Lorene Dennis
Dr Lorene Dennis has enjoyed the benefits of Chiropractic Care since she was a baby. Now, with children of her own, including a daughter with Down Syndrome, she has been on a wonderful adventure exploring the latest techniques that she can use to help all families, especially those with different abilities. She is among a select group of NZ Chiropractors to hold a Diplomate in Chiropractic Neuro-developmental Paediatrics, from Melbourne.
Dr Lorene is passionate about seeing the genius in all children and uses a holistic approach that includes movement, nutrition and neurology to help each individual be the best version of themselves. In particular, she looks at where the child is at developmentally and what can be done to ensure all systems are fully connected to assist them move on to the next stage. This includes looking at nutrition, movement and supporting care with a home programme.
Ali Postles
Ali was born into a chiropractic family and gratefully received chiropractic care from her Dad from the day she was born. Inspired to be a part of the profession that she saw was transforming and empowering lives, she went on to study at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic.
Graduating over 10 years ago, Ali has always had a focus on family care. Using techniques that are gentle and whole body focused, including SOT, cranial work and Neuro Emotional Technique, Ali’s vision is for all individuals to experience the benefits of a clear brain and body connection from birth to beyond.
Ali is blessed with two busy and adventurous boys, who keep stretching and challenging her to be a better version of herself.
Ali is excited to be joining the amazing team at The Connection and looks forward to supporting you towards a vibrant life with chiropractic care.
Shanice Southey
Dr Shanice is passionate about a life full of fun, laughter and joy for herself and for every person that she has the privilege of working with. A new mum herself, Dr Shanice is also hugely passionate about family care, especially for pregnancy, babies and children.
Combining her love and knowledge as a chiropractor and yoga teacher, Dr Shanice's approach to care involves gentle techniques such as Activator, Applied Kinesiology (AK), Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET) and Cranials, as well as exercises and tools for overall well-being to allow every person the opportunity to thrive in any and all areas of life that are important to them.
Dr Shanice is excited to join our community and looks forward to meeting you all!
Joanna Wheeler
Jo moved to New Zealand from the UK in 2015 and has lived on the Coast since 2020. She is delighted to have joined the team at Connected Families Chiropractic as a Chiropractic Assistant in August 2025.
She has a background in physiotherapy and home-schooling, plus a life-long love of all things holistic - exploring many different modalities over the years and raising her family using natural health care principles.
Living by the ocean, travelling, sunshine, cooking (& eating!) delicious food and spending time in nature are a few of the things she loves.
Jo & her husband have two wonderful grown-up sons and she is enjoying getting to know you and your families as she welcomes you to CFC.
Juliette Kiesel
Juliette is an energetic, outgoing person with a deep love for nature and a passion for helping others feel their best. With a background as a massage therapist and experience working as a Chiropractic Assistant at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, she has developed a strong appreciation for the power of proactive wellness and holistic care.
Her mission is to support people in reconnecting with their bodies, encouraging balance, and living life with more ease, vitality, and awareness.
Juliette is a proud mother of a teenage son, and together with her husband, has been part of the Hibiscus Coast community since 2015. She looks forward to continuing to support and contribute to our community.
Kirsten Glover
Not only has Dr Kirsten personally reaped the incredible benefits of Chiropractic care, but it has also empowered her to share it with the community around her. Having worked in various environments locally and overseas, it has enabled her to think out of the box and learn a variety of techniques to provide a specialised and holistic approach. She believes there is beauty in our differences and harnesses this in her approach to each patient.
After volunteering at an orphanage in South Africa, she saw first-hand the incredible impact Chiropractic care can have. It inspired a passion for early life and its ‘unfiltered-ness’ and vulnerabilities. She understands that children have different needs and responds to them with patience and empathy.
Her genuine love for working with people shines through in every interaction, making the chiropractic experience enjoyable and positive for everyone. Not only is she here to give your nervous system the tools it needs to thrive and connect with everyday life with ease, but your children, parents' and grandparents’ too.
Dr Kirsten has a daughter of her own and is looking forward to the growth, challenges, and many adventures to come.