Julia Fast Ortho-Bionomy®
Chronic Pain Management in Wānaka & Ettrick

Ortho-Bionomy is a gentle, restorative way of working with the body here in the South Island, focused on easing pain and supporting your natural ability to find homeostasis (balance). This non-invasive therapy honours your body’s innate intelligence and self-corrective abilities, facilitating alignment across all levels of your being:

Physical: Easing tension and structural imbalances.
Environmental: Understanding how your surroundings affect your health.
Kinaesthetic: Enhancing proprioception—your internal sense of movement, posture, and body awareness.
Mental: Supporting your move from overwhelm toward stillness; inviting a quieted mind to enhance natural focus and mental wellbeing.
Emotional: Releasing stored stress, creating capacity, and integrating trauma.
Energetic: Restoring the natural flow and vitality of your body's energy.
Spiritual: Connecting with your inner sense of peace and purpose.

For me, being connected means remaining open to what is—within a safe, non-judgemental environment. This trauma-informed approach supports a nervous system reset, helping you shift from a state of apprehension and stress to a more aligned and grounded way of living.

Whether you are looking for chronic pain support in Ettrick or assistance with sports injury recovery in Wānaka, I invite you to experience holistic approach and explore the difference Ortho-Bionomy can make.

Clinic Days:

Wānaka: Thursdays & Fridays
Ettrick: Wednesdays

Connect today to take the first step toward renewed alignment and homeostasis.

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The initial consultation is $160 and runs for one hour.
Follow‑up Ortho‑Bionomy sessions are $130 for a 50‑minute appointment.

What is Ortho-Bionomy®?

"Ortho-Bionomy® focuses “on the structure because that is the literal skeleton upon which our life is built. When your structure works right, your circulation works better, you feel better, you think better.” — Dr. Arthur Lincoln Pauls

Ortho-Bionomy® is a gentle, restorative form of bodywork designed to stimulate the body’s natural self-corrective processes. As a practitioner, I accompany my clients on their journey of recovery by building a bridge between conscious and subconscious responsiveness.

My role is to support clients in Wānaka, and Ettrick, to become more attuned to their physical sensations. We use this awareness to identify gentle changes that can improve daily alignment and enhance your own self-healing practices.

Integrated Self-Care

To help maintain your progress, I provide customised, gentle self-care exercises after each session. These practices are designed to reintroduce the positive shifts experienced during your session, making it easier to integrate these improvements into your everyday life.

Your Benefits

The foundation of every session is the creation of a safe, predictable environment built on trust and collaboration. We prioritise nervous system co-regulation and proprioceptive awareness to signal to your body that it is no longer necessary to "brace" or hold tension.

When your body feels truly safe, muscular and emotional tension can naturally begin to release. This process fosters a deep sense of alignment and encourages your innate ability for self-correction. By working with the body’s protective responses rather than against them, we provide a gentle pathway toward holistic pain relief and lasting wellbeing.

Common Areas of Support

Ortho-Bionomy® is a non-invasive approach that many across Central Lakes and Central Otago use to assist with:

Structural Tension: Lower Back, Neck, and Shoulder discomfort.
Joint & Movement Support: Knee issues, Rolled Ankles, and Joint stiffness.
Recovery Support: Assisting the body after falls, sports accidents, or surgery.
Head & Jaw Comfort: Helping to manage tension associated with headaches and migraines.
Wellbeing: Supporting Nervous System Regulation and stress recovery.

Chronic Pain Relief

Ortho-Bionomy® can help ease ongoing pain, such as neck and back pain, frozen shoulder, migraines, TMJ (jaw) dysfunction, and osteoarthritis. If you’re living with chronic pain in Central Otago and Central Lakes, gentle bodywork may offer the relief you’ve been seeking.

Improving Structural Balance

This therapy is effective for postural imbalances, scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis, and rehabilitation after joint surgeries. Ortho-Bionomy® also supports pelvic floor alignment before and after birth, as well as after procedures like hysterectomy or prostatectomy. Many clients appreciate how these gentle sessions help them feel more balanced and comfortable in daily life.

