Self-management education

Rita is a proud Cook Islands woman, with family roots in Mangaia and Aitutaki. Her journey began in 2015 as a volunteer facilitator for the Self-Management Education (SME) programmes in Ōtara. Although her background was in operations and finance auditing, she soon discovered her passion for supporting people to improve their health and wellbeing. She joined Tamaki Health as Facilitator and Health Coach in 2017. She believes people are the experts in their own lives, and is passionate about empowering individuals and whānau to build confidence, develop self-management skills, and achieve their wellbeing goals. She recognises the importance of physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, relational, and cultural wellbeing, understanding that meaningful healing and growth occurs when these areas are nurtured together. She is also a Master Trainer and International Train the Trainer for SME programmes, and the Team Lead. Through education, encouragement, and genuine connection, she strives to create safe and supportive spaces where people feel valued, empowered, and able to reach their full potential.

Shailesh supports people living with long-term physical and mental health conditions to build confidence, develop practical self-management skills, and improve their overall wellbeing. Through a supportive and engaging approach, he helps participants build skills, confidence, and resilience to manage long-term conditions.

Kevin supports people living with long-term physical and mental health conditions to build confidence, develop practical self-management skills, and improve their overall wellbeing. Through a supportive and engaging approach, he helps participants build skills, confidence, and resilience to manage long-term conditions.

Sandie supports people living with long-term physical and mental health conditions to build confidence, develop practical self-management skills, and improve their overall wellbeing. Through a supportive and engaging approach, she helps participants build skills, confidence, and resilience to manage long-term conditions.