01 · Sound familiar?
Maybe you'll recognise one of these.
- A lower back that “goes” every few months.
- A shoulder that aches every time you reach up.
- A knee that hasn't felt quite right since that one awkward step.
- Hips that stiffen the moment you sit down.
- Headaches that creep in every afternoon.
You rest it, stretch it, and it settles. Until it comes back.
02 · The idea
Where it hurts is only part of the story.
Two people can walk in with exactly the same pain and need completely different treatment.
- A sore backcan start with a stiff hip.
- A niggly kneecan start with an old ankle sprain.
- A headachecan start with a neck that's been working overtime.
Common examples, not a diagnosis. Your own why gets worked out at your first visit.
03 · Your first visit
Forty minutes. Five steps. One clear answer.
- 01
Your story
We start with a detailed history. What happened, what you've tried, what you want to get back to.
- 02
A proper look
A thorough assessment of the painful area and the areas around it.
- 03
The why
A clear explanation of the cause, in words that make sense.
- 04
Hands-on treatment
Treatment starts in the first visit, with techniques chosen to suit you.
- 05
Your plan
Simple advice and exercises, so you know what to do between visits.
04 · Who you'll see
Hi, I'm David.
I'm an osteopath, originally from the Czech Republic. I trained at Swansea University in the UK and have been treating people for over five years, first in Swansea, then three and a half years in sunny Hawke's Bay, and now Christchurch.
One thing kept standing out. The people who got better and stayed better weren't just the ones whose pain went away. They were the ones who finally understood why it had happened, and how to manage it.
That's why I started MoveLab. Every treatment starts with working out the why.
- M.Ost (UK), B.Sc
- Registered osteopath, OCNZ 22-01515
- ACC registered provider
- Over five years in practice
Out of hours
Outside the clinic you'll find me on a pickleball court, a climbing wall, or a hiking track.
I care about performance, and I enjoy helping active people get back to what they love.
05 · Fees
Clear prices. No surprises.
Opening offer: $25 off your first visit, ACC or private, from 30 November to 31 December 2026.
No referral needed. You can book directly.
Changing or cancelling
Plans change. If you need to move or cancel, call, text or email me at least 24 hours before your visit and it costs nothing.
Inside 24 hours, or if you miss the visit, there is a flat $65 fee. Each visit holds a full 40 minutes that I can rarely fill at short notice.
Unwell, or something urgent came up? Get in touch anyway. I look at every case fairly, and a first late cancellation is usually waived.
06 · Good questions
Before you book.
How is this different from a physio or a chiro?
Osteopaths are trained to look at the whole body, not only the sore spot. A stiff hip can overload a back. An old ankle sprain can change how a knee works. So I assess the areas around your pain, find what is driving it, and treat that.
With me, every visit is a full 40 minutes, one on one. Most of that time is hands-on treatment. And you leave knowing what is going on, why it started, and what to do about it.
What do you treat?
Back and neck pain, sciatica, headaches, joint pain in the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and ankle, sports and gym injuries, and posture or work strain. All ages are welcome. Not sure if I can help? Call or text and ask.
Will you crack my back?
Only if it suits you and you're comfortable with it. Joint manipulation is one tool among many. I also use neuromuscular therapy, muscle energy techniques, balanced ligamentous tension and exercise plans, to name a few. I choose what fits you, and I explain it first.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book directly. If your injury is from an accident, I can start the ACC claim with you at your first visit.
How many visits will I need?
It depends on what we find. Many aches and injuries are fairly simple to sort out. You'll get an honest estimate at your first visit, and a plan so you can manage things yourself. The aim is for you to need me less, not more.
What does it cost?
$80 with an accepted ACC claim, or $115 for a private visit. Every visit is 40 minutes. Until 31 December 2026, your first visit is $25 off.
What should I wear and bring?
Clothes you can move in. Bring any scans or reports you have, and your ACC claim number if you have one.
What if I need to cancel?
Let me know at least 24 hours ahead by phone, text or email and there's no charge. Late cancellations and missed visits have a $65 fee. If you're unwell or it's an emergency, get in touch. I look at each case fairly.
07 · Book
Let's find your why.
MoveLab opens Monday 30 November 2026. Book your first visit now and take $25 off until 31 December.
- Where
- Centred Studios, 6 Humphreys Drive, Ferrymead, Christchurch 8023
Open in Maps - When
- Monday and Wednesday, 8am to 4:30pm
- Your visit
- 40 minutes · $80 ACC · $115 private