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Matthew Stewart - Osteopath

Osteopathy Service

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Description

Unity Osteopathy offers osteopathic care in Parnell to patients across Auckland City. 

Osteopaths are trained in differential diagnosis and work with bones, ligaments, muscles, fascia, blood, and nerve supply to fully use the body's innate ability to heal itself. Unity Osteopathy has practitioners trained to provide treatment and exercises for any age, from sedentary workers to sportspeople. We work alongside doctors, specialists, and ACC. 

A visit may include the following:

  • clinical assessment,
  • treatment,
  • rehabilitation planning, and
  • hands-on treatment
  • practical advice 

Staff

Matthew Stewart
Principal Osteopath & Director
BCom BAppSc (Human Bio) MOst PGDipHE 

Matthew has worked in allied health for over 25 years in New Zealand, Australia, the UK and the United States.  He completed his undergraduate and master's degrees at Unitec Institute of Technology. He completed his cranial osteopathy training at the world-renowned Osteopathic Center for Children in San Diego under Dr. Viola Frymann, DO, and further post-graduate studies in the cranial, fascial, and respiratory treatment approach of Dr. Robert Fulford, DO, in Oregon. More recently, Matthew trained with Dr. Rue Tikker DPM in the osteopathic management and treatment of the foot and ankle, an approach developed by Dr. John Martin Hiss, DO MD, and Dr. AT Still MD DO.

Matthew has been active in teaching at undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing professional education levels for 20 years. 

Matthew can utilise a wide range of manual therapy techniques in your treatment depending on your preference and the nature of your particular condition, from gentle cranial and functional approaches to myofascial release and manipulation.

Matthew enjoys distance running and competes in distances from the mile to ultramarathons. He is an Accredited Coach with Athletics NZ and enjoys working with people to recover, avoid injury, and reach their best performance in sports.
 

Ages

Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

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Fees and Charges Categorisation

Fees apply

Hours

Mon 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wed 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Wednesdays 09:00-17:00

Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr).

Services Provided

Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a system of manual medicine: one that employs movement of the human body to help restore and maintain normal (or more normal) bodily function so that the body is more able to heal itself from any stress, trauma, or disease it may be exposed to, or develop.

  • Cranial osteopathy
  • Musculoskeletal
  • Pain
  • Sports
  • Breathing dysfunction
  • Paediatric (Child / Tamariki)
  • Pregnancy & postnatal
  • Neck pain/ headaches/ migraine

Osteopathy is a system of manual medicine: one that employs movement of the human body to help restore and maintain normal (or more normal) bodily function so that the body is more able to heal itself from any stress, trauma, or disease it may be exposed to, or develop.

Public Transport

Bus

We are one minute walking distance from bus stops 7189, 7190 on the Inner and Outer Link bus service. 

Train

We are 7 minutes walk from Parnell train station.

The Auckland Transport Journey Planner will help you to plan your journey.

Parking

Free parking is provided at the front of the practice. There is a mobility parking space on the street directly in front of building. There is on-street metered parking and paid parking facilities within a few minutes walk of the practice. 

Contact Details

Our phone line is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by our AI assistant, Sarah. She can make a booking and answer your questions.  Book an appointment

252 Parnell Road
Parnell
Auckland 1052

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252 Parnell Road
Parnell
Auckland 1052

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252 Parnell Road
Parnell
Auckland 1052

This page was last updated at 11:47AM on February 21, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Matthew Stewart - Osteopath.