ABOUT | NAOMI HUNT

Naomi is a passionate osteopath and yoga teacher committed to the holistic health of her patients, which includes creating a caring, professional, and patient-focused treatment environment. Her interest in the use of osteopathy and yoga for stress management and musculoskeletal pain shaped her Master’s research investigating if yoga and prescribed exercise are beneficial for chronic neck pain.

Naomi spent her 20’s travelling and snowboarding all over the world, and has practiced yoga for the past 20 years. Through snowboarding and yoga, Naomi developed her interest in health and body maintenance, which led her to train as an Osteopath and yoga teacher. She has a special interest in rehabilitative exercise and movement utilising a range of exercise advice, including breathing and yoga-based postures. Where appropriate she may suggest lifestyle modifications or approaches that assist and enhance her osteopathic treatments.

Naomi is passionate about supporting patients to develop healthy habits that serve them well while fitting in with their life and daily commitments. Through osteopathy, Naomi aims to support and inspire patients to reduce their stress and energise their spirit.

Naomi currently lives in Okato, Taranaki with her husband, two young sons, and cat where she continues her connection to nature through her passion for surfing.

Credentials:

• ACC Registered Practitioner of Osteopathy

• New Zealand Registered Osteopath with the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand

• Master of Osteopathy - Unitec, Auckland

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Biology) - Unitec, Auckland

• Fundamentals of Cranial Sacral Osteopathy - The Sutherland Cranial Teaching Foundation of Australia and New Zealand

• Yoga Siromani (Teacher) Diploma - Sivananda TTC – Kerala, India