Health and Fitness Services in the Canterbury Region

Hi I'm Vicki-ann Thornton owner of Massage for Life and exclusive massage therapy space for tired worn-out people. In one hour a week (or whatever time commitment you can manage) I can work with you to produce the peace and calm you dream about in your life. You will have better relationships, make better decisions, feel more in control of yourself. The massage I have developed is an intuitive blend of relaxation, therapeutic and a space to talk about what's bothering you. I have been practising ... Read more massage for six years and bring a wealth of knowledge, skill and passion for massage to the table (see what I did there?) ​ I have worked with hundreds of sore, tired and stressed out people and have built a thriving business here in Casebrook. ​Look forward to seeing you.

P.A.T.H.S. offers help and support after a recent or past abortion or pregnancy termination experience for men and women and anyone affected. Our trust operates from home and we have counsellors available in various locations around New Zeland who provide face to face counselling (which does cost, but most counsellors are agreeable to negotiating a manageable fee) from their own private practices. We also have a private facebook group for women who have had abortion/termination experiences - this ... Read more is a safe way to connect with others withe similar experiences. The website if full of helpful information and we have an information booklet on the effects of abortion/termination which is available upon request. We do talks and presentations to health professionals and community groups about the posssible impacts of abortion or termination. We also run a two day seminar, usually one in the North Island and one in the South Island each year. The first day is a foundational day which covers the ...

Philip Bayliss has been an osteopath for 30 years, having graduated from the British School of Osteopathy in 1986. He established St Albans Osteopathy in Christchurch in 2004. He has a caring and holistic approach to osteopathy with a high degree of sensitivity, and his treatments are very gentle and painless. This combination of experience and sensitivity can help you achieve a fast recovery. Please feel free to phone him and ask him any questions you have, including whether he may be able to help ... Read more you. You will always receive your treatment from Philip, and never from a junior or locum osteopath. Philip can help you register a new ACC claim if you have been injured by an accident. Out-of-hours emergency appointments are often available.At your first consultation Philip will take your history and examine you, including any osteopathic, orthopaedic and neurological tests needed. Philip uses observation and his highly developed sense of touch to diagnose and treat the underlying causes of ...

Karen is a very experienced and respected Fitness and Wellness coach having been working in the wellness industry for more than 30 years. Karen specialises in helping you discover your WOW-ness! through positive changes in thoughts, beliefs, actions and behaviors. Wellness therapies including Pilates, Power Plate-Whole Body Vibration, Massage and Hypnotherapy are available at her Private Clinic in Lincoln, Canterbury, Karen s qualifications include: Reps registered trainer Pilates and group, ... Read more Certified Sport massage therapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist and Licensed Practitioner of the Virtual Gastric Band. Contact to arrange for your complimentary consultation. Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds and Healthy Attitudes!

Change Your Mind -> Change Your LIFE! Hypnosis is a totally natural state of mind. When under hypnosis you will feel very relaxed and comfortable, time passes very quickly and your subconscious mind becomes very receptive to new suggestions and ideas. I use a relaxation technique to induce hypnosis in order to access your subconscious mind and re-program unwanted patterns of behaviour. The subconscious mind is like a large file-storage facility; it stores all our automatic responses such ... Read more as breathing, blood circulation and tissue repair, as well as our learned responses such as walking, holding a pencil, riding a bike or driving a car. It follows then that our subconscious mind also stores our less resourceful and sometimes problematic learned responses or behavioural habits, which might include overeating, smoking, fears and phobias, anxiety or sleep disorders. So in order to modify some of these behaviours, we must first access the subconscious mind and then re-program it ...

Better Health Osteopathy is an ACC Accredited Pain and Injury Clinic right in the heart of Merivale, Christchurch. Osteopathic treatment is gentle, safe and suitable for all members of your family. We don’t just treat symptoms; we treat the root cause of your pain. Based on the musculoskeletal system, osteopathy focuses on treating the whole body. At Better Health Osteopathy we treat a wide range of conditions which include; back and neck pain, headaches, joint and muscle strains, sports injuries, ... Read more pregnancy related aches and pains, and many other physical and functional disorders. Osteopaths are highly trained primary health care providers, who undergo five years of intensive training. Through skilled case history taking, osteopathic evaluation, and hands-on treatment, osteopaths can diagnose and treat various types of dysfunction in your body. Osteopaths study focuses on anatomy, physiology, pathology, neurology, general medical diagnosis and osteopathic techniques. During ...

