Dr Melinda Bredin - B.A. (Psych),
B.Chiro, M.N.Z.C.A
Clinic Director & Principal Chiropractor
Dr Melinda Bredin has been practicing in her clinic, Chiropractic Touch, for over 7 years after graduating from the New Zealand College of Chiropractic. Dr Bredin has a particular interest in caring for pregnant women and newborns and has many whole families under care.
Dr Bredin uses very gentle techniques to adjust the spine and specializes in one of the most popular ‘low force’ techniques in the world, utilizing an adjustment instrument called an Activator. “Because it’s many times faster than adjustments delivered by hand, the body rarely tightens to resist, making adjustments comfortable and effective.”
Dr Bredin is passionate about the positive changes Chiropractic care can bring to anyone’s life and loves to see her patients notice the benefit it brings to all areas of their lives. “Chiropractic care allows the human body to function at its most optimal level. Keeping your nervous system free of interference with regular Chiropractic care is one of the best things you can do to ensure good health and get the most out of your body.”
In addition to running the clinic in Takapuna and seeing her patients, Dr Bredin also teaches part time at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic.
Dr Ali Abbas - B.Chiro
Chiropractor
Dr Ali Abbas studied health science at Otago University 2004-05 before moving back to Auckland to study Chiropractic at the prestigous New Zealand College of Chiropractic.
Dr Abbas graduated with clinical merit for high achievement in clinical practice. Initially skeptical about chiropractic, Dr Abbas has experienced remarkable improvement in his own health being plagued by allergies, sinus problems, constant colds/flu’s and weight trouble which are all much improved since being regularly adjusted.
Dr Abbas has seen many patients’ health improve as a result of being adjusted and making improved lifestyle choices. He is excited to have the opportunity to educate and adjust as many people as possible and guide them toward optimal health through natural chiropractic care.
Dr Sima Pir has an interesting background before studying to become a Doctor of Chiropractic. She was an actress and TV presenter for a childrens television show and involved in feature films and theatre back in her home country of Iran. After completing a degree in Lingustics, with a major in translation of English language (her fourth language), Dr Pir made New Zealand home with her husband and daughter. Dr Pir's second daughter was born here in Auckland.
Dr Pir is still a qualified liaison interpreter and is an official member of NZSTI. She is now excited to add Registered Chiropractor to her list of credentials. "Life couldn’t be better. There is no better joy in the world than having children although a few years later life opened another door to a very wonderful world to me, 'The World of Chiropractic'. An amazing world that fulfilled my life with whatever I wished for. With chiropractic care I feel younger and healthier and I am aware of my body’s abilities now. I know now that my body is so intelligent and is able to heal itself, and the only thing it needs is a light force to initiate it; chiropractic care provides that force. I would love to share this with everyone, with whoever breaths and lives; as we all are worth it."
Dr Sima Pir - B.Chiro
Chiropractor
Dr Cherye Roche - DC(USA),
ATC, FCC (UK), FEAC (Ortho)
Chiropractic Functional Biomechanics
Dr. Cherye Roche comes to us from the U.S. via the U.K. She immigrated to New Zealand in June of 2009 and settled in Takapuna. Cherye has been a Chiropractor for 21 years. In addition to practicing at Chiropractic Touch two days a week, she is an academic lecturer and clinical supervisor at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic.
In her private practice Dr. Roche has a focus on helping people with chronic musculoskeletal conditions. She offers a specialized biomechanical approach to the assessment of her patients to identifying underlying problems in the foot and lower extremity that might be the root cause of a chronic condition. Using gait analysis pressure plate technology, she can then identify the biomechanical source of a problem that can cause injury, prevent recovery, and impede performance. Then, Chiropractic adjustments, specific exercises and custom orthotic therapy are used to restore normal function.
Currently being updated.
Rosie Gee - BHS, Dip TM, Dip CNTM
Neuromuscular Therapist
Rosie has been massaging for over
10 years. Her main field of expertise is Neuromuscular Therapy
(NMT). This is a more advanced form of massage therapy that looks
at the whole picture to help treat the source of the problem, not just
the symptoms. NMT uses selected techniques to shut down trigger
points, realign posture and increase overall well being, as well as
feeling like a great therapeutic massage!
As well as working at Chiropractic Touch on Wednesdays and Fridays, Rosie also works at the New Zealand College of Massage as a tutor and co-ordinator. Rosie has two wonderful daughters and a cat.
As well as working at Chiropractic Touch on Wednesdays and Fridays, Rosie also works at the New Zealand College of Massage as a tutor and co-ordinator. Rosie has two wonderful daughters and a cat.
Ana Collins - Dip Massage Therapy / Reiki Master
Massage Therapist
