Holistic child health: The Child Health Clinic

With increasing demands on child health services, there’s more need than ever for parents to have options of choice. The Child Health Clinic specialises in the holistic care of children and their families in all aspects of child health and wellbeing. The clinic provides medical and practical help with a strong emphasis on education. “We […]

Don’t wait

Lena Kuttel, who is 49, was diagnosed with an aggressive breast cancer in December 2021, three months after she was meant to have her routine mammogram. She says the delay could have cost her, and she’s now sharing her story, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, to encourage other women to get their mammograms on time. […]

Finding solutions

For many women, daily pain and discomfort is the harsh reality of living with endometriosis. The inflammatory disease affects an estimated 10 percent of Kiwi women, and with the lack of research and funding, there are barriers to getting a diagnosis. Some good news is that Endometriosis New Zealand recently announced its new Clinical Advisory […]

Focused on feet: Feet First Podiatry

But for them we couldn’t stand, walk, run or dance, yet all too often, they don’t receive the attention they deserve. Feet First Podiatry have given feet the utmost attention for 27 years, and its recent move to new premises, right next door to sister company, The Shoe Room, means it’s able to do so […]

Breast cancer awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and there are numerous different ways to get involved – from being “breast aware”, to helping to raise vital funds for breast cancer research, education and patient support… Pink Ribbon Street Appeal – Grab a bucket, get dressed up in pink and join thousands of volunteers collecting around NZ […]

One stop clinic: Mohs and Skin Cancer Specialist

New Zealand is loved for its long sunshine hours and outdoor lifestyle; however, it also has the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world. It is important to wear sunscreen daily and to have your skin checked by an expert in skin cancer regularly. The clinic at Mohs and Skin Cancer Specialist, offers a […]