OUR TEAM
OUR CHIROPRACTORS
Dr. Anna Heath (B.Chiro, DACCP)
Principal Chiropractor
Anna was born and raised in Whakatane, growing up with an active rural lifestyle. She graduated from the world-renowned New Zealand College of Chiropractic in 2013, with her Bachelor of Chiropractic. Anna has completed a postgraduate diplomate in paediatric chiropractic care, along with further pre-natal, post-natal and paediatric focused training.
Anna and her partner Matt welcomed a new addition to their family in early 2020. Anna is loving learning first hand what life is like being mummy to their Son Mason.
Anna’s passion in practice is taking care of families, in particular expecting mums and their babies/ children. Anna has years of experience working with these ages/stages and has completed significant post graduate training in this area. She understands the importance of up to date, science based, researched care and ensures that this is intertwined within the care she provides.
Anna looks forward to assisting with your family’s health and wellbeing through safe and effective chiropractic care.
Dr. Daniel Freeman (B.Chiro)
Associate Chiropractor
Daniel was born and bred in Rotorua where he led an active lifestyle involved in football, athletics and the occasional other sport in between.
Daniel’s chiropractic journey began with a sporting injury not long before finishing school, which left him struggling to walk and with reoccurring pain. Daniel was referred to a local chiropractor who helped get him back on his feet and while continuing with chiropractic care he also noticed he was better able to perform on the sporting field.
Since finishing high school Daniel has spent time living in Auckland studying at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, from where he graduated in 2017.
Daniel is excited to be back in the sunny Bay of Plenty and you will see him around town at the Whakatane football club, out for a spot of fishing or in one of the local gyms.
Daniel’s mission is to care for and help people of all ages function and perform at their absolute best so they can get the most out of life.
Dr. Julie Barthelemy (B. Chiro)
Associate Chiropractor
Julie was born in Paris and grew up living in different parts of France, but also in Africa, New Caledonia, and Tahiti following her dad who served in the French Air Force as a Pilot. Seeking to receive the best chiropractic education available in the world, she made the move on her own at the age of 20 from the South of France to New Zealand, to attend the prestigious New Zealand College of Chiropractic.
By receiving regular chiropractic care herself, Julie leads an active lifestyle despite a severe spine injury from horse riding. When she is not at the practice, she is making the most of the beautiful scenery that New Zealand has to offer on a horseback, doing yoga or is having a hit at the tennis court.
Julie became a chiropractor so she could serve her purpose to help people. She is passionate about how the relationship between the spine and the nervous system affects the preservation and restoration of health.
Newly arrived in Whakatane, Julie is absolutely thrilled to be part of the Eastern Bay Chiropractic team and is honored to look after our local community through chiropractic care.
Dr Courtney Slater (B. Chiro)
Associate Chiropractor
Courtney was born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand. Growing up she was highly active playing hockey, netball and tennis.
Courtney first discovered the power of chiropractic at 10 years old when she experienced her first migraine. These would stop her from participating in her sporting activities, so she found help and relief through chiropractic care. Regular care became the normal for her and her family, not only to keep the migraines at bay but to keep her healthy and functioning at her best.
It wasn’t until Courtney’s older brother, Ross, graduated as a chiropractor did she consider this path for herself and is now a proud graduate of The New Zealand College of Chiropractic. She is happy she did and has never looked back. She is excited to join the Eastern Bay Chiropractic team and to look after her new Bay community.
Courtney has had experience working in Singapore, Auckland and previously in The Bay of Plenty. In 2019, she covered for Dr. Ben in both Whakatane and Opotiki. Enjoying the community and great working atmosphere at EBC, it was an easy choice to come back as a permanent associate.
When Courtney isn’t working she enjoys yoga, travel, spending time with loved ones and making a mess in the kitchen.
Courtney is passionate about helping as many people as possible to live their life to the fullest and reach their goals.
OUR CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANTS
Debbie Cloke
Debbie was born in Dannevirke and lived there for 10 years before moving to Tauranga with her family, where she completed her schooling.
In 2000 Debbie married her wonderful husband Craig and they have four awesome children. They are currently self-employed dairy farmers and have been enjoying working in their current job in Opotiki for five years now.
Debbie believes watching her kids enjoying farm life is a treat. As a family, they also love setting the longline.
Debbie is excited to be part of the Eastern Bay Chiropractic team and you will find her smiling face at our Opotiki practice.
Jessie Rosewarne
Jessie was born in south Taranaki and moved to Whakatane with her family when she was 4, so calls Whakatane home. She was brought up involved in her family’s horticultural business, and therefore has always loved being surrounded by people.
Jessie moved to Wellington for 4 years to complete her classical voice performance degree and has now returned home to begin her small singing coaching business.
Jessie has known Anna most of her life and along with the rest of her family Anna became their chiropractor.
Jessie is excited to join the team and is looking forward to contributing to the friendly experience you receive when coming to Eastern Bay Chiropractic.
Lisa Harris
Office Manager
Lisa was born in Reporoa and moved to Te Puke with her dairy farming family when she was 10.
After completing a psychology degree, Lisa and her husband settled into life in rural Tauranga. They were there for just over 8 years when they decided they and their 3 children needed a change of pace. The family moved to Edgecumbe where Lisa’s husband has started an IT business and she got involved in the women's fitness industry, before coming on board with the team at Eastern Bay Chiropractic.
Chiropractic care became important for Lisa in Tauranga when she got consistent headaches, so when she moved to Edgecumbe she started seeing Dr. Anna for not only headaches but also running injuries and other issues that come from being a busy mum.
Lisa is excited to be part of the EBC team and to have the chance to use her crazy love of numbers, spreadsheets and sticky notes while still fulfilling her love of being surrounded by people.