Wellbeing Services

Free support is available with our Wellbeing Team, for all enrolled patients. See below for the support options that are available at Kaipara Medical Centre. A typical session with a Health Coach or Wellbeing Practitioner is 20 to 30minutes, and we offer in-person, video, and phone appointments.  Ask your doctor or nurse to refer you to our Wellbeing Team today.

Health Coach

• Supports adults enrolled at the clinic
• Helps you to manage ongoing health conditions e.g., gout, diabetes, asthma
• Focuses on healthy eating, physical activity, smoking cessation, and stress management
• Assists your understanding and use of your medications
• Works with you to develop goals and action plans
• Keeps in touch to support you, in-person, or by phone, video, or text.

Wellbeing Practitioner/HIP (Health Improvement Practitioner) – registered health professional

• Supports patients of all ages enrolled at the clinic
• Helps you to identify and understand your wellbeing concerns including stress, sleep, mood, anxiety, pain, physical health challenges, substance use, relationships
• Works with you to develop a plan for positive changes
• Keeps in touch to support you in-person, or by phone, video, or text

Awhi Ora Community Support

• Provides walk alongside support in the community – everything outside the clinic
• Access to Social and Financial services
• Health and Wellbeing goals
• Family/whānau issues
• Managing drug use, drinking, and other addictions
• Cultural reconnection.

Speak to our friendly team at reception if you would like to access the free services of our Wellbeing Team.