Practitioner Profile

Anna qualified in 1988 from the British School of Osteopathy. Most of her working career has been in New Zealand. Since 1992  Anna has practiced in Tauranga, Te Puke and Whakatane.  She has been working from her current location in Papamoa since 2017. 

Anna is continuously studying and keeping up with evidence based developments in health care.  Anna completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Health Science through Otago University in November 2023 specialising in Pain and Pain Management. Previously Anna completed  a Diploma in Law through Waikato University with a focus on Health Law.  On an ad hoc basis Anna serves on the Professional Conduct Committee for the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand. 

Anna has a particular interest in the neuro physiology of pain, biopsychosocial medicine and the evidenced based use of mindfulness for chronic conditions - as well as  a general life skill.

Outside professional life Anna is Chairperson of Canoe Slalom Bay of Plenty and an International Canoe Slalom Judge .  Tramping,  mountain biking and a spot of adventure racing are on all the agenda when work, study, family and canoe slalom commitments allow!  In March 2025 Anna completed the Sounds to Sounds Bikepacking Brevet, a 1500 km event from Marlborough to Milford Sounds.  

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