Our IPMHA Team

Melissa joined us in October 2023.  As a Health Improvement Practitioner she is works with our primary health team to support you in your health and wellbeing.  Melissa has a strong background in social work and teaching.  Appointments with Melissa are free and you can self refer, even if you just want to have a bit of a chat. Same day bookings available.

Melissa has the knowledge and skills to help you with things like:

Anxiety, depression or feeling down
Family and relationship challenges
Coping with physical health conditions
Drug or alcohol problems
Feeling stuck in life Stress
Sleep Grief

What to expect:
A brief session/korero of up to 30 minutes

Together you will come up with a practical plan and strategies to help get you moving in the right direction

Links with other health support services if needed

In-person, phone or video consults

Free and confidential

Shelley joined us in June 2024 as our Health Coach. She is passionate about helping people to feel good through making healthy lifestyle changes around nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management and relationships.

As a health coach, Shelley supports patients with high cholesterol, prediabetes and diabetes, high blood pressure, PCOS, gout, chronic conditions and general health and wellbeing.

Appointments with Shelley are 30 mins and free.  She is available Tuesdays and Wednesdays for either face to face or phone consults.  You do not require a referral from your GP.  To book you can call 094865482 and ask reception to book you in.