at all.
Give us a call on 03 599 8050 and let us take care of you and get you back up those slopes ! You can also book online at https://www.koruwellness.co.nz

17/07/2025

Struggling with persistent headaches? Not sure why your head is hurting? There may be an underlying issue contributing to the tension and pain. Headaches are often linked to neck discomfort, muscle tightness, or sustained postures.

Our experienced osteopaths can help identify and treat the cause, easing muscle tension, reducing pain, and even helping you get a better night's sleep.

Don’t wait! Call and book an appointment with Virginia, Matthew, Quint, or Sarah today on 03 599 8050 or book online at https://www.koruwellness.co.nz/

10/07/2025

Back to school next week!

Has your child hurt themselves over the holidays and won't stop telling you about it?

We have appointments available after 3 pm from Monday to Friday. Kickstart their recovery by booking them an appointment with one of our great osteopaths. Call us on 03 599 8050 or book online at https://www.koruwellness.co.nz/ to make an appointment.

03/07/2025

Feeling stiff on these frosty mornings?

If you're a tradie working outdoors in all kinds of weather, you know how the physical demands of the job can wear your body down. Sore muscles? Persistent aches and pains? Don’t let those ni**les slow you down. Our skilled osteopaths can identify the problem areas, relieve muscle tension, and help ease discomfort, keeping you moving and feeling your best on and off the job.

Getting a ni**le dealt with quickly can increase your recovery, so don't put it off. Call us on 03 599 8050 or book online at https://www.koruwellness.co.nz

25/06/2025

Exciting news! Virginia is off to the UK as she completes her studies for Equine Osteopathy. We look forward to Virginia returning to continue with her work here at the clinic and to pursue new horizons involving her equine qualifications. We will miss her while she is away but the rest of the team will be here to keep the fires burning. There will still be help for everyone who needs it with Matthew, Quint and Sarah holding the fort.
Call us on 03 599 8050 or book online at https://www.koruwellness.co.nz

19/06/2025

Matariki, also known as the Pleiades or Seven Sisters, is the Māori New Year, a time of remembrance, renewal, and celebration in Aotearoa New Zealand. It marks the rising of the Matariki star cluster in the midwinter sky. Traditionally, Matariki was a time to honour ancestors, acknowledge the dead, reflect on the past year, and plan for the future, with gatherings and cultural activities.
We celebrate Matariki this year on Friday 20th June. Enjoy the festivities and should you need to see one of our highly qualified osteopaths we re-open on Monday 23rd June. Call us on 03 599 8050 or book in online at

We're ACC Treatment Providers with a team of osteopaths based in Rangiora, Waimakariri. We provide relief for occupational or sports injuries, headaches and migraines, pregnancy pain, joint and muscle pain and more.

13/06/2025

Establishing a good sleep pattern is essential for wellbeing.
This starts from when we first leave the womb.
Those first few weeks or months can be daunting for a new mother and baby.
Have you considered trying osteopathy as a way of settling your new baby?
Our clinicians are trained to treat both mother and baby. We can help with relaxation techniques using a soothing touch. Want to give it a try?
Come and visit us at 137 Kippenburger Avenue or phone 03 5998050
Book online at https://www.koruwellness.co.nz/book-now/

07/06/2025

Frustrated by on-going aches and pains? Having interrupted sleep?
Our trained osteopaths will consult with you to help discover the underlying cause.
Come and book a consultation where we will form a plan to suit your individual needs and get you back on track to living the life you deserve.
Phone us now on 03 599 8050 or book online at https://www.koruwellness.co.nz/

30/05/2025

Koru Wellness will be closed on Monday June 2 to celebrate the King's Birthday public holiday. Woohoo ! A three day weekend. Time to relax and spend time with family or to do those odd jobs that need to be done before winter really sets in.
Make sure you take care of yourselves but in the event that you do sustain an injury, remember we re-open on Tuesday June 3 to take care of any ni**les you may experience. Give us a call on 03 599 8050 or go to our website https://www.koruwellness.co.nz/