Osteopathy

What is the nature of disease? By finding the natural origin of disease in the body, we can also find the capacity for health—and this is osteopathy.

Osteopathy was founded within the medical profession in the late 19th century by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still. It remains part of the medical framework in the United States while functioning as a regulated allied health profession in many other countries like New Zealand. 

Osteopathy is a hands-on, holistic approach that focuses on understanding the body as a connected whole. The osteopathic perspective emphasizes how structure, movement, and function are interrelated, using manual techniques to explore how different parts of the body may influence one another. 

It focuses on restoring the body’s natural function by identifying and treating mechanical and physiological restrictions. By improving circulation, joint mobility, and tissue health across organ systems, osteopathic care helps the body resolve dysfunction and support long-term recovery. 

Osteopaths believe there’s more to good health than the absence of pain or disease and at Breakthrough Osteopathy we are committed to your wellbeing in body, mind and spirit. 

Osteopaths undergo rigorous clinical training within a 5-year university degree and work collaboratively with other health professionals worldwide.