Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a comprehensive manual therapy system that leverages the body’s inherent capacity for healing. By utilizing precise movements and manipulations, osteopaths aim to restore and optimize bodily function, fostering resilience against stress, trauma, and illness.

Emphasizing a holistic approach, osteopathy targets the root cause of discomfort rather than merely addressing symptoms. As primary healthcare providers, osteopaths offer direct access to their services, bypassing the need for a referral.

In New Zealand, osteopaths undergo rigorous university training encompassing anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical diagnosis, and osteopathic techniques. This five-year program culminates in a Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Biology degree (BAppSc(HB)) and a Master of Osteopathy degree (MOst).

Osteopaths possess the expertise to identify conditions warranting medical referral, collaborating seamlessly with a spectrum of healthcare professionals, including general practitioners, specialists, and radiologists, to ensure optimal patient care.

Osteopathy is effective for treating:

Meet our Osteopath Practitioner

Dr Kesava (Kesh) Sampath

PhD., Registered Osteopath

Kesh is a New Zealand trained osteopath, with a doctorate from the University of Otago. His PhD thesis explored the role of manual therapy in influencing the neuroendocrine system.

Kesh has more than 14 years of clinical experience as an osteopath in New Zealand and enjoys treating a wide variety of clients.

He works at the Serving Hands Osteopathy, Mosgiel Holistic Centre, Dunedin.