Osteopathy in Whanganui for Pain, Recovery & Wellbeing
At Kin Osteopathy Whanganui, we provide personalised osteopathic care for pain, injury and recovery, with a particular interest in women's musculoskeletal health. Through hands-on treatment and a whole-person approach, we help women across Whanganui and the wider Manawatū-Whanganui region navigate the physical, emotional and social factors that shape health and wellbeing.
ACC injuries welcome. We can assess your injury, lodge new ACC claims, and provide treatment for accepted ACC-covered injuries.
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ACC Injuries
Headache and Migraine
Arthritis
Breathing Pattern Disorders
Neck and Back Pain
Joint and Muscle Pain
Abdominal/Gut Pain and Dysfunction
Stress and Anxiety
Cycle Related Pain
Pregnancy and Postpartum Care
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Kin Osteopathy Whanganui has a focus on women’s wellbeing (including people assigned female at birth). The clinic provides osteopathy treatment within a biopsychosocial framework that addresses the specific ways women experience their bodies, illness, and healthcare.
Male clients are welcome to get in touch to see if our care suits your needs, or for help finding the right practitioner. -
Osteopaths are university-trained and government-registered healthcare professionals. They are trained in anatomy, physiology, pathology, general healthcare diagnosis and osteopathic techniques. Osteopaths use your medical history and personal story to understand what may be contributing to your pain and create a personalised plan to help you return to health.
Kin Osteopathy is currently operated by osteopath Tess Charles, an experienced practitioner with over ten years of clinical practice. The clinic is intended to expand in the future. -
Time is taken to look at your history, discuss your concerns, examine how your body is moving, and explain what’s going on. Treatment and care is guided by current clinical evidence and osteopathic principles, and may include hands-on treatment, advice, or referral where appropriate. The focus is on clear communication and practical steps to support your recovery.
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Suite 4216 Wicksteed Street, Whanganui 4500
(Behind Wicksteed Street Pharmacy)
Women’s health osteopathy, combining modern clinical guidelines with gentle hands-on treatment.
TESS CHARLES
B.Sc., M.H.Sc. (osteo)
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science
Master of Health Science
Victoria University, College of Health and Biomedicine, Melbourne, 2016
Courses and Postgraduate Training
Bradcliff Breathing Method
Cranial and Biodynamic Osteopathy
The Pickler Approach
Areas of Personal Interest
Chronic Headache
Arthritis (Including Autoimmune Types)
Pain Science
Women-Centered Care
Tess is passionate about supporting the health and wellbeing of waahine in Whanganui and uses a wide range of treatment techniques, from movement rehabilitation to cranial osteopathy and pain science education. She is a firm believer in the biopsychosocial approach to pain — in other words, pain isn’t caused by just one thing. It’s influenced by what’s happening in the body (like injury or strain), how the nervous system is responding (like fear or worry), and what’s going on in a person’s life. Stress, sleep, mood, past experiences, and beliefs about pain can all affect how pain is felt.
Multidisciplinary care is a central focus of Tess’s practice, with emphasis on clear communication between GPs and other healthcare providers to support coordinated, well-managed outcomes.
Outside of osteopathy, Tess is a practicing artist, gardener, and animal lover.
ACC Injuries
1 hour (First Visit) / $85
30 min (Follow Up) / $65
Your first point of contact for ACC injuries. Assessment, treatment, and ACC claim registration for injuries sustained within the past year or covered by an active ACC claim.
First Appointment
(Private - New)
75 min / $155
Full assessment, discussion of your concerns, diagnosis where appropriate, and the development of a management plan. Hands-on treatment will be included during the appointment.
Standard Appointment
(Private - Return)
60 min / $135
For clients returning for treatment, this session includes a review of your progress and continued treatment based on your management plan.
Phone Consultation
(New or Existing Client)
15 min phone call / $35
For brief advice, triage, or questions between appointments. We can discuss your concern/s and help determine the next steps.
