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Osteopath giving gentle cranial treatment to a young child
Peninsula Osteopaths
Hands-on care · Individual approach

Osteopathy that
moves with you.

No two bodies are the same, so no two treatments are either. We listen first, then use gentle, hands-on care to get you moving comfortably again, and keep you that way.

ACC accredited No GP referral required
How we help

We treat you, not just the sore bit.

A sore back is rarely just a sore back. We look at how your whole body moves and works together, then figure out what's actually causing the problem.

Then we fix it with gentle, hands-on care, so you can get back to the garden, the boat, the grandkids, or just a decent night's sleep.

How we treat

Gentle hands.
Real results.

Every body is different, so every appointment is too. Your osteopath will mix and match these approaches based on what you need on the day.

01
Unlock stiff, stuck joints

Gentle joint movement

(Joint manipulation)

Gentle, controlled movements that free up stiff joints so you can bend, twist and walk without that catching feeling. Always low-force and chosen for your comfort.

  • Sore lower backs and sciatica
  • Headaches and neck tension
  • Joints that feel locked or stiff
02
Ease overworked muscles

Muscle & tension release

(Soft tissue techniques)

Hands-on work that releases tight knots and overworked muscles pulling your body out of balance, using stretching and gentle pressure, never brute force.

  • Tight, knotted muscles
  • Back, chest and neck discomfort
  • Feeling stiff and restricted
03
A feather-light touch

Gentle cranial care

(Cranial osteopathy)

An incredibly gentle approach that helps settle stressed nervous systems. It's especially popular for unsettled babies, tension headaches and anyone who prefers the lightest possible touch.

  • Unsettled babies and infants
  • Tension headaches
  • All ages, from newborns up
04
Support from the inside out

Deep mobility & core tension

(Visceral osteopathy)

Gentle hands-on support for abdominal tightness, posture strain and scar tissue after surgery, helping your whole body move more freely.

  • Posture strain
  • Scar tissue after surgery
  • Whole-body stiffness
Who we help

Care for every stage of life

From early development to maintaining movement later in life, treatment is always adapted to the person in front of us.

01

Ageing care

Maintain mobility, confidence and the freedom to keep enjoying your favourite activities.

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02

Mums & babies

Gentle care through pregnancy, postnatal recovery and the early stages of life.

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03

Adults & infants

Individual treatment for every age, shaped around your health, movement and goals.

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ACC accredited care

No GP referral required.

We can lodge your ACC claim directly, helping make the path to treatment straightforward.

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FAQs

Questions people ask us

No, you don't need a referral. We're ACC accredited, so if your injury is accident-related we can lodge the claim directly.

Yes, for eligible accident-related injuries. ACC covers part of the cost and your claim needs to be lodged within 12 months of the injury, see our pricing page for the exact rates.

It shouldn't. We use gentle, hands-on techniques and always work within your comfort, from firm joint work through to the lightest cranial touch.

It depends on what's brought you in. Some people feel better after one or two visits, others need an ongoing plan, your osteopath will talk you through what to expect at your first appointment.

Yes. Cranial osteopathy is an especially gentle, feather-light approach that's popular for unsettled babies and infants, as well as tension headaches in older children.

Sore backs and sciatica, neck tension and headaches, stiff or locked joints, tight muscles, posture strain and scar tissue, among others, across all ages from newborns to older adults.

Start feeling more like yourself

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