What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a form of manual medicine which acknowledges the connection between the body’s structure and function.
Despite the word ‘osteo’ meaning bones, osteopaths examine and treat the whole body! This includes muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments, fascia, internal organs, nerves, and lymphatic system.
Osteopaths use a gentle hands-on approach to improve or prevent imbalance or dysfunction. Osteopathic treatment uses techniques such as stretching, massage, traction and joint articulation.
Meet your Osteopaths
All our osteopaths hold a current annual practicing certificate with the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand and are registered ACC providers.
Caitlin Kilpin
Caitlin graduated with a Master of Osteopathy from Unitec in 2017 and has been practicing in her hometown of Palmerston North ever since.
Her favourite part of being an osteopath is working collaboratively with patients and helping them achieve their goals.
As an avid dancer, she spends most of her spare time in a studio. If she’s not there, you can find her working on one of her many craft projects or cuddling her cat.
Caitlin’s hours are:
Tuesday 9am-5pm
Wednesday 9am-5pm
Thursday 9am-5pm
Friday 9am-12.30pm
Kathryn Frith
Kathryn has been a practicing Osteopath since graduating from Unitec in 2014 with a Master of Osteopathy.
She loves working with patients of all ages to decrease pain, improve function and movement. Her favourite part of being an osteopath is helping patients get back to doing what they love.
Kathryn enjoys living semi-rurally, walking her dog, baking, cooking, and driving her two amazing kids to their various after school activities!
Kathryn’s hours are:
Monday 9am-2.30pm
Tuesday 9am-2.30pm
Thursday 9am-2.30pm
Friday 9am-12.30pm