Osteopath · Premier Wellness Glenfield (North Shore) & Orewa
Ciaran brings a Master's in Osteopathy from Swansea University and a treatment style built on thorough consultation, hands-on manual therapy and patient education. He has a particular interest in sporting injuries, chronic pain and helping patients understand the "why" behind what they're feeling.
Ciaran Heaney is an osteopath at Premier Wellness, practising at both our Glenfield (North Shore) and Orewa (Hibiscus Coast) clinics. Originally from Hertfordshire in the UK, he holds a Master of Osteopathy from Swansea University, where his tutored dissertation examined supplementing the osteopathic management of chronic low back pain with pain neuroscience education — reflecting his belief that understanding why pain is happening is often as important as the hands-on treatment itself.
His consultations are thorough by design. Ciaran takes the time to understand every factor that might be contributing to a patient's pain — onset, sleep, stress, diet, activity levels, fatigue and mental health — before combining hands-on therapy (soft tissue and neuromuscular technique, muscle energy techniques, eccentric loading, positional release, mobilisations, lymphatic work and, where appropriate, manipulation) with rehabilitation exercise and pain-science education tailored to each patient's goals.
Ciaran particularly enjoys treating sporting injuries and training imbalances, chronic spinal pain, occupational pain (including TMJ and headaches from desk-based and repetitive work) and joint pain and arthritis across the shoulder, hip, knee and ankle — always working collaboratively with patients toward long-term outcomes rather than short-term relief.
A thorough, whole-person approach to osteopathy — combining manual therapy with rehabilitation and education tailored to your goals.
Assessment and rehabilitation for training imbalances and sporting injuries — drawing on Ciaran's own background as a competitive athlete.
A whole-spine approach to chronic mid-back and lower-back pain, informed by his dissertation research into pain neuroscience.
Hands-on treatment and postural rehabilitation for acute and chronic neck pain and stiffness.
Treatment for tension headaches, migraines and cervicogenic headaches linked to neck and postural dysfunction.
TMJ and RSI-type presentations linked to desk-based work, occupational stress and repetitive strain.
Manual therapy and tailored exercise rehabilitation for shoulder, hip, knee and ankle pain, including osteoarthritis, to keep patients moving comfortably.
Ciaran has a particular interest in supporting patients with persistent, complex chronic pain toward long-term outcomes.
Collaborating with patients to understand why they're in pain — not just treating the symptom, but the cause.
A thorough, structured first session — so you leave understanding exactly what's going on and what the plan looks like.
A detailed conversation covering onset, sleep, stress, diet, activity and fatigue — to understand the whole picture, not just the symptom.
A physical and biomechanical assessment to identify what's really driving your pain.
Soft tissue work, muscle energy techniques, mobilisations and, where appropriate, manipulation — matched to what best suits your presentation.
Pain science, lifestyle factors and rehabilitation exercises tailored to your needs and goals.
Before training as an osteopath, Ciaran played competitive rugby — picking up his fair share of injuries along the way, across almost every joint and muscle. That experience gives him genuine, first-hand sympathy for patients frustrated by setbacks, and a collaborative approach to working toward the goals that matter to them.
He particularly connects with athletes and with patients living with chronic pain — bringing empathy as well as clinical skill to every consultation.
With over 300 five-star Google reviews across our Glenfield and Orewa clinics, our patients consistently tell us they feel listened to, well looked-after and supported through their recovery.
Ciaran practises across both Premier Wellness clinics, serving the North Shore and the Hibiscus Coast.
Unit 2/1 View Road
Glenfield, North Shore
Auckland 0627
Unit C, 1-19 Cammish Lane
Orewa, Hibiscus Coast
Auckland 0931
Get in touch to enquire about booking with Ciaran at Glenfield or Orewa. No GP referral required.
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