ABOUT

As specialists in the holistic art of osteopathy, we call on our professional qualifications and two decades of experience in cranial, structural and biodynamic techniques to help our incredible Bay of Plenty clients heal and feel better. Working holistically means we treat your entire body, not just your symptoms, to stimulate your own self-healing processes and get you back on track.

Our practitioners have completed a five-year, full-time masters degree, are registered with the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand, and are committed to professional development with 25 hours of continued learning every year.

We love what we do and approach osteopathy with an open heart and mind. We truly care, we listen with respect, and we communicate clearly with our clients to nurture and support them on their wellbeing journey.

From babies, children and teens, to pregnant women, new Mums, and older men and women, we see people of all ages in our relaxing Papamoa space. We are ACC accredited and paperwork can be completed in the clinic. We work together, and alongside other health professionals (including making referrals), to get you feeling happy, healthy and more balanced

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THERAPISTS

Originally from the North of England, Angela is a passionate osteopath, dedicated mother of three, and an enthusiastic choir singer and CrossFit athlete. She is a strong advocate for the neurodivergent community and actively supports many families in her community.

Angela moved to New Zealand in 2005 for her OE, following her study at the European School of Osteopathy and subsiquent work in the UK, and quickly fell in love with the Bay of Plenty. She settled in Mount Maunganui, where she now raises her three daughters. After initially running her osteopathy clinic from home, Angela expanded her practice to Domain Road, Papamoa in 2008, joining forces with her partner Anne to create a dynamic and caring team.

Angela enjoys working with people across their entire lifespan, from birth to the winter years. She uses gentle cranial osteopathy, is highly skilled in manual spinal manipulation, and massage techniques to help balance and align the body, mind, and bioenergetic fields.

She believes that most physical pain is closely linked to mental load and stress. Visiting the clinic offers a peaceful opportunity to pause, find stillness, and ease symptoms for overall well-being.

ANGELA PROCTER

Anne hails from Sweden, which is where she first fell in love with osteopathy more than 25 years ago. With a solid grounding in spinal manipulation, Myo-fascial massage, ielvic health and visceral osteopathy, the whole spectrum of crania-sacral therapy and biodynamic osteopathy, Anne’s patients are often spotted skipping out the door of her Papamoa clinic.

Both Anne and Angela do Internal Pelvic Health treatments, and the consults are deeply healing as we add our osteopathic subtle diagnosis to the bladder, vagina/ uterus and rectum.

I love the spectrum of patients – from newborns to the seniors. And the pregnant women ofcourse.

We emphasize the importance of having at least twice /year check up for the growing children up to the age of 18.

Falls and tumbles can have a life-long effect unless treated after an accident.

Osteopathy chose me. My purpose in life is to help others, and I love every minute of what I do. Seeing the magic happen when things shift in people, and seeing their light shine again, is incredible.

A few years ago I studied Havening – an effective and gentle way to treat trauma/PTSD and anxiety. I tend to use it when a patient is in a very heightened state to create a state of inner calm again.

I have 100,000 friends in the backyard! When my parents both passed away, I felt lost. I needed something to ground me back to the land. So, I took up beekeeping and now I make 50kg of honey a year. My son Te Arai is 18+ and it’s a privilege to see the beautiful young man emerge…he is into boxing and MMA … to his mum’s dismay!!

To fill my adventure cup, I love skiing, Mountain Biking and being outdoors. 😊

ANNE BENGTSSON

Frances remembers seeing an Osteopath growing up and thinking the whole thing was a little bit magic. This, combined with her fascination with the human body, means she truly loves her job.

Frances grew up on a farm near Raglan and loves being outside in nature, especially mountain biking, hiking and surfing. She and her husband moved to the Bay of Plenty seven years ago; they've now had two young children and a dog join the family.

Frances has a Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Biology, and a Masters in Osteopathy, during which she explored the experience of osteopathic treatment in pregnancy. She enjoys treating people from all stages of life - from babies to elderly.

Her approach to treatment combines soft-tissue massage, joint mobilisation, visceral and gentler techniques aimed at calming the nervous system and enabling the body to heal itself. She also uses stretches, strengthening, lifestyle changes, nutrition and taping to support the work she does in the clinic.

FRANCES McCOLLUM

Natasha is a UK-trained Osteopath with an intuitive and holistic approach to healing, using a combination of both strong and gentle techniques tailored to meet the unique needs of your body.

Graduating in 2010 from the British School of Osteopathy in London with an Integrated Master of Osteopathy degree, Natasha further specialised with a Diploma in Paediatric Osteopathy. She gained valuable experience at the renowned Osteopathic Centre for Children in London before relocating to New Zealand in 2015, where she has continued to build her expertise in holistic care.

