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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.

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 period of time at the internationally known Osteopathic Centre for Children in Harley Street, London. Whilst there he gained world class and invaluable experience in the treatment of children including preterm babies still in their incubators, children with cerebral palsy, autism and congenital conditions. Jerry loves all areas of osteopathic practice but loves treating babies and children.

Jerry has studied extensively postgraduate training in both the UK and NZ. Jerry has completed all IX phases of the specialised Biodynamic Cranial Osteopathy training, and incorporates all this knowledge in his practice, working exclusively with the gentle cranial osteopathic techniques.

In his spare time, Jerry enjoys working out, yoga, gardening, and woodwork.

Eugene Middleton

B.Sc (Osteopathy) Hons

Eugene has been practicing in New Zealand since graduating from the British School of Osteopathy (BSO) in 1995.

He enjoys general Osteopathic work, treating all age groups, using a variety of Biodynamic Cranial, Functional, Visceral and Structural approaches and exercise and stretches depending on what seems most appropriate for the patient.

He enjoys frequent postgraduate study which helps keep those skills fresh and up-to-date.

Since being a student and working at the BSO children’s clinic he’s been interested in treating children and likes working in an integrated way with Midwives and Lactation Consultants for best outcomes.

He is also interested in the long term effects of stress in relation to breathing and digestion.

Eugene has been part of the Twig Centre team since 2006 and has settled in the Hutt valley with his wife, four children and excitable dog.

Markos Pantelides

M. (Osteopathy). B.AppSci

Markos qualified with a Masters of Osteopathy from Unitec NZ in 2009 and since then has worked in the Wellington region, spending years as part of the multidisciplinary team at Wellington Osteopaths, and then working with the Royal NZ Ballet.

Now living in Lower Hutt with a young family Markos loves being part of the Twig Centre team, and while he has a particularly affinity for treating newborns and children, he enjoys treating all age groups right through to the elderly. Markos incorporates a mixture of gentle cranial style osteopathic techniques and structural osteopathic techniques into his treatments depending on what is most suitable for the individual patient. He believes that patient education and self-management play a large role in achieving fast and lasting outcomes and so will often prescribe appropriate stretches or exercises to his patients as well as try to help them achieve better postural awareness.

Markos undertakes regular ongoing training both within NZ and abroad and in his spare time outside of family and work commitments likes to spend time on his surfboard or mountain bike.

Scott Read

(Osteopath).

Bio to come.