Meet the Team

Meet the chiropractors, acupuncturists and team behind Chiropractic Touch in Takapuna. Our team brings together a range of experience, interests and approaches to care, with one shared goal — helping you and your family feel supported throughout your time with us.

Our Chiropractors

dR MelANI LI

Director / Chiropractor
BChiro, BBus, GradCertBus, MNZCA

Mel is passionate about caring for people through every stage of life, from newborns and children through to adults and grandparents. She believes in supporting the body’s natural ability to function and adapt, and loves seeing the positive changes chiropractic care can make to a person’s everyday life and wellbeing.

DR MAeve HAYWARD

Chiropractor
BChiro, MNZCA

Maeve has a deep interest in the connection between the spine, brain and nerve system and enjoys caring for people of all ages. She has a particular passion for supporting women through pregnancy and caring for babies and children, with extensive additional training in this area.

DR Serena PARAG

Chiropractor
BChiro, MNZCA

Serena is passionate about helping people move, function and adapt at their best so they can spend more time enjoying the things they love. She enjoys caring for people of all ages and brings her own love of sport, fitness and an active lifestyle to the way she connects with the people she cares for.

Our Acupuncturists

Tina REN

Acupuncturist

Tina brings a holistic and individualised approach to Traditional Chinese Medicine, taking time to understand each person and what may be contributing to their health concerns. She has a particular interest in women’s health, pain and musculoskeletal care, and incorporates acupuncture alongside therapies such as cupping, Tui Na, gua sha and Chinese herbal medicine.

Phoebe hUA

Acupuncturist

With more than 10 years of clinical experience in China and New Zealand, Phoebe brings extensive knowledge of acupuncture, Chinese massage and Traditional Chinese Medicine to her care. She has a particular interest in pain, musculoskeletal concerns and sports injuries, combining a gentle approach with treatments tailored to each individual.

Cissy zANG

Acupuncturist

Cissy combines the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine with an evidence-informed and highly personalised approach to acupuncture care. Known for her warm and compassionate nature, she takes time to listen and understand the individual, with interests spanning golfers elbow or tennis elbow, knee related conditions, stress support, digestive concerns and women’s health.

Our Chiropractic Assistant Team

Rosh

Rosh is one of the friendly faces at Chiropractic Touch, helping keep the practice running smoothly while making everyone feel welcome and looked after.

Rashi

Rashi brings a warm and welcoming energy to the team and loves helping create a positive, organised experience for everyone who visits Chiropractic Touch.

Pudsy

Pudsy is our smallest team member and resident mood-booster, always ready to bring a little extra personality and happiness to the practice 🐾

Meet the Team at Chiropractic Touch | 09 488 8001