Maximise your strengths Have more confidence Relieve trauma, worry and stress Emotionally and mentally manage chronic illness and pain Process grief and loss Discover new joy in living Make the most of what you have in life, no matter what your circumstances Find courage within and step into your truth Carol offers her clients the best opportunity to achieve meaningful outcomes. By offering a multi-faceted model of treatment she can meet each of her client’s individual needs. This holistic ... Read more model of self-development is an amalgamation of counselling, life coaching, Transactional Analysis, psychological and social assessment and incorporates both relaxation and positive visualisation techniques. Carol's key purpose in this working relationship is to facilitate growth and movement for her clients. Exploring one’s potential, strengths, desires and hopes is all part of the process; as is identifying and removing the obstacles that have been stopping you from living a life full of ...

Wheelie Fit Mums offers exercise classes for Mums with babies from 6 weeks old in an outdoor environment. We are physiotherapist owned ensuring safe and effective exercises are performed. Classes are tailored to meet individual needs and goals. We are Christchurch's most flexible stroller fitness programme for mums with children. We combine fitness and friendship where real mums can work out together in an environment that is affordable, safe, sociable and fun! It's the perfect solution for ... Read more all mums with younger children who are looking at getting back to pre-pregnancy shape or better. Whether it's toning, weight loss, fitness or mental health, we cater for all. Mums with children of any stroller age child may come along - as long as they still fit! Wheelie Fit Mums includes cardio, strength, core and pelvic floor training. Our programme is suitable for prenatal mums who already have older children and postnatal mums. Wheelie Fit Mums offers regular class times with convenient ...

The McAlpines Mitre10 MEGA Sports Centre is a complete community gym and fitness facility offering a high quality full gym service at a reduced price. Gym members and casual visitors have access to full weights and cardio fitness studios, Les Mills group fitness classes, Zumba and circuit classes, personal training, squash and basketball court hire and more, and we offer a range of membership options to suit everyone's requirements. The Sports Centre is also home to a number of health service providers ... Read more included physiotherapy, massage therapy and nutritional advisors.

Natural products, handmade, in Christchurch, New Zealand, by a medical herbalist. A selection of teas, soaps, creams and oils created using natural ingredients and a knowledge of their beneficial actions on the body. Also various essential ingredients used in home remedies, organic where possible, together with a small collection of other brands also found to be particularly effective for health and wellbeing. Skin is the largest organ of the body and whatever you put on it will be absorbed into ... Read more your system. If you care about what you eat then you should definitely care about what you put on your skin.

Natural Goddess stocks a very large supply of pure essential oils and carrier oils. We also sells soap nuts for washing clothes no nasty detergents and 100% pure NZ wool balls - to save time and money in the dryer. If you are looking at DIY for making your own balms, gifts etc.. I stock a large range of blue and amber glass bottles/jars all sizes - plus beeswax and fabulous wheat bags (will have lupin heat bags in the future too) - plus all the oils. I am an online business - but do have the odd ... Read more local pickup by arrangement :)

General Practice & Urgent Care Clinic. With doctors, pharmacy, physiotherapy, x-rays, dentist, blood tests, occupational health services and a walk-in Accident & Urgent Care Clinic all at one location, you don't need to go anywhere else. We are open from 8am until 8pm, 7 days a week. We have free parking onsite and additional free parking in our street. GP and Practice Nurse appointments are available until 6pm on weekdays. We are currently taking patient enrolments. It's easy and free ... Read more to enrol.

