Latest articleHealth advice
There is no single anti-inflammatory diet, but there is a well-researched way of eating that consistently helps. Here is what it looks like on a New Zealand plate, and what to be sceptical about.
Pain & injury
Almost every running injury traces back to the same thing: doing too much, too soon, on a body that was not quite ready. Here is what goes wrong, and how to return without repeating it.
Health advice
A caesarean is major abdominal surgery. The scar on the outside usually heals within weeks, but tightness, numbness and pulling can linger for months. Here is what is normal and what can help.
Treatments & ACC
They overlap more than any of them tend to admit. Here is an honest look at how the three professions differ in New Zealand, and how to pick the right one for your problem.
Health advice
That aching pain along the inside of your shin after running is common, usually treatable, and a signal to change your training rather than push through. Here is what causes it and how to get back to running.
Clinic news
We are pleased to welcome Ciaran Heaney and Akiko Nobuhara to the team — adding more osteopathy availability across both our Glenfield and Orewa clinics.
Treatments & ACC
They use similar needles and both help with pain, but they come from different traditions, are delivered by different practitioners and suit different problems. Here is how to tell them apart.
Treatments & ACC
Most people think an ACC claim starts with a trip to the doctor. It doesn’t. Here is how ACC actually works for osteopathy, physio and acupuncture in New Zealand — and what it costs you.
Pain & injury
Most knee pain is not a worn-out joint that needs replacing. It is usually load, alignment or a specific structure under strain — and most of it responds well to hands-on treatment and the right rehab.
Sleep & stress
Struggling to sleep soundly? A practical, evidence-based guide to sleep hygiene, natural remedies and supplements from the team at Premier Wellness Auckland.
Nutrition & energy
Still hungry after a smoothie? A guide to building one that works as a real meal — base liquids, fruit, greens, protein and healthy fats.
Pain & injury
Have you ever stopped to wonder how much time we spend at our desks and what all that sitting is doing to your body?
Sleep & stress
How to meditate, step by step: a practical guide to mindfulness meditation and the clinically studied Relaxation Response for stress, sleep and chronic pain.
Sleep & stress
Which pillow is right for me? How to choose for side, back and stomach sleeping: loft height, contour pillows, lumbar support and what your pillow is made of.
Nutrition & energy
Eating gluten-free made simple: which grains and flours are safe, which contain gluten, hidden sources to watch for, and tips for shopping and storing food.
Nutrition & energy
Intermittent fasting compared: time-restricted eating, alternate day and modified fasting, what each involves, what it may improve and who should not fast.
Sleep & stress
What is the correct sleeping position? An osteopath explains the best side and back postures, where to put your pillows, and why stomach sleeping hurts.
New here? These are the articles patients ask us about most, grouped by topic. New articles publish every Tuesday morning.
We write about the things patients ask us every week: what is actually causing your back pain, how to sleep without waking up sore, what to expect at a first acupuncture appointment, how pregnancy changes your body, and when an ache is worth getting looked at.
Every article on our wellness blog is written by the Premier Wellness team: registered osteopaths, physios, acupuncturists, massage therapists and nutrition practitioners. We only write about problems we see every week, and we say plainly when something is outside what we do and who you should see instead.
Most aches have a mechanical cause you can change. These guides explain what is going on, what helps, and when to get it looked at.
Poor sleep and a body that never switches off make pain harder to shift. Start with the basics: how you lie, what you sleep on, and how you wind down.
Practical, everyday changes rather than strict diets. Our nutrition practitioner sees patients at the Orewa clinic if you would like a plan built around your own health.
Book an appointment at Glenfield or Orewa, or call 09 444 3231. If you are not ready to book, we are happy to answer a quick question first. You can also browse the conditions we treat and our treatments.
Our articles are general health advice. If pain is severe, getting worse, or comes with numbness, weakness or fever, see your GP or call Healthline free on 0800 611 116.
