Jazz
Health Improvement Practitioner

Jazz was born in New Zealand and lives in Waitakere with her husband and three children. She completed her training at AUT in 2010 with an MA in Psychotherapy and runs a small private practice in Herne Bay. Jazz has worked in a number of community organizations including Lifeline, Youthline, Kauri Trust and MAINZ music and audio institute, in various roles and has a passion for supporting people to find the right tools to help them live their lives to their fullest potential.

She joined the Herne Bay team in April 2025 and is excited to work alongside the staff and patients enrolled here.

Her interests are reading, hiking, traveling and hanging out with her family.

The HIP Service:

Our HIP service is a free service for anyone of any age who is enrolled in the clinic.

Each consult runs for 20-30 minutes and provides support for anyone facing concerns about mental health, addiction, long-term conditions and general wellbeing.

Some of the things out HIP can help patients with include:

• Low mood

• Anxiety

• Stress

• Life balance

• Relationships

• Parenting

• Drug and Alcohol concerns

• Pain

• Sleep

• Work issues

• Referrals to other services

Working alongside patients the HIP can help to create tailored plans to help strengthen individuals wellbeing by; setting goals, teaching skills to manage emotions and life stressors and provide psychoeducation that can help patients move through their unique life challenges in the best way possible. To make a booking with the HIP please call reception or talk with your nurse or GP.

Cheryl
Health Coach

Cheryl is a Professional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation and an HCANZA-accredited Health & Wellness Coach. She is also a Positive Intelligence Certified Coach. She comes to health coaching with a background in land development, health and safety, psychology and workplace wellbeing, and in 2024 was nominated for HCANZA Health & Wellness Coach of the Year. Alongside her role at Herne Bay Medical Centre, she also runs her own private coaching practice.

Outside of work, Cheryl enjoys walking, reading, personal development, conservation, and spending time with family and friends.

About the Health Coaching Service

Our Health Coach is based in the practice and works alongside your GP and nursing team to support you with long-term conditions and lifestyle changes. Health coaching can help you understand, manage, and reduce the impact of health challenges by focusing on practical, sustainable steps.

Support may include:

•  Healthy eating

•  Increasing physical activity

•  Taking medications as prescribed

•  Managing stress

•  Building confidence and self-management skills

Consultations are free and usually 20 - 30 minutes. Together, you’ll develop an action plan that feels realistic and right for you.

To make a booking, please call reception or speak with your nurse or GP.