Welcome

I combine massage, acupuncture, and osteopathic manipulation to treat musculoskeletal pain quickly, effectively, and intelligently using a multi-modality approach. My goal is to achieve lasting results so you don’t have to keep coming back.

Minimum Treatments for Maximum Results” is my aim for all patients. Legally, I can’t make any promises, of course, but that sincerely is my goal.

Phillip Mettrick

North Shore Osteo

About Phillip Mettrick

Many patients ask how Phillip got into this field and are not surprised to find that it grew from his own personal experiences. This includes having 2 fused vertebrae in his neck from childhood and being born with a limited neck rotation. Hence, it was necessary for Phillip to search for solutions from a very early age, and he is grateful to have had progressive minded parents. They looked for ‘alternative’ solutions, including osteopaths, chiropractors and acupuncturists.

At the age of 4, Phillip attended an Orthopaedic Specialist at Christchurch hospital. He then spent time with a chiropractor and an osteopath in Christchurch during his early teen years. Acupuncture came later whilst studying in Australia and searching for an answer to the muscle tightness/spasms he was experiencing.

Phillip has found that his first-hand personal experience gives him understanding, and he can relate to his patient’s pain. His professional and multi-modality approach, along with 35 years of experience, makes him well equipped to deal with, often very complex, Musculoskeletal health needs that patients present him with.

Experience & Qualifications

Phillip is well placed to access and attend your specific musculoskeletal conditions with the combination of skills and experience he brings.

He first started practice in Takapuna in 1980 and has many years of professional experience.

He is a qualified Osteopath ONZ and Acupuncturist NZRA and has effectively combined both Osteopathy and Acupuncture for relieving neck and Back pain for 1000’s patients over the last 35 years.

Phillip trained both in Australia and New Zealand and has a broad range of education at RMIT (Advanced Diploma Clinical Osteopathy, Melbourne), Auckland University (Physiology 67.201), New Zealand College of Acupuncture and TCM (Bachelor Health Science in ‘Acupuncture’).

He has an NZQA Level 7 Certificate in Acupuncture and is registered as an Osteopath with an “Acupuncture Specialism” with the Osteopathic Council (OCNZ).

Phillip has also been:

  • Past President of the NZRA
  • Course developer/lecturer in Musculoskeletal diagnosis and Orthopaedic testing for the New Zealand School of Acupuncture and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
  • Registered Osteopath with both the Osteopathic Council and Osteopaths ONZ

Mission Statement

Phillip and the clinic’s mission statement is:

‘Professional Care. Minimal Treatment for Maximum Results’

If Phillip finds he is not achieving the desired clinical outcome from the treatment or achieving an expected result, he will advise you on your next steps, and the appropriate action (usually referral) will be taken.

Osteopathy & Acupunture

What to Expect During Your Appointment:

● Assume you will be at the clinic for around 45 minutes including treatment.

● Initial interview to take your history and make a detailed musculoskeletal assessment examination for mobility and restrictions.

● Treatment, using a combination of massage, acupuncture and then manipulation/osteopathy.

● A personalised treatment plan will be discussed and possible remedial exercises will be advised if appropriate.

● The acupuncture I give is virtually pain free. If anything hurts, I remove it. I believe you are coming to see me to reduce the pain, not experience it.

Pricing:

Adults:

  • First Consultation: $90

  • Other visits: $75

  • ACC First Consultation visit: $65

  • ACC other visits: $55

Pensioner/Beneficiary/Students:

  • First Consultation: $80

  • Other visits: $70

  • ACC First Consultation visit: $60

  • ACC other visits: $50

Children (School years 0-13)

  • Each visit: $50

  • ACC visits: $30

ACC Treatments

Phillip is a qualified Osteopath and is a registered ACC Acupuncture provider. Many of his patients attend on ACC however you will need to arrive with a completed and registered ACC form from your health provider.

