Stillpoint Osteopaths

03/09/2026

I was chatting with a prospective osteopath last week over coffee.
(Yes, I do partake in coffee on the weekends, and decaf just doesn’t cut it!)

It was a good feeling to pause and reflect on how my current team works.

I was thinking about our four casual reception staff. They are all at university, studying completely different things, Law and English, Architecture and Design, Environmental Science, Commerce and International Business.

That’s a huge commitment from a study perspective.

And yet, we all work together to make sure the patients at Stillpoint receive the best reception coverage we can provide, while also supporting our staff to meet their other life commitments.

It requires flexibility, communication and understanding.

Running a business smoothly takes support, but it also takes a genuine willingness to make things work because we want our patients looked after, our osteopaths supported, and our staff to be able to pursue the other important parts of their lives.

Angela and Ashleigh are an important part of this picture too. Each term, they are willing to adjust their schedules to accommodate our casual team members and help us continue to provide the best service possible for you.

I’m proud of the team we’ve created at Stillpoint.

The things that happen behind the scenes are just as important as what happens in the treatment room.

01/09/2026

I love this review; "Sometimes I fall asleep."

Often my patients fall asleep on the table. And yes, occasionally there’s some snoring!

Trust me, you won’t be the first or the last person to do that.

In osteopathy in the cranial field, we work with the subtle movements and expressions of the body. There is an emphasis on creating a sense of stillness, allowing the body’s own self-correcting mechanisms and expression of health to emerge.

To do this, we use a particular way of palpating called receptive palpation. Rather than trying to make something happen or actively change the body, we listen with our hands and hold the space for the body to show us what needs to change.

This space can be one of stillness, potency, vitality and possibility a place where change can occur.

And when your nervous system begins to settle, you can become very still.

Sometimes, that stillness makes it easy to drift off to sleep.

If you’ve ever fallen asleep on my treatment table, please know you are in very good company!

29/08/2026

Chronic Pain: Thinking Beyond the Painful Area

When pain persists for more than 3 months, osteopaths may need to think differently about how they approach your care.

Chronic pain is complex and can involve changes in pain processing and nervous system regulation, alongside biological, psychological and social factors.

A history of trauma physical or psychological may also be relevant to factors influencing pain and recovery. This doesn’t mean the pain is “all in your head.” It means pain is influenced by more than just the tissues where it is felt.

As osteopaths, we take a whole-person approach considering movement, physical function, pain sensitivity, nervous system regulation, lifestyle and the factors that may be influencing recovery.

Sometimes, looking beyond where the pain is can help us understand what may be keeping it going.

Living with persistent pain? Talk to an osteopath about how a whole person approach may help you understand and manage your pain.

27/08/2026

Janice Huang
Senior osteopath and acupuncturist

I graduated from Unitec, Auckland, in 2010 with a Master’s degree in Osteopathy.

Ways of life to attain optimal health and true happiness have always fascinated me. Are we eating the right diet? What is a good posture? How about the activities we do day after day, and the thought processes that go on like auto-pilots?

This fascination eventually saw me reluctantly waving goodbye to a career in engineering to study osteopathy.

I was attracted to osteopathy because of its comprehensive training, holistic considerations, and the fundamental anatomy and physiology on which it is based.

After graduating from Unitec, I took courses to improve my skills to better assist the needs of babies, children, and women during and after pregnancy. I also further trained in the gentle treatment approach called Osteopathy in the Cranial Field (OCF), and have completed courses including OCF treatments of the Face, as well as the Spine, Cranium, Pelvis, and the Limbs.

In addition to osteopathy in both OCF and structural approaches, I also use Western medical acupuncture and Yoga practices in my consultation when called for. I like to explain things clearly so that my patients feel empowered to help themselves.

I am a registered ACC treatment provider and speak fluent English and Mandarin. I enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds.

