The Gentle Path
Tara Pinchetti
Healing practitioner
A gentle path back to health.
I work with your body as a whole; your bones, your soft tissues, your fluids, your brain, your nervous system, every part of you. No matter where dysfunction exists within you, I can help.
Who I help
Hi, I'm Tara. I practice Ortho-Bionomy, a form of bodywork that developed out of Osteopathy in the 1970s. Ortho-Bionomy works on the principle that your body is an intelligent machine, and an intelligent machine can fix itself. If you've ever spent an aftrrnoon gardening and gonr to bed with a sore back, then woken up in the morning with your back feeling fully recovered, you've experienced that intelligent machine at work - that's how it's supposed to work. However, sometimes, for a number of reasons, dysfunction persists, and that's when Ortho-Bionomy can help get your body back on track. At The Gentle Path, I specialise in helping clients recover from injuries, discover and resolve stuck patterns causing chronic pain, correct postural patterns, manage stress, and more. Ortho-Bionomy is gentle and safe for all ages and stages, including babies and during pregnancy. Clients stay fully dressed and your comfort is fespected at all times. I am trauma-informed, and work is conducted at the pace each client is comfortable with. I also offer gentle support with palliative care. This can bring a great deal of comfort and drug-free relief from pain, something that is extra precious when time is short and quality of life is limited.
The problem I solve
I support clients with a wide range of conditions, including (but not limited to): * Neck pain and strains * Back- and hip pain * Rib injuries * Hypermobility issues * Joint pain and injuries * Carpal Tunnel Syndrome * Tennis Elbow * Plantar Fasciitis * Soft tissue injuries * Chronic pain conditions * Anxiety and stress * PTSD/trauma support and recovery * Concussion recovery * POTS * Fibromyalgia * Asthma * Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders * Post surgical recovery * Injury recovery * Lymphatic flow * Palliative support (nervous system settling and drug-free pain relief) Ortho-Bionomy is safe for all ages and is a great option for those with underlying health conditions that make more invasive treatments intolerable.
My point of difference
Unlike many modalities, Ortho-Bionomy works *with* the body, not against it. There are no forceful manipulations ("cracking"), which makes it both extraordinarily effective and extremely gentle. It also makes it uniquely suited to those whose bodies or nervous systems cannot tolerate more aggressive treatments - for example babies, the elderly, or the chronically (or terminally) ill. The truly unique part of Ortho-Bionomy is that it helps clients' bodies to relearn what "normal" looks like, and in many cases, recover the ability to self-correct dysfunction as their bodies were designed to do originally. This means that in time, they no longer need my intervention to recover when they tweak something; their bodies regain the ability to sort it out for themselves. This is a genuinely empowering experience for my clients, and one of my favourite things about what I do.
My niche market
While I can and do work with anyone and everyone of any age and stage, my greatest passion is to help people the medical system has failed; people who have been told something is "all in their head", or whose health picture is complex, with lots of different things going on. As someone with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos, I've also done the hard yards to become a specialist in this area, and can offer treatment and support to others living with this condition.
Key benefits
Pain-free treatment that leads to lasting change. Trauma-informed practitioner. A holistic treatment that addresses every system in the body, often eliminating the need for clients to undergo multiple different types of treatments at the same time.
Problems my clients avoid
By working with me, clients avoid painful, uncomfortable, or unsettling treatments that don't produce lasting change. They avoid feeling unheard and being told that their very real pain is all in their imagination. And they avoid feeling like their body is "broken" and will never recover.
About
I am a healing practitioner based in Te Horo, on the beautiful Kapiti Coast. My healing modality of choice is Ortho-Bionomy, an extraordinarily effective form of bodywork that developed out of Osteopathy in the 1970s. Using Ortho-Bionomy, I work on every system in the body. Whether you're in pain from an injury or post-surgery, struggling with anxiety and stress or chronic backpain, dealing with a concussion or POTS, or suffering with carpal tunnel or plantar fasciitis, I can help. Ortho-Bionomy is non-invasive and gentle; clients stay fully dressed at all times, and no forceful manipulations ("cracking") are done. It is suited to all ages and stages, and I am trauma-informed and focused on creating a safe space for all.
Products and services
An intial Ortho-Bionomy consultation for an Adult is 90 minutes long; follow up sessions are generally 60 minutes, unless otherwise discussed. Children's sessions are between 15 and 30 minutes long, depending on the child's age. All minors must be accompanied by a caregiver or other trusted adult. Sessions take place in my beautiful, peaceful studio in Te Horo, unless otherwise agreed in advance.
Why I am a member
I've been an NZBW member for many years. I love the connections I've formed through NZBW, and the comraderie with my group members.
An offer for you
Come and try an Ortho-Bionomy session and see what it can do for you. My offer to NZBW membets: first (60 minute) session is my gift to you!
Testimonials
"Amazing healing by Tara. I would've never thought such gentle movements could make such drastic improvement in my bodily function. If you're on the fence about giving it a go, let this be your sign to make the appointment!!" - Cass C, Facebook review, July 7, 2026 "As a newcomer to golf, I was eager to try new techniques, but I quickly discovered that tennis elbow and golf elbow were common complaints. When I first experienced this issue, my therapists advised rest and treatment, which provided temporary relief. However, when the problem persisted, I sought Tara's expertise and was thrilled to find that her approach brought lasting results, empowering me to continue playing the sport I love without interruption. Thanks to Tara, I've been able to enjoy golf without limitations." - Tina B, Facebook review, 17 May 2026 "Tara is magic! The process is super gentle and very relaxing but afterwards I could feel the release in my body. The best part is the changes actually last because your body has done (and therefore remembers) the work rather than having something done to it. 10/10" - Kirsten W, Facebook review, Jan 14, 2026 "I have been seeing Tara at the Gentle Path for a few weeks now. I have been suffering from persistant lower back pain, and have not found anything to improve it. Tara has been doing some work on my nervous system and for the first time in months, I can move and breath freely without overwhelming pain! Highly recommend Tara if you need gently heeling😍🥰😍🥰😍🥰" - Ilse V, Facebook review, 10 December 2025 "I have a condition called POTS syndrome, one of the symptoms is high elevated heart rate, especially when exercising. I own and ride horses and my heart rate getting them ready was 130-150 and riding 160-180+ . After two sessions I saw a huge difference in those heart rates, still excessive but nowhere near the above. My riding rate is lower to 150-160. Thank you so much, I will definitely be back for more ❤️" - Tina B, Facebook review, 6 November, 2025 "Tara is a white witch! Her magic hands have helped soothe all my sore bits and today she helped ease my anxiety. I don’t know why it works but it’s amazing!" - Steph D, Facebook review, 19 September 2025. "Tara knows her stuff. Weirdly I don't always remember what has changed until I have a conversation about stuff that has left. I do remember how much relief I feel at the time of the session and always leave feeling lighter within my body and in my emotions and spirit . I genuinely love and appreciate the difference the sessions have made to me and Tara's willingness to dig deeper to get to an issue is exactly what gets to the bottom and I love that." - Lou W, Facebook review, July 2025
Skills
- Anxiety
- Children's & teen health
- Chronic pain
- Headaches & migraines
- Mobility & older adults
- Nervous system regulation
- Reiki & energy healing
- Sports injury
- Stress
- Women's health
An invitation
Wondering if I can help with your unique health issue? Call me, and let's talk about it!