Meet Our Chiropractors

Skilled, Friendly and Focused

We work together as a team to help you feel better and achieve your health goals. We’re New Zealand trained and experienced in caring for all ages. With four highly experienced chiropractors in our clinic, you’ll always have prompt, quality care.

  • A professional headshot of Dr Emma Mead, owner of Dr. Feel Good Chiropractic in Hastings.

    Dr Emma Mead

    B.Chiro (NZ College of Chiropractic) | Member of the New Zealand Chiropractors’ Association (NZCA) | Registered with the New Zealand Chiropractic Board

    Dr Emma was fortunate to grow up with regular chiropractic care from birth. Her father was a Chiropractor in Wellington, and she followed him into the profession. Emma joined First Chiropractic Hastings in 2009, and 16 years on, remains passionate about helping people out of pain and improving their quality of life. After purchasing the clinic in 2015, Emma and her husband went on to refresh the practice with a re-brand to Dr. Feel Good Chiropractic in 2025.

    Outside the clinic

    Emma loves being active, especially with basketball, tennis, Pilates and mountain-biking. She enjoys being outdoors in the sun, travelling and spending time with her husband and two young daughters.

  • A professional headshot of Dr Tamzin Drawe, a chiropractor at Dr. Feel Good in Hastings, Hawke's Bay.

    Dr Tamzin Drawe

    M.Sc., B.Chiro (NZ College of Chiropractic) | Member of the New Zealand Chiropractors’ Association (NZCA) | Registered with the New Zealand Chiropractic Board

    Dr Tamzin, who grew up in South Africa, moved to New Zealand with her husband to complete her studies at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic. Tamzin joined the Hastings clinic when it opened back in 2007. She enjoys the strong relationships built with patients, with many still seeing her for maintenance care 18 years later.

    Outside the clinic

    Our resident ‘Dr Doolittle’, Tamzin’s love of animals keeps her busy. When she’s not at the practice she’ll usually be found, along with her son Sam, exercising their dogs Harvey and Hallie at various favourite spots around Hastings and Havelock North.

  • A professional headshot of Dr Mike Martel, a chiropractor and kinesiologist in Hastings.

    Dr Mike Martel

    B.ScKin., B.Chiro (NZ College of Chiropractic) | Member of the New Zealand Chiropractors’ Association (NZCA) | Registered with the New Zealand Chiropractic Board

    Dr Mike has a passion for helping people enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle and brings his experience as a Kinesiologist from his home country of Canada, as well as his chiropractic degree from the New Zealand Chiropractic College. Mike has a wealth of knowledge about injury recovery through to using chiropractic care to maintain health and performance.

    Outside the clinic

    Mike enjoys Hawke’s Bay’s climate – quite different to Canada’s where there’s snow for six to eight months every year. He’s an avid hiker and when he’s not helping patients he’s usually exploring the New Zealand wilderness, with an ever-growing list of places to explore.

  • A professional headshot of Dr Madi Kirk, a chiropractor at Dr. Feel Good in Hawke's Bay.

    Dr Madi Kirk

    B.Chiro (NZ College of Chiropractic) | Member of the New Zealand Chiropractors’ Association (NZCA) | Registered with the New Zealand Chiropractic Board

    Dr Madi feels lucky to have been under chiropractic care since she  was just 6 weeks old, due to some early struggles with movement, feeding and sleeping.  She experienced all the benefits of chiropractic care growing up and it felt a natural choice to pursue it as a career. Madi’s passionate about helping others and their families achieve better health and wellness.

    Outside the clinic

     Madi has a busy time outside the clinic enjoying Pilates, exploring the Bay with her partner and his dog, grabbing a coffee in town, or catching up with friends and family.