25/08/2026

22/08/2026

Mirimiri & Romiromi

Mirimiri and romiromi are traditional Māori healing practices that recognise the connection between our:

Tinana – physical body
Hinengaro – mind and emotions
Wairua – spiritual wellbeing
Whānau – family and relationships
Hauora – overall health and wellbeing

Dewi’s practice draws on the Māori healing practices she has learnt, incorporating touch, presence, breath and connection.

Every session is different and guided by what your body needs on the day.

This may include:

Kōrero
Very gentle touch
Deeper work with the body’s tissues
Working with the breath
Releasing physical tension
Supporting relaxation and a sense of connection within the body

Mirimiri and Romiromi may support you with:

Physical tension and discomfort
Stress and overwhelm
Difficulty relaxing
Feeling disconnected from yourself and others
The effects of ongoing stress
Reconnecting with yourself and your wairua
Supporting your overall hauora

Dewi’s work is about creating a safe space for you to slow down,
reconnect with yourself, and remember and release the pain your body
has been carrying.

20/08/2026

Welcoming Dewi Thomas to The Stillpoint Osteopaths team

We are very excited to introduce Dewi Thomas and warmly welcome her to The Stillpoint Osteopaths team.

Dewi brings her own unique osteopathic skills and experience to our clinic, along with her knowledge of mirimiri and romiromi, one of the traditional Māori healing practices that she will be offering to our patients.

I have known and spoken with Dewi over several years, and she has been part of the regular paediatric osteopathic peer groups we hold here at Stillpoint. We are delighted that, after all this time, we have finally found a way for Dewi to join our team.
Dewi enjoys working with people of all ages, with interests in babies and children, pregnancy and postpartum care, women’s health, and musculoskeletal conditions.

With additional training in paediatric osteopathy, cranial osteopathy, mirimiri and romiromi, Dewi takes an individualised approach to each person she works with, recognising that no two people are the same.

We are so pleased to have Dewi join us and look forward to introducing her to our Stillpoint community.

Welcome to the team, Dewi!

15/08/2026

Is your baby clicking when breastfeeding?

Clicking or popping sounds can happen when a baby repeatedly loses and re-establishes their seal at the breast.

There can be several reasons for this, including:

• Restricted tongue movement, such as with tongue-tie
• Oral anatomy, including variations in the palate or jaw position and shape.
• Latch or positioning difficulties
• Fast or forceful milk flow

Clicking doesn't necessarily mean there is a problem, and it doesn't automatically mean your baby has a tongue-tie. Some babies click while still feeding well and gaining weight normally.

However, if clicking is persistent or occurs alongside ni**le pain, milk leaking from the mouth, difficulty staying latched, coughing/spluttering or long feeds, it can be helpful to have your baby's feeding assessed.

As an osteopath who works with babies, I commonly see babies with feeding difficulties. I provide a comprehensive assessment of their body, jaw, tongue function and musculoskeletal system and, where appropriate, use osteopathic treatment alongside lactation support.

Clicking is simply a piece of information that can help us understand how your baby is feeding.

If you would like to have your baby assessed call Stillpoint Osteopaths today.

13/08/2026

Growing our team, while staying true to what matters most.

I’m excited to soon welcome a new osteopath to our team.

Yesterday, we spent some time going through our brand promise and core values because when a new osteopath joins us, it’s important that they understand not only how we work, but who we are, what we value, and what makes our osteopathic clinic different.

At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to you:

We prioritise you — from the moment you walk through our doors and throughout your health journey.

We see the whole person — supporting the individual and family’s physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing, while developing a genuine connection built on trust.

We believe in collaboration — our team regularly shares knowledge, experience and ideas so that you receive the best possible care.

Our brand promise continues to guide everything we do, and as our team grows, that commitment remains at the centre of our work.

I’m looking forward to introducing you to our new osteopath very soon and sharing more about their experience, skills and the unique perspective they will bring to our team.

Watch this space!