Welcome to Christchurch Osteopathy and Acupuncture
PLEASE CLICK on: 'Appointment (45 mins)' BOX TO THE RIGHT --> to see the diary and make an appointment.
IF YOU ARE IN A LOT OF PAIN, OR IT'S AN EMERGENCY - AND YOU CANNOT FIND A FREE SLOT - PLEASE PHONE - AS I CAN PROBABLY FIT YOU IN SOMEWHERE (e.g. my break times, a cancellation, or a sunday)
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Our clinic
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Christchurch Osteopathy and Acupuncture
88 Linwood Avenue, Avonside, Christchurch
Free parking (on-street and off-street)
Phone: 03 980 2425 or 021 043 6282
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About Mike Inman
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Michael Inman BSc (hons) Osteopathy (UK)
NZ Registered Osteopath
Member of the Osteopathic Society of NZ
Cranial Therapist
Member of the Institute of Classical Osteopathy (UK)
Diploma in Acupuncture (London)
Diploma in Acupuncture (China)
Post-graduate Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine (UK)
Member of the NZ Register of Acupuncture
ACC Treatment Provider
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Our fees
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On your first visit - a full medical history will be taken, and an Osteopathic examination made. Either Osteopathy or Acupuncture (or both) can be given, depending on your preference.
When receiving treatment from an Osteopath you benefit from seeing a musculoskeletal specialist and the consultation will be similar to that of any registered medical practitioner. You receive a more personal and thorough treatment in a more relaxing and less stressful environment.
A detailed case history is taken, how your symptoms began, what affects them, health problems, accidents or injuries, medications, surgeries and lifestyle habits. Your initial consultation and treatment may last up to one hour - longer than in most other clinics.
Neurological, orthopaedic, cardiovascular etc examinations may also be performed, where relevant. Osteopathic evaluation of your body's biomechanics (structure, posture and physical movements) would then conclude the examination, leading to a diagnosis.
Diagnosis, clinical findings and an appropriate treatment plan with projected recovery would be explained and discussed.
For your first consultation it is helpful if you bring with you any medical reports, X-rays or current medication. Also please wear loose fitting clothing, or bring shorts to change into.
Fees: Osteopathy or Acupuncture, or both: $70
Children, Full-time students and Community Card Holders: $55
ACC top-up fee: $35
Children, Full-time Students and Community Card Holders: $25
Private Medical Insurance (if you have this) will usually reimburse your fees.
No EFTPOS (at 88 Linwood Ave Clinic) Cash or Cheque preferred (Internet banking possible)
No GP referral is required for ACC. I can register an accident for you with ACC.
A $35 cancellation fee may be charged for failing to attend an appointment or cancelling at less than 4 hours notice.
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Osteopathy
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Osteopathy treats the body as a whole. Osteopathy is a hands-on treatment that involves soft-tissue release, cranial-sacral (cranial osteopathy) techniques, articulation and gentle manipulation of the spine and its extremities to improve alignment and posture and allow the body to return to good health.
Osteopathy treats a range of health issues including acute pain from injury and trauma, and chronic pain from occupational stress and repetitive strains. Other conditions, such as headaches, migraines, asthma, and high blood pressure may all have a structural component, and can respond to Osteopathic Treatment.
Cranial Osteopathy is the most gentle and relaxing of all treatment. Lightly holding the head and allowingslight changes to occur within the movement of the cerebrospinal fluid that nourishes the brain and spinal cord, profound and far reaching changes can occur in the body's function and homeostasis
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Acupuncture
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Acupuncture works with single-use disposable needles inserted at or just below the skin. The scientific basis of how acupuncture is related to changes in blood flow, which can promote soft-tissue healing. Acupuncture can also affect the nervous system (e.g. gate-control theory of pain) and neurotransmitter, endorphins, and serotonin levels can all be influenced.
Traditional (Chinese Medicine) clinical paradigms of how acupuncture works developed over thousands of years of empirical clinical observation and refinement, and describe changes in physiological processes and homeostasis in different language.
These Traditional Acupuncture concepts, models and explanations (qi and blood, five phases, yin and yang polarity, etc) can provide a good working model of whole body processes, mechanisms and inter-relationships.
Acupuncture does far more than treat joint and muscle pain, headaches etc. Emotional balance and stress-related symptoms, and many health issues, e.g. digestion, asthma, skin disorders, and both Women's and Men's Health can all benefit.
Traditional Acupuncture treats the person - the whole body, not just the illness or isolated symptoms.
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More info
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http://www.christchurch-osteopathy-acupuncture.co.nz
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