Our team at Dunedin North Medical Centre now includes a Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP) and a Community Support Worker, with a Health Coach set to join us later this year. These team members are here to support your health and wellbeing in different ways – whether its practical help, emotional support, or help in making positive lifestyle changes. Here is some more information about the help they can offer you.
When to See a HIP
A Health Improvement Practitioner can help if you want to:
✅ Think more positively
✅ Sleep better
✅ Manage anxiety or stress
✅ Change habits that affect your wellbeing
HIPs work with all ages – children, youth, and their whānau – to develop practical skills for better wellbeing.
📍 How to See Our HIP – Juliane Wacks
Your GP, or nurse may suggest a same-day appointment
Free service – you can also self-refer
Contact reception to book an appointment
💬 What to Expect
Friendly, practical support
Strategies you can use straight away
Confidential and professional care
🏃♀️ When to See a Health Coach
A Health Coach can help you:
✅ Build confidence and skills to improve your wellbeing
✅ Reach personal health goals
✅ Learn to self-manage conditions such as:
Diabetes
Asthma
Gout
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
🤝 What A Health Coach Does
A Health Coach is part of our general practice team, working alongside our Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP), Community Support Worker and your doctor and nurse.
They come from a variety of health and wellbeing backgrounds, and support you to take positive steps towards better health.
📍 How to See a Health Coach – we will have one working with us soon
Same-day appointments often available through your GP or a nurse
Free service – you can also self-refer
Contact reception to book an appointment
🤝 When to See a Community Support Worker
A Community Support Worker can help you:
✅ Get practical support for everyday needs
✅ Connect with services in your community
✅ Access help with housing, employment, or Work and Income
✅ Build connections that support your wellbeing
💬 What They Do
Community Support Workers are employed by community agencies and focus on non-clinical support that can make a big difference to your wellbeing.
They walk alongside you, helping you work towards your goals and navigate the services you need.
📍 How to See our Community Support Worker – Donna Bottle
Your doctor or nurse can refer you to this service
Donna our Community Support Worker can meet you at home, in the community, or here at the medical centre