Please also note the forms cannot be completed at the clinic so please attend with with your completed ACC form for your (recent) injury. (It helps if the injury relates to a claim that is less than a year old as ACC have additional requirements before they accept claims that are over a year from the date of the initial injury.)

This form can either be completed with your usual Medical Doctor, A&E, Physio, Chiro or Osteopath.

Phillip treats many Medical Doctor referrals and is happy to work with them to achieve a positive outcome for you and their patients.

Acupuncture encompasses a 3-5000 year heritage.

Make a Booking

We’d love to hear from you, please use the booking form or contact us on the below phone number to book your appointment with Phillip

09 4898219

Reviews

After my first session I felt 20 years younger. Had recovered my energy and wondered why the world appeared so bleak before the session.
After just 3 sessions with Phillip I fully recovered my energy and ‘Joie de vivire’.

Jeanette S
Mark Warden
23:37 03 Dec 24
I sometimes suffer from a very painful neck and Phillip is about the only Practitioner who can fix this. Just had 4 days worth of discomfort and a constant headache as a result - 30 minutes after being treated by Philip today and I am back to normal. Both Phillip and Lynn are great people to deal with and I would highly recommend them.
Tom Robinson
23:13 12 Sep 24
previously I used to see another osteo every 6ish weeks, since seeing Phillip the time between needing to see him has got longer and longer, it’s now been just under 2 years since I’ve needed an adjustment and it’s saving me so much money too!
Kerry Sinclair
05:52 16 Aug 24
Truth Seeker
22:17 12 Jul 24
Phillip is a magician, I have been going to him for over 40 years you couldn’t find someone better to deal with your issues.D Oxenham
Carol Ann
05:13 04 Jul 24
I've been seeing Philip coming up 25 years. Every now and then I might have a lapse in judgement and might go see an osteo who is closer to me but I'm always so disappointed.Phillip is worth travelling to see. He knows what he is doing. Phillip, you are never allowed to retire!
Sue Killian
00:19 18 Dec 23
Laura Mattison
19:33 12 Dec 23
Have been going here for years.Always feel great afterwards 😃
Neil Bretherton
22:53 06 Nov 23
This is the second time I've seen Phillip and both times I've found him to be excellent, thorough, and informative. He listened well and explained my symptoms before fixing them. I'd highly recommend him
James Lawton
01:19 02 Nov 23
The man is a genius - he has dedicated a lifetime to mastering the art and science of fixing the muscularskeleto system. You are in very very safe hands.
Angela Wickens
21:17 27 May 23
After months of neck pain and unsuccessful visits to other osteopaths I came across Philips website. After my first appointment I had a 90% improvement and with one more appointment booked for next week I’m confident of a 100% success. Philip was amazing and even fixed a secondary sciatica pain I was having even though I was there for my neck. I am so impressed with Philip I want to recommend him to anyone in pain needing relief, he knows what he’s doing, he is simply AMAZING.
Courtney Seward
02:26 20 Apr 23
I recommend Philip to everyone who has back problems. He fixes the problem in one or two sessions usually. I drive 1.5 hours to see him after moving out of the area and trying the local Osteopaths who just didn't help.
Anna Robertson
19:18 19 Sep 19
Philip is amazing! I have been going to him when necessary for 24 years. I have never been disappointed and always felt back to normal after a adjustment. When I moved away I had been to other practitioners and always needed to see Philip soon after to be adjusted/fixed properly. His experience and treatments are second to none. I can not recommend him enough.
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Combining Osteopathy and Acupuncture effectively
to relieve neck and back pain for 1000’s of patients
over 35 years

Contact Info

  • Unit 6 1 View Road, Glenfield, Auckland, New Zealand

  • M: 8 – 4:30
    T: 8 – 4:30
    W: 8 – 12
    T: 8 – 4:30
    F: 8 – 12
    Sat & Sun: Closed
    Closed Daily 1-2pm