Book Your Upper Back Alignment Assessment
In-Clinic (Christchurch) or Online
A structured assessment of how your whole-body alignment may be affecting your upper back - and a clear plan to improve it.
What happens in your assessment
Each session is designed to uncover and address the underlying movement patterns contributing to your upper back symptoms.
While every consultation is tailored for you, here’s what you can expect:
Discussion & Review – We talk through your progress, symptoms, history, and any new information that may help guide your improvement.
Whole-Body Assessment – We observe how you stand, walk, and move - looking at how your body loads, compensates, and shares movement.
Hands-On Assessment – If necessary, we use gentle movement testing to explore joint mechanics, muscle engagement, and how your body is coordinating movement.
Postural & Structural Analysis – Not just how you sit or stand - but how your overall alignment influences daily movement and long-term strain patterns.
Clear, Practical Plan – You leave with a focused, achievable plan of alignment exercises tailored to your body - so you know exactly what to work on between sessions.
Who this is for
This Assessment Is Suitable If:
You feel tight, stiff or rounded through your mid-back
Massage or stretching only gives short-term relief
Your upper back pain keeps returning
You want to understand why it keeps happening
You’re open to gentle, structured movement work
As a physiotherapist, I can also provide hands-on treatment (manual therapy) to help settle symptoms in the short term while we work toward longer-term alignment changes.
It May Not Be Suitable If:
You are currently being investigated for a cardiac or significant respiratory condition - medical clearance should come first
You are looking only for forceful manipulation
Now isn’t the right time for you to commit to an approach that takes a bit of consistency (20-60 minutes regularly)
You're not able to invest in your health at present
We focus on restoring alignment and improving how your body works together as a whole.
Clinic/Session Info
Session length: 60 minutes
Initial Assessment: $120 (up to 90 minutes initial)
Follow Up: Weekly (from as little as $30-80 per week), monthly or as-needed options ongoing depending on your goals and affordability.
Clinic Location: Papanui, Christchurch, New Zealand
Online consults available if you're out of town or away from Christchurch
Wear comfortable clothing that allows easy movement. It helps if we can see your knees and shoulder blades during assessment.
Bring any relevant scans, reports or letters
You don't need to:
Be flexible
Be an athlete
Believe in “no pain, no gain”
Push through pain
Stop your other fitness activities (unless they aggravate things)
Stop your other care
We start with your most comfortable position and help you to progress over time.
Choose your appointment time
If this approach feels right for you, book your appointment time.
If you are unsure if this is right for you, please call or email for assistance
