At Piki Te Ora we have a team of qualified health professionals to assist you with all your health needs. We also partner with other likeminded health providers who provide additional health services – podiatrist, physiotherapist, health coach and health improvement practitioner.
Our team consists of ten doctors who work part-time. We also have registrars. A registrar is a fully qualified doctor who specialises in General Practice and is under the supervision of one of the doctors while they are here.
Because our doctors only work part-time, seeing the same doctor on each visit may not always be possible. However, if you book in advance, you can usually choose who you would like to see. Our doctors and the days they work are listed below. Our usual appointments are 15 minutes long, so if you feel you need a longer appointment, please discuss this with reception when booking. This may incur an extra fee.
Our Doctors
Dr Alison Wooding
Clinical Team Leader
Dr Bernard Fanning
Doctor
Dr Graham Whitaker
Doctor
Dr Zita Descalzo
GP, MD, DCH, FRNZCGP
With over 10 years of experience working as a GP in Christchurch, Zita has worked at the Christchurch Public Hospital in General medicine, General surgery, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics and Plastic surgery.
MD, PG Diploma in PH
Interested in long-term medical conditions, children/woman's health, musculoskeletal conditions and rainbow health.
Dr Emily Shine
MBChB, FRNZCGP, PGCertHSc, PGCertWHlth interests in Women's health, Sexual well-being, Rainbow health, Prevention.
Dr Annie Gilmour
MBChB(Dist), DCH (Diploma in Child Health)
Dr Katie Shillito
I'm a fellow of the RNZCGP. I also have a postgraduate diploma in Children's Health and Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Dr Rachael Reeves
Doctor
Our Nursing Team
Rachel B
Nurse Team Leader
Rachel F
Registered Nurse
Melanie T
Registered Nurse
Marlys P
Registered Nurse
Arshi N
Registered Nurse - Casual
Zoe G
Registered Nurse, B4SC
Michelle B
Registered Nurse
Roy B
Registered Nurse
Jade K
Enrolled Nurse
Admin Team
Diane Turner
General Manager
Gemma S
Reception Team Leader
Linda G
Administrator / Receptionist
Alofa V
Accounts Administrator / Receptionist
Sara S
Receptionist / Health Care Assistant
Wai W
Receptionist
Sophie S
Receptionist
Tina B
Receptionist
Claire M
Receptionist (Casual)
Mia M
Health Improvement Practitioner, Pegasus. Specialty areas include behaviour change. 30 minute, free appointments. Available to book or same day, Tuesday – Friday.
Caitlin W
Health Coach / He Waka Tapu
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