The fabulous team of Balanced Spine Chiropractors Albany consists of owner Dr. Natasha Marriage (Chiropractor), and experienced Chiropractors, Dr. Sara Sumich, Dr. Tamsyn Capper, Dr. Edward Benson-Cooper & Dr. Robin Taylor and our Chiropractic assistant Kriszti.
All of our Balanced Spine Chiropractors are graduates of the New Zealand Chiropractic College with the exception of Dr. Robin Taylor who is a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic, USA, and they offer a variety of safe and natural chiropractic solutions.
Our chiropractors have helped many patients who suffered from neck pain, back pain, sciatica, headaches, and much more.
Our chiropractors in Albany say their greatest joy is helping people create changes in their lifestyle, through chiropractic, that aids their health and wellness.
People seek out our help at Balanced Spine Chiropractic for a variety of reasons that span both physical and emotional afflictions. Our natural, non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical treatments appeal to patients seeking results. A number of studies show that chiropractic care is effective at improving the overall function of the spine and nervous system.
BALANCED SPINE: OUR PEOPLE!
Dr. Natasha Marriage
Chiropractor Albany
Dr. Natasha Marriage is passionate about assisting people of all ages to reach their optimal level of health.
Her chiropractic focus is on chronic pain, she has many years of experience in treating neck problems, and headaches and she offers a holistic approach to well-being. She will work with you to make simple and realistic lifestyle changes to complement your chiropractic care, helping you achieve your health and wellness goals.
Natasha's athletic background, including trampolining, swimming, and gymnastics, fuels her passion to help athletes at all levels to excel through chiropractic care.
She grew up right here on the North Shore and enjoys nature walks around the Albany area and the Takapuna - Milford beach trail. She also and loves reading, travelling, and quality time with her two cats.
Dr. Edward Benson-Cooper
Chiropractor Albany
Dr. Edward Benson-Cooper has been helping people move and feel better since graduating from the New Zealand College of Chiropractic in 2012. Over the many years, he’s worked with patients across New Zealand and Australia to relieve pain, improve function, and get them back to doing the things they love.
Dr. Edward helps people overcome neck and back pain, recurring headaches, and joint problems affecting the shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles. His whole-body approach focuses on finding the root cause of pain and restoring proper movement, balance, and lasting function.
His patients appreciate his thorough, down-to-earth style and the way he takes the time to explain what’s going on and how chiropractic care can help.
Whether it’s easing long-term discomfort or improving performance and movement, Dr. Edward is passionate about helping people feel their best and stay active. When he’s not in the practice, you’ll find him playing club hockey, keeping fit, or exploring new places around New Zealand.
Dr. Sara Sumich
Chiropractor Albany
Dr. Sara Sumich has helped patients relieve neck pain, back pain, headaches and more.
Her greatest joy as a chiropractor is helping people create a lifestyle change and incorporating chiropractic as part of an overall health and wellness shift.
Dr. Sara has a keen interest in learning and keeping up to date with the latest in health so her patients will always get the best in what chiropractic has to offer.
Dr. Sara provides a fresh, modern approach to healthy living. She is driven, caring, and passionate about chiropractic and this shows through the way she nurtures every patient to be the best they can be.
Dr. Tamsyn Capper
Chiropractor Albany
Dr. Tamsyn Capper studied Chiropractic at the New Zealand College before moving to Melbourne in 2012 to commence her career as a Chiropractor.
She has always practised with a holistic philosophy aimed towards educating and inspiring patients to live healthier, happier lives.
Dr. Tamsyn loves working with people to assist in the process of living a life with less pain, better functioning and overall well-being by removing stress on the body and spine.
She is always interested in learning new things about the body and has a particular interest in women’s health, pregnancy, family care, and educating people who are interested in learning how to take better care of their body and overall health.
Dr. Tamsyn’s approach is caring and positive, and she loves to understand all aspects of someone’s health to help them make positive health changes in their lives. She uses a range of techniques to help look after each individual in the way best suits their needs, and can’t wait to share these with you.
Dr. Robin Taylor
Chiropractor albany
Dr. Robin Taylor graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1974 and has many years of experience working in New Zealand, Australia and in the United States.
On top of being a highly skilled and experienced Chiropractor, Dr. Robin has also been the President of both the New Zealand Chiropractic Association and the New Zealand College of Chiropractic for a long period of time.
In 2024 Dr. Robin was inducted into the NZ Order of Chiropractic for his services of the profession over the past 40 years.
Whilst with years of experience treating patients with back pain, neck pain and headaches, Dr. Robin has always had a love for all things chiropractic.
With the latest research validating the brain-body connection – his love of helping families and enhancing individual human potential continues.
Outside of this, he loves most sports and particularly enjoys playing golf.
Kriszti
Office Manager
Meet Kriszti, our awesome Practice Manager! She brings a fun mix of skills and good vibes to the clinic. With a background in yoga, aerial arts, personal fitness, and sports coaching, she’s all about movement, health, and feeling your best.
Kriszti’s the one who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. She’s super passionate about all things wellness and loves diving into different healing approaches.
She’s always happy to help, so don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or just want to chat.
Nathan
Chiropractic assistant
Nathan, a dedicated student at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, is driven by his passion for helping others unlock their full potential through chiropractic care. Through his holistic approach to wellness and his commitment to continual growth, Nathan aims to instill this in others through his future practice.
Beyond his academic pursuits, Nathan finds joy in various hobbies such as hitting the gym, playing tennis, and indulging in the wisdom of books.
Everyone has a different reason for seeing one of our amazing chiropractors.
We look forward to seeing how we can help you change your life today.
"Dr. Natasha, Dr. Sara, Dr. Tamsyn, Dr. Edward and Dr. Robin make a great team! Compassionate, innovative and dedicated to their clients, they each bring a fresh approach to chiropractic healthcare."
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Balanced Spine: North Shore Chiropractor Clinic
All visits by appointment only.
OPENING HOURS...
Monday: 7am-7pm
Tuesday: 1pm-7pm
Wednesday: 7am-7pm
Thursday: 1pm-7pm
Friday: 7am-1pm
Saturday: 8am-12pm Sunday: Closed
Please note: we close for half an hour each day for lunch and cleaning (times may vary).