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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 about 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. Since 2025 Debbie is part of a group of experienced osteopaths teaching these specialised techniques Nationally.

In 2025, Debbie alongside the Osteopathic Children’s Foundation helped set up a monthly free Children’s clinic, providing osteopathic high quality care alongside other osteopaths to children who wouldn’t normally be able to access treatment due to cost barriers.

Being a wife and mum with 3 adult children & a business owner, 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 wood fired saunas and 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 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. He routinely volunteers at the monthly free Children’s clinic in Lower Hutt.

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. Since 2025 Jerry is part of a group of experienced osteopaths teaching these specialised techniques Nationally to other osteopaths.

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

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

Scott qualified at the European School of Osteopathy and spent the first few years working in New Zealand, including here at The Twig Centre. He has undertaken more post graduate study including training in The Perrin Technique™ which is an effective treatment approach for Chronic Fatigue & ME.

He has over a decade of experience as a Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist working with various conditions and with national and international athletes. He has an interest in sports, headaches/migraines & chronic conditions. He uses different approaches such as cranial, visceral and structural techniques to help patients on their recovery journey.

Outside of Osteopathy he spends his time hiking, rock climbing & exercising.

Bryony Richardson

B.Sc (Osteopathy) Hons

Bryony treats using a holistic and intuitive whole body approach – aiming to find and address the root cause of your complaint and facilitate lasting change. She specialises in the more gentle and subtle styles of osteopathy, including cranial osteopathy, and loves the variety that osteopathic work brings. Bryony is passionate about a patient centred approach – making sure that you feel empowered, and listened to, throughout the treatment process is her priority. She has a particular interest in the mind/body connection both for herself and her clients! She enjoys supporting women on their journey to feel good in their bodies again after injury, or busy family life helping them to regain movement and vitality.

Bryony graduated from The European school of Osteopathy in 2010 and has worked in a variety of clinical settings in both the UK and Aotearoa NZ since. Outside of her Osteopathic work you will find her enjoying family life outdoors with her husband and 2 children and supporting other Mums to reconnect with themselves and feel resourced through teaching effective self care and energy balancing practices.