Chris York Osteopath

07/06/2026

🌿 Something new for my patients — and anyone who's curious!

I've added a Resources page to the website — a little library of exercises, stretches, and useful links I often recommend in clinic.

Whether you're working on something between appointments, or just want to understand your body a bit better, it's all there in one place. Free to access, anytime.

👉 chrisyorkosteo.co/resources

And if you want it on your phone like an app — on iPhone, just tap the Share button and choose "Add to Home Screen." No app store needed. 📱

Cranial osteopath in Napier and Te Awanga, NZ. ACC registered. Gentle hands-on treatment for back pain, neck pain, headaches, sports injuries & more.

05/06/2026

Every osteopath begins by learning anatomy, physiology and biomechanics. These foundations are essential, but developing palpatory skills requires something more.

Palpation is a practical skill that evolves through experience. The ability to recognise subtle changes in tissue quality, movement, tension and response is developed over time through observation, hands-on practice and guided learning. It is not simply about what you know, but how you apply that knowledge through touch.

As practitioners gain experience, they often discover that palpation becomes less about searching for a specific finding and more about developing the ability to perceive, assess and respond to what is presenting in front of them.

This process takes time, curiosity and ongoing refinement.

That is one reason why practical, hands-on education remains such an important part of osteopathic learning. Working alongside experienced tutors and peers provides opportunities to develop confidence, receive feedback and continue refining clinical skills throughout a professional career.

Learning does not stop at qualification.

For many osteopaths, it is a lifelong journey of developing perception, understanding and clinical application.

04/06/2026

Find out more at chrisyorkosteo.co

04/06/2026

🍖 A BBQ, a beer, and the question I always get asked...

"You're an osteopath — so how do I fix my back?"

I've been asked this hundreds of times. And I get it. Everyone wants the one exercise, the one stretch, the magic answer.

The truth? There isn't one. But understanding why there isn't one is actually the most useful thing I can tell you.

I've written about it here — including what I actually said to the guy at the BBQ who was trying to sneak off for a refill when my answer got too long 😄

👉 Why everybody wants to know the secret of back pain treatment

https://www.chrisyorkosteo.co/blog/secret-of-back-pain-treatment

Cranial osteopath in Napier and Te Awanga, NZ. ACC registered. Gentle hands-on treatment for back pain, neck pain, headaches, sports injuries & more.

29/05/2026

Struggling with pain that just won't go away? 👇

Whether it's back pain, headaches, sciatica, or an old injury that keeps flaring up — osteopathy works with your whole body, not just the symptom.

I'm Chris York, cranial osteopath based in Napier & Te Awanga. ACC registered, 20+ years experience, and a gentle hands-on approach that gets results.

Swipe to see what I treat — then book your first visit at the link below 👇

14/05/2026

Exciting news! I'm now welcoming clients to my new clinic room in sunny Te Awanga, open Thursdays with easy parking - book your osteopathy appointment today and take the first step towards feeling your best.

Chris studied Osteopathy in London and has over 20 years of experience treating animal and people of all ages

10/05/2026

Happiness can essentially be boiled down to three key things; Something to do, Someone to love, & Something to look forward to - Dr Gordon Livingston

03/05/2026

Dizziness that just won’t go away?

I’ve been seeing a lot of this lately. A common story goes like this:
Someone develops intermittent dizziness. It feels unsettling, sometimes quite intense. They do the right thing and visit their GP, and are treated for a possible ear infection.

When that doesn’t help, they’re referred for treatment to reposition inner ear “crystals.” Still no change.
By the time they come into the clinic, they’re often frustrated and starting to worry.

What many people don’t realise is that dizziness doesn’t always come from the inner ear. A very common — and well-documented — cause is something called cervicogenic vertigo, where the issue is actually coming from the neck.

The upper neck plays a key role in balance and spatial awareness. If it’s not moving or functioning well, it can send confusing signals to the brain, leading to that dizzy, off-balance feeling.

This is where osteopathy can help.
Using gentle cranial and functional techniques, I work to restore normal movement and reduce tension through the neck and surrounding structures.

For many patients, after just a few sessions, the dizziness that’s been hanging around for months settles and resolves.

If the onset was caused by an accident such as a fall or head injury, treatment is usually covered by ACC, with a cost of $65 per session. Otherwise, sessions are $99.

If you or someone you know has ongoing dizziness that hasn’t responded to other treatments, it may be worth considering a different approach.

28/04/2026