Health and Sport Central is your complete health care professionals. Incorporating GPs, Sports Doctors, Phyisotherapists, Podiatrists, Massage and Gym, we are equipped to deal with any health concern you may have. Doctors: Medical and sports care Full medical assessments for immigartion, driver, insurance and employment. Stress ECGs Childhood immunisations Travel vaccinations Vasectomies Podiatry: In house orthotics laboratory Computer gait analysis Walking and running gait modification ... Read more and retraining General footcare Sports foot, ankle and lower leg injuries Minor and advanced podiatric surgery Physiotherapy: Sports injuries and management Back injuries Real time ultrasound scanning Pilates Mental health nurse Sexual health Massage Local pharmacy up the road Amazing, friendly staff in a relaxed environment.

Welcome to Renaissance: The Art of Beauty, superbly located in the vibrant bay-side village of Sumner, Christchurch. You will discover a clinic which is charming and stylish with a hint of European glamour. We invite you to partake in results driven beauty bliss with an elevated level of luxury and personalised service that will leave you feeling truly wonderful. Renaissance pamper gift vouchers are the perfect treat for any occasion and come beautifully presented and wrapped with a gift card. ... Read more These can be purchased in clinic, over the phone or online. We can also arrange courier delivery anywhere within New Zealand. Visit renaissancespa.co.nz to book a treatment, purchase a gift card or arrange for products or gift cards to be delivered directly to your door. Priding ourselves in offering only the best, it is our pleasure to see you enjoy the ultimate in beauty therapy experiences.Opulent body treatments, hot stone massages and anti-aging skin therapies are just a few of the ...

We provide kids, youths and adults karate classes focused on close combat street smart systems. If your goals are to learn ways to protect you and your loved ones in today’s world, you have come to the right place. If your goal is to get fit and improve your strength and stamina, you have come to the right place. If you want a fun learning environment you and your kids then you are in the right place. Shizoku Martial Arts provides numerous ways to benefit you and your loved ones. Our unique ... Read more SMA Karate classes teach proven street smart self defense techniques from around the globe teaching Senshi no te (Hands of the Warrior) system. Combining techniques from Okinawa te Karate, Okinawa Budokan, Krav maga, Silat, Kali, Jujtsu and more - a true mixed martial art. Little Dragons (5 - 7yrs) Youth Wolves (8 - 15 yrs) Adults (16yrs+) Our unique Kids Karate rules for life and Life Skills program provides a nurturing and effective learning environment for your child to develop and ...

Our Christchurch-based osteopathic team is made up of highly skilled practitioners and friendly administrators, all dedicated to improving the lives of our patients. Our focus is twofold – we provide immediate relief from pain and discomfort while simultaneously addressing the underlying cause of that pain. We diagnose areas of musculoskeletal weakness, correct imbalances and enhance the way our patients' bodies function, constantly searching for the long-term solution rather than the short-term ... Read more fix. The end result? Healthier, happier people leading fuller, more active lives. As a team we are committed to the ongoing evolution of our knowledge, constantly studying the latest developments in the field and regularly attending local and international conferences. What does an Osteopath do? Osteopathy is a form of ‘manual medicine’ that addresses health issues by massaging, stretching and manipulating muscles and joints. Osteopaths go further than the site of an injury, addressing ...

Apollo Power Yoga provides great, inspiring instruction in Baptiste Power Vinyasa yoga. With 40 classes per week at our Salisbury Street studio there are classes to suit everybody. Baptiste Power Vinyasa yoga creates full body strength and conditioning together with a return to your body's natural range of motion. Our classes incorporate breathing exercise and yogic philosophy to invigorate your spirit and calm your mind. In addition to our regularly scheduled classes, we offer private lessons ... Read more on an individual or group basis, either at the studio or at other locations.

We offer a range of yoga classes from our Christchurch yoga studio in Spreydon. Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced practitioner there is a yoga class to suit. In addition to regular yoga classes, we also provide specialist Pregnancy Yoga, Mums & Bubs Yoga and Postnatal Yoga classes as well as Restorative Yoga and Active Birth Workshops.

