Meet the Roughan Chiropractic Team
Meet Olivia, Natural Med Dispensary Manager
People are often shocked that I have never had antibiotics, painkillers or vaccinations and yet I have never been to a medical doctor or been under hospital care. I am extremely grateful for my natural health upbringing and would love to see the sickness paradigm that most people are accustomed to some day change to a wellness system. We all deserve to maintain optimal health and shouldn’t wait for symptoms on feeling sick as a reason to take painkillers and “hope it maybe goes away” – there’s such a better way to live! With medicine these days we are living longer than our ancestors but we are definitely not living healthier.
“If I had known I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself” – Eubie Blake on his 100th birthday.
I love managing our large NaturalMed Dispensary and hearing the most incredible stories from our patients and practice members about how chiropractic and applied kinesiology has changed their lifes for the better. Often we see people who have been struggling with their health for years and come to us after hearing from a friend or a work colleague the benefits they have achieved since coming to Roughan Chiropractic. Our most common feedback is "I wish I had known about this place sooner!"
Being a Blood Type A I am more than happy to help those who need support in 'Eating Right For Your Type' or basic nutrition recommendations. Being one of the VLA technicians at our practice allows me to spend time with our patients who like to monitor their health, whether they are looking to lose weight, training for a sport event, or would just like to know how their body is coping with their current lifestyle. I am very passionate about 'Eating Right For Your Type' and have performed the simple blood type test on patients from 8 days old to 88 years old. No matter where we are in our lives, living to the best of our ability is so important.
You'll normally spot me in the practice running around doing a hundred things at once but I am always happy to talk with our patients and practice members and hear everybody's individual stories. I can always be found at our monthly Health Care Classes which are held on the first Thursday of every month taking notes and assisting our chiropractors. Although I have had the privilege of chiropractic care and applied kinesiology my entire life, every single day I learn something new, and it is always exciting.
Meet Stacey, Chiropractic Assistant
My first experience with chiropractic care was when I was a toddler living on the West Coast where my parents used to see Dr. Simon Roughan and I would go along with them for a “baby chiro” visit. After fifteen years away from chiropractic care I found myself at Roughan Chiropractic as a patient after having a lumbar puncture go wrong in hospital and losing the mobility in my legs.
I have always been the person to tell others to do whatever it takes, no matter how unconventional it may sound, when it comes to your own health. However, it took me over a year to get up the courage and listen to my own words to take care of my health. From the progress I have made since seeing the brilliant team here, I’m hooked for life. Needless to say I jumped at the opportunity to get onboard with the Roughan Chiropractic team and to share in the experience of celebrating health with every patient who walks through our doors.
I thoroughly enjoy my sports and exercise and taking up new challenges to study something new.
I have a degree in Primary teaching where I studied at Christchurch college of Education and am passionate about promoting the benefits of natural health and wellness living to our young ones.
Meet Cushla, Chiropractic Assistant
As the youngest ‘Roughan’ in the family, chiropractic care and valuing my health has always been a huge aspect of my everyday life, especially with the heavy demands of practising ballet and other forms of dance. With all the routines I need to do for ballet it is so important that my spine is regularly checked so I can really stretch my body to the limit.
People often ask me if I will “become a chiropractor and follow the rest of the family” but as I find Arts and Culture really interesting I would like to go to Auckland university next year to receive a diploma in Performance Arts and then go travelling around Europe. I recently returned from an 12 month AFS school exchange in the french speaking area of Switzerland and I fell in love with travel.
I look forward to meeting all of you who come to Roughan Chiropractic and assisting you on your health journey.
Meet Katie, Chiropractic Assistant
My first contact at Roughan Chiropractic was as a patient. I was referred here after having an ongoing sports injury which was not improving after six months of frustrating treatment. I noticed a significant difference after my first adjustment. I was elated with the continuous progress I made while seeing one of the skilled practitioners here.
Seeing firsthand the wonderful work the Applied Kinesiologists and Doctors of Chiropractic do here I jumped at the chance to become part of the team here at Roughan Chiropractic.
I am currently studying psychology at the University of Canterbury. I love seeing our patients get the same successful results I did. The opportunity to work here was significant for me as I look forward to integrating natural medicine later on in my studies.
Meet James, Chiropractic Assistant
Chiropractic is a major part of my life. Growing up I always thought I had an advantage knowing chiropractic, the fact it gives me perfect health and well-being was a great privilege. Chiropractic advanced me physically in my sport and general fitness activities, and also helped my mental state. Knowing about chiropractic and how everyone sees it as an alternative medicine has broadened my thinking in keeping an open mind about everything.
While here at Roughan Chiropractic I am looking into following my own career toward one day becoming a chiropractor. Having the privilege of being brought up with chiropractic, it is important for me to know that my own children will have the same benefits. I am currently in my first year of University studying Health Sciences. Next year I will start my Chiropractic study at the NZ College of Chiropractic in Auckland. I plan to use my current opportunity as a chiropractic assistant to learn more about chiropractic, and to fully understand how our practice can best serve those who come to us.
In my spare time I love to play sport, particularly rugby, playing for Marist Club here in Christchurch this season. I also like to spend time with mates, going down to the park, travelling or just having fun. I am always keen in getting outdoors, getting heaps of exercise and enjoying it all at the same time!
I look forward to meeting you.
Meet Cherita, Chiropractic Assistant
I have only been at Roughan Chiropractic for a very short time so I will be a new face to many patients and practice members. I am the front desk Chiropractic Assistant on Saturdays, though I can be found around the practice during the weekdays sometimes too, when I'm not at the University of Canterbury studying towards my Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science.
Although I am still learning the chiropractic way of total health and wellbeing, I love what I know so far! The dedicated team here is so enthusiastic about health, it is simply contagious! Hope to see you all here on your own path to well being and health.
Meet Ailish, Chiropractic Assistant - Colour Kinesiologist
I have worked part time as a Chiropractic Assistant and Colour Kinesiologist at Roughan Chiropractic for some years. The natural health paradigm is basic to my way of life and I continue to be enthused by the work achieved by the team in this practice. My team role as an Instructor in Touch for Health assists much of the work of Applied Kinesiology for those of you who want to learn skills you can use at home.
The rest of the week you can find me in my jewellery studio, or Connexions Gallery at the Arts Centre, creating magical creatures out of sterling silver and gemstones. Dragons are my favourite! www.ailishjewellery.co.nz
I have travelled a lot, especially through Europe but I love the freedom of New Zealand outdoors, especially the tranquility of being surrounded by nature and forest. I enjoy tramping, rock climbing, kayaking, dancing and a fast game of squash!
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