OUR TEAM

Dr Eugene van Niekerk

CO-OWNER + CHIROPRACTOR

I was born in South Africa, moved to New Zealand when I was a teenager, and am now a Canadian Resident so I really appreciate the multicultural community of Richmond and the Lower Mainland. During my professional life it’s been a privilege to have served chiropractic care in New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Australia and Canada. From what I’ve experienced throughout, I’m excited that there is a possibility: the world connected and excelling in health and wellbeing.

I provide the most current, neurologically evidence-informed, specific chiropractic care with integrity, to connect people to their inner-power and greatest version of themself. It is my mission to serve the best chiropractic care that enhances and connects inspired people and families.

I deliver manual chiropractic care from specific techniques that are founded on tensegrity and tone. These include Gonstead and Diversified techniques. I am also trained in Activator and Webster Techniques, which many pregnant families utilize. I am a Member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, and I provide care for babies and kids as well as all family members. Ready to get started? Looking forward to meeting you!

Favourite thing about our office:

“Being part of the change that people experience from when they walk in for their appointment to when they leave. Lots of smiles.”

Favourite thing to do when I'm not working:

“Play golf, and run with my son.”

Something you may not know about me:

“My first language is Afrikaans.”

Eugene

Dr Bronwyn Hunt

CO-OWNER + CHIROPRACTOR

I have been fortunate to provide chiropractic care throughout British Columbia, as well as in New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Everywhere I’ve practiced I am in awe of universal intelligence, tensegrity and innate power, and so it's an absolute honour to help people adjust and shift into a higher level of health and happiness.

I serve tonal (light touch and hold), manual and/or instrument-assisted chiropractic care to suit the individual. I have a passion for working with pregnant families and little ones, and am trained in Webster Technique, which many pregnant families utilize.

Techniques and care also provided include Bio-Geometric Integration (BGI), Gonstead and Diversified, Activator Technique (force application or protocol), with consideration of Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), Torque Release Technique (TRT), Thompson Technique and Upper Cervical Specific Techniques.

One of my highest values is education. My post-secondary education includes degrees from the University of British Columbia and the New Zealand College of Chiropractic. I have post-grad certification in Sports Chiropractic from the International Federation of Sports Chiropractic and I am currently enrolled in and completing my Perinatal Certification from the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. I am a registered chiropractor in Canada and New Zealand after completing national board exams in both countries.

I am a Director of the Chiropractic Cancer Foundation for Children, a Member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, and past Interim Chair of the International Federation of Sports Chiropractic Student Commission.

I’m grateful for the opportunities and excited for the possibilities. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

Favourite thing about our office:

“Family-friendly, welcoming environment where people can connect.”

Favourite thing to do when I'm not working:

“Explore nature with Dr Eugene and our growing family.”

Something you may not know about me:

“I was born and raised in Vancouver, and won 3 national championships when I played soccer with the UBC Women’s Soccer team.”

Bronwyn

Dr Don Nixdorf

CHIROPRACTOR

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Don

Dr Dana Koren

CHIROPRACTOR

Dr. Dana Koren always knew that she wanted to help people. Her first interest and awareness of the power of chiropractic started early, when hearing about positive results from her Aunt who is a chiropractor overseas. Through personal experience Dr. Dana saw and continues to see how much chiropractic benefits people’s lives, and ultimately how it can assist them to fulfill their optimal potential. She immigrated to Steveston as a teenager and feels blessed and honored to now be able to serve and give back to the community that helped shape her.

Your personalised wellness, prevention, and individual health goals are important and will be Dr. Dana's respected focus. To achieve this, she will support you by utilizing a range of techniques that respect your presentation and preference, and in conjunction, she will comanage and encourage you to exercise and practice healthy eating for overall wellness. Furthermore, while she loves to provide care for all ages, Dr. Dana’s wish is that every newborn and pregnant family has the opportunity to experience the benefits of chiropractic care from early on.

