THE

TEAM

The team consists of a lifestyle medicine physician, dietitian, health coaches who are nutritionist or personal trainers, integrative nurses, medication review pharmacists, clinical exercise physiologist, data analyst and administrator.

We work with you collaboratively to help you improve your health!

We've combined our skills to help you achieve your health goals efficiently and safely!

Scroll on to meet the team!

Meet the Team

AUCKLAND

CHRISTCHURCH

We work from 2 locations in Christchurch. Our main clinic is located on Level 1, 20 Welles Street (The Welder, entrance up a flight of stairs off Quills Lane).

Should you require personal training sessions at a gym, we have access to equipments at Koha Fitness at 48 Hereford Street. Our team members in Christchurch works out there too! So, do stop and say 'Hi!' if you're there!

Most importantly, our team is also available to you virtually whether you're in an office around the corner, or a few hundred kilometers away!

DR. OLIVIA CURRIE MBChB DCH PGDipGP FRNZCGP

Lifestyle GP, Medical Director

Dr. Olivia has been a medical doctor for 15 years with experiences in general practice (clinical and academic), oncology and paediatrics. Clients seen over the years have taught her how amazing the human body truly is in healing itself when provided the right environment. This is not limited to high blood pressure, diabetes, polycystic ovaries, fatty liver, gout, chronic inflammation, anxiety, and depression. She is the captain and inspiration for this clinic and is very much looking forward to helping everyone who is wanting to make a difference in their personal health and lives.

Make an appointment for a consultation with Dr. Olivia here.

EVA MEIKLEJOHN MDiet. NZRD

NZ Registered Dietitian

https://www.facebook.com/embracenutrition.eva

Eva is here to offer you tailored nutritional advice to support your health needs and wellbeing goals. Eva graduated with her Master’s in Dietetics Degree from the University of Otago in 2015. She has worked as a clinical dietitian at Christchurch Hospital for three years and now works at her own private practice called Embrace Nutrition. Eva specialises in Gastrointestinal (gut) health but also enjoys working with clients to improve their relationship with food and eating behaviours. Eva can provide nutritional support to address specific health conditions (including prediabetes, diabetes, elevated cholesterol and blood pressure).

Growing up on a farm near Mount Hutt, Eva loves in her spare time escaping to the country and skis every opportunity she can in winter.

Make an appointment with Eva here.

MICHELLE CHAN Bpharm MPS

MTA Pharmacist

Michelle has over 20 years of experience in community and hospital pharmacy. She has extensive experience in working with patients with complex health and medication needs. Michelle is also an accredited MTA (Medication Therapy Assessent ) pharmacist whereby she collaborate with the RHM team and your GP to optimise medication in line with your health goals.

Book in with Michelle here.

SHIRIN NAMJOU PGClinPharm MPharm MPS MCAPA

MTA Pharmacist

Shirin is an experienced clinical and MTA pharmacist with a keen interest in evaluating your individual medication and condition. She holds a post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy and Masters in Pharmacy.

She will work closely with your doctor to address drug and non-drug therapies (supplements) for a variety of chronic diseases. Her focus is to make sure you are using the right medication for your health condition to achieve the best possible outcome from the treatment.

Book in with Shirin here.

BANK BAppSc Human Nutrition, REPsNZ

Nutritionist and Personal Trainer

Bank is a nutritionist and personal trainer. He enjoys helping people improve their health, physical strength and functioning. He does so through individualised diet and exercise strategies, taking into account your personal goals and circumstances. His areas of interest are meal preparation, meal planning, body composition, strength training and sports performance. Nothing is too difficult for Bank, and he looks forward to helping you regain health from pantry to the gym!

Make an appointment with Bank here.

JULIA CertHealthCoach CertOlyLift CertBoxfit DipExercisePrescription DipEMT

Certtified Health Coach and Personal Trainer

Julz is here to make sure that your goals are nurtured with a steady stream of help, encouragement and guidance. Her background composes of 9 years as a personal trainer specifically in Olympic lifting, mobility, goal setting, life coaching and postural alignment for optimal movement. She was also a an active member of St John and has completed a Diploma in E.M.T. Julz is eager to help make a better you with the team at Real Healthy Me.

Make an appointment with Julz here.

BHOOMIKA Bphysio PGDipSptSc

Rehabilitation Coach

Bhoomika holds a Bachelor Of Physiotherapy and is currently pursuing her Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Science at the University Of Canterbury. She enjoys working with clients of all ages and has special interests in injuries, chronic pain, and respiratory conditions. She is passionate about enabling clients to make the most out of their life by helping them reduce pain and manage stress.

Make an appointment with Bhoomika here.

AUCKLAND

Whilst the physical team is based in Christchurch, we have affiliates and knowledge experts based in Auckland. We act as each other's resources with regards to your care.

HELEN DUYVESTYN AdvDip Nursing (Mental Health), MHSc, ACNEM

Mental Health Nurse and Life Coach

http://www.onelifenz.com/

Helen's background and experiences in mental health nursing, integrative medicine and life coaching has made her even more passionate about getting to the core of mental health issues. The treatment of mental health issues and poor well being needs to be multidimensional, as its causes include adverse childhood and life events, nutritional deficiencies, poor lifestyle habits, physical health issues among others. All these need to be addressed to achieve full mental wellness.

Helen is passionate about helping people live their best life possible and achieves so using a holistic approach - encompassing conventional and integrative medicine, psychological therapies, nutritional and herbal medicine where appropriate. As a result, people do not only achieve their goals but are also living the life that belongs to them.

Make an appointment with Helen here.

YOLANDA VAN VUGT BSc Mcep CEPNZ ACSM

Clinical Exercise Physiologist

https://www.kinetex.co.nz/

Yolanda aims to create meaningful change for those that she works with, by guiding them to take control of their health through simple and natural means - using exercise and lifestyle modification to improve well being. She is known for her interest in posture and the biomechanics of the body, and believes that postural imbalances underlie many chronic pain issues. The results of her Masters dissertation (Postural stability during gait for adults with hereditary spastic paraparesis) was published in the Journal of Biomechanics in March, 2019.

Yolanda is an exercise enthusiast, nature lover, writer, artist, and passionate foodie! She enjoys working closely with clients and believes that exercise should have a place in everyone’s life, regardless of age, condition, or fitness level.

Make an appointment with Yolanda here.

CLINIC MANAGER

BRYN

Contact Bryn if you have feedback, praise and concerns!

THE

TEAM

Meet the Team

AUCKLAND

CHRISTCHURCH

CHRISTCHURCH

DR. OLIVIA CURRIE MBChB DCH PGDipGP FRNZCGP

EVA MEIKLEJOHN MDiet. NZRD

MICHELLE CHAN Bpharm MPS

SHIRIN NAMJOU PGClinPharm MPharm MPS MCAPA

BANK BAppSc Human Nutrition, REPsNZ

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Make an appointment with Bank here.

JULIA CertHealthCoach CertOlyLift CertBoxfit DipExercisePrescription DipEMT

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Make an appointment with Julz here.

BHOOMIKA Bphysio PGDipSptSc

Make an appointment with Bhoomika here.

AUCKLAND

HELEN DUYVESTYN AdvDip Nursing (Mental Health), MHSc, ACNEM

YOLANDA VAN VUGT BSc Mcep CEPNZ ACSM

CLINIC MANAGER

BRYN