Nelson Bays Primary Health

Nelson Bays Primary Health
20 New Street, Nelson
PO Box 1776, Nelson 7040
Tel: 03 539 1170
Freephone: 0800 731 317
Fax: 03 539 4958
info@nelsonbayspho.org.nz

Healthy Weight

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Alternative Health Practitioners

Private practitioners, refer to Yellow Pages.

ASB Aquatic Centre

03 543 9755
03 543 9754
The Aquatic Centre is a council owned facility operated by CLM. They offer swim lessons, water confidence, aqua classes and 6 week weight management programme called 'weight & shape 4 life'. All facilitators are qualified. All enquiries welcome.

Green Prescription (GRx)

03 544 3957 ext 5
www.tasmanregionalsports.co.nz
People can be referred by their GP or nurse and will be provide information about activities to suit the individual. A support person phones regularly for motivation and encouragement to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Some subsidised gym and pool activities are available and low cost activity options are plentiful.

House 44 (South East Stoke House Inc)

03 547 6055
Safe, positive meeting place for people in South East Stoke (Drop-in Centre). Programmes for youth, children, adults, and one-to-one services. Adult Easy Exercise programme, Plunket support, Playgroups, cooking sessions, Primary school age holiday programme, Op Shop.

National Heart Foundation of NZ

03 545 7112
http://www.nhf.org.nz
Promotes heart health through research, reducing obesity through promoting healthy eating, reducing the prevalence of smoking, and ensuring that people at high cardiovascular risk and those with established disease receive optimal care.

NBPH Community Nutrition Service

03 539 1170
0800 731 317
http://www.bewell.org.nz
Registered Dietitians available at no cost via health professional referral. Can do one-on-one or group consultations. Nutritional assessment and advice for weight management, type two diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other conditions for all ages. Individual assessment and education as well as Group sessions can be arranged. Community group presentations are also provided on request.

Physiotherapy, Golden Bay Community Hospital

03 525 9708
Run weekly exercise class for all older people (60+) which includes falls prevention exercises. There is no cost for this class. Physiotherapy services for adults and children with musculo skeletal, neurological and respiratory conditions. This is a NMDHB funded service on referral from a health professional. This service also covers women's health conditions.

Private dietitians

Refer to Yellow Pages under: Weight reduction; Diet & Nutrition.

Ramazzini Ltd

03 545 7267
http://www.ramazzini.co.nz
Provides safety, health and training support, including worksite assessments, health surveillance, business coaching and counselling services. We also run sleep and stress sessions, wellness workshops as well as general wellness services.

Te Amo Health

03 528 5406
Maori Disease State Management Nurse covering Motueka and Golden Bay region providing clinics, home visits, or group Awhi support sessions. Available monthly in Golden Bay for individual or group appointments. Primarily works with Maori families. Physical activity programmes and support groups available. A palliative care service is also available.

Te Awhina Marae o Motueka

03 528 6061
http://www.tam.org.nz
Free, friendly face-to-face appointments, available at the Marae or at your home. Has four areas of service: (1) Alcohol and Drug Counselling (2) Mental Health Support (3) Quit Smoking, and (4) Whanau Ora Also provide Maori mental health support, referrals, lifestyle changes, peer advocacy, physical activity, mobility, health checks.

Te Hauora o Ngati Rarua Ltd

03 539 0658
Maori Diabetes Nurse Educator to support people with Type 2 Diabetes providing clinics at Victory Community Health Centre, home visits, group Awhi support sessions. A Kaupapa Maori service of education and it has a holistic approach, focusing on the whole person, whanau/family, spiritual, mental, physical. Also a 6-week education course called 'Caring for Whanau with Type 2 Diabetes". Please phone for details. Also has a Tane Ora Coordinator which works towards improving Maori men's health

Te Kahui Hauora o Ngati Koata Trust

03 546 8018
027 208 7629
Tikanga Maori, Maori Disability support - for people living with a physical, sensory, intellectual or neurological disability. Other services available include Alcohol and drug counselling, social skills training, employment training, Rangatahi (11-17 yrs), Alcohol and Drug programme for teenagers not in school, Health Promotion, Child/Whanau counsellor, Positively Praiseworthy Parenting Programme, Mana Wahine - women's addiction healing group, Gambling - counselling and group facilitation. W.I.S.E. Programme and hydrotherapy (water) sessions at Ngawhatu

The New Hub

03 545 9147
http://www.nelsonhub.org
1. Open recreation for 11-18 year olds - a safe and friendly environment for recreational activity. 2. Youth Transition Service - an employment support service for 15-19 year olds - ph. 548 0103. 3. Hire venue for community groups 4. Adult Way2Go active recreation programmes during the day eg walking group, yoga etc 5. 'Get Cooking' programme

Victory Community Health Centre

03 546 8385
Offers a wide range of health and community services in social and recreational activities. A registered nurse can assist clients to access with services for health and wellbeing and to provide free health checks. A general practitioner is available by appointment only as an outreach clinic from 96 Waimea Rd. A Centre Co-ordinator organises a variety of recreational activities for all age groups, including those with chronic health issues. There are health and social providers offering services to the community including Plunket, Independent Midwives, Respiratory, Diabetes and Work and Income.

Way2Go

03 544 3957 extn 1
http://www.way2go.org.nz
Way2Go=making the active choice the easy choice. Provide information and programmes to help people get started in an activity. Way2Go hubs are based in Nelson CBD, Victory, Stoke, Tahunanui, Whakatu Marae, Richmond, Motueka, Moutere Hills, Murchison, Golden Bays, Te Awhina Marae, with Wakefield on the way.

Weight and Shape 4 Life

03 543 9755
A weight management programme consisting of education and physical activity. Run over a 6-week period and utilises Nelson Bays Primary Health Dietitians. Programme held every term. Referrals welcome.

Whakatu Marae Health and Social Services

03 546 9097
http://www.whakatumarae.co.nz
All services are free. Emergency housing, Registered Nurse, General Practitioner clinic available as an outreach service from 96 Waimea Rd, Diabetes support in-home, social and youth workers, Whanau Ora, Palliative Care Services, Au Kati Kaipaipa, Rangatahi and Kaumata, Nutrition and Physical Activity support for individuals or in groups. Fitness gym available with gym instructor support, gentle exercise programme (contact Huriana).