Doctor of Chiropractic

Certified Chiropractor Acupuncture

Certified Clinical Nutrition Specialist

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Carl grew up in the Rochester, Minnesota (U.S.A.) area in the little town of Hayfield. Carl Is married with two young children and a third on the way. Carl became interested in chiropractic through the sport of wrestling. While wrestling, Carl had several injuries and found great relief from chiropractic care instead of taking painkillers and muscle relaxants. At age 19 he was diagnosed with brain cancer and went through Chemotherapy, Radiation treatment and two brain surgeries.  This experience shaped his interest within chiropractic and his life. 

 

Carl gained his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, and his Chiropractic degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University.​  Carl uses the chiropractic technique Applied Kinesiology (AK). He is also certified to practice Chiropractic Acupuncture, is a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) (USA), and a Certified Nutritional Genomics Specialist (CNGS) (USA). Carl predominantly adjusts using a diversified adjusting technique on the full spine and adjusts both upper and lower extremities.  

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Carl has been practicing at the Alpha Omega Clinic since 2013 and has owned the practice since 2017.  Carl has a special interest in Nutrition as well as complex injuries/conditions that people have been dealing with for a long period of time.  Carl has a busy practice that contains many quality patients that fit this description.  During his time at the Alpha Omega Clinic, Carl has also contributed to a production entitled Food, Health and You that covers food, habits, lifestyle and the impact on your health.​

Practice Manager

Reception

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Melissa, known as Mel to most, grew up on a farm in the North Island. She moved to Christchurch to study at the University of Canterbury, where she earned a Bachelor of Laws. Mel joined the Alpha Omega Clinic in 2017 when Carl took over the business and has been a familiar face around the clinic ever since. As the Practice Manager and Receptionist, she plays a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the clinic and providing friendly and excellent service to patients.

 

Outside of work, Mel loves staying active and enjoys a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountaineering, and traveling. She values time spent with family and friends and is often accompanied by her loyal dog, Louie.

Doctor of Chiropractic

Sports and Rehabilitation Focus

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Rachel was born and raised in Buffalo, Minnesota (U.S.A). Her journey into chiropractic care developed through a passion for sport, specifically gymnastics and diving. A knee injury put an end to her gymnastics career but it also inspired her to pursue the field of chiropractic. Her interest only grew and she decided to become a Chiropractor. 

 

Rachel received her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from Ball State University and was a member of their swim and dive team. She then went on to obtain a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University where she developed a strong foundation in sports and rehabilitation. Rachel emphasises a holistic approach to health and wellbeing, utilising Applied Kinesiology (AK) technique, nutritional guidance, and lifestyle modifications.

 

In her free time, Rachel enjoys staying active through hiking, sport, and running. She cherishes moments spent with friends, family, and dog, Pax. Rachel loves traveling, music, and trying new things.

Reception

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Jill considers herself as a Cantaberian now after living here for the last 30 years, having moved from the North Island. She has had many years of business experience, as she helped her late husband with the day to day running of his transport business.
 

In 2020, Jill attended Vision College and updated her computer skills and began working with the Alpha Omega Clinic after completing her Business and Computer Technology Certification.
She enjoys connecting with people and ensuring that they are comfortable and at ease while visiting the clinic.

As a mother of two adult daughters, in her spare time, she likes to spend time with them and their children. To ensure that she keeps fit and healthy, she regularly cycles, and walks with her Golden Retriever “Olly”. She is a trained florist and a keen gardener.