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

Areas of Specialisation
Integrative approach to rheumatic issues eg. Rheumatoid arthritis,Psoriatic arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia, Myofascial pain, Soft Tissue Rheumatic Syndromes

Description of Specialisation
Integrated Rheumatology is New Zealands holistic rheumatology service, where Mind-Body modalities are offered alongside conventional medical care, providing wholeperson healthcare

Qualifications/Memberships
FRACP, MRCP (UK), MBChB
Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist