Your trusted family osteopathic service

ABOUT THE CLINIC

Step into the world of personalized osteopathy in the heart of Te Atatū South. With a focus on tailoring treatments to your individual needs. Here at the Fernz Osteopathic Clinic we cater to people of all ages, from newborns to seniors, as well as dogs of all breeds and every age and stage. Whether you seek relief from chronic pain, recovery from an injury, or holistic wellness, our highly knowledgeable and skilled osteopath harnesses her expertise to facilitate optimal health. The aim is to aid the body in restoring and maintaining it's natural state of health and equilibrium.
And yes, you read it correctly, newly introducing osteopathy for your pet.

Our Osteopath

Better known as "the body detective", Favsta is great at getting to the root cause of the issue —no symptom goes unnoticed! She offers a very skilled and personalized approach to her treatment. She draws from her personal life experiences and has an innate ability to connect with you regardless of your cultural background.

CONTACT THE CLINIC

Clinic Hours
Monday: 7.30am - 5.00pm
Tuesday: 7.30am - 5.00pm
Wednesday: 7.30am - 5.00pm
Thursday: (Dogs only on request)
Friday: 7.30am - 5.00pm
First Saturday of every month 8.00am - 1.00pm

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Favsta is an outstanding osteopath. I have been a patient for several years requiring treatment for ongoing lumbar spinal issues (major surgery 2018) and upper shoulder/neck realignment. My pain free quality of life is because of Favsta's osteopathic skills, knowledge and experience. She is a dedicated medical professional of the highest caliber.--- R R ---
I had heard about an osteopath out west known as the "Body Detective," so when I encountered a recurring injury that didn’t seem to improve with physiotherapy or chiropractic care I didn't hesitate to get contact.
Favsta is an absolute magician and is really passionate about her work! She conducts a thorough assessment—I'm talking head to toe, inside and out—and will pinpoint issues, whether you’re aware of them or not. If she can’t resolve the issue right away, she’ll give you a clear, realistic estimate of how many sessions you might need to fully recover. And if it’s beyond her scope, she won’t hesitate to refer you for scans or to a specialist, while still providing ongoing support to help you heal.--- T F ---
Favsta is fantastic. She is very thorough, can really get into those muscles if you need her to, and is also, at the same time, very gentle. You can tell she is extremely passionate about her work and genuinely wants you to feel your best!
If you need a new osteopath, don't hesitate to book with her today.

About Osteopathic Treatment

Immerse yourself in compassionate care at Fernz Osteopathic Clinic. Grounded by osteopathic principles, the techniques used are based on the philosophies and teachings of Dr Andrew Taylor Still and Dr William Garner Sutherland. They believed that the body has it's own innate self-healing, self-regulating and self-adjusting capabilities. Altered body mechanics affect the health of the musculoskeletal system. A healthy body is reflective of the smooth functioning of all its systems (circulatory, respiratory, vascular, musculoskeletal, etc). Dysfunction, caused by physical imbalances, strains, and external forces, can impair the body's ability to self-regulate. With this in mind, we do not simply focus on treating your symptoms but try to detect the source of the issue to bring balance to all the systems of the body, thus facilitating the body's ability to heal itself.
Treatment is non-invasive, holistic and hands-on which includes joint mobilisation, manipulation, and soft tissue releases. This helps create space to enable better fluid flow and drainage to the areas of dysfunction. Treatments are generally gentle and do not cause any undue discomfort. The whole person is taken into consideration and uniquely tailored to the individual's needs at the time.
Structural, cranial, and visceral osteopathy are offered at the clinic.Examples of injuries that can be treated:-Chronic complex and long-standing injuries
-Back pain (acute or chronic)
-Neck pain, stiffness, headaches, migraines, sinus issues
-Structural or alignment issues
-Sports-related sprains or strains
-Post-injury or surgery rebalancing
-Mobility or joint issues
-Birth strains
-Birth related issues for babies such as reflux, colic, torticollis, asynclitic births, head torsions/flatness
-Infantile respiratory issuesPeople with disabilities, people who have suffered from life-altering conditions such as stroke, developmental anomalies and even your pet can also benefit from osteopathic treatment.

FAVSTA FERNANDEZ
Osteopath | (BAppSc MOst)

Favsta Fernandez completed her Bachelors in Human Biology followed by her Masters in Osteopathy in New Zealand. She has completed several post-graduate courses in acute and chronoc musculoskeletal issues, pediatrics, visceral and cranial osteopathy. She has a keen interest in sports-related injuries, surgery (pre/post) related rehabilitation, exercise rehabilitation, postural issues, chronic, and complex patterns. She is skilled at getting to the root of the issue, and at treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. She also enjoys treating dancers, pregnant women, babies, children, teenagers as well as dogs.Between 2018 and 2020, she worked with professional Australian and NZ NRL teams such as Queensland Reds, Panthers, Raiders, Broncos, Rabbitohs, Storm, West Tigers, and Warriors. She has travelled with Indoor Cricket New Zealand to cover their World Cup events in South Africa (2019, Masters) and Dubai (2023, U17s). She has also worked with Action Indoor Sports South Africa U17s Netball girls in their Tri-Nations World Cup held in New Zealand in July 2024. In October 2024 she worked with Indoor Cricket England at their World Cup Masters Tournament in Sri Lanka.As part of her professional growth, she actively engages in ongoing professional development courses to remain current with the latest research and knowledge base.ACC registered
Southern Cross Easy-claim provider
ONZ member
OCNZ
Volunteer at The Osteopathic Children's Foundation
London College of Animal Osteopathy

Services

Prices are as per below:Private patient: $108.00
Baby (0-5 years) or Child (6-14 years): $98.00
ACC (new or follow-up): $68.00
Post-Partum Mum and Baby (80 minutes): $168.00
Dad and Toddler (80 minutes): $168.00
Canine osteopathy (30 - 45 minutes): POAAppointments for humans are 40 minutes in duration except for group parent sessions.
Gold card members receive a $5 discount.
Appointments for dogs are upto 45 minutes.Please wear comfortable clothing to your appointment. There is a changing room on-site if you need to get changed into something more suitable.Emergency appointments are available on request. Please feel free to send through your query by clicking on the mailbox icon below or by submitting an enquiry.Appointments can be made online by clicking on the "BOOK NOW" button. The "i" icon provides directions to the clinic. There is free parking on-site, next driveway up from the Club Physical car park.ACC subsidises osteopathic treatment resulting from an injury. Please discuss this at your appointment. If you have a current ACC claim from another healthcare practitioner, please bring your ACC45 claim number with you to your appointment.Clinic Policy:
If for any reason you are unable to attend your appointment, please cancel your appointment at the earliest. We require at least six hours' notice to be able to offer the appointment to someone who is waiting to be seen. Late cancellations (of less than 6 hours) that cannot be re-alloctaed to someone else, and missed appointments, will incur a $50 fee.If you are sick or unwell, please do not come to the clinic. If you have any flu-like or Covid symptoms please stay home. The clinic is committed to keeping everyone safe and well.Thank you :)