About Osteopathy
Osteopathy is an approach to healthcare that emphasises the role of the musculoskeletal system and the interrelation of the muscles, joints, connective tissues and their nerve and blood supply. Therefore, an osteopath treats the whole person not just the condition. A common misconception is that osteopaths only treat back pain however osteopathy is the treatment of the whole body.
As osteopaths, Emma and Izzy are trained to recognise and treat many causes of pain. They use a wide range of treatment approaches including:
Structural techniques
Soft tissue stretching and release techniques (to warm and stretch the muscles)
Joint mobilisation and gentle manipulations (to increase range of movement in joints)
Cranial techniques
At our practice we treat a broad spectrum of conditions including:
Neck and Shoulder Pain
Back and Hip Pain
Elbow and Wrist Pain
Knee and Ankle Pain
Occupational and Repetitive Strain Injuries
Headaches and Migraines
Sciatica and Nerve Pain
Sports Injuries
Sinusitis and Jaw Pain
Symptoms of Arthritis
The bodies adaptions to both pregnancy and post pregnancy strains and tensions
Restless/unsettled babies due to: traumatic birth, colic, reflux, feeding and sucking problems
Our Team
Emma Giles
Emma is a UK trained structural and cranial osteopath, graduating from the European School Of Osteopathy with a BSc honours degree in osteopathy in 2003. She has also completed papers in Infant and Young Child Health Essentials and Child and Adolescent Health Essentials through the ARA Institute of Canterbury.
Emma has lived and worked in New Zealand since 2005, initially working in a practice in Titirangi before moving to Tauranga. Emma opened her Tauranga clinic in 2008, and in 2012 she opened a second location in Omokoroa.
Prior to studying osteopathy, Emma worked in England as a qualified ballet and dance teacher and took fitness/aerobic classes for many years too. She went on to study sports science, graduating with a BSc Honours Degree in 1998. Emma went on to work as an exercise health promotion specialist, advising on exercise, diet and nutrition for the community care NHS (National Health Service) Trust and as a personal trainer and gym instructor..
Emma is an avid runner, having successfully completed 4 marathons and enjoys snowboarding, swimming, squash and wake-boarding in her spare time. She is a keen tennis player and loves spending time with her son, which often involves camping in her beautiful kombi, Molly.
CONTACT US
07 577 1951
Omokoroa (address on booking)
Tauranga
45 Grey Street, Level 2, Tauranga