If you'd prefer to speak with someone you can always call our clinic between 9 am and 6 pm on (03) 443 2628 for Wanaka or
(03) 451 1342 for Queenstown. However, for those who like the convenience or need to book after hours, you can book an Osteo online.

Read more about our Osteopath in Queenstown Jamie Butcher and our Wanaka Osteopath Laura Randall

Online Bookings

We have online bookings available across two platforms so that it's easier for you to choose a convenient time for an appointment.

Option 1: BOOK ONLINE via our website

This can be done from your desktop, laptop or mobile. Just scroll up to the top menu and you'll see a green BOOK NOW button.

1. Select your preferred location
2. Select your treatment type. If it's your first time you will need to book an INITIAL appointment, we can sort out your ACC eligibility if you are unsure.
3. Select your practitioner
4. Available times will appear on the calendar
5. Select your time
6. Enter your details as prompted and leave us a comment ie. ACC number or anything else
7. Make sure you click BOOK APPOINTMENT
8. You will receive an e-mail confirmation of your booking as well as an SMS reminder and e-mail reminder two days before your appointment and an e-mail reminder on the day of your appointment.

Option 2: Download our APP

(for iPhones only at present)

As well as booking directly from your phone. This convenient app will store your information to make rebooking easier, will remind you when you have your appointment and show you all your upcoming appointments at a glance. It will also show you your current balance and any outstanding invoices. You can also call us or e-mail at the touch of a button.

1. Download CLINIQ APP: http://metamed.co.nz/cliniqapp from the App Store
2. Enter the clinic code: 2628
3. Allow push notifications so that you have an additional reminder and never miss another appointment
4. Enter your details: name, e-mail, phone number, date of birth
5. Book your appointment
6. You will receive an e-mail confirmation of your booking as well as an SMS reminder and e-mail reminder two days before your appointment and an e-mail reminder on the day of your appointment.

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I'm not one for new year resolutions but I love to reflect and get clear on my intentions. But what do both of these mean? Reflections can be a powerful catalyst for change, an opportunity to review what, how and why things have happened. Intentions come from your soul, deep-rooted in your values and what is important to you.

Download this handy guide to take you through your reflections and intentions.

Reflections

Reflecting on the year that was can be hard for some, especially if it was full of things you didn't want to happen in your life. If you're thinking ‘I can't wait until 2017 is over' and you never want to think about it again, you could be missing out on some of the valuable learnings that comes from the not so pleasant things you had to face. Learnings and experiences that help shape your decisions in the future to create more of what you do want. Or you may have had a great 2017 and want more of that! So how do you keep creating more of what we want?

Intentions

Setting intentions reminds you what is important to you and can help create a foundation of what you say ‘yes' to in your day, week… year. Nurturing and living out your intentions helps you feel more fulfilled in your life, because you're usually doing what you enjoy and makes your heart sing. At the same time when you're in the space of living according to your intentions you can positively influence others around you.

A gift for you…

As a gift to you transitioning into 2018, I've created an Unwind the Year workbook to help you review the year that was and start or continue to live intentionally and create a path for change in 2018. It's designed to help you look within and…

• REFLECT on the year that was
• ACKNOWLEDGE what did and didn't work for you
• RELEASE any limiting beliefs
• NURTURE yourself
• CHALLENGE yourself to create a great year ahead
• ASPIRE to create change and live the life you want
• ACTION that will move you in the direction you want to go

This isn't goal setting

Don't worry this isn't goal setting (although I am a big fan of goal setting and they can help give you actionable steps to fulfilling your intentions… more to come on that one) this is about coming back to your own truth, acknowledging the blocks (so you can work around them or not encounter them again) and getting clearer on what it is you want to create.

Most of you will be having time off over the Christmas and New Year period, it's a perfect time to reflect. If you thought you had no time during the year and find that thought creep in now (when you've got time off!) stop procrastinating! This exercise doesn't have to take you long. Grab a pen and just write the first things that come into your head. There's no need to overthink these as you already know all the answers.

If you're stuck and need any help filling any section out make a comment below.

May your 2018 be filled with more of what you want and truly desire.

