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An experienced osteopath who has moved out of the Auckland for a quieter life in Snells Beach has opened a new clinic at the Mahurangi Health Collective in Warkworth.
Tim Judd has been practicing osteopathy for nearly 30 years, but he doesn’t confine his care to manipulating aches and pains.
“I treat each person holistically and the body as a whole,” he says. “I look for the cause of the problem, not just the problem itself, so I check related parts of the body and also take into consideration mental, emotional and nutritional states.”
He believes that it’s important to teach people self-care, as well.
“I try to encourage self-responsibility and educate patients as much as possible as to what’s happening in their bodies. I fix them, then give them the tools and knowledge to look after themselves.”That might include teaching breathing techniques to manage stress, discussion of diet and nutrition, or recommending exercises that can be done at home, often via his customised stretching website.
Tim specialises in cranial osteopathy for babies and is very experienced in treating pregnant women. For some persistent musculoskeletal problems, he employs Western medical acupuncture.
“I believe it’s really important to develop a relationship of trust and respect with my patients, and good communication is vital,” he says.
Tim is currently in Warkworth on Wednesdays and Fridays and his Auckland clinic for the rest of the week, but he hopes gradually to work mostly in Mahurangi.