Recovery from Injuries

Whether you’re recovering from a sports injury, repetitive strain, whiplash, or issues like rotator cuff injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, knee pain, or ankle and foot sprains, Ortho-Bionomy® can help restore mobility and promote faster, more comfortable healing.

Support for Autoimmune and Chronic Conditions

Clients with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid imbalances, or ankylosing spondylitis often find that Ortho-Bionomy® sessions provide gentle relief and help manage symptoms, supporting overall wellbeing.

Stress Relief and Emotional Wellbeing

Ortho-Bionomy® is not just for physical pain. It’s also beneficial for those feeling the effects of stress, shock, disrupted sleep, or emotional challenges such as trauma, anxiety, or depression. Gentle bodywork can help you feel more relaxed, grounded, and at ease.

Because Ortho-Bionomy® is so gentle and non-invasive, it’s suitable for people of all ages and backgrounds. Each session is tailored to your unique needs, helping you reconnect with your body’s natural intelligence while supporting your journey to lasting health and homeostasis.

Ready to experience gentle bodywork and holistic pain relief?
Whether you are seeking support in Wānaka, Ettrick, or across Central Lakes and Central Otago region, I invite you to take first step toward greater comfort and wellbeing.

Book Your Session in Wānaka or Ettrick

Side Effects

There are no reported side effects of Ortho-Bionomy®.

What to Expect in
an Ortho-Bionomy® Session

During your Ortho-Bionomy® session in Central Otago or Central Lakes, you will remain comfortably clothed, either lying down on a massage table or sitting in a supportive chair. Each session takes place in a warm, welcoming environment designed to help you feel safe and relaxed. As a trauma-informed Ortho-Bionomy practitioner, I focus on open communication and continuous feedback, ensuring that your preferences and comfort are always respected.

Treatment may include gentle touch, slight movements, and light pressure on reflex points to locate and address tension and pain. By consciously creating a comfortable, prolonged, and non-painful body position, we invite your body to release stress and realign naturally. These subtle changes can affect the muscular structure, nervous system, blood and lymphatic fluids, and fascia, leading to realignment and improved balance. Repetition of these gentle experiences helps your body and nervous system recognise and remember new, healthier patterns for the future.

Throughout your session, I will guide you to notice and track sensations in your body, supporting your ability to observe any changes, no matter how subtle. This process often leads to the release of both muscular and emotional tension, promoting deep relaxation and a renewed sense of wellbeing. Many clients in Alexandra, Wanaka, Ettrick, and beyond comment on how the safety and security of Ortho-Bionomy® sessions help them reconnect with a sense of relaxation and ease.

Ortho-Bionomy® is highly adaptable—sessions can be tailored to your specific needs and comfort, whether you prefer treatment on a massage table or seated in a chair. This gentle bodywork therapy is suitable for people of all ages and backgrounds seeking pain relief, improved mobility, and holistic support.

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Please note:
As an Ortho-Bionomy® practitioner, I do not diagnose medical conditions or prescribe medicines. Always seek guidance from your doctor if you have concerns about your health.

Heartfelt thanks to Nina Hermanns at ProDanceNZ.com, and Matt Cloonan for their wonderful support during our much-loved photo shoot! And a big thank-you to Jo Lynch for capturing the magic — you made it such a special experience!

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Julia Fast Ortho-Bionomy®Chronic Pain Management in Wānaka & Ettrick

Physical: Easing tension and structural imbalances.

Environmental: Understanding how your surroundings affect your health.

Kinaesthetic: Enhancing proprioception—your internal sense of movement, posture, and body awareness.

Mental: Supporting your move from overwhelm toward stillness; inviting a quieted mind to enhance natural focus and mental wellbeing.

Emotional: Releasing stored stress, creating capacity, and integrating trauma.

Energetic: Restoring the natural flow and vitality of your body's energy.

Spiritual: Connecting with your inner sense of peace and purpose.