About

Babies can be born with strain patterns and imbalances in the body absorbed during the pressures of labour or while in utero.

Although this normally sorts itself out within the first few days, with the baby’s crying, sucking and yawning, sometimes the process is left incomplete. Your baby may then experience discomfort, difficulty latching, feeding, winding, colic reflux, sleeping difficulties and generally being unsettled.

Cranial osteopathy gently encourages the release of stresses and tension throughout the body by working into the ease of movement and balance, coaching the baby back to a relaxed still point and their inherent health.

Meet the team

Liz Stroud - Osteopath BSc (Hons) Osteopathy

Liz Stroud graduated in 2003 from Oxford Brookes University, Oxford with a BSc Degree in Osteopathy.

Arriving in Nelson in 2006 Liz soon built a busy practice. With a fascination for understanding the whole picture, Liz looks for the predisposing or maintaining factors that may be inhibiting form and function in the body of the individual.

Liz draws from and combines a wide range of gentle hands on osteopathic tools from massage, mobilisation, balance ligament tension techniques to cranial osteopathy. This aims at optimising body mechanics and improving health with little or no joint manipulation. Choosing the right tool at the right time for the right person is what adds colour to her day and Liz enjoys treating all ages from new born to the elderly.

As a Pilates instructor Liz likes to prescribe the appropriate stretches and strengthening exercises to help educate and maintain a healthy body.

Liz is an active mother of two gorgeous daughters and enjoys Pilates, tramping, running, MTB, multisport and adventure racing, art, crafts, building, renovating, gardening and is looking forward to meeting you.

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Shane Ricketts M.HSc Osteopathy

Shane is a dedicated osteopath committed to providing comprehensive care and personalized treatment to his patients. With a passion for holistic health and 20 years of osteopathic experience, Shane brings a unique approach to everyone he treats.

 He graduated with a Masters in osteopathy at Victoria University in Melbourne, where he developed a deep understanding of anatomy, physiology, and osteopathic techniques.

With a focus on patient-centred care, Shane takes the time to listen to his patients’ concerns, thoroughly assess their condition, and develop a tailored treatment plan to address their specific needs. Whether it’s relieving pain or improving mobility and function, Shane addresses the root cause of dysfunction and provides education on self- care strategies. He believes in empowering his patients with knowledge and tools to take an active role in their health and well-being. Shane utilises a variety of gentle osteopathic techniques including cranial osteopathy; a gentle, hands-on approach that focuses on the subtle movements of the skull, spine and body to improve cranial mobility, and restore optimal function to the nervous system and enhance the individual’s natural healing mechanisms.

He has had the pleasure to work alongside some very experienced osteopaths. Including Pili Munoz and Anthony Norrie at Stillpoint Osteopathic Centre in Auckland, one of New Zealand’s largest paediatric osteopathy clinics.

Shane has a special interest in treatment of babies and children for many different conditions.

In his practice, Shane creates a safe and nurturing environment where patients feel heard and supported throughout their healing journey. He takes the time to listen attentively to his patients concerns.

Outside of the practice, Shane enjoys teaching Qigong and meditation, while also enjoying cooking, movies, tramping and catching up with friends.

Birth trauma, Irritable babies, Sleeping problems, Suckling problems, Tongue tie supportive care, Reflux, Ear infections, Glue ear, Post operative Recovery from accident, "Growing pains", Wry neck (torticollis), Balance difficulties, Fussy eating, Behavioural problems, Walking problems, Bowel problems (eg constipation)