Health Improvement Practitioner and Health Coach

This new service helps to empower people to strengthen their hauora or wellbeing.  In this integrated model the Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP) and Health Coach (HC) work together with the clinicians (GPs and Nurses) to provide a holistic approach in the management of all medical conditions; mental or physical for clients.  

Bookings Information:

If you would like to book at appointment with the HIP or HC, please call Living Waters Medical on 03 349 0002 to make an appointment.  

Kia ora, my name is Silke Kuehl and I am the Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP) at Living Waters.  I am also a Registered Nurse in Emergency Medicine and Mental Health. My role is to help when stress and life problems impact on people’s emotional or physical health. I see people of any age – and their whānau. The consults usually last between 20 and 30 minutes; we discuss your overall health and create a plan around how to tackle your main concern. People often see me once, but sometimes they return to learn more skills. I am available Wednesdays and Fridays.  

 Kia ora, my name is Camila Garner (Ngāti Apa te iwi) and I am the Health Coach at Living Waters. I work with adults who have long term health conditions, such as diabetes. I help by providing information, links to community organizations and support with health management from a whole-of-person view. I am available on Tuesdays and Fridays.