About Us
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 in 2019 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 each patient's specific needs, age, and presenting complaint. She enjoys working to promote a patient's holistic wellbeing. Her techniques include structural osteopathy, cranio-sacral, HVLA techniques, and soft tissue techniques.
Martina treats a wide range of patients, including adults, children, babies, pregnant women, and the elderly. She has been gaining experience in treating the paediatric population at The Osteopathic Children Foundation in Hamilton, and her Professional Development courses have been targeting the pregnancy and post-partum patient, and the lactating baby in the neonatal age.
In her free time Martina enjoys cooking, fitness pole dancing, concerts and shows, bush walking, and spending time with family and friends.
Zuzana Povazanova
Zuzana is an experienced osteopath with a strong focus on structural osteopathy and a background in holistic massage. Originally from Slovakia, she moved to London to pursue her studies and completed her degree at the College of Osteopaths.
Zuzana believes that accurate diagnosis is the foundation of effective treatment and that engaging patients in the entire process is essential. She involves patients through clear communication, individualised care, and rehabilitation, ensuring they feel supported every step of the way.
Currently studying Western herbal medicine, Zuzana has a keen interest in natural health, complementing her osteopathic practice.
Outside of work, she gained hands-on experience working on an organic farm and dreams of one day creating her own lifestyle space that reflects these values.
With her love of movement and culture, Zuzana has spent many months travelling the world and enjoys dancing Argentine tango and salsa in her spare time.