Associate Osteopath
M.Ost (UK)
Specialised interests
Credentials & registration
In New Zealand the title osteopath is protected. Ella is registered with the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand and holds a current Annual Practising Certificate.
About Ella
Ella is an osteopath at Better Health Osteopathy in Christchurch. She most enjoys working with headaches and migraine, jaw and TMJ pain, and the neck, shoulder, and upper-back tension that builds up through work and stress. She also treats shoulder problems such as bursitis, impingement, and thoracic outlet issues, along with scoliosis-related pain and the everyday wear and tear that shows up in most joints. Her approach is friendly, relaxed, and patient-centred: she likes to understand the person behind the symptoms, not just the sore spot.
Alongside hands-on treatment, Ella looks at the things that quietly keep pain going, like stress levels, work demands, sleep, and daily habits. She often assesses breathing mechanics and posture, offers cupping where it helps, and puts together a detailed rehab plan with practical advice on your workspace and ergonomic set-up. Patients tell her she puts them at ease quickly, and she works to create a comfortable space where you feel listened to and clear about the steps ahead.
A little more about Ella
Patients often say Ella puts them at ease within minutes, so a first appointment feels more like a good conversation than a clinical work-up.
Where Ella helps
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Conditions
Targeted care for tension, migraine, and cervicogenic headaches in adults and children.
Help for jaw pain, clicking, clenching, and tension headaches linked to the jaw. Restore comfortable movement and ease pressure.
Assessment and treatment to reduce shoulder pain and restore movement.
Help with desk, driving, and trade-related strain. Recover from accidents, manage repetitive load, and stay productive at work.
Gentle treatment for neck pain and stiffness to help you move freely again.
Treatment for tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, and overuse. Calm pain, rebuild tendon capacity, prevent recurrence.
Effective treatment for shooting leg pain, numbness, and tingling that may be sciatica.
Identifying contributing factors and restoring movement for lasting recovery.
Ella treats a wide range of conditions. View all conditions we treat.
Care areas
Relief from desk-related back, neck, and shoulder strain. Help with posture, headaches, RSI, and the wear of a sedentary work day.
Hands-on care for tradies and manual workers. Help with back, knee, shoulder, and wrist strain so you can keep working without recurring flare-ups.
Helping you stay mobile, comfortable, and independent. Gentle Osteopathy for arthritis, balance, post-surgery recovery, and confident movement.
Gentle, pregnancy-safe osteopathic care for every trimester. Ease back, pelvic, hip, and rib pain so you can move and rest comfortably.
Recovery support for new mothers. Help with back, pelvic, neck and shoulder strain from feeding, lifting, and the new physical demands of parenthood.
Faster recovery, smarter training, and lasting injury prevention. Hands-on Osteopathy for runners, lifters, team-sport players, and weekend warriors.
Ella cares for all ages, from children upward. See who we care for.
What to expect
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Where to find Ella
Ella sees patients at Fendalton and Cashmere. Tap a clinic for hours, parking, and a map.
What patients say
Real, verified Google reviews from people we have cared for across our Christchurch clinics.
"I started at Better Health Osteopathy 3 weeks ago. Sam, on reception was exceptionally helpful, even calling one of the osteopath's out to answer my questions and putting my mind at ease. Ella, the osteopath assigned to me is amazing. I would totally recommend her and the practice."
"The staff are welcoming on arrival and Ella is truly amazing"
"Ella is so great, feel very confident in her knowledge and ability."
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