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About The Chiro Lab
The Chiro Lab is an innovative chiropractic and functional health clinic in Cambridge, New Zealand,
We are focused on delivering exceptional, personalised care. With a commitment to results driven treatments, we utilise a range of techniques to optimise health and performance for patients of all ages.
We prioritise long-term relationships and outstanding outcomes, setting a new standard in chiropractic care.
Our Story
When Olympic Team Snowboard Coach Sam met Dressage enthusiast Shelley, it wasn't love at first sight. These two had one thing on the mind.....getting accepted by the esteemed New Zealand College of Chiropractic and develop into elite chiropractors and health coaches.
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Mission accomplished, they studied hard. Managing to survive and thrive through a highly demanding academic degree and chiropractic internship, while also operating a speciality meal business for chronically ill people. At times planning, cooking and delivering over 200 meals a week to people within their community.
Both Dr Sam and Dr Shelley both have an irritating amount of energy for all things health and performance. Both labelled 'allergy kids' as young people, individually they have tackled personal health challenges, leading to a passion for learning and research. Most importantly they developed 'real world' tools and skills around identifying and managing health issues and optimising performance.
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With this diverse, unique skill set and abundance of knowledge regarding high performance sport, healthcare, chronic health conditions and life-hacking, voila....The Chiro Lab was born.
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We are proudly a little different in our approach to life and boldly think outside the square.
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We have recently welcomed Dr Alana Sherman to our chiropractic team. Dr Alana is exceptional at managing pain, injuries and as an Olympian, she is very experienced with athletes. She is a wonderful asset to our team.
Meet Our Team
Dr. Sam Wilkinson DC
Director/Owner, Chiropractor & Athlete Mentor
Dr Sam has an impressive professional background as an Olympic and high performance Snow Sports Coach.
He is a highly analytical chiropractor with a unique ability for human mechanics and insufficiencies that can cause poor performance, pain and unnecessary injuries.
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Dr Sam sees patients of all ages and stages, he is committed to getting his patients measurable results.
Dr. Shelley Parker DC
Director/Owner, Chiropractor, Certified Functional & Integrative Medicine Practitioner | Sacral Occiptal Technique (SOT)
Dr Shelley is passionate about mentoring and teaching people on improving their health, She is an advocate for her patients to live a bold, authentic and unstoppable lifestyle.
Born to be a leader in her field, she is our equestrian expert, with over 30 years of equine knowledge. She has been a rider and has participated in dressage since her late teens with many wonderful equine 'dancing partners' along the journey. Shelley understands the highlights and heartbreaks involved with horses, it is a sport like no other, relying on two athletes to peak together.
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Shelley is highly knowledgeable regarding lower back and sacroiliac pain, after suffering through a decade of her own lower back issues and learning how to manage this.
When not working with lower back pain, Dr Shelley loves providing care and support during pregnancy, seeing babies and children. She has additional pediatric training and many tools she uses to bring families into chilled balance and harmony.
Dr. Alana Sherman
Chiropractor and Olympian
As an eilte rower with a passion for maintaining an active lifestyle, Alana discovered chiropractic care firsthand after experiencing a sports related injury. This experience ignited her 'why' in becoming a chiropractor.
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Dr Alana believes that in order to perform at our highest potential, we must prioritize balance in our lifestyle.
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This philosophy is central to her approach, where she is dedicated to helping patients of all ages achieve their health and wellness goals.
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With her background in competitive sports and a deep commitment to the principles of chiropractic care, she is here to help guide patients through their health journey.
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Dr Alana uses a blend of manual chiropractic care and gentle techniques in her chiropractic tool box.
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She is currently working with us at The Chiro Lab on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Shelley (Shells) Scrafton
Office Manager
Shelley seems to be a popular name at The Chiro Lab, so Shells (for less confusion) is our amazing front of house, office manager and the one keeping us on track in practice.
She brings extensive experience and an impressive skill set across multiple industries. She has vast education in healthcare and pilates and also teaches at a local pilates studio.
Shells has crazy homemaking abilities (like marmalade, fancy cooking and knitting - she's basically the perfect wife) she is a legend at putting on all 'hats' and throwing herself into all that life has to offer. You have probably seen her at a PTA meeting or organising the Waipa Fun Run, she is always doing something for the Cambridge community.
Shells brings a warmth, empathy and fun, She is the smiling face to greet you when you arrive, always up for a yarn and helps to make your appointments even more awesome.
appointments even more awesome.
Amelia Barrell
Receptionist
Amelia graduated from Waikato University with a Bachelor’s degree in Health, Sport, and Human Performance, specializing in Human Performance Science, with minors in Marketing and Psychology. She is currently working towards her Master’s degree to deepen her expertise.
Outside of her studies, Amelia is a dedicated rower with the Waikato Rowing Club and represented New Zealand at the 2022 U23 World Rowing Championships.
Amelia is a friendly face at The Chiro Lab, helping out at the front desk a couple of afternoons each week. She enjoys meeting new people and connecting with the Cambridge community.
Mojo Parker-Wilkinson
Moral support, sleeping and snacking expert