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Sweep Your Gut, Detox Your Cells and Improve Your Energy.

Take the 9V9 veggie-based detox program and transform how you feel in 9 days.

Helen Padarin is one of Australia's leading Naturopaths, Nutritionists and Author.I've had the pleasure of working with her on patients over the years and seeing how she transforms their health. She has also been my Naturopath when I struggled with a few stubborn health issues. This is a great opportunity to give your body a kickstart and help improve your gut health, energy levels and help your body live to it's full health potential.

A busy life can often mean we sacrifice eating well, ultimately our health suffers- our gut may play up, energy levels decrease, moods go haywire, and we become less resilient to mental and physical stress. If this sounds like you I encourage you to try this mini challenge.

I'm not the biggest fan of detoxes as it often involves cutting out a bunch of foods. This is different. You don't need to change any of your existing dietary routines, just add more good stuff in.

9 cups of veggies a day, for 9 days.

That’s it.

You can get your whole family involved, everyone needs to eat, so why not more veggies. This online course is full of recipe ideas and ways to get your 9 cups of veggies in a day as well as great nutritional advice. You can enrol anytime, come March 2017 there will be a group challenge where you receive support in a private Facebook page and follow the journey with others and a bonus 3 live chats with Helen.

You can still eat your cake, drink your coffee and have your beer. But not sure where you would fit it!

Even vegan's and vegetarians can benefit from this! It's surprising how many non-vegetable foods you can eat when you're busy and need a quick fix. Get loads of inspiration and recipe ideas to entertain your veggie friends.

The ‘9V9 Veggie Based Detox Program‘, is the quickest and easiest way to kickstart health, happiness and healing – all from the comfort of your own home.

Click on the links or right here to be taken to the 9V9 page to sign up.

If you're interested in Helen's books the links are on our new resources page.

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Welcome to Lisa Carnie our Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist in Wanaka. Lisa is well known amongst practitioners and specialists for her care of pelvic floor conditions. She established the Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy service at Dunstan hospital where she still works and is starting private practice at MetaMed 24th January 2017. No referral is required to see Lisa privately and she is able to see ACC patients.

Many people experience pelvic floor issues but are too embarrassed to ask for help. Lisa has a caring and open approach to this subject which will make you feel at ease. She only wishes that more people had access to this type of care as it's so effective even after many years of experiencing symptoms.

 What are some symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction that can be treated?

• Leaking urine when walking, running, jumping, coughing, sneezing or lifting.
• Frequency and urgency to go to the toilet for pees and poos
• Trapped air in the vagina especially post-natal
• Pain and issues arising during pregnancy and post-natal
• Tears sustained during birth
• Difficulty controlling the bowels leading to soiling and accidents ‘poo accidents'
• Constipation and difficulty emptying the bowels
• Pain with sex or orgasm
• Reproductive system pain- cramping, endometriosis
• Prolapse of pelvic organs such as the bowel, bladder, uterus or vagina
• Pre-post gynaecological surgery such as hysterectomies or operations for pelvic organ prolapse

Please click the links below to find out more about:

• Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
• Lisa Carnie
• FAQs
• Fees

Lisa is available for appointments Tuesday afternoon from 1.45 pm – 6 pm.

If you have any questions or are unsure if Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy is for you Lisa welcomes questions by e-mail [email protected]

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Dr. Jin Ong is a Wanaka Osteopath offering integrative and intuitive treatment for acute and chronic musculoskeletal issues. Located within the Health 2000 shop, appointments are available from October 2016 on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursdays.

Dr. Jin Ong, the practitioner behind MetaMed, has 10 years experience as an Osteopath, Herbalist, and Psychosomatic Therapist. She integrates all these therapies to provide unique treatments. She is dedicated to assisting you along your journey to health, educating, empowering and helping you take responsibility to live to your full health potential.

Please click on the links for more information on Osteopathy, Herbal Medicine and Psychosomatic Therapy.

MetaMed is now also offering Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy with Lisa Carnie.

Please feel free to contact Jin using the contact form and leave your phone number if you would like to ask any questions or discuss anything.

BOOK ONLINE to see an Osteopath today. Or call MetaMed on (03) 443 2628

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