Wellness Support

David is the Tāmaki Health psychiatrist and clinical director of the Wellness Support Team. He oversees 7 PHOs, 30 plus NGOs, Kaupapa Māori and Pacific providers, and 3 HNZ Districts as part of the rollout of the Integrated Primary Mental Health and Addictions ( IPMHA) programme across Auckland’s GP clinics.

Stephanie has managed Tamaki Health Health Coach training team for the past four years and oversees the organisation’s IPMHA service, which employs 40+ Health Coaches and Health Improvement Practitioners (HIPs) across Tāmaki Makaurau. She holds a master's in health psychology and brings together a strong foundation in management with passion for mental health and wellbeing. A recognised champion of the Health Coaching model of care, Stephanie provides strategic leadership for the Health Coach training programme, ensuring its ongoing quality, national reach and alignment with Health NZ priorities.

Juliana is an experienced AOD practitioner (DAPAANZ), trauma counsellor, and clinical supervisor. She has held senior leadership roles implementing IPMHA services across Auckland and now oversees the Health Coach training curriculum and HCANZA accreditation. A trained Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP) and Health Coach, Juliana provides overall governance for the training programme, ensuring full fidelity to the IPMHA model. She holds a Bachelor’ s degree in Applied Science (Psychology) and postgraduate qualification in Mental Health and Addictions, which strengthens the integration of evidence-based mental health and addiction practice throughout the curriculum. Her extensive facilitation and supervision background enables her to guide both trainers and trainees in applying best-practice, evidence-based interventions, supporting a consistently high standard of training and practice.

Vaishali is a Senior Health Coach Trainer with over nine years’ experience in public health, primary care, and health workforce development. She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health (University of Auckland), a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy, and advanced certification in the Chronic Disease Self-Management Programme (CDSMP). Fluent in English and Hindi, she brings strong cultural competence to her practice and training. Among Aotearoa’s first primary care Health Coaches, Vaishali helped shape the profession through the pioneering Fit for the Future pilots and early IPMHA clinics. Today she trains and mentors Health Coaches nationwide, equipping them to empower whānau and communities. She is currently completing postgraduate study in Mental Health and Addictions at AUT, deepening her commitment to innovation, equity, and holistic health.

Jade has worked as a Health Coach since 2022 and holds a Bachelor of Health Studies (Neuromuscular Therapy). With a background in neuromuscular therapy and tertiary education, she combines clinical insight, Te ao Māori perspectives, and strong adult-learning design skills. Her experience spans general practice and multidisciplinary clinics, and she has taught and mentored students in the tertiary sector while helping to establish a student-led clinic. Jade is passionate about supporting whaiora to achieve lasting wellbeing and values the IPMHA model for its ability to remove barriers and provide culturally responsive care that meets whