About Us
Ascent Chiropractic
Ascent Chiropractic
At Ascent Chiropractic, we believe great care starts with genuine connection. Our chiropractors are not only highly qualified and experienced, but also passionate about getting to know you and understanding what matters most for your health and lifestyle.
Each of us brings a slightly different background and area of expertise, yet we share the same goal: to help you move with ease, feel your best, and enjoy life to the fullest.
When you walk through our doors, you’ll find a supportive team that listens, cares, and is here to guide you every step of the way.
ACC Registered
Our chiropractors are ACC accredited and able to lodge claims for injuries that meet ACC criteria.
Dr. Christopher Hill
BSc(Chiropractic) DipAppSC, ICAK, MNZCA
Dr Christoper (founder of Ascent Chiropractic) was just a small baby when he first encountered Chiropractic Care. From that moment it has been an essential part of his life from injury management and prevention as an athlete through to general wellbeing and maintenance.
He is passionate about helping people get the highest quality of life possible by enhancing awareness of nutrition, nerve and muscle functions, the spine and how these aspects all work together to make up an entire picture of health.
Dr Christopher is experienced and skilled in paediatric and geriatric care and like all the chiropractors at Ascent is qualified in Applied Kinesiology.
Dr. Angela
BSc (Psychology), BSc (Chiropractic), ICAK, ACEM, MNZCA
Dr. Angela has over 20 years experience as a Doctor of Chiropractic supporting patients of all ages. She has a background in Chiropractic Science, Psychology and Physiology, is qualified in Applied Kinesiology and has completed training in Functional Medicine and nutrition allowing her to address health with a truly holistic view.
With a special interest in ADHD, anxiety, head/neck pain, gut health and hormones, Dr. Angela has been part of the Browns Bay community for over 14 years.
Dr Angela will work with you to uncover the root causes of issues and tailor a care plan to help you thrive.
Dr. Carina Calder
DC (Chiropractic), ICAK, MNZCA, DACNB, IAFNR, AAFN
Dr. Carina gained her doctorate in Chiropractic in 1981 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom.
Dr. Carina has long believed that health is a complex concept that goes well beyond the musculoskeletal system. This belief led her to Applied Kinesiology where she studied elements of nutrition, homeopathy, emotional wellbeing, posture, foot mechanics and more. This led into hormones and fertility which then took Dr. Carina down the route of Paediatric Neurology and Functional Neurology.
Dr. Carina has been a staple of the Browns Bay community for over 30 years. She is passionate about bringing health, balance and wellbeing to her patients and their families.
Dr. Paul Taylor
BSc (Psychology), BSc (Chiropractic), ICAK, ICSSD (F.I.C.S Sports), MNZCA
Dr Paul has been serving the East Coast Bays community for more than 20 years, prior to joining the team here at Ascent Chiropractic, Dr. Paul was based at the Calder Clinic also in Browns Bay.
Dr. Paul is a keen football and cricket player which led to his certification in Sports Chiropractic from Melbourne University and his passion for optimising sports performance.
Like all the team at Ascent, Dr. Paul takes a holistic approach and considers fitness, stretching, nutrition and psychology and more in his chiropractic consultations. He is also qualified in Applied Kinesiology.