Practitioners
All of our practitioners are qualified and registered professionals who are committed to continuing professional development. We strive to be better to ensure that we provide you with the best, most up to date, professional service possible – we know you’d expect nothing less!
Osteopathy
Jeremy Ryan
B.Sc (Osteopathy) Hons
Jerry qualified from the British School of Osteopathy (London) in 1995. After qualifying he worked in private practice for 3 years. He then worked full time for a year at the internationally known Osteopathic Centre for Children in Harley Street, London. Whilst there he gained invaluable experience in the treatment of children including pre-term babies still in their incubators, children with cerebral palsy, autism and congenital conditions.
In 2002, after taking a couple of years off to look after his own children he joined The Twig Centre. Jerry specialises in cranial osteopathy and in particular loves treating babies and children, helping them to fulfill their full potential.
Eugene Middleton
B.Sc (Osteopathy) Hons
Eugene has been practicing in New Zealand since graduating from The British School of Osteopathy in 1995.
He enjoys general osteopathic work, treating all age groups, using cranial, functional-visceral and structural approaches. He feels it’s important to keep his skills current with regular postgraduate study.
He has a particular interest in respiratory and abdominal issues, and the long term effects of stress.
He is married with a young family and lives in the Hutt Valley, when time allows he loves to fish and play music.
Markos Pantelides
M. (Osteopathy). B.AppSci
Markos was inspired to pursue a career in osteopathy after experiencing the benefits of osteopathic treatment and how it improved the well being of himself and family. He is a New Zealand trained osteopath.
Markos takes an holistic approach to the care of his patients and likes to use a mixture of structural, cranial and visceral techniques to help his patients recover and achieve optimal health. He also likes to incorporate the prescription of appropriate exercises and stretches and empower you to facilitate a speedy recovery.
Markos has represented New Zealand in Judo, is a keen surfer, mountain biker and cook.
Lydia Carey
M. (Osteopathy), B.AppSci
Lydia was inspired to pursue a career in osteopathy after experiencing the benefits of osteopathic treatment in improving the health and well-being of both herself and her family. Lydia graduated with a Bachelors and Masters Degree from Unitec New Zealand and has continued to further her skills by completing postgraduate training in paediatrics, osteopathy in the cranial field and exercise prescription.
Lydia has a gentle and holistic approach to the care and management of her patients and enjoys adapting osteopathic treatment to suit individuals; ranging from children and pregnant women, right through to executives and sports enthusiasts.
Lydia has competed at a national level in both swimming and triathlons and still enjoys an active lifestyle. For her masters degree she researched the osteopathic treatment of babies with breastfeeding problem and will publish this piece of research in 2011.
Lydia is currently on her OE.
Melanie Lous
M.Ost, ITEC diploma holistic massage. Gosc, OCNZ and ACC Registered
Mel was inspired to change her career after experiencing the benefit of osteopathic treatment in France. She qualified with a Master degree from the British School of Osteopathy in London and practiced in different clinic before moving to Wellington.
Mel uses a wide range of structural, functional and massage technique to adapt every treatment to the specific needs of her patients. She also has an interest in cranial osteopathy and continues her professional development in this field.
In her spare time Mel enjoy travelling and discovering New Zealand, swimming, skiing and cooking.
Lactation
Cheryl Ganly-Lewis
RN, RM, IBCLC Dip Fam Studies
Hi, I’m Cheryl Ganly-Lewis, IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant), registered midwife/nurse.
I began helping women with breastfeeding as a counsellor for Nursing Mothers (Aus) in 1977. In 1992 I became a midwife and have been working in the community as an LMC and Plunket nurse with breastfeeding mothers first in Australia and now in New Zealand
I live in the Hutt Valley with my husband, daughter, one cat, a dog and an abundance of wild life. I proudly serve the greater Wellington area of New Zealand.
I am a member of: International Lactation Consultant Assn and New Zealand Lactation Consultant Assn.