Ines Backhaus
My Practice
With over two decades of experience in holistic health, I am passionate about Craniosacral and Biodynamic Therapy and dedicated to supporting the well-being of patients of all ages.
My practice is rooted in a deep understanding of the body’s natural ability to heal through its innate wisdom and a profound capacity for self-regulation.
By aligning with this inner "Wairua" — the spirit or consciousness that connects us all — my treatments offer you a path of true healing from within.
I specialize specifically in the gentle care of women, children and infants.
My clinical journey spans over two decades, combining holistic and homeopathic medicine with Craniosacral and Biodynamic Osteopathy throughout my education in Germany.
As I just moved recently to New Zealand I am still in the process of registering my osteopathic certifications with the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand (OCNZ) . Therefore I solely offer treatments in Craniosacral and Biodynamic Therapy in my practice on Waiheke Island, not including the Osteopathic part of my original work spectrum.
My Education
Professional Qualifications & Certifications in Germany:
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Certified Osteopath, Member of the german Association of Free Osteopaths (VFO)
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Certified Pediatric Osteopath (Specialist in Children's Osteopathy)
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Licensed Alternative Practitioner (Heilpraktikerin)
Clinical Education & Post-Graduate Training in Germany:
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Since 2021: Ongoing advanced training in Biodynamic Osteopathy (Phase - courses) with Tom Esser M.Sc. D.Ost. D.O. (student, assistant and certified translator of Dr. James Jeleaous D.O.)
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2024: Advanced training in "Osteopathy for Infants and Young Children" with Christian Defrance du Tersant D.O. (F) at the Still Academy Leipzig.
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2022–2024: Post-graduate studies in Biodynamic Pediatrics with Tom Esser M.Sc. D.Ost. D.O.
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2021–2022: Specialisation in Pediatric Osteopathy at the Osteopathic Center for Children in Berlin with Tom Esser M.Sc. D.Ost. D.O.
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2022 & 2024: Advanced training "Be Still and Know" 1 & 2 regarding Somato-Emotional Release (SER) with
Tom Esser M.Sc. D.Ost. DO in Parin.
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2020–2021: Clinical training in Pediatric Osteopathy with Daniel Schulz D.O.
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2020: Advanced training in Osteopathic Manipulation (MAP1 & MAP2) with
Dirk Schmidt, Berlin.
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2019: Advanced training in Osteopathic Kinesiology with Alternative Practitioner
Hans-Jörg Bauer
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2017–2021: Comprehensive training in Osteopathy and Alternative Medicine at the Paracelsus School Dresden.
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2017–2019: Advanced training in Rebirth-Therapy for infants, children, and adults with Esther Göbel
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2002–2005: 3 year basic and advanced Training in Homeopathy with HP Imke Müller