About Us
Dr Neil Bossenger
PhD
A lecturer said once if someone answered x, Neil would answer 3x2. Since his chemical engineering days in the late 90s, Neil has learned the art of taking the complex and whittling it down into easy-to-understand concepts.
Problem solving is his forte and a useful talent as patient concerns become more intricate nowadays. People are looking for well-rounded practitioners to take a holistic view on life because they are generally over-committed, managing pain, trying to avoid medication; and simultaneously fending off underlying anxieties around work, family, money and the future. It all becomes 3x2.
Neil has completed a Master of Philosophy in chronic pain and the autonomic nervous system at AUT, receiving a scholarship in 2014 and first class honours in 2015. He is currently undertaking a PhD in chronic pain and the autonomic nervous system. Neil has also lectured extensively at dental conferences on the relationship between neck, jaw and brainstem.
Abby McWilliam
Personal Assistant
Abby has been visiting chiropractors since she was 7 and Dr Neil since she was 12.
Spinewave has helped Abby and her family enormously over the years with a range of conditions including concussions, frozen shoulders and neck, back and hip pain.
Abby greatly enjoys supporting Dr Neil in his business, as she is already one-third of the way through her Bachelor of Business at AUT.
When not at work, Abby loves spending time on her favourite hobby, photography, or walking her Schnack dog Bella.
Emily Grace
Personal Assistant
Emily has 10 years experience working in customer service, which has cultivated her strong interest in supporting people. She has also developed an interest in chiropractic care since seeing the difference it made for her.
When not at work she owns her own business as a wedding photographer on the weekends. See deargraceweddings for more.
In her spare time, Emily enjoys creating, particularly through baking, drawing and painting, as well as looking after two fur babies.
Georgie
Labradoodle
Georgie is the friendly, office labradoodle who works Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
She loves meeting new people; especially people who give her tummy rubs.
Georgie brings with her an uplifting, fun-loving energy that creates ease in even the most anxious of patients.
Neil first adjusted Georgie after she was out at the beach one day and slipped on algae-covered rocks. Georgie’s hip was in so much pain she was unable to jump on to Neil’s bed at home. Within five minutes of Neil adjusting her pelvis, Georgie was happily able to climb on and off the bed. The immediate change was amazing.
Spinewave Blog
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