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Harbour Cancer & Wellness

An integrated approach to cancer care

09 220 3333 Auckland Region
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about Harbour Cancer & Wellness

We believe that cancer patients deserve personalised empathetic care and treatment every step of the way, and with cutting edge treatments we set the benchmark for care and excellence in service delivery with our specialist consultation, treatment, rehabilitation and wellness services.

Cutting Edge 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 two clinical haematologists, and our skilled nursing team provide infusions in the purpose-built daystay facility.

Pharmaceutical Guidance
Harbours in-house pharmacists provide expert knowledge of pharmaceutical treatments, as well as information and education on complementary and alternative medicine.

Paxman Scalp-Cooling for Hair Loss
We use the Paxman Scalp-Cooling system to help retain hair during chemotherapy treatment.

On-site Wellness Services
Our Wellness services support completion of chemotherapy treatment and improve quality of life and rehabilitation across all stages of treatment. Prescribed exercise treatment is considered the gold standard of cancer care.

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 Centre
It has been our goal to be a leader of innovation in the private sector. In 2023, we opened an oncology clinical trials unit to provide beter access for patients to trials and more support for oncology investigators. We believe this unit will be of benefit to both patients and clinicians.

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.


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09 220 3333

09 925 4496

Gate A, 212 Wairau Rd, Glenfield, Auckland

212 Wairau Road, Glenfield, Auckland 0627

harbourcancer.co.nz

EDI: cancwell

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