Dr. Dana earned her Doctor Of Chiropractic from Life Chiropractic College West in the Bay area, California and graduated with clinic and academic honors as class Salutatorian. Her previous education also includes a Bachelors of Arts with a Psychology Major and Counseling Minor from Kwantlen Polytechnic University.

Looking forward to learning more about you and joining your journey to better health and happiness!

Favourite thing about our office:

“The community, the warm, welcoming faces, the diversity and multiculturalism.”

Favourite thing to do when I'm not working:

“Hangout with friends and family, long walks, kickboxing, zumba, tennis, swimming, travelling and exploring our beautiful country.”

Something you may not know about me:

“I love Steveston; have a huge passion for babies, kids and pregnant families; and I'm a McMath alumni.”

Dana

Kiyomi

Kiyomi Murota-Matsumoto

REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST

Favourite thing about our office:

“I love the environment and relationships we’re building together.”

Favourite thing to do when I'm not working:

“Hiking and fishing.”

Something you may not know about me:

“Nothing!!! I’m a pretty open book!”

Dr Helena Zurekova

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR

Dr. Helena Zurekova, ND is originally from Eastern Europe. She has received her naturopathic training from Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster, BC, where she has spent a couple of years prior running the Boucher Clinic dispensary, as well as supporting the students in their final years of clinical education. Dr. Helena also has a Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Health degree because of her strong passion for nutrition and belief that it is one of the core pillars of optimal health.

Dr. Helena’s interests are (but not limited) in fertility, prenatal and postnatal care, pain management and the aesthetic field. Although Dr. Helena isn’t doing Birth doula work anymore, she is continues to be passionate and educating her prenatal clients on their options, how to prepare for labor, and offers home labor acupuncture and Bowen therapy visits.

Dr. Helena enjoys travel, spending time with her family, and dancing.

Favourite thing about our office:

“The amazing team we have. There is lots of care and kindness present.”

Favourite thing to do when I'm not working:

“Spend time with my family and dance competitively.”

Something you may not know about me:

“I grew up in Richmond and started coming to this clinic for chiropractic treatments with Dr Klassen as a teenager.”

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Karen Manuel

OFFICE MANAGER

Favourite thing about our office:

“My favourite thing about our office is when I see patients walk out the door feeling relaxed and pain-free. I am just truly amazed with how the practitioners help the body heal.”

Favourite thing to do when I'm not working:

“When I am off work I love to cook or bake with my family. I enjoy being outdoors breathing fresh air and chasing my kids.”

Something you may not know about me:

“I am crazy about any sort of plant. The first thing I do in the morning is doing my breathing exercises and checking on my mini garden.”

Elissa Leduc

RECEPTION

Favourite thing about our office:

“I love the warm and welcoming environment our clinic has. Our team truly cares and is always eager to help in any way they can.”

Favourite thing to do when I'm not working:

"I absolutely love reading! You can find me carrying a Romance or Fantasy book with me everywhere I go.”

Something you may not know about me:

“I competed in competitive synchronized swimming when I was younger.”

Elissa Leduc

RECEPTION

Favourite thing about our office:

“I love the warm and welcoming environment our clinic has. Our team truly cares and is always eager to help in any way they can.”

Favourite thing to do when I'm not working:

"I absolutely love reading! You can find me carrying a Romance or Fantasy book with me everywhere I go.”

Something you may not know about me:

“I competed in competitive synchronized swimming when I was younger.”

Catherine Chiong

RECEPTION

Favourite thing about our office:

“I love the ambiance in our office for the warmth it brings to our clients and the satisfying smiles that they impart as they leave the premises, is definitely priceless, which reflects our core value of bringing holistic healing to sustain wellness.”

Favourite thing to do when I'm not working:

"During my free time, I mostly enjoy staying home and watching movies or tv shows, or spending quality time with my husband by exploring different places.”

Something you may not know about me:

“I continue to pursue my profession in my homegrown country, as an OB-GYN physician, by conducting virtual consultation with my patients in the Philippines.”