Hornby Care Physiotherapy focuses on muscle and joint injuries sustained at work, on the sports field, at home, on the road, or really any other place you can get yourself into to hurt yourself. Our staff include 3 Physios and a Hand Therapist (Specialist Physio), with a combined experience in excess of 100 years!. We offer a professional, yet relaxed and friendly atmosphere with a holistic approach to rehabilitation, where your goals for recovery are paramount. Treatments are tailored to your ... Read more specific requirements following a comprehensive assessment. We have a small gym facility to assist in strengthening programmes. We have close associations with Local Rugby Clubs as well as representative teams. We are also part of the Southern Rehab Alliance which helps with return to work programmes for those that are off work because of their injury. Golfing injuries and their management as well as specific fitness programmes, following a comprehensive screening process, are a speciality offered ...

15+ years of experience offering Massage and Bowen treatments. Available in Christchurch at my location in Linwood, and at Christchurch Therapeutic Massage in Shirley - Remedial Massage Therapy - Bowen Therapy - Scar Tissue Release - TMJ (Jaw) specific techniques and alignment - Advanced Sports Massage - Dry Needling (at Linwood location only) - Trigger Point Therapy - Neuromuscular Technique - Postural Analysis - Exercise rehab - Various stretching techniques Qualifications: Dip. ... Read more RMT (NZ), Dip. RMT (Aus), Bpwen Therapy (NST)

I am an Acupuncturist who specialises in Women's health, Pregnancy and Fertility. I have been practicing since 2010 and simply love being an acupuncturist. The clinic is a home based one, and I work with my partner Sylvia who is a midwife. Acupuncture is not only natural, gentle and non invasive, but it is also amazingly effective. Treatments can help regulate our hormones, reduces our stress levels, improve our circulation, digestion and much more. Overall we find ourselves being more balanced ... Read more and enjoy a greater zest for life!

I'm Tania. I'm a degree-qualified nutritionist (Bachelor of Applied Science, Human Nutrition), passionate about real food, and a crusader against restrictive diets. ​With all of the confusing and often conflicting messages about the "right way to eat" in the media today, it's important to follow evidence-based advice. My mission is to provide nutrition counselling that empowers my clients to develop a positive relationship with food and improve their health, and to provide these services ... Read more in a non-judgemental and supportive setting. It's important to focus on health not weight - healthy comes in many sizes! Thrive Nutrition offers nutrition counselling services to help clients achieve their health potential through improving their diet. This involves a thorough nutrition assessment and personalised advice to support client goals. No trendy food fads here, just honest, evidence-based advice. I work from the Rolleston Medical Centre every Thursday from 4-7 pm, and ...

Ayurveda, the ancient medical system of India with Registered Ayurvedic Practitioner, Yoga and Ayurveda Teacher, Ved Kovid, Durgadas. We provide Ayurvedic Consultations, Disease Management and Diagnosis. Specialising in Natural Herbal Medicine for all types of ailments including arthritis, cancer, digestive disorders, fibromyalgia, parkinson's, cold and flu, skin diseases, insomnia, stress, anxiety etc. - Ayurvedic Lifestyle Counselling, Ayurvedic Diagnosis and Disease Management - Yogic ... Read more Health Coaching and Vedic Life-Coaching services - Vedic Astrology (Jyotish) readings and Counselling - Panchakarma Treatments through our reputable affiliated hospitals in India -Herbal Ayurvedic Medicines and Tonics -Online Ayurveda, Yoga and Vedic Philosophy Courses Call us today for authentic Ayurveda, Yoga, Tantra and Vedic Philosophy services!

Cath King is The Plant Based Nutritionist. She specialises is weight loss, diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and digestive issues like crohn's and ulcerative colitis. Using the power of plant based nutrition, Cath helps people to reverse and heal from these conditions and eliminate or reduce medication. Cath offers free initial consultations leading into paid services and products like a nutritional audit, an online weight loss program, personalised treatment plans ... Read more and coaching.

