Dr Nikki Tugnet
about Dr Nikki Tugnet
Dr Tugnet is a UK-trained specialist, appointed as Consultant Rheumatologist at Auckland Hospital/Te Toka Tumai since 2016 and is the Managing Director of Integrated Rheumatology. Dr Tugnet is also a registered Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist, clinical researcher in Lupus & current Board Member of Arthritis New Zealand.
Dr Tugnet integrates her unique training as both physician & yoga therapist in the management of rheumatic disease & musculoskeletal pain. She is interested in the effects of lifestyle change on musculoskeletal pain & the expanding field of Mind-Body Medicine
Procedures available in clinic
- Intraarticular & soft tissue steroid injections
- MsK ultrasound for diagnosis and disease monitoring
- Infusions of biologic medications for inflammatory rheumatic disease
services
Areas of Specialisation
- Holistic Rheumatology
- Integrative approach to musculoskeletal pain & autoimmune disease
- Inflammatory rheumatic issues eg. Rheumatoid arthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Psoriatic arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Sjogrens Disease
- Non-inflammatory rheumatic issues eg. Osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia, Myofascial pain, Soft Tissue Rheumatic Syndromes, Musculoskeletal pain
Description of Specialisation
Integrated Rheumatology is New Zealands holistic rheumatology service, where Mind-Body modalities are offered alongside conventional medical care, providing wholeperson healthcare
credentials
Qualifications/Memberships
FRACP, MRCP (UK), MBChB, Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist