Rochelle chose to pursue Osteopathic Medicine as a healthcare modality due to the holistic nature with which Osteopathy approaches health. With Osteopathy often being described as “an art, a science, and a philosophy”, Rochelle uses her hands and her knowledge of human anatomy and physiology to ease pain and restriction, and to facilitate the body’s innate ability to heal and recover in the absence of barriers.

Rochelle sees a wide range of health difficulties in her practice, including headaches, lower back pain, pelvic dysfunction, neck pain, sensitized nervous system, trauma, pregnancy-related pain, and supporting newborns in adjusting to life outside the womb. She also enjoys the challenge of exploring possible causes for unexplained symptoms that have been medically cleared but not yet answered. She has also previously dedicated several years to the advancement of the Osteopathic profession through service to the professional association (Osteopaths New Zealand), including some time spent as the association’s President.

As a māmā, Rochelle is also very passionate about perinatal mental health, and supporting parents and whānau during their perinatal journey. She is also very committed to empowering others through knowledge, and as a Community Health and Wellness Educator Rochelle is passionate about supporting people of all ages and backgrounds to lead a healthy and empowered life.

As an Osteopath, Rochelle trained at New Zealand’s Unitec Institute of Technology, and her Master’s Thesis explored the patient experience of osteopathy in the cranial field. Rochelle is registered with the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand, and is a professional member of Osteopaths New Zealand.

Email | rochellejudkins@empoweredyou.co.nz