Osteopathy in Aotearoa New Zealand deserves a strong evidence base - one that reflects how we actually practise, the patients we see, and the outcomes we achieve.
ONZ is committed to building that foundation.
Our research programme works across three areas: studies led directly by ONZ, research open for member participation, and membership programme developing the next generation of osteopath-researchers. Together, they represent a profession that is investing in its own future.
Large scale studies commissioned and conducted by ONZ to build the profession's evidence base.
Studies where your clinical experience and voice directly shape the findings - and the professions future.
Supporting practising osteopaths to develope research skills and produce original, published work.
For the first time, ONZ is analysing ACC claims data to build a clear picture of osteopathic practice across Aotearoa - what conditions we treat, how long recovery takes, and what it costs. This evidence will be foundational for the future ACC fee negotiations and policy advocacy on behalf of the profession.
Six clinics across Aotearoa are currently piloting a patient-reporting outcomes measures (PROMs) framework to capture how patients actually experience osteopathic care. The results of this pilot will determine the design of the national study - one that could redefine how we demostrate value to funders and the public.
How confident do you feel providing culturally safe care in Aotearoa New Zealand? Your perspectives and everyday practice experiences will directly inform professional development across the profession - helping us better support both practitioners and patients.
What prepared you for clinical practice - and what didn't? If you've recently transitioned from student to practitioner, your honest experience will help strengthen osteopathy education and graduate support across Australasia for those who come after you.
A qualitative study exploring how migraine patients experience and make meaning of osteopathic care - including osteopath's own approaches and clinical reasoning. The manuscript is in preperation and expected to be submitted for publication in the coming months of 2026.
Liana's research explores the role of osteopathic care for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. A preliminary study has been completed with promising results, forming the foundation for her current research programme. The next study is in development.
Representing Osteopaths in
Aotearoa, New Zealand
Tel 09 419 0450
Email info@osteopathsnz.co.nz
Address PO Box 65503
Browns Bay
Auckland 0754, New Zealand
