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OUR TEAM
Hamilton Osteopaths
JESS JENKINS
Qualifications
Bachelor of Applied Sciences
Masters of Osteopathy
Baby Sleep consultant
Mat Pilates
Mum
Jess has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Biology) and a Masters in Osteopathy. As part of her training, she completed a thesis on pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy and has continued to grow her knowledge in that field. From there she widened her scope to postpartum health and babies (more info here).
When Jess is not treating mums & babies she is helping office workers with their headaches and posture issues. She uses a combination of osteopathic treatments and Pilates-based exercises to get them back on their feet!
In her spare time, you will find her either at the beach, or doing some DIY around the house with Darryl and her 2 little helpers Lara and Billie.
DARRYL JENKINS
Qualifications
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Certificate in Sport and Exercise Science
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Bachelor of Applied Sciences
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Master of Osteopathy
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Postgraduate Certificate in Acupuncture
Darryl helps people move well, move often, and take control of their pain. He takes a practical, evidence-informed approach, combining osteopathic treatment, acupuncture, and realistic exercise strategies to help people get back on track as efficiently as possible.
Patients appreciate Darryl’s clear explanations, hands-on care, and focus on long-term results rather than short-term fixes.
Clinical Interests
Darryl enjoys treating a wide range of conditions, with particular interests in:
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Sports injuries of all kinds
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Persistent and chronic pain conditions
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Back pain and neck pain
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Sciatica and lower limb nerve pain
Professional Roles
Darryl contracts to the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand in a Preceptor role, providing guidance and clinical support to overseas-trained osteopaths during their induction into practice in New Zealand.
Kylie Fletcher
Qualifications
Bachelor of Applied Sciences
Master of Osteopathy
KInesio Tape Certified
Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
Selective Functional Movement Screen (SFMA)
Kylie has been practicing in Hamilton for almost all of her 18 years as an Osteopath. She graduated from Unitec in Auckland with Masters of Osteopathy where her thesis was on Osteopathic treatment for Headache.
With a martial arts background she enjoys assisting with sports related issues, but also injuries of any kind, as well as more chronic concerns and woman’s health support - during pregnancy and post-partum recovery.
She loves to help people get back into movement and activity. With a wide variety of tools in the toolbox to help, each treatment is designed around you as an individual.
Caron Shallish
Qualifications
Bsc (Hons) - Ost UK
18 Years Experience
Originally from South Africa I moved to the UK in 2003 and completed a 5 year Osteopathic degree at Oxford Brookes university. Nearly killed me but allowed me to leave behind a corporate career in computing and become immersed in the wonderfulness of Osteopathy. I arrived in NZ in 2011 with my cat, a suitcase and have worked in Whangarei, Hawkes Bay , Wellington and Cambridge.
I work with a large cross section of the community, every person is different.
I tend to work with a combination of soft tissue techniques, gentle joint mobilisation, fascial release and cranial techniques
Special interest areas :
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Headaches and concussion
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Older population support
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Whiplash
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Jaw
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Hand treatment
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After completing a 600km bike packing trip in Feb 2025 I'm HOOKED. Next year is a little less ambitious (less time off), but currently training for a bike packing trip cycling from Dunedin to Queenstown.
Wondering if the 'doer upper' we bought in Leamington was such a good idea - spending a lot of time 'doer uppering'. Hanging out as a family with our woolly dog Rosie who is the eternal optimist and happy bug