{"id":1942,"date":"2016-04-29T14:09:40","date_gmt":"2016-04-29T13:09:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/the7.io\/medical\/?page_id=164"},"modified":"2026-02-04T07:46:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T07:46:55","slug":"doctors-2-3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/waimairimedical.co.nz\/?page_id=1942","title":{"rendered":"Our Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; gap=&#8221;35&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;bg_color&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;ex-full&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1474221266937{margin-top: -80px !important;padding-top: 60px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}&#8221; bg_color_value=&#8221;#f4f4f4&#8243;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-12&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1467284525867{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space]<div id=\"ult-carousel-388923852169f0eac54ee07\" class=\"ult-carousel-wrapper  vc_custom_1471332237687  ult_horizontal\" data-gutter=\"25\" data-rtl=\"false\" ><div class=\"ult-carousel-349165799269f0eac54ed1d \" >[vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1471289175547{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1471289102295{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1125&#8243; img_size=&#8221;700&#215;700&#8243;]<div class=\"ult-item-wrap\" data-animation=\"animated no-animation\"><div id=\"ultimate-heading-394469f0eac54ef65\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-394469f0eac54ef65 uvc-3130 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-394469f0eac54ef65 h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:28px;\"}' ><h3 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-top:30px;\">Dr James Wong, MBChB, FRNZCGP, FRACP, Diploma Child health and Palliative Medicine<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-394469f0eac54ef65 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#34a6f7;margin-top:3px;margin-bottom:10px;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Not taking new enrolments!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">I am a Malaysian Chinese. I migrated to New Zealand and completed my medical degree at the University of Otago in 2000. I have paramount passion and enthusiasm in medicine. I obtained the fellowship in both FRACP and FRNZCGP and have broad experiences in all aspects of internal medicine and general practice. I have a special interest in child health and palliative care. I am also specialised in adult internal medicine with a subspecialty in older person health. My career goal is to provide high-quality care to patients in the community. I enjoy playing guitar with my family when I have the spare time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1471289355800{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1471289364917{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2319&#8243; img_size=&#8221;700&#215;700&#8243;]<div class=\"ult-item-wrap\" data-animation=\"animated no-animation\"><div id=\"ultimate-heading-223469f0eac54efc4\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-223469f0eac54efc4 uvc-9136 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-223469f0eac54efc4 h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:28px;\"}' ><h3 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-top:30px;\">Helena Lau, Practice Manager<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-223469f0eac54efc4 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#34a6f7;margin-top:3px;margin-bottom:10px;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">I grew up in Malaysia and moved to Christchurch in 2001 when I got married to James. Before working here, I was a tax consultant in Singapore and Malaysia international accounting firms. We are blessed with an intelligent daughter and a talented son. They like to do things together with us as a team. I play the piano and keyboard, Esther plays electric and acoustic guitars, and Joseph plays the drums.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1471289355800{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1471289364917{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2723&#8243; img_size=&#8221;700&#215;700&#8243;]<div class=\"ult-item-wrap\" data-animation=\"animated no-animation\"><div id=\"ultimate-heading-496069f0eac54eff0\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-496069f0eac54eff0 uvc-8170 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-496069f0eac54eff0 h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:28px;\"}' ><h3 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-top:30px;\">Dr Dennis Forsythe, MB BCh BAO FRNZCGP<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-496069f0eac54eff0 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#34a6f7;margin-top:3px;margin-bottom:10px;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #0000ff;\">I was born and raised in Malaysia and come from a mixed heritage consisting of Scottish-Portuguese-Sri Lankan-Malay-Chinese backgrounds. I completed my Medical Degree at the National University of Ireland, Galway. After several years of work in Singapore, I moved to New Zealand in 2018. I have been practicing hospital-based medicine up until early 2023. I thoroughly enjoy the relationship-building that being a GP entails, and I hope to continue doing my best for my patients.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1471289355800{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1471289364917{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2806&#8243; img_size=&#8221;700&#215;700&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<div class=\"ult-item-wrap\" data-animation=\"animated no-animation\"><div id=\"ultimate-heading-448569f0eac54f03b\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-448569f0eac54f03b uvc-6289 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-448569f0eac54f03b h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:28px;\"}' ><h3 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-top:30px;\">Dr Derek Tsai MBChB, PGDipOMG, DCH<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-448569f0eac54f03b .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#34a6f7;margin-top:3px;margin-bottom:10px;\"><\/p>\n<div><span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">I was born in Taiwan and moved to Auckland with my family in 1997. After finishing school, I studied at the University of Otago to attain my medical degree in 2012. I initially intended to become a General Practitioner. Prepared with postgraduate diplomas in Obstetrics, Medical Gynaecology, and Child Health, I followed my renewed interest in working in Paediatric Medicine in 2014 to begin RACP training in 2017. After about 10 years of broad experience in Paediatrics, I returned to General Practice in 2024, the specialty that I was first attracted to work in medicine, and in equal part, where I can spend more time with my family.\u00a0Outside of work, I like to be out and about with my wife and kids.<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1471289355800{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1471289364917{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2564&#8243; img_size=&#8221;700&#215;700&#8243;]<div class=\"ult-item-wrap\" data-animation=\"animated no-animation\"><div id=\"ultimate-heading-754569f0eac54f064\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-754569f0eac54f064 uvc-3474 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-754569f0eac54f064 h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:28px;\"}' ><h3 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-top:30px;\">Ailing Li, Nurse Prescriber<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-754569f0eac54f064 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#34a6f7;margin-top:3px;margin-bottom:10px;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #3366ff;\">My name is Ailing, I moved to New Zealand in 2006, \u00a0originally worked in a rest home till 2013, then I worked at Princess Margaret Hospital as a rehabilitation nurse, the ward eventually moved to Burwood hospital in 2016. I have always been interested in primary nursing and the dream came true recently. I am very glad I have joined this wonderful team. Working along side with our lovely GPs, I am able to provide service to community, aiming to enhance patients\u2019 health and wellbeing.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1471289355800{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1471289364917{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2554&#8243; img_size=&#8221;700&#215;700&#8243;]<div class=\"ult-item-wrap\" data-animation=\"animated no-animation\"><div id=\"ultimate-heading-280669f0eac54f08a\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-280669f0eac54f08a uvc-6754 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-280669f0eac54f08a h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:28px;\"}' ><h3 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-top:30px;\">Faith Lin, Practice Nurse<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-280669f0eac54f08a .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#34a6f7;margin-top:3px;margin-bottom:10px;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #3366ff;\">I moved from China to New Zealand in 2008 and settled in Christchurch since then. I have been a registered nurse for a few years before I moved to New Zealand mainly working in medical and surgical units in hospitals. I have been working as a registered nurse in New Zealand for more than 12 years now mainly working in surgical wards and community nursing sector. I joined Waimairi Road Medical Centre\u2019s team in 2020. In my spare time, I enjoy swimming and tramping.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1471289355800{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1471289364917{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2567&#8243; img_size=&#8221;700&#215;700&#8243;]<div class=\"ult-item-wrap\" data-animation=\"animated no-animation\"><div id=\"ultimate-heading-808969f0eac54f0ad\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-808969f0eac54f0ad uvc-7255 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-808969f0eac54f0ad h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:28px;\"}' ><h3 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-top:30px;\">Esther Hu, Receptionist and Administrator<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-808969f0eac54f0ad .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#34a6f7;margin-top:3px;margin-bottom:10px;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; color: #3366ff;\">I am Esther\uff0cwas born in China and moved to Christchurch in 2002. I joined the practice in 2018 as one of the receptionists. I enjoy working with the team to serve people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1471289355800{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1471289364917{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2537&#8243; img_size=&#8221;700&#215;700&#8243;]<div class=\"ult-item-wrap\" data-animation=\"animated no-animation\"><div id=\"ultimate-heading-227869f0eac54f0d1\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-227869f0eac54f0d1 uvc-5596 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-227869f0eac54f0d1 h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:28px;\"}' ><h3 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-top:30px;\">Michelle Lau, Receptionist and Healthcare assistant<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-227869f0eac54f0d1 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#34a6f7;margin-top:3px;margin-bottom:10px;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #3366ff;\">I am originally from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and came to New Zealand as a student in 2007 but took up permanent residency when my parents and sister migrated here. I completed a B SC in Psychology from the University of Canterbury. Apart from English I am fluent in Malay and Mandarin. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family. I am married with three adorable young children.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1471289355800{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1471289364917{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2751&#8243; img_size=&#8221;700&#215;700&#8243;]<div class=\"ult-item-wrap\" data-animation=\"animated no-animation\"><div id=\"ultimate-heading-700569f0eac54f0f4\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-700569f0eac54f0f4 uvc-1788 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-700569f0eac54f0f4 h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:28px;\"}' ><h3 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-top:30px;\">Yoyo Chen (on maternity leave), Health Coach<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-700569f0eac54f0f4 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#34a6f7;margin-top:3px;margin-bottom:10px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; color: #3366ff;\"><b>I am a Health Coach under Te Tumu Waiora. I came to NZ in 2009 and have completed a degree in Human Nutrition. I am interested in supporting people to meet their health goals and assisting people in improving overall health and wellbeing. Apart from work I enjoy swimming, baking and do fun things with my young family.<\/b><br \/>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1471289355800{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1471289364917{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2823&#8243; img_size=&#8221;700&#215;700&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<div class=\"ult-item-wrap\" data-animation=\"animated no-animation\"><div id=\"ultimate-heading-53369f0eac54f117\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-53369f0eac54f117 uvc-8857 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-53369f0eac54f117 h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:28px;\"}' ><h3 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-top:30px;\">Harvey Zhang, Health Coach<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-53369f0eac54f117 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#34a6f7;margin-top:3px;margin-bottom:10px;\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Kia ora,\u00a0 I recently relocated here from Auckland in March 2025 and am excited to offer my services to the local community. With a Master\u2019s in Psychology and over two years of experience as a health coach, I am passionate about supporting individuals on their wellness journeys. Outside of work, I enjoy camping, reading, watching movies, and playing guitar. I look forward to helping you achieve your health and wellness goals!<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; color: #3366ff;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1471289355800{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1471289364917{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2772&#8243; img_size=&#8221;700&#215;700&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<div class=\"ult-item-wrap\" data-animation=\"animated no-animation\"><div id=\"ultimate-heading-520469f0eac54f13a\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-520469f0eac54f13a uvc-6609 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-520469f0eac54f13a h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:28px;\"}' ><h3 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-top:30px;\">Natasha Janevska, Health improvement Practitioner (HIP)<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-520469f0eac54f13a .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#34a6f7;margin-top:3px;margin-bottom:10px;\"><span style=\"font-family: trebuchet ms, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #3366ff;\">I moved to New Zealand in 2008 and completed my studies in Mental Health and Addiction in 2013.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: trebuchet ms, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #3366ff;\">I was privileged to have the opportunity to start my career as a clinician for AOD residential services in Auckland and Christchurch. <\/span><span style=\"font-family: trebuchet ms, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #3366ff;\">After 7 years practising as a clinician, I have decided to join Pegasus health and embark on a new journey as HIP for General practice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: trebuchet ms, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #3366ff;\">HIP role is Generalist. 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