Harbour Cancer & Wellness
Leading personalised cancer care.
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about Harbour Cancer & Wellness
We believe that cancer patients deserve personalised empathetic care and treatment at every step of their journey. We integrate cancer treatment with wellness therapies - including diet, exercise and massage - to optimise patient outcomes. We're also proud to be participating in world-leading clinical trials that provide breakthrough treatments and set the benchmark for cancer care.
Leading Treatments
Our oncology specialists provide cancer treatment across all tumour streams including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, hormonal treatment and genetic counselling.
The medical team includes four clinical haematologists, and our skilled nursing team provide infusions in our purpose-built daystay facilities.
We have a growing team of 11 oncologists dedicated to delivering leading cancer care, personalised for our patients.
Wellness Services
Prescribed exercise treatment is considered the gold standard of cancer care and our on-site wellness services support treatment and improve quality of life and rehabilitation across all stages of your patient's cancer journey.
The oncology physiotherapy team provides individual treatment and group sessions at the Wellness Centre gym. The Wellness Centre also includes lymphoedema treatment, massage therapy, acupuncture, dietetics and psychological support.
We welcome referrals to the Wellness Centre for patients at any stage of their treatment, including post-treatment.
Clinical Trials
Participating in world-leading clinical trials means we can offer our patients access to cutting-edge medicines and cancer treatments that would otherwise not be accessible in New Zealand. To learn if one of our clinical trials is right for you patient, email referrals@harbourcancer.co.nz
WELLNESS PROVIDERS
Megan Schmidt
Oncology Physiotherapist
Megan has over 20 years physiotherapy experience and has spent the last 12 years specialising in oncology physiotherapy and leads the Harbour teams rehabilitation offering for patients. After qualifying in Australia, she worked in Queensland Health, then spent five years working in London before settling in New Zealand. Megan holds international qualifications for lymphoedema management, cancer rehabilitation and Pilates and has been an integral part of the development and delivery of Pinc & Steel national rehabilitation programmes for men and women recovering from cancer.
Ash Walsh
Massage Therapist
Ash has more than 30 years' experience in the health and wellness industry. She studied at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) in sports massage,and The College of Chinese Medicine in wellness and relaxation massage.This was followed by further studies in decongestive lymphatic therapy, meditation and integrative nutrition. In 2020 Ash also completed oncology massage training at the esteemed London School of Massage. Ashs therapeutic and gentle approach is a valuable tool in the recovery process, providing a soothing offering for patients during their treatment journey.
Candice Kitt
Oncology Physiotherapist
Candice is an experienced oncology physiotherapist, who graduated from Auckland University of Technology (AUT) after moving to New Zealand from Canada. With over 10 years experience in health and fitness, she completed her postgraduate study in oncology and is a certified Pinc & Steel (PINC) physiotherapist. Candice has worked with many patients after cancer diagnosis, helping them to regain their strength and fitness through individual exercise plans. She has a special interest in working with patients on neoadjuvant chemotherapy to prepare them physically for surgery and also leads group exercise classes at our onsite gym as well as online.
Geraldine Tennant
PHD.
Health Psychologist
Geraldine has practiced as a psychologist since 2006 and has extensive experience in supporting individuals adjusting to the impact of cancer diagnosis and treatment. She studied at the University of Auckland, completing postgraduate, clinical health psychology training at Auckland City Hospital. Previously, Geraldine was part of the counselling and psychology service at the Cancer Society. A Registered Psychologist, she also worked for eight years as the breast service psychologist at Auckland City Hospital and is a member of the New Zealand Psychological Society, the Institiute of Health Psychology and Psychological Oncology New Zealand.
Gemma Dunkley
Dietician
Gemma is a New Zealand-Registered Dietitian who has over 20 years' experience and has worked throughout New Zealand, Australia and England, in both the public and private healthcare sectors. She is able to provide patients with a personalised eating plan to assist them at any stage of their treatment, based around their cancer type, treatment regime and lifestyle. Gemma completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement) in South Australia and a Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics in Queensland, Australia.
Lynda Atkinson
Oncology Physiotherapist
Lynda is an experienced physiotherapist who has been working in both oncology and palliative care for the last six years. She has a postgraduate Diploma in Western Acupuncture and international certification as a Lymphoedema Therapist. Lynda has also studied the use of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) acupuncture in oncology and mental health and will often incorporate acupuncture in her treatment plans. She is passionate about supporting her patients at all stages of cancer treatment.
services
Southern Cross Affiliated Provider for Selected Services
Referral Info
Contact us through the Specialists Referral (SR) online portal (EDI: cancwell), by email at referrals@harbourcancer.co.nz, calling us on (09) 220 3333 or scanning the QR code.
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contact Harbour Cancer & Wellness
Gate A, 212 Wairau Rd, Glenfield, Auckland
212 Wairau Road, Glenfield, Auckland 0627
EDI: cancwell