Meet Our Team
Our friendly team at Tui Chiropractic are here to help you work towards your health goals.
Dr. Tarn de Ridder
Chiropractor
I grew up rurally in Whangarei, spending most of my teenage years horsing around which inevitably leads to falls and injuries. My first experience with a chiropractor came after one of these falls, and I couldn’t believe how much better I felt and could function! It was only a matter of time before I enrolled to study Chiropractic.
I graduated from New Zealand College of Chiropractic in 2014 with the Academic Excellence award and the Business Award. Since graduating I’ve spent a couple of years working in Wellington, undergone post-graduate studies in pediatrics and Sacro-Occipital technique, and moved back to Whangarei to enjoy our little slice of paradise in Maungatapere.
Being in the winterless North means we can spend more time with our family, enjoy beaching, boating and fishing, and have enough space for some animals and a horse!
Dr. Steve Bowers
Chiropractor
I’m originally from Auckland but have spent the last two years working in Wellington. I’ve just returned to New Zealand after a 6-month trip around the world.
Apart from chiropractic and health, some of my interests are kickboxing, cooking and watching the rugby or any other sport on the weekend. I’m very excited to be moving up to Whangarei to help you all live your healthiest lives possible.
Lisa Shervell-Megchelse
Chiropractic Assistant
Lisa’s background is rather diverse. Originally from Takapuna, Lisa was educated in Dunedin where she attended Otago Polytechnic obtaining Trade Certificate in Shorthand Typing. Then with her parents moving to Whangarei Lisa also moved north where she married and had her two children. Lisa worked at the Whangarei Courts as a Shorthand Typist in the 1980s, which was an extremely interesting role. Over the years Lisa has worked within large blue chip Accountancy and Law firms in both Dunedin and Auckland Cities, with the Bay of Plenty Regional Council in Whakatane, Real Estate in Whakatane and Ohope. Her final move is back to Whangarei after 32 years. Lisa now has 3 grandsons in Whakatane and family in Whangarei. She loves to visit the family, run, walk, garden, keep bees, renovate and enjoys her and her husband’s “muscle car” when doing long road trips south along with her dog Bella.
Ready to Make a Change?
Start your journey to better health and get in touch with us today or make a booking online. New patients welcome!