Chris Evangelin

Occupational Therapist

Most likely to be learning a new dance

Chris has experience working with tamariki across all age groups, including early intervention and supporting functional and developmental skills. Her practice is grounded in sensory integration, brain–body movement, reflex integration and evidence-based strategies that support regulation, participation, and everyday life skills. Chris is deeply committed to the neurodiverse community and values cross-cultural practice, recognizing each child within their family, culture, and environment. She believes every child carries their own strengths and glimmer, and through thoughtful assessment and personalized plans, works alongside whānau to support meaningful engagement and confident growth.

Specialist areas of practice:

• Motor skills and dyspraxia
• Sensory processing- Ayres SI
• Emotional Regulation
• Developmental delay
• Trauma informed therapy

Qualifications & Membership:

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
• New Zealand Registered Occupational Therapist

Chris is based in Invercargill

Email: chris.evangelin@rethink.net.nz