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GET TO KNOW OUR
PRACTICE NURSES
At Ōtorohanga Medical, our team of Practice Nurses have been successfully serving patients from the greater Ōtorohanga community. Our professional staff are here to serve you — get to know them and see what they can do for you.

SUZ
Nurse Lead
Soon to be added...

TAYLA
Designated Registered Nurse Prescriber
Born and raised in Te Awamutu, I’m proud to support the health needs of my community as a Designated Registered Nurse Prescriber. I have a special interest in respiratory health and enjoy all aspects of nursing, from acute concerns to ongoing wellbeing care. Outside of work, you’ll find me at BFT or spending quality time with my young family.

TRISH
Practice Nurse
I joined Ōtorohanga Medical in 2022 and really enjoy working in the same community I live in.
I have been nursing for many years, and have worked in a variety of roles, although most of my career has been in Prison Health Services.
I have an interest in Palliative/End of life Care, and in Mens Health.

ALISHA
Practice Nurse
I started my nursing career in a regional burns and plastics unit based at Waikato hospital before moving into rural practice nursing. A big part of the decision to move into a different area of nursing was the family connections I have in Ōtorohanga and that I whakapapa to the local iwi. Due to my background I have a special interest in wounds and burn management, as well as Maori health. Outside of work I enjoy spending time outside with my family, friends and dog Finn.

KATRINA
Practice Nurse
Kia Ora my name is Katrina. I started working at Ōtorohanga Medical in February 2025 as a new graduate nurse. I love getting to know our patients and learning something new everyday. I’m eager to keep learning and growing as a nurse and intend on strengthening my knowledge in multiple areas.

MAHINA
Practice Nurse
Ko Te Tuhi o Te Ao Marama te maunga
Ko Mangapu te awa
Ko Tainui te waka
Ko Ngāti Maniapoto te iwi
Ko Ngāti Kinohaku te hapu
Ko Oparure te marae
He Neehi ahau
Ko Mahina Joseph-Small Toku ingoa
I was born in Te Kuiti, raised and schooled in Piopio.
I nursed for many years abroad and then returned back to Aotearoa.
It is a privilege to work with likeminded colleagues,
who are here to serve our rohe to the best of our ability.

KYLIE
Practice Nurse
Born and bred in Te Awamutu, I’m enjoying getting to know the beautiful Ōtorohanga community. I joined Oto Med in 2023 as a practice nurse, with a special interest in diabetes care. I find great satisfaction in supporting people to feel empowered, learn more about their health, and take charge of their wellbeing, and in seeing those skills and knowledge shared with their friends and whānau. Outside of work, you'll usually find me in or on the ocean, or spending quality time with friends and whānau.

SHARON
Practice Nurse
Sharon is a resident of Ōtorohanga. She is a seasoned practice nurse with over 25 years of experience. Her interests include Women's Health, Child and Adolescent Health as well as Diabetes.

PAULINE
Practice Nurse
Ōtorohanga has been my home for over 30 years. Originally I worked in the community as a District Nurse then joined Ōtorohanga Medical as a Practice Nurse where I have worked for many years, enjoying all aspects of nursing with a special interest in Vaccinations, Cold Chain and also Infection Control.
