Our team
We have a team of highly skilled and qualified medical, nursing, administrative staff and canine who can provide all of your general practice health care needs. Echo loves meeting new people and enjoys a belly rub or two.
University of Otago Medical Students
We are a Rural Medical Training Centre for the University of Otago. We'll have a 5th year medical student training at our practice at times.
Your consent will be sought prior to having our student Doctors involved during your appointment. It is entirely up to you, you can decline if you are not comfortable.
Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP)
Michelle's background is in Social Work and Counselling. Her role is to help support you when stress and problems in life begin to affect your health. You can both look at the problem which concerns you on the day and work together to formulate a plan to try and make things better. Michelle appreciates the value in making simple changes and setting goals to create the best results!!
There is no cost for appointments with Michelle and no limit to how many you can have. She can see anybody, any age and for any problem!!
You can ring and make an appointment anytime or on the day you require it. Appointments are kept for the same day. The doctor or nurse may even suggest you see Michelle while you’re in the practice.
Michelle is here every Monday and every second Wednesday 9.00 - 4.00pm.
Please don't hesitate to come say hi and ask any questions you may have about the role.
Health Coach
A Health Coach works with people to help them with mental health and addiction as well as other wellbeing challenges to help them make health related lifestyle changes to achieve their goals. Jo offers practical assistance within a range of physical, mental and social focus areas. She is motivated to improve your habits, set achievable goals and help you to become more active.
As with the Health Improvement Practitioner anyone of any age can access this service for free. The only provision is that you are a client of Waimate Medical Centre. There are no doctors' fees or waiting lists. You can self-refer by asking your GP or Nurse to book you in or alternatively you can just ring reception and ask to be booked in with the Health Coach. Jo is available every Friday 9.00 – 4.00pm.