The Wellness Den
At The Wellness Den, our commitment is to provide exceptional chiropractic care that is tailored to meet the unique needs of you and your family. We empower our patients to achieve optimal health and well-being by utilizing the body's innate healing abilities. Our studios have been designed with families in mind, offering a calming and welcoming environment.
We look at health from a different perspective, we believe
We believe that the best way to maintain optimal health is to improve central nervous system function. We focus on education and preventative care, empowering patients to take an active role in their health and well-being including the importance of a healthy diet, exercise, stress management.
We believe that each patient is unique and requires an individualized approach to healthcare. Therefore, we take the time to understand each patient's unique needs and health goals, and develop personalized treatment plans to meet those needs.
We work in partnership with our patients. We believe that healthcare is a partnership between the patient and the practitioner. Therefore, we work collaboratively with our patients to develop treatment plans that are effective, sustainable, and aligned with their goals and values.
We look forward to supporting you and your family on your health journey.
"Chiropractors believe that the body has an innate ability to heal itself, and that the role of the chiropractor is to facilitate this healing process by removing interference to the nervous system".
Dr Abbi Lewis
Chiropractor/ Founder
Meet your chiropractor
Dr Abbi Lewis
Dr. Abbi Lewis is the Founder and Chiropractor at The Wellness Den with over 10 years of experience in Australia and New Zealand. She is a proud graduate of the New Zealand College of Chiropractic and has a passion for supporting families to take control of their health and feel empowered in making natural health choices. As a mother of three, Dr. Abbi understands the importance of holistic care for the whole family, and has completed further studies in Sacro Occipital Technique, Pregnancy and Paediatric Chiropractic.
When she is not at The Wellness Den, Dr. Abbi enjoys spending time with her husband, Dr. Gabriel, and her three children, Harper, Maddox, and Navy. She has a love for cooking, natural healthcare, pilates, and is also a novice gardener, growing her own food. Dr. Abbi brings her expertise and personal experience to her practice, helping families to thrive in all aspects of their health and wellbeing.
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Meet your chiropractor Dr Gabriel Lewis
Dr Gabriel Lewis is the Principal Chiropractor at The Wellness Den Mount Maunganui, bringing with him a passion for helping individuals and families feel, move and function at their best.
Gabriel was first drawn to chiropractic while studying Anatomy and Structural Biology at the University of Otago, where he developed a deep appreciation for the incredible complexity of the human body and the important role the nervous system plays in overall health and wellbeing.
Taking an individualized and proactive approach to care, Gabriel enjoys working with people of all ages and from all walks of life. He is passionate about supporting his patients to improve their performance, restore balance and take an active role in their long-term health and wellbeing.
Previously practicing through Naturally Chiropractic, Dr Gabriel is excited to continue supporting the local community as part of The Wellness Den. He is passionate about helping Kiwis make informed, natural health choices and believes great care begins with listening, education and a plan tailored to the individual.
Meet your chiropractic extern Jack Donaldson
Kia ora, I’m Jack Donaldson!
I am incredibly excited to be joining the team at The Wellness Den Mount Maunganui as a Chiropractic Extern. I will be spending the final few months of my five-year chiropractic degree learning and gaining valuable hands-on experience at the Mount studio before graduating in December.
And the exciting part? Once I graduate, I will be continuing on with The Wellness Den team as a qualified Chiropractor!
My journey with chiropractic has come full circle, I now get to work alongside Dr Gabriel, the very person who inspired me to become a chiropractor in the first place.
Six years ago, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu injury led me into Gabriel’s office. Within a few visits, a spark was lit. I fell in love with the atmosphere of his practice, a wellness space where people from all walks of life came to better their health. This led me to make the career change to become a chiropractor. Six years later, here we are! Now I get to bring my own energy to that same space.
In my spare time, you can either find me on the mats at a Jiu Jitsu gym, out in the surf, or hanging off the side of a cliff while rock climbing.
I can’t wait to share the laughs, the tears, the milestones, and yes, the absolutely terrible dad jokes with all of you. See you soon!
Meet your chiropractic assistant Lara
Lara is the friendly face that greets you when you arrive at The Wellness Den. As a Chiropractic Assistant she ensures every practice member feels welcomed and cared for.
After having children, Lara has always had a strong interest in health and holistic healing and is always looking for new ways to learn and increase her knowledge. After experiencing her own health scare this led her to naturopathic medicine and made her appreciate alternatives to allopathic medicine and the importance of self care.
She values slowing down and being present, whether that’s through spending time with loved ones, walking the dog, pilates, dipping her feet in the ocean, reading, or simply embracing a peaceful moment to herself with a herbal tea.
“I am driven by a desire to make a positive impact in clients lives and thrive on seeing the difference from when a client first visits to the positive changes that occur through having regular adjustments.”.