Natasha has extensive training in treating babies, children, and pregnant women, offering specialised care for these groups. She is also trained in pelvic floor examination providing care and advice, supporting women through pregnancy, post-partum recovery, and beyond.

Her treatment style is hands-on and adaptable, incorporating techniques such as cranial osteopath, visceral techniques, Western Medical Acupuncture, soft tissue massage, dynamic muscle stretching, joint manipulation and mobilisation. Natasha’s goal is to encourage healing by improving circulation, relieving pain, and restoring the body’s natural movement and function.

NATASHA ARNOTT

Clare, is a lover of nature and outdoor activities. She loves the ocean and can be found most days swimming, surfing, cycling or in her garden growing food.

Clare grew up in the West of England and Welsh borders on a farm riding horses. She was drawn to New Zealand after many holidays visiting family, she moved here in 2005. She met her husband surfing at the Mount and now they have 4 energetic children!

Clare has enjoyed a varied Physiotherapy career. Clare has a strong Pilates and exercise rehabilitation background which she uses to assist her holistic manual therapeutic techniques. She enjoys incorporating Zero balancing, breathing techniques and visceral mobilization to help assist physical, mental and spiritual wellness.

Clare specialises in pelvic health and in the treatment of pelvic pain, prolapse, incontinence and weakness. She enjoys treating people of all ages to overcome issues that can derive from birth and injury.

Clare's strong understanding of movement and core control is beneficial for improving spinal injuries and rehabilitation. She loves to facilitate the body to heal and help people tp feel strong in their bodies.

Clare Murden
Holistic and Pelvic Physiotherapist

PAUL JOHNSON

ACUPUNCTURIST
www.bayacupuncture.co.nz

Paul began his career in healthcare here in Tauranga studying homeopathy.

30 years later he continues to use homeopathy alongside Traditional Japanese Acupuncture to treat a range of people and conditions.

Paul originally completed a degree in Chinese medicine acupuncture at the University of Westminster, London. He has subsequently studied the Japanese traditions of acupuncture and now predominantly uses these gentle styles. Paul treats a wide range of conditions and people and has a particular interest in paediatrics and has recently completed a post-graduate diploma in this area. Other areas of focus and study have focused on pregnancy and childbirth. Paul also has completed several short courses on Sports Medicine Acupuncture.

In his spare time Paul is kept busy by his energetic 5 year old. Paul is a member of a local Buddhist group and integrates this philosophy into his practice of Traditional Japanese Medicine.

Aydan Hajiyeva

OSTEOPATH

Aydan took the long way to osteopathy having trained as a medical doctor first. Never feeling completely at home with mainstream medicine practices, she eventually realised the issue didn’t lie with the way medicine was practised locally in her native Azerbaijan, but it was more of a systemic one with the allopathic model itself. When she discovered osteopathy, the philosophy resonated so deeply with her that she decided to retrain as an osteopath, doing her first year at the Russian Academy of Osteopathic Medicine in Saint-Petersburg and eventually graduating from the European School of Osteopathy in the UK in 2013. She has been practising in New Zealand ever since, first in Wellington and more recently in Tauranga.

Aydan is inspired by the variety of osteopathic approaches, from structural, cranial and biodynamic through to visceral and how they can be used to help so many people in pretty much every phase and stage of life and with a whole host of issues, as after all osteopaths treat the whole person, not the condition. Over the years she has been privileged to treat up to three generations of the same family. She loves how the way an osteopathic consultation is structured allows her to get to know her patients on a fairly deep level to be able to serve as an effective facilitator in improving their health and quality of life.

She is also trained in homeopathic facial analysis, another holistic modality that works to restore the body’s energy reserves to assist healing.

PUAWAI PULU

Rongoā Māori Practitioner

027 369 7765
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Booking link
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Tena Koutou. Ko Puawai Pulu (nee Tawa-Butler) toku ingoa. He uri ahau nō Tauranga Moana. As a Rongoā Māori Practitioner, I am blessed to share not only the whakapapa of the matauranga passed on to me, but also that which is yet to be learned.

The use of traditional healing practices can help to clear energetic blocks within the body, often resulting from physical and/or emotional trauma. This powerful practice can bring release, clarity and a sense of balance.

I am an active member of Nga Tohunga o Nga Hau e Wha and have many mentors throughout the motu. I attend multiple Wananga throughout the year to further develop, learn and grow. And host Wananga and Community outreach within the Bay of Plenty area.

I am pleased to be part of the team here at Family Osteopaths.

I am also ACC Registered and a Rongoa provider for Benestar (formerly Telus Health), Wellnz, Vitae. As well as NIB and Southern Cross Health Insurance.

Through kōrero/conversation, we will co-create a holistic Hauora plan/Wellness plan using tools such as: Karakia - Pastoral Care, Whakawhiti kōrero – Conversation, Pure, Mirimiri, Rongoa Rakau - Traditional plant medicine and much more.