About Wilson Osteopathy
Andrew Wilson-Clinic Director
Andrew has been in practice for 30 years and has a passion for helping people with difficult or chronic injuries.
Andrew has researched extensively and puts his experience and research to good use. He has published 3 books including a text book on effective injury management. He has currently developed a series of seminars called ‘Osteopathic Master Class’ which he teaches in New Zealand and overseas. He is able to attract and mentor talented young osteopaths to join him in the clinic.
Andrew is also involved in creating healthy work environments and has developed a number of original products to assist good posture (see product list). He is actively involved in work place assessments and health, particularly in office environments. He consults widely including Buro, OfficeMax, Trustpower and legal and accounting firms. He is available for consultation. When not working Andrew is a busy family man, and spends time running, cycling, canoeing, paddle boarding, and dancing salsa. He enjoys travel and is a wine enthusiast. You can contact him directly at: andrew@oaw.net.nz
Andrew has been in practice for 30 years and has a passion for helping people with difficult or chronic injuries.
Andrew has researched extensively and puts his experience and research to good use. He has published 3 books including a text book on effective injury management. He has currently developed a series of seminars called ‘Osteopathic Master Class’ which he teaches in New Zealand and overseas. He is able to attract and mentor talented young osteopaths to join him in the clinic.
Andrew is also involved in creating healthy work environments and has developed a number of original products to assist good posture (see product list). He is actively involved in work place assessments and health, particularly in office environments. He consults widely including Buro, OfficeMax, Trustpower and legal and accounting firms. He is available for consultation. When not working Andrew is a busy family man, and spends time running, cycling, canoeing, paddle boarding, and dancing salsa. He enjoys travel and is a wine enthusiast. You can contact him directly at: andrew@oaw.net.nz
Zuzana Povazanova
Zuzana has been working with manual therapies since 2009. She first qualified in holistic massage then completed a degree in Osteopathy at the College of Osteopaths in London. She has treated a wide variety of patients, from sports people, office workers, children, pregnant women to elderly patients.
She volunteered as a therapist at the London Olympics and London Marathon. Zuzana believes that correct diagnosis is the key to effective treatment and it is important to engage the patient in the whole process through education, treatment and rehabilitation. She combines various techniques in her treatment tailoring it to the individual.
In her spare time Zuzana loves travelling and spent 9 months exploring the world. Her other passions are dancing salsa and practising martial arts, particularly Aikido and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Zuzana has been working with manual therapies since 2009. She first qualified in holistic massage then completed a degree in Osteopathy at the College of Osteopaths in London. She has treated a wide variety of patients, from sports people, office workers, children, pregnant women to elderly patients.
She volunteered as a therapist at the London Olympics and London Marathon. Zuzana believes that correct diagnosis is the key to effective treatment and it is important to engage the patient in the whole process through education, treatment and rehabilitation. She combines various techniques in her treatment tailoring it to the individual.
In her spare time Zuzana loves travelling and spent 9 months exploring the world. Her other passions are dancing salsa and practising martial arts, particularly Aikido and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Martina Cattaneo
Martina qualified from a 5-year full time program at International College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) in Milan. Then she attended Kingston University in London where she obtained her Master in Osteopathic Medicine (M.Ost.).
During her studies, Martina treated a wide range of patients, including the elderly, office workers and active adolescents. She took part in a 1-year paediatric internship at ICOM, where she developed a passion for pediatric osteopathy by assisting in a wide range of treatments for children and babies.
Martina is a caring person who enjoys working to promote patient’s holistic wellbeing and adjusts her techniques accordingly. In her free time Martina enjoys cooking, baking, travelling, watching films, bush walking, and spending time with her family.
Martina qualified from a 5-year full time program at International College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) in Milan. Then she attended Kingston University in London where she obtained her Master in Osteopathic Medicine (M.Ost.).
During her studies, Martina treated a wide range of patients, including the elderly, office workers and active adolescents. She took part in a 1-year paediatric internship at ICOM, where she developed a passion for pediatric osteopathy by assisting in a wide range of treatments for children and babies.
Martina is a caring person who enjoys working to promote patient’s holistic wellbeing and adjusts her techniques accordingly. In her free time Martina enjoys cooking, baking, travelling, watching films, bush walking, and spending time with her family.
Michaela Fenech
Michaela is a friendly, caring and compassionate Osteopath. She
graduated from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia with a Bachelor of Health Science/ Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy), with Distinction. Australian born, with Maltese and New Zealand heritage, Michaela seized the opportunity to come on board the Wilson Osteopathy team to help the people of Tauranga and surrounding areas, where her extended family live and
reside. Michaela has always been fascinated by the human body, and was originally drawn to osteopathy because of its holistic approach to treatment and individualized patient care.
She is a strong advocate for having a balance in all aspects of life, and encourages patients to pursue a positive outlook on their day to day living.
She is enthusiastic about treating a diverse range of patients of all ages, and pursuing the best possible outcomes for each of them.
She has undertaken further studies into Clinical Pilates, which she utilizes to help patients with long term injury management and prevention. She is also qualified in RockTape application and cupping.
Outside of work, Michaela enjoys spending time with her family and friends; running, swimming, kayaking and exploring the outdoors.
Michaela Fenech
Michaela is a friendly, caring and compassionate Osteopath. She
graduated from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia with a Bachelor of Health Science/ Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy), with Distinction. Australian born, with Maltese and New Zealand heritage, Michaela seized the opportunity to come on board the Wilson Osteopathy team to help the people of Tauranga and surrounding areas, where her extended family live and
reside. Michaela has always been fascinated by the human body, and was originally drawn to osteopathy because of its holistic approach to treatment and individualized patient care.
She is a strong advocate for having a balance in all aspects of life, and encourages patients to pursue a positive outlook on their day to day living.
She is enthusiastic about treating a diverse range of patients of all ages, and pursuing the best possible outcomes for each of them.
She has undertaken further studies into Clinical Pilates, which she utilizes to help patients with long term injury management and prevention. She is also qualified in RockTape application and cupping.
Outside of work, Michaela enjoys spending time with her family and friends; running, swimming, kayaking and exploring the outdoors.