Osteopaths New Zealand

Kesh brings over 20 years of academic, clinical, and research leadership in physiotherapy and osteopathy. He is the current Research Chair for the osteopathic profession in New Zealand and Co-Chair of the Osteopathic Research Alliance (Australia). His research spans manual therapy, pain science, virtual reality in education, and culturally responsive care. Kesh is passionate about building a vibrant research culture to strengthen the future of osteopathy.

I deeply believe in the value research brings to our profession. My role is to bridge the realities of clinical osteopathy with the expertise of our research leaders. By aligning practice with evidence, we can lead meaningful projects that ensure our profession remains strong, relevant, and future-focused. If you have any capacity to help with this direction, do get in touch

Anne‑Lise is a Senior Academic Staff member at Ara Institute of Canterbury, lecturing and supervising within the osteopathy programmes. As an experienced osteopath and clinic supervisor, she supports students in both classroom and clinical settings. She also serves as a Co‑Programme Leader for Ara’s postgraduate osteopathy diploma, helping shape the next generation of practitioners

Holly is a practising osteopath with 15 years of experience and a strong belief in evidence-informed practice. A former clinic owner and CAPP preceptor, she has served on the OCNZ disciplinary board and founded a regional peer group to foster professional connections. Holly is committed to making osteopathic research accessible, relevant, and inspiring for clinicians across Aotearoa.

Amanda is an experienced osteopath with a Master’s in Osteopathy from Unitec and nearly two decades of clinical practice experience. She is the principal osteopath at Barrington Osteopathic Clinic and has a strong interest in women’s pelvic health, chronic pain, and interprofessional collaboration. Amanda is also a clinical tutor at Ara Institute of Canterbury and offers professional supervision through her initiative, Articulate. She brings a grounded, practitioner-focused lens to research and is passionate about connecting evidence with the realities of clinical care.

Debbie is a member of the public

We seek a representative to bring Te Ao Māori perspectives into the research kōrero. If you are passionate about advancing osteopathic research grounded in mātauranga Māori, we warmly welcome your voice at the table.