Our Team

We are a family practice transforming the health of the community through chiropractic and lifestyle adjustments

Veronica Hope - Senior Chiropractor

B.App.Sci.Chiropractic

Veronica was born and raised in rural Victoria, Australia. As a young girl Veronica witnessed first hand the benefits of spinal adjustments on the recovery from ill health of a family member. The impression from this experience was so profound that Veronica decided to work in this field of health care. Upon graduating from high school Veronica attended The Phillip Institute of Technology in Melbourne Australia and graduated as a Chiropractor in 1990.

Since graduating, Veronica has completed extensive post graduate training in spinal care during pregnancy, paediatrics, various techniques including spinal biophysics and spinal/postural correction, nutrition, diagnostics updates, philosophy as well as prevention and wellness based holistic health care. Veronica is a respected and inspiring public speaker in the field of holistic health care and speaks nationally and in the local community regularly.

After practicing in both Australia and England Veronica and her husband Scott and their two children have settled in Canterbury. In 1999 Veronica and Scott established the Hope Spinal Wellness Practice. It was our purpose to inspire and educate the community that a healthy life comes from nurturing our own inborn healing potential. Our ethos is not only helping people with symptoms but also truly understanding the cause of ill health and correcting that. Our focus is on teaching people how to be well again.

Charlie Gregory - ChiropractorBSc, MSc Chiropractic

Charlie Gregory - Chiropractor

BSc, MSc Chiropractic

Amy Dearberg - Chiropractor

Amy is passionate about supporting individuals on their journey to better health though chiropractic and lifestyle changes. “Being able to support and pass on my knowledge towards helping others with their spine and nervous system by re-creating balance and harmony in the body”.

Claire Petters - Chiropractic Assistant

Becoming part of the team at Hope allows me to express my core values via a natural and holistic approach to optimum health

Erin Wallace -Massage Therapist & Front Desk

I first came to Hope Spinal Wellness for problems with my hips and back. I found myself surrounded by the caring and professional team at HSW who taught me how to care for my health through chiropractic, massage, nutrition and exercise. My experience at HSW has transformed my outlook on health and I knew I wanted to be part of the team.

Jo Archer – Massage Therapist

Jo qualified as a massage therapist in 1991. ‘I first came to Hope Spinal Wellness six years ago for problems with my neck and back and serve headaches. Veronica and the team through chiropractic care really helped me. More recently I have done the 8 Weeks to Wellness program. Starting better nutrition and fitness alongside chiropractic and it has literally transformed my health and energy which I need to be able to keep up with my 2 beautiful kids. I love being part of the HSW team working to make a positive difference in not only my own health but of the fantastic clients who attend.

Gemma Hallam - Massage Therapist

I trained as a Complimentary Therapist in 2002, and now after having my two beautiful children I want to get back to my passion of helping people through my massage therapy. I have Diplomas in Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage and Myofascial Release. I not only practice my massage therapy on humans… as the other huge love and passion in my life is horses. I have ridden, worked with and been around horses since I was 8 years old, and this year I have decided to undertake a Diploma in Equine Sports Massage. My goal to help both people and horses throughout their rehabilitation from injury and to improve their general health and wellbeing throughout their lifetime. I can’t wait to meet you all and hope to make a difference in your life.

Scott Hope - Practice Manager & Fitness

Scott believes in creating a positive and friendly environment for healing. He shares his enthusiasm and energy for life with all who meet him. Scott is a living example of being fit for life. He is an athlete in his own right and has completed two Ironman Triathlons, is a skilled motocross and BMX rider. Scott, is also a competitive slalom water skier running into 13 meters on a regular basis. He is also a keen snow boarder and you will see him regularly at the gym. As a result of his son’s interest in cricket, Scott trained as a juniors cricket coach in 2011 and now manages the under 11’s cricket side at Street End Cricket Club. Scott is the resident fitness trainer and also runs the fitness centre, where he is looking forward to helping you achieve your personal fitness goals.

Abi Hope - Fitness & Front Desk

My passion for Chiropractic and Fitness stems from the possibility to help people of all ages and levels of health to improve, maintain and transform their overall personal potential and vitality.

Amy Mills - Massage Therapist

"I am dedicated to making improvements in people's health, balance and performance through massage and wellness lifestyle, I love being part of the Hope Team". You may see me in the gym as I take part in Fitbods as well.

Jade Le Billon - Massage Therapist

“My passion is to help people and make a difference through massage therapy. My goal is to help not only with injury rehabilitation but to help improve general health and well-being whatever their stage of life”

Ethel Woo - Massage Therapist

I'm passionate about helping people to improve their well-being and be the best version of themselves.
HSW ethos matches my belief of working as a team with the client to improve their well-being.