Meet the Hastings First Chiropractic Ltd Team


Michele Strachan

Hi, my name is Michele. I have been working at First Chiropractic since 2002. I had a brief spell away from the centre in 2008 but missed everyone too much and was fortunately able to return. My family and I have experienced the benefits of chiropractic care over the years. My husband Darryl, is a competitive cyclist and our adult daughters Krystle, Brooke and Jaimee swam competitively for many, many years. We have all found that regular chiropractic care keeps us injury free and our immune system functioning well and we are rarely unwell. I enjoy going to the gym and walking several times a week and often with my daughters. I love my family time and also regular cafe outings with them and reading also.


Lynne Simmons

Hi, I’m Lynne. My husband Bruce and I, and our five adult sons moved to Napier in 2003 after selling our third generation family farm and purchasing ‘Jessica Design’ Store. Our whole family have been chiropractic patients since the early 80’s at Dannevirke Family Chiropractic, where I was a CA for 4 years. My outside interest include world tours, tramping, going to the gym, helping others less fortunate than myself and living each day to the full.

Sharon Cannon

Hello I am Sharon Cannon. I have had various jobs within the health field and was a volunteer member of St John Ambulance for many years. I discovered Chiropractic and its natural approach to health when I started working as a Chiropractic Assistant in August 1994 ( when the centre opened) and I have been passionate about it ever since. I enjoy seeing the benefits chiropractic brings to our many patients. I have one son (Chris) who has also enjoyed the chiropractic lifestyle and he is now studying in Auckland at N.Z. College of Chiropractic. I do have another passion in my life and that is, Petanque. I have been playing competitively since 1999 and am a New Zealand Representative at this sport.


Nikki Cameron

My name is Nikki and I’m the ‘new girl’ at First Chiropractic!   Having been a long-time recipient of chiropractic care I was excited to join the team, and share the benefits I have enjoyed with so many others.   I have spent much of my adult life travelling the world and been lucky enough to live and work in a variety of countries:  Australia, the UK, Hong Kong and India to name a few.    Returning in 2005 I am now happily settled in Hawke’s Bay with my partner, two step-sons and our two dogs.   My spare time is filled with our ongoing home renovation projects, the garden, family and friends.  I am also a keen baker, and on a cold winters day you will most likely find me in the kitchen!


If you have any questions, please click the “Email Doctor” button at the bottom of each page or call First Chiropractic Ltd at 06 870 7100 to reach one of our staff. We look forward to assisting you with anything you may need!




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204 Warren St N, Hastings, BOP | 06 870 7100

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Dr. Laurence Asks some important questions of interest to Hastings residents - Chiropractor Hastings Dr. Laurence Asks...

Where do most Hastings residents get their first subluxation?
Being born in a hospital is a common source of subluxation. Trauma from forceps delivery has been replaced with drugs, vacuum extraction, Cesarean section and births that are "scheduled" to fit the workweek routines of Ob-Gyns. That's why we recommend a chiropractic checkup for every Hastings newborn.
What's the difference between maintenance, prevention and wellness?
Maintenance chiropractic care is an attempt to keep a dynamic, ever-changing and adapting organism (you) in a static relationship with your environment. Preventive chiropractic care is mostly about early detection. Wellness chiropractic care is an attempt to optimise our health and be all that you were designed to be.