Osteopathy and Massage Therapy are hands-on, body-based therapies that have a rich history of study, practice and research to back up their effectiveness.
Osteopathy and Massage Therapy are both about helping your body work more easily, smoothly and fluidly. As individual therapies, they each have a different emphasis but the end goal is the same – to help your body function better every day and to help your body overcome injury and strain.
If you’re the kind of person who enjoys understanding all the details, read our blog here. In practice, what we do at Vital Body is understand where you’re at right now and then identify which (or which combination) of therapy is going to help you further, faster.
Osteopathy and Massage Therapy are both about helping your body work more easily, smoothly and fluidly. As individual therapies, they each have a different emphasis but the end goal is the same – to help your body function better every day and to help your body overcome injury and strain.
If you’re the kind of person who enjoys understanding all the details, read our blog here. In practice, what we do at Vital Body is understand where you’re at right now and then identify which (or which combination) of therapy is going to help you further, faster.
How we work
Your first consultation with us tells us about your current complaint(s) as well as your lifestyle, work and fitness goals. That way we can tailor a personalised treatment plan that is going to work for you.
If we don’t believe we can help you – we let you know straight away. Typically though, that first consultation will include treatment to provide some immediate relief, along with advice on what to do (and perhaps not to do) between treatments, and a plan for how we intend to progress your healing process using one or more therapeutic specialisms.
If we don’t believe we can help you – we let you know straight away. Typically though, that first consultation will include treatment to provide some immediate relief, along with advice on what to do (and perhaps not to do) between treatments, and a plan for how we intend to progress your healing process using one or more therapeutic specialisms.
Our team
Mandy Crawford
Doctor of Osteopathy
Director / Registered Osteopath & ACC Provider
Mandy's involvement in physical therapy spans years. Originally qualifying with a Bachelor of Neuromuscular Therapy and Diplomas in Therapeutic & Sports Massage; Mandy’s clients have included the NZ Warriors and both the English & Argentinean teams at Rugby World Cup 2011. She is an osteopathic representative for Sport Medicine NZ, working with a team of inspirational people to develop best practice.
Her passion for continuing education straddles both sides of the equation. She continued to complete her Masters of Osteopathy after a further five years study, while dividing her time between our busy practice and teaching massage at AUT. These days, Mandy continues to teach massage therapy, while working as Vital Body's own in-house Osteopath in Auckland.
It's fair to say that there are very few, similarly qualified professionals around - with Mandy you are truly in expert hands. Part of what makes her exceptional is her passion for sharing her knowledge. As a patient, you will come to understand more about how and why your body works the way it does (in easily understood terms) and more about what you can do to help yourself.
Whether you have a new pain or injury or a niggling longer-term problem, a session with Mandy is the best place to start.
Doctor of Osteopathy
Director / Registered Osteopath & ACC Provider
Mandy's involvement in physical therapy spans years. Originally qualifying with a Bachelor of Neuromuscular Therapy and Diplomas in Therapeutic & Sports Massage; Mandy’s clients have included the NZ Warriors and both the English & Argentinean teams at Rugby World Cup 2011. She is an osteopathic representative for Sport Medicine NZ, working with a team of inspirational people to develop best practice.
Her passion for continuing education straddles both sides of the equation. She continued to complete her Masters of Osteopathy after a further five years study, while dividing her time between our busy practice and teaching massage at AUT. These days, Mandy continues to teach massage therapy, while working as Vital Body's own in-house Osteopath in Auckland.
It's fair to say that there are very few, similarly qualified professionals around - with Mandy you are truly in expert hands. Part of what makes her exceptional is her passion for sharing her knowledge. As a patient, you will come to understand more about how and why your body works the way it does (in easily understood terms) and more about what you can do to help yourself.
Whether you have a new pain or injury or a niggling longer-term problem, a session with Mandy is the best place to start.
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Robyn Parish
Registered Massage Therapist (MNZ)
Robyn trained with NZCM first qualifying with a Certificate in relaxation and then continuing with 2 Health Science Diplomas in Massage of Therapeutics and Sports.
She enjoys working with people from different walks of life, a top athlete, an individual returning from injury, students managing stressful timetables and busy people who appreciate the benefits of massage.
Robyn has a busy family life with children involved in different sports so when she is not massaging Robyn can usually be found on the sideline of a field or court somewhere around Auckland.
Whether you need pure relaxation or some help to reach your peak in performance, Robyn has the magic touch.
Registered Massage Therapist (MNZ)
Robyn trained with NZCM first qualifying with a Certificate in relaxation and then continuing with 2 Health Science Diplomas in Massage of Therapeutics and Sports.
She enjoys working with people from different walks of life, a top athlete, an individual returning from injury, students managing stressful timetables and busy people who appreciate the benefits of massage.
Robyn has a busy family life with children involved in different sports so when she is not massaging Robyn can usually be found on the sideline of a field or court somewhere around Auckland.
Whether you need pure relaxation or some help to reach your peak in performance, Robyn has the magic touch.
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Common conditions we help with
If your body is aching, sore or injured – chances are we can help. We also can provide relief for chronic conditions (ones that persist over a long period of time). The sorts of conditions we regularly treat include:
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I've been a client of Mandy's for several years and she's kept my body happier and more supple than anything else I've tried - through muscle problems, injuries and general wear and tear. She's professional, personable and incredibly knowledgeable about the body and how to treat it. I'd recommend her to everyone. |