Come and see this great clinic for all your Physiotherapy needs. We specialise in the following: All musculoskeletal injuries. This includes shoulder, knee, elbow, ankle, hip and spinal injuries. Post-Op Rehab Back to Work Rehab Sports Injuries Pilates Women's Health A passion of the clinic is sports, especially running. Emma specialises in treating running injuries and doing biomechanical assessments. Paul specialises in Post-Op injuries. Lesley specialises in all sporting injuries ... Read more and is a Pilates instructor and focuses on core strength. We pride ourselves on our clinical skills and the rehabiliation results we achieve. We look forward to getting you back to your sport, hobby or work. Leeston Physiotherapy is an ACC Accredited Practice.

The closest gym to Prebbleton, Halswell & Hornby. We are owner operated, friendly, not crowded and have a very large range of high end commercial equipment. Our PT's are all qualified experienced and ready to help. We have a a range of membership options including 24hr, off-peak, family, school student, 12 month and month to month.

Diane White is an Internationally respected lecturer and practitioner of subconscious mind techniques. Diane is a registered Clinical hypnotherapist Dip Clin Hyp MNZSCAH, MIJPS, MNZHRB

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Areas of Practice: •Musculoskeletal (muscles & joints) •Sports •Mobilisation/Manipulation •Post-operative •Occupational Health/Ergonomics •Pain Management •Children •Older Adult •Taping •Gym based rehabilitation Providing both ACC and private treatment. No referrals required.

PilatesplusBarre is a boutique style studio offering Pilates,Barre and Reformer sessions. We offer functional and therapeutic pilates. Our passion is to help clients in their rehabilitation of musculoskeletal pathologies with the aim to restore healthy movement.

acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, tuina and bleeding for any signs/sypmtoms because we treat you as a whole or an individual not the diseases, another because there is no disease but changing - trying to balance

I provide counselling services to youth (13-18 years old) and adults in the Ashburton District.

I provide one to one coaching to enable you to ditch the stress, anxiety and depression that's been holding you back. Feel the freedom of making your own choices and taking action to be yourself.

Reflexology is a powerful healing practice based on the premise that your entire body is mirrored on the feet, hands and ears through a system of reflexes. Using special techniques, reflexology stimulates these reflexes prompting a natural healing response. Reflexology can be considered ideal for: • relieving pain • reducing stress and tension • acute and chronic conditions • relieving stress and tension • improving nerve and blood supply function • balancing the whole system (homeostasis) • ... Read more revitalising energy • activating the body to cleanse toxins and impurities • a preventative therapy • children and adults of all ages Within the health field today, reflexology is increasingly being defined as a ‘Complementary Alternative Medicine’ (CAM). When used in conjuction with other medical practises, doctors find benefits such as physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

Motus Ashburton is an ACC-accredited physiotherapy clinic, complete with a purpose-built centre and rehabilitation gym. Motus Ashburton provide a wide range of physiotherapy services including inner ear, dizziness and headache conditions, sports physiotherapy, prehablitation prior to surgery, rehabilitation for injury and post surgery, a specialist hand therapy, continence and women's health, acupuncture and clinical Pilates classes. We we have well-established community relationships and ... Read more experienced staff.

Elite Physiotherapy provides outstanding service for all your physiotherapy needs. Whether you are recovering from surgery or have injured yourself at work, home or on the sports field, we are here to help you. Do you suffer from vertigo or dizziness? Are you pregnant and experiencing pain? Physiotherapy can also help with these issues. We are conveniently located in Upper Riccarton, near Canterbury University, Riccarton Mall and Bush Inn Shopping Centre. Open late nights and onsite parking available. ... Read more Elite Physiotherapy provides outstanding service for all your physiotherapy needs. Whether you are recovering from surgery or have injured yourself at work, home or on the sports field, we are here to help you. Do you suffer from vertigo or dizziness? Are you pregnant and experiencing pain? Physiotherapy can also help with these issues. We are conveniently located in Upper Riccarton, near Canterbury University, Riccarton Mall and Bush Inn Shopping Centre. Open late nights and onsite parking available.

To Be Personal Training is Christchurch's leading provider of mobile and outdoor personal training, boot camps, running coaching and cycle coaching. Indoors or outdoors, at home or at work, our training is always fun, functional and focused totally on you.