Healthcare

FLOWpresso

Understanding the importance of the connection between body and mind, and making a difference in people’s lives, is something that local businesswoman, Heather Wallis holds extremely close to her heart. Having personally benefitted from the restorative holistic treatments herself, Heather, owner of Lotus and Lillith, is excited to introduce the calming and therapeutic benefits of FLOWpresso to the Marlborough region. “Personal experience was a driving force behind me setting up my clinic. FLOWpresso not only helps the body to repair and recover but I feel it brings a closer connection with the mind and emotions increasing self-awareness across all aspects!” An experience like no other, FLOWPresso is a breakthrough, non-invasive, sensory treatment created in New Zealand, and designed by lymphatic specialist, Desiree De Spong. A single session consists of a 40min experience, using sensory, heat and circulation technologies to encourage relaxation, improve sleep quality, help manage stress, assist muscle recovery, reduce joint pain and swelling and support the body’s natural self-healing mechanisms. “Completed fully clothed, it is one of those things that you really have to experience to understand,” says Heather. “It is a non-contact, extremely relaxing session that creates a beautiful, flowing sensation throughout the body. Most clients do not want the session to end!”

The feeling of warmth, deep pressure and compression is likened to an unconditional feeling of a hug. It is said to improve cellular environment by stimulating the body to rid itself of toxins, and promoting relaxation, muscle recovery, and repair.

Heather Wallis enjoys helping bring a sense of calm and clarity to the region.

Each of the 22 chambers of the suit inflate and deflate sequentially while infrared creates a gentle warming sensation. “It’s like getting a massage with all the extras like infrared, lymphatic and somatic being moved.” Drifting off to meditative music while relaxing in the FLOWpresso suit helps to release stress and clear your head, creating a bubble of calm and a melting sensation in the body, says Heather.

For more information on FLOWpresso or to book an appointment contact Heather on 022 390 2884 or email lotusandlillith@gmail.com

Nelson Plastic Surgery

Dr Greg Taylor has been performing cosmetic procedures for over 15 years.

Highly respected plastic surgeon, Dr Greg Taylor, has been performing cosmetic procedures in the region for over 15 years. Extremely proficient in his field, Dr Taylor has performed in excess of 3,750 eyelid surgeries and specialises in cosmetic surgery. An active member of New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgery and Australian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Dr Taylor is also a published author and was fundamental in the breakthrough of cosmetic surgery and laser skin surgery in New Zealand. Based in Auckland, Dr Taylor travels to the region regularly, and is available to perform local anaesthetic minor procedures from the Nelson Plastic Surgery rooms for one week, each month. He specialises in eyelid surgeries, management of skin cancers, mole removal, scar revisions, dermabrasion to remove fine lines around the mouth area and correction of prominent ears. Eyelid surgery is Dr Taylor’s most popular surgery, where excess eyelid skin and fatty pads are removed from upper and/or lower eyelids resulting in a fresher, less tired look. It is a day stay procedure, taking one-to-two hours. Dr Taylor’s expertise, skill and knowledge is an enormous asset to the region, and he offers a friendly, comprehensive initial consultation to help ensure the best course of action and outcome for each patient.

New Zealand trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr Kerri Mooney has been performing consultations from the Nelson Plastic Surgery clinic since the beginning of the year. Offering a multitude of cosmetic procedures Dr Mooney brings with her over ten years of experience in her field and provides full consultations and surgery for a range of breast and aesthetic procedures, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), liposuction, facelifts, labioplasty, and rhinoplasty (nose surgery). Dr Mooney has received a fantastic response from her local patients thus far, is prolific in her skill set, knowledge, and expertise and prides herself on providing a warm and caring environment for her patients, putting their needs first and ensuring full comprehension of a surgical process. “As a surgeon I am very aware of putting the patient’s interests first. I want to help make them feel as comfortable as possible.” Based in Christchurch, Dr Mooney travels to the region every month offering consultations at Nelson Plastic Surgery’s Collingwood St rooms with procedures, recovery and initial post-op care taking place in Christchurch. Working with established plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr Jesse KentonSmith at Nautilus House in Christchurch, Dr Mooney welcomes any questions and invites potential patients to book a full consultation to discuss options tailormade to your needs.

Christchurch based, Dr Kerri Mooney, performs consultations for cosmetic procedures from Nelson Plastic Surgery.

105 Collingwood Street, Nelson Ph 03 548 1909 nelsonplasticsurgery.co.nz

Originally from Marlborough, Sara Blackmore is excited to return with partner Sam Jones to establish their own independent audiology clinic at 21 Francis St, Blenheim. With a Bachelor of Speech in Language therapy and a Masters in Audiology, Sara has spent the last fifteen years using her clinical experience in different clinics around New Zealand while Sam was in the New Zealand Defence Force.

“It is wonderful to be able to put down roots and do something I have always dreamed of,” says Sara. “Now with Sam available to run the business side we are excited to be working together to do something really positive in this community that can help many local Marlborough people with their hearing difficulties.”

Blackmore Audiology is the only locally owned and operated independent audiology clinic in the region which Sara sees as a great advantage. “It means we don’t have to stick to any one brand of audio product. We can choose the right one to suit each person,” she says. She is also thrilled with the new developments coming on stream in the audiology sphere. “It is a whole new world thanks to the growth in technology,” she says. New features include a Bluetooth capacity so that hearing aids can integrate with other technology including phone calls and media which can be streamed directly to them. There are free apps available to help find lost hearing aids, fall alerts and audio reminders. There are also popular rechargeable batteries now available. “It is so good to see the improvements in sound and clarity too which can really help improve people’s quality of life.”

Sara Blackmore and Sam Jones with XXX

With the addition of one other staff member, Blackmore Audiology will offer a full range of audiological services including hearing assessments, hearing screens, wax removal and hearing aids. “Hearing is a very personal thing and when people are having difficulties it can be frightening. They can rest assured that when they come here they will see the same, experienced audiologist each time and, as a small, caring team, we will make it our business to get to know them and support them. There are so many exciting developments happening in the audiology world and we will be bringing our knowledge and experience of those to each client that comes through our doors.”

Churchill Hospital

Located in the heart of Marlborough, Churchill Hospital offers exceptional surgical and patient facilities, attracting surgeons who focus on providing true person-centred care. A team of dedicated and passionate nurses and staff work alongside them to ensure the patient experience is positive and friendly. General manager Nicki Stretch says she is proud of the teams Mahi tahi. “Collaboration is an important aspect of our culture, ensuring we are all working together to provide an excellent standard of care. Our team genuinely care about you, help you understand what to expect and support you through your surgical journey”. The hospital’s reputation encourages many outof-town specialists to bring their expertise to Marlborough - meaning many patients needn’t travel out of the region for surgery. Churchill is actively growing their specialist services, says Nicki. “We want to encourage a wide range of specialists to practise in our region, because that removes the barriers of travel and provides locals with more choice”. Churchill has over 20 specialists covering a wide range. These include internal medicine, general and breast surgery, endoscopy, gynaecology, orthopaedics, urology, ophthalmology and anaesthetics. Last year over 400 patients had cataract surgery through Churchill. And over 530 patients had surgery approved and paid for by ACC. In total, Churchill cared for almost 1,700 patients in 2021. The hospital has also seen an increase in colonoscopy and gastroscopy procedures. These procedures use a small camera to look inside you to investigate a wide range of health complaints. Churchill’s surgeons are also bringing new techniques to Marlborough. One of these is a new approach to hip replacement (the direct anterior approach). This technique doesn’t require cutting through muscles or tendons, resulting in a quicker recovery for patients the procedure is suited to. Another innovation used by the hospital’s urologist’s is the HoLEP – a modern and effective approach to treating large prostates using lasers. If you are recommended to see a Churchill specialist, they can see you here in Blenheim. And if you require surgery, your specialist will see you through Churchill Private Hospital, an exceptional local healthcare facility where your care is their priority.