I commenced practice in Kaiapoi in 1981. In 2004 I joined with Dr Bill Page to form Kaiapoi Family Doctors. We rebuilt the new health centre in 2012.
I am interested in all aspects of family medicine delivered in a caring and friendly environment.
I have two adult children. Outside of the practice I enjoy spending time in my garden and cycling in the summer months.
MBChB (Otago 1997), Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Otago), Diploma in Sports Medicine (Otago), Fellow of Royal NZ College of GPs.
I started with Kaiapoi Family Doctors in September 2016. Prior to then I was a GP and member of the NZ Army working as a medical officer.
I have 3 school-age children and an interest in skiing and jogging.
North Canterbury has been my home since I arrived in New Zealand as a young international student in 2000. I worked as an acupuncturist, St John ambulance officer and practice nurse prior to joining Kaiapoi Family Doctors.
I find practice nursing challenging and rewarding, and love the "culture" at Kaiapoi Family Doctors. I am an authorized smear taker and vaccinator. My particular interest is to empower patients to take ownership of their own health.
Raised on a farm in North Canterbury, I completed my nursing training in Christchurch. I have travelled extensively and worked overseas. I live locally, married with 2 young children and work part time.
I enjoy the social nature of practice nursing. I provide B4 School Checks, am a smear taker and authorised vaccinator.
I trained in the UK as a nurse and qualified in 2008. My background in nursing is community and practice nursing. I really enjoy the variety of general practice and like getting to know my patients. I joined the team at Kaiapoi Family Doctors in September 2016. I am an authorised smear taker and vaccinator.
I came to live in New Zealand in 2014 to be nearer my sister who has lived here for over 30 years. I have two teenage children and they have settled in well to the New Zealand way of life.
In my spare time I like to keep fit by attending the local gym, walking and by playing golf. I am an avid book reader and also try my best at playing Bridge (not an easy task!).
I have lived and nursed in Christchurch for the past 15 years at Christchurch Public Hospital. In 2016, I joined Kaiapoi Family Doctors as a practice nurse and really enjoy it, and really love the switch to primary health.
My interests are hiking, biking, travelling, reading, yoga and animals.
I am a mother of three children, one husband and a dog, and we moved to Kaiapoi in 2014. I have a passion for Emergency Nursing and am enjoying the opportunity to work as a casual nurse at Kaiapoi Family Doctors. When not working I am busy getting involved with my children's school and sport activities. I also enjoy relaxing with friends, eating good food and having a laugh.
Born in Christchurch, I have lived in the Kaiapoi area all my married life. I have 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren all living in Canterbury.
Outside of work my interests are firstly family, then music, playing bridge, motorhoming and travel.
I was born in England, but have lived in Kaiapoi most of my life. I have worked at Kaiapoi Family Doctors since 2004.
I love working with people. Outside of work my passion is competing my horse, trekking and general outdoor activities.
I am very happy to have joined the caring team at Kaiapoi Family Doctors in Feb 2017.
I live in the Kaiapoi area and enjoy spending time with my adult family, grandchildren and friends. My interests include gardening, propagating hedging plants, and appreciating art.
