Craig Torr and Fionna Spittles both graduated from the New Zealand Osteopathic College in 2003 and have been working in Tauranga ever since. They are both registered with the Osteopathic council of NZ and are ACC accredited practitioners.
Craig and Fionna opened Balance Osteopathy Welcome Bay in December 2010.
Craig has a background in competitive triathlon and ultramarathon running, which he still competes in. He has a particular interest in sports related injuries and has a sound knowledge of sports biomechanics.
Fionna enjoys working with all types of problems but has a strong interest in treating people with headaches and vertigo type symptoms. Fionna also enjoys working with pregnant women and babies.
She uses various hands on techniques including cranial osteopathy as well as traditional osteopathic procedures.
Martina Cattaneo qualified after a 5-year full time program at the International College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM), in Milan, Italy. She then attended Kingston University in London, where she obtained her Master in Osteopathic Medicine (M.Ost.).
Martina is a caring osteopath, and believes that it is fundamental to adjust osteopathic treatment to patient's specific needs, age, and presenting complaint. She treats a wide range of patients, and enjoys working to promote a patient's holistic wellbeing.
In her free time Martina enjoys cooking, fitness pole dancing, travelling, bush walking, and spending time with her family.
Lucas Baxter
Hi, my name is Lucas and I’m the newest addition to the team at Balance Osteopathy. I received my osteopathic training in Auckland and have been enjoying the surf and sun of the west coast beaches ever since.
This year my wife and kids and I have relocated to Rotorua to be closer to family.
A little bit about me; I am an avid surfer and am looking forward to surfing around Mount Maunganui and the nearby beaches. I am also a keen Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner and will be continuing my training around the area.
I first became interested in osteopathy after a surfing accident in Western Australia. On the advice of a friend, I visited an osteopath to help with my recovery and after the treatment decided on the treatment table to pursue it as a career. Now that I am finally a practicing professional, I am very much enjoying working with people to help recover from injuries and form positive habits to improve their health, all so we can enjoy the lifestyle this awesome country affords us!
I very much look forward to meeting you all in the clinic.
Lucas.