Mike is a Wellingtonian, born and bred. He has several years of experience in mental health and addictions services and is part of the access and choice well-being team at the Johnsonville Medical Centre. Mike is here to provide general well-being support in the community.

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Brooke was born in Hamilton. She grew up in Auckland and moved to Wellington at the age of 16. Brooke is a registered nurse but specialized in mental health. She has worked in many different areas of mental health, but discovered that she likes preventative measures which is why she decided to work in a primary mental health service. She has a passion for mental health and cannot imagine doing anything else.

Brooke works within the Primary Solutions and Piki programs. Her role at Johnsonville medical centre is providing brief intervention mental health support. Outside of work, she loves experimenting with hair colours and nail art, enjoys exercising and getting out doors.

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Nutrition and dietitian services are provided at Johnsonville Medical Centre by Monica Jaques who is a registered Dietitian.

Monica assists patients with:

• Weight Management
• Type 2 Diabetes
• Digestive health issues such as IBS and Coeliac Disease
• Sport nutrition
• Cholesterol and blood pressure management
• Healthy eating advice for vegetarians and vegans
• General healthy eating advice

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Latafale is a registered Social Worker based out of our Johnsonville and Thorndon practices. She is a warm, welcoming person who can support you through addiction, trauma, general wellbeing, stress management and more.

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Visit our Health Improvement Practitioner service page for more information.

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