OSSIS HEALTH has the long term goal of being the leading non-medical practice for making positive change relative to your bone health.  Based initially around the LIFTMOR studies, but building into dietary advice, balance training and movement health advice, Ossis will strive to deliver all the help we can to make a positive change. 

The Latin word ossis is pronounced [ˈɔs.sɪs] in Classical Latin and [ˈɔs.sis] in modern Italianate Latin. The “o” is as in hot, the “s” is standard, and the “i” is like in machine.

A quick story: Mid-2023 I was asked by my partner Kirsty's mum to do a presentation to her women's group on the North Shore in Auckland on strength training for the aging population.

As someone who has ultimately specialised in the sporting population for over 20 years, the research for this presentation sent me down a rabbit hole of excitement and opportunity.  But first a back story:

I often get asked to oversee lifting techniques of athletes who may be experiencing either performance issues or movement-specific pain.  When performing a squat, or a deadlift, it is easy (for a multitude of reasons) to experience pain or localised muscle overload.  But when you apply fundamental techniques such as pelvic/core control, specific cues and stay within loading limits, they are very, very safe and highly effective movements.

So when delving into the LIFTMOR studies, and others, that look at resistance training for bone health, I was beyond excited.  

My over 2 decades long experience in movement health puts me square in the middle of this population.  Offering technical advice and exercise prescription for core control, lifting techniques, balance strategies, grip strength (and so much more) all wrapped up in a supportive group environment is what Ossis Health stands for. 

Literally, ANYONE.  

With Ossis Health entering it's early stages of development, we are looking for anyone, of any background (minimum age is 21) who wants to take some control of their bone health.

Male or female. History or Osteoporosis or not.  No maximum age.

The LIFTMOR (Lifting Intervention For Training Muscle and Osteoporosis Rehabilitation) study is a ground-breaking research that demonstrated the benefits of heavy resistance training for Osteopenia/Osteoporosis. Our course is built on this proven methodology.

Have a read of the free download for all the gritty information. 

Greg Pain is a leading Sports Biomechanist who has worked with some of New Zealand's most successful athletes and teams. He brings his 20+ years of clinical experience to the Ossis Health course.

This experience ensures safety, individual considerations, and application of the most current research.