Originally from Taupo, I've been practicing since 2012. After locuming in Christchurch after the earthquakes, I practiced for 8 years in Far North Queensland, Australia where I ended up co-owning four practices with my best friend from chiropractic college. I moved back to NZ in 2021 and after a stint of locuming in the South Island, my British wife Charlotte and I took over Wass Chiropractic, which has since become Evergreen Chiropractic. Now we're working between Thames and the UK so that we can be spend time with our respective families in each country.

Helping people to optimise their health to be at their best through every life stage, really motivates me as a chiropractor, and I really enjoy the clinical aspects of my hands-on role as a chiropractor in releasing stress and tension from the spine and nervous system to help people's bodies heal as well as possible. I also focus on health and lifestyle education, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals for best health outcomes. Always doing post-graduate seminars to learn more, I find working with families and our local communities to be a great privilege. 

Practicing since 1986 in Australia and then Ireland before setting up Wass Chiropractic in Thames in 1997 (now Evergreen Chiropractic). Dr Wass now locums throughout  NZ and we are lucky enough to have him practicing for a few months of the year in Thames, offering his expert chiropractic care to people of all ages. His excellent reputation, and wealth of skills and experience have made this practice what it is today. 

After graduating as a Chiropractor in 2006 I initially practiced as an associate in various coastal clinics in eastern Australia. My passion for surfing and travel led me to southeast Asia, working as a Chiropractor extensively throughout Indonesia for 8 years. Upon returning to Australia I took a different direction from the beach life, to experience practicing in close knit community life in wheatbelt farming and mining regions. 2017 saw a brief spell in Europe, exploring whilst being based practicing in Belgium and Holland. After decades of a life of travel, surf and adventure I decided to acknowledge my increasing urge to reconnect with the country of my birth, New Zealand. Its wonderful to be back here and it feels like finally returning home to the greenest of pastures.

 I enjoy caring for the health of people of all ages and walks of life, and my overall vision in health care is to assist those who are under physical or emotional stress and help them achieve better health and wellbeing.

 I approach this by

- Assisting the body to thrive and heal in a natural way, aligning the nervous system by adjusting the spine.

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- Providing education and home care strategies that bring about changes that help maintain and build on improvements in overall health.

I consider it a privilege to care for people that entrust me with their health, working towards a positive impact on individuals, their families, and ultimately the community overall.

After a major health scare, I came to chiropractic care looking for a more natural solution for migraine headaches. 

Within a few sessions at Evergreen Chiropractic, I am migraine free and also came away with a job, which I love!

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I love nurturing our patients and making sure that they have a great experience. 

Outside of the clinic you can find me hanging out with one of our 5 children or 4 grandchildren and walking either in the bush or around town. 

I'm a born and bred Thames local with a family of my own. I enjoy spending time outdoors, spending time with my family and friends and love that I can call the Coromandel Peninsula my home.

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I found chiropractic through my own personal rehabilitation after hurting my back quite severely towards the end of 2022. I struggled to find something that would help with pain relief in more than a temporary manner. I had always been nervous about the thought of chiropractic care, and it wasn't until I experienced the relief from a chiropractic adjustment that I knew this was what I needed. With my body healing naturally, why wouldn't I love it?

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I feel absolutely privileged that I was given the opportunity to be a part of a wonderful team that helps our community so much, and seeing the positive impact that chiropractic care has on our health is invaluable.