Meet the Team
The people that make the difference
Jessica Mott B. App. Sci., M. Ost.
Bachelor of applied Science, Master of Osteopathy
Osteopath /Clinical director
ACC Registered practitioner
As the proud owner and operator of ThreeSixty Osteopathy, Jess is deeply committed to providing hands-on, personalised care that helps people feel better and live better. She’s known for her approachable and caring nature, always taking the time to truly listen to her patients and tailor treatments to their individual needs. Jess is passionate about helping people not just recover, but thrive—whether that means being able to walk the dog along the beach pain-free or returning to high-intensity activities like CrossFit.
Her journey into osteopathy began when she was considering a career in physiotherapy. Knowing she wanted to help people but not necessarily become a doctor, she was introduced to osteopathy—a profession she had never heard of at the time. After researching its holistic approach to body assessment and treatment, she knew it was the right path. Five years of study and hard work later, she entered the field, and now, as the owner of ThreeSixty Osteopathy, she brings her skills and expertise to the community.
We asked Jess: “What values are important to you, in the way that you work with your patients?”
Trust is really, really important. Because if there’s not a mutual trust between the patient and the practitioner, then that’s really hard to go forward and have effective treatments and progress. Also honesty, so having an honest relationship with the patient, in that they feel comfortable being able to tell you the truth – “I didn’t do my exercises this week”, or conversely “I was really great at doing that [exercise]”.
The third one that’s really important to me is friendliness and making yourself approachable for the patient. You’ve got to be friendly to be able to build patient rapport.
Beyond the Clinic
Outside of work, Jess enjoys spending time with friends and family, embracing the balance between a busy career and a fulfilling personal life. Living on a lifestyle block with her partner and dogs, she loves the fresh air and open space—though she’ll happily admit that gardening isn’t her thing!
Clare Russell B. App. Sci., M. Ost.
Bachelor of APPLIED SCIENCE, mASTER OF oSTEOPATHY
JUNIOR ASSOCIATE OSTEOPATH
ACC Registered Practitioner
We are now welcoming to the team Clare, who Joins us from the ‘winterless north’. Having worked on the north shore and more recently, Whangarei, Clare has moved back to the coast to be closer to her family. Luckily for us, a position at ThreeSixty was just what she was looking for.
Clare trained at Unitec, and studied in part alongside both Jess and Amy, so she fits into our practice like part of the furniture. After becoming a mum, she opted for a career change from 10+ years in Engineering, which is basically problem solving, to Osteopathy, which again is all about ‘problem solving’, just in a different capacity!
Though she only recently moved back to Coastie life, Clare loves the area, especially for it’s strong community feel, and family-orientated amenities.
We asked Clare: “What is the most important thing about your job as an Osteopath?”
The people are really important to me – not just the ‘problem’ they come in with. It’s really important to me to make sure the patient gets the treatment they need, be it gentle and restorative to support the body in it’s own healing mechanisms, or a firmer approach where a joint just needs to be clicked. My favourite group to treat are retirees, who have a wide variety of opinions on their preferred treatment style, and plenty of stories to keep me entertained while I’m working!”
On a personal note, Clare has a black belt in Martial Arts, and a young son to keep her on her toes!
Victoria Huggett M. Ost.
Master of Osteopathy
senior associate Osteopath
ACC Registered practitioner
Victoria is the newest member of our team, having joined us in December 2024 in a senior osteopathic role. As some of you may have already found out, Victoria has an infectious energy and passion for helping people – much like the rest of the team, hence she fits in so well!!
Victoria found osteopathy as a mature student, after initially studying law and then accountancy. But these two professions still left her drive for helping people unfulfilled.
Victoria is well travelled, having lived in multiple European countries, including Ukraine (her birthplace) and Russia before settling in England to study at University College of Osteopaths (formerly the prestigious British School of Osteopathy) in London. Prior to launching her osteopathic career, she enjoyed 8 years as a sports massage therapist during which time she worked with elite level sports persons including roles at Fulham Football Club, and Twickenham Rugby Club.
Since qualifying with a Bachelor in Osteopathy, Victoria has had 3 of her own osteopathic clinics – one in London, and two in NZ where she was based in Rotorua and the Mount.
Now most of her time is taken up by a gorgeous baby girl, hence she is focusing more energy on family time than running a medical practice.
We are fortunate to have her bring her enthusiasm and experience to our patients.
We asked Victoria: “After initially studying Law and Accountancy, why did you change to osteopathy?”
Sitting in the office, hating every second being there, I was dreaming of a job where I’ll be looking forward to go to work and enjoy doing what I love. It took me 3 years to make the decision to choose osteopathy, but I’ve loved it every day since then. My choice was influenced by an event in my life – a serous motorbike accident. After finding healing with osteopathy, I knew it was the profession for me! I love the ability to solve the pain / discomfort ‘puzzle’, and get great satisfaction from seeing people improving and becoming pain less / free.
Holly Royal B.Ost, CKTP
Bachelor of Osteopathy, Certified KinesioTaping Practitioner level 3
Senior Associate Osteopath
ACC Registered Practitioner
Holly is currently on extended leave but we will let you know as soon as she is back!
Originally from the UK, Holly graduated from the British School of Osteopathy in 2009, with Honours. She also won the Third Year Award for highest overall results, and RK Hardy Prize for her dissertation on Low Back Pain.In the past, Holly has tutored osteopathic technique and supervised clinical competency for the Master degree students at Unitec. She also previously worked for the Osteopathic Council of NZ (OCNZ) as a Preceptor for 5 years, and is currently on the OCNZ Professional Conduct Commitee (investigating alleged complaints about other Practitioners).
On a personal note, Holly is a competitive ocean swimmer, and lives in Whangaparoa with husband James, children Cleo and Logan, and dogs Shadow and Delta.
James Hughes
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
James joined our team in 2020 and has been helping with all things Admin around the clinic. He is very efficient and organised, and is always ready and willing to help colleagues and patients alike, no matter the problem or task. In fact, we just don’t know what we’d do without him!
James’ superpower at the clinic, is to make patients feel welcome, and at ease, no matter who they are – whether he’s talking about Rugby with the ‘tradie’ patients, or knitting with our more mature ladies.
(In fact, most of our patients are very disappointed if they come in for treatment and James isn’t available to chat with them – We secretly think they come in for a chat with him, almost as importantly as their appointment!)
For any queries about appointments, bookings, rescheduling, records or pretty much anything else – please feel free to call and chat with James. You’ll find him extremely friendly and helpful.
