Osteopath in Napier & Te Awanga — Chris York
Move better.
Feel better.
Gentle, hands-on osteopathy with Chris York — 20+ years of experience helping people in Hawke's Bay recover from pain, move freely, and live well.
British School of Osteopathy
Graduated 2002
"Chris has been treating my dogs, horses and myself for many years and has helped us all to function at our best."
— Google Review · 5 stars
Common conditions I work with
Osteopathy treats the whole body — not just the symptom. Here are the conditions I most commonly help with.
Back Pain & Sciatica
Lower back stiffness, disc problems, and sciatic nerve pain treated with gentle, targeted techniques.
Neck & Shoulder Pain
Chronic tension, restricted movement, and shoulder dysfunction improved through careful hands-on work.
Tension Headaches
Headaches arising from neck and jaw tension released without medication or manipulation.
Sports Injuries
Recovery support for strains, sprains, and overuse injuries — getting you back to full performance.
Jaw & Face Pain
TMJ issues, facial tension, and jaw dysfunction addressed through gentle cranial and soft tissue work.
Nervous System Fatigue
Chronic stress, nervous system imbalance, and exhaustion supported through calming cranial osteopathy.
Simple, transparent pricing
ACC registered — I can lodge your claim directly. No GP referral needed.
With ACC cover
- ACC registered provider
- No GP referral required
- I lodge the claim for you
- Covers injury-related treatment
Without ACC
- Non-injury conditions
- General wellness & prevention
- Cranial osteopathy sessions
- Nervous system support
Not sure which applies to you? Just give Chris a call — happy to help.
Practical, personal
osteopathic care
I graduated from the British School of Osteopathy in 2002. Over the past 24 years I've taken extensive postgraduate courses in Animal Osteopathy and Osteopathy in the cranial field.
I focus on gentle hands-on treatment that respects your body's limits and your goals. Rather than rushing, I take time to listen, explain what's happening, and work with you to reduce pain and improve movement.
If you're active, recovering from injury, or just tired of tension and stiffness — this is a practical, low-pressure way to get out of pain and back into your life.
Cranial Osteopathy
Cranial osteopathy is a refined, gentle form of osteopathic medicine focusing on the relationship between the skull structure and the body's overall health.
Through subtle techniques applied to the head and body — working with the cerebrospinal fluid — cranial osteopathy can have a profound impact on a person's wellbeing. No forceful manipulation. Suitable for all ages.
How Cranial Osteopathy supports digestion, nerve function & well-being
Two clinic locations
Serving Napier CBD and the coastal village of Te Awanga in Hawke's Bay.
What patients say
Real feedback from patients across Napier and Hawke's Bay.
Ready to feel better?
Book your appointment online, or give Chris a call — same-day appointments are often available.