Palmy Osteopaths Taylors Osteopathic Clinic is a group osteopathy practice at 20 Stanley Avenue in Palmerston North Central. The practice was set up in 2005 by an osteopath who graduated from the European School of Osteopathy in England, and who has taught osteopathy in several countries. The team has a particular focus on paediatrics, maternity and women's health. One osteopath has 15 years of clinical experience and focuses on diagnosis, manual therapy and injury recovery. The practice also has an occupational therapist who runs Move to Music, a group programme for children from birth to five years old, with sessions of about 30 minutes that build body awareness, motor skills and balance through music and play.
For school-age children, the occupational therapist runs SMARTMOVES, a six-week motor skills programme given in individual sessions at the practice. The website says the programme is aimed at improving sensory and motor skills, and that it supports children's attention and learning. The practice's website also includes articles on health topics, such as diet tips for breastfeeding mothers and an explanation of acute and chronic pain. For parents of a young child in Palmerston North who want osteopathy or motor skills support in one place, the practice covers both.