I’m the Central Otago Osteopath on a mission to make you better
Hi, I’m David, the Osteopath who…
… loves to problem-solve, has travelled to 67 countries and is probably the most accident-prone person you’ll trust with your body
(There’s still a lump in my collarbone from a downhill, cross-country skiing incident with the British Army… don’t ask.)
Osteopathy Central Otago isn’t your typical cold clinic room.
There’s no
“I can feel some restriction here…”
no “let’s check your range of motion…”
and definitely no “just relax” while I crack your back (my wife’s personal favourite).
That’s all out.
Getting to the root cause of your pain?
That’s very much IN!
Here’s the thing most people don’t get told:
“Your body doesn’t just wake up one day and decide to hurt.”
Which is where I come in (oh hey!).
I’ve worked and treated people all around the world, from everyday people just trying to get through their day…
to elite athletes, Olympic-level professionals, and even Sheikhs in the Middle East.
I’ve constantly expanded my knowledge, refined my approach, and learned what works so I can offer my patients the best of the best.
Fun Fact: I worked at the London Olympics in 2012 and the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016.
When the clinic I was working at closed down, I took it as a sign.
Time to stop contractor “couch surfing.”
Time to build something of my own.
A space where I could:
control how I work
take the time people really need in a session
and treat people on a schedule that worked with their life
And now?
I bring that experience, that approach, and that level of care into every session at Central Otago Osteopathy.
Because no two people are the same.
You could have four people walk in with the exact same “lower back strain”…
and every single one of them will need a different plan.
That’s where I thrive.
I like problem-solving.
I like figuring things out.
I like unravelling the story your body is telling.
I’m a sucker when it comes to the head and neck.
Headaches.
Jaw tension.
Concussions.
A lot of people don’t realise that headache you’ve been getting?
It might not even be coming from your head (mind blowing, I know).
That’s the kind of thing we look for, where the problem actually starts, not just where you feel it.
That’s where most approaches fall short.
They treat the symptom.
But miss the bigger picture.
I love working with people who:
value their body
want to be out there living their life
and are ready to be educated on what’s going on for them
So they can:
move better
feel better
and stop dealing with the same issue over and over again
Because this isn’t about short-term fixes.
It’s about giving you the confidence to move forward, with the knowledge of what’s going on and what to do about it.
So if you’re in need of an honest osteopath in Central Otago, who won’t sugar coat the truth, but who will work with you to find relief...I’d love to help you repair your body.
When I’m not fixing bodies, you’ll find me…
Exercising (preferably a run or cycle)
Eating Root Veggie Salads
Immersed in cold water (yes, for fun… and health)
Indulging in my wife’s baking
Nose in the news (sipping coffee)
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No referral needed .
ACC-REGISTERED . No referral needed .