Deborah J. Ryan

B.Sc (Osteopathy)

Debbie is the Principal osteopath at The Twig Centre. She qualified in 1994 from the British School Of Osteopathy (London), she knew at the age of 14 that she wanted to be an osteopath, and she’s been passionate from that time in how osteopathy can support people to achieve their optimum wellness. She has worked in private practice throughout her career; but she also volunteered for 3 years at the Immune Development Trust (London) where she gained valuable insight, knowledge and experience in supporting people with immune conditions, which continues to be a passion in Debbie’s private practice today.

Since 1996, Debbie has been treating solely using the gentle cranial osteopathy techniques, completing numerous and extensive courses both in the UK and NZ. She has completed all IX phases of the specialised Biodynamic Cranial Osteopathy training, and incorporates all this knowledge in her practice.

Being a busy wife and mum with 3 adult children, she has developed a special interest in supporting women to build and maintain healthy boundaries around their well being and stress management. However, Debbie enjoys the diversity of working in a family orientated practice, and treating newborns and supporting women during pregnancy and postnatally remains a special part of her practice, as well as treating people with complex issues or who have come to us as their last resort.

Outside of osteopathy, Debbie enjoys spending time being creative in her studio and garden; and spending time in nature.

Nicki Walker

B.Soc.Sci, Dip.Hom, RCHom

Nicki is now in her 25th year of practice having qualified as a Classical Homeopath after training with the Wellington College of Homeopathy. Nicki is registered with the New Zealand Council of Homeopaths (NZCH) and was an executive Board member for 5 years and She was actively involved in the development of the profession in her capacity as lecturer at the Wellington College of Homeopathy for 15 years. Previous study in physiotherapy together with her Bachelor of Social Sciences Degree from Waikato University adds to her skill as a health practitioner.

Having completed intensive practitioner training 5 years ago, Nicki also brings a unique holistic facet to her practice, this training enables her to utilise mineral scanning (Oligioscan) and Quadscan to assess body composition and cellular health. This enables Nicki to work with individuals and families in a very holistic and thorough way to enhance health and wellbeing using a variety of tools as they may be required (homeopathic, naturopathic and diet), bringing a tailor-made holistic approach for each person.

Nicki is particularly passionate working with the myriad of health issues facing families in this current age. These can range from teething pain, colic and eczema in babies to repeated infections in children as well as social issues, fears and anxieties and more chronic issues such as stress, fatigue and depression in adults. More recently, there has been a large focus on the immune system in light of covid and the long-term effects of this and other viruses.