Ohauiti Osteopaths is a one-practitioner osteopathy clinic run by Jenny, who moved her practice closer to home after 11 years working with Health4U at Mount Maunganui. It sits in the Hairini Family Health Centre at 29A Hairini Street in Tauranga. Jenny holds a Masters of Osteopathy and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Biology, and she is also a registered ballet teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance. A career-changing injury led her to osteopathy, and she is ACC registered. The site says she is trained in Kinesio taping at levels 1 to 3 and is studying towards becoming a canine osteopath.
The clinic treats acute and chronic pain, from the head to the feet, and pre- and post-surgery rehabilitation. The first visit starts with questions about the reason for treatment, regular activities and medical history, followed by a range of motion test. Treatment may include soft tissue work, manipulation, pressure points, cupping and strapping. If an injury is from a recent accident, the clinic can lodge a new ACC claim, and patients with an existing claim are asked to bring its details, any x-rays and reports. The site suggests shorts or exercise tights for the examination, and says underwear is never needed. The clinic is one of the practices in the Hairini Family Health Centre.