Your trusted family osteopathic service
ABOUT US
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. 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.
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 Us
Clinic Hours
Monday: 7.30am - 5.00pm
Tuesday: 7.30am - 5.00pm
Wednesday: 7.30am - 5.00pm
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. 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 depends on the reciprocal interaction of all its systems (circulatory, respiratory, vascular, musculoskeletal, etc). 'Somatic dysfunction', caused by physical imbalances, strains, and external forces, can impair the body's ability to do so. 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 own ability to heal itself.
Treatment is non-invasive, and hands-on which includes joint mobilisation, manipulation and soft tissue releases, that help create space to enable better fluid flow and drainage. Treatments are generally gentle and do not cause any undue discomfort. 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
-Structural or alignment issues
-Sports-related sprains or strains
-Post-injury or surgery rebalancing
-Mobility or joint issues.People with disabilities, people who have suffered from life-altering conditions such as stroke, developmental anomalies or neurodiversity 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 pediatrics and cranial osteopathy. She has a keen interest in sports-related injuries, surgery (pre/post) related rehabilitation, postural issues, chronic, and complex patterns. She is skilled at treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and enjoys treating dancers, pregnant women, babies, children, and teenagers.Between 2018 and 2020, she worked with professional Australian and NZ NRL teams such as Queensland Reds, Panthers, Raiders, Broncos, Rabbitohs, Storm, West Tigers, Warriors, etc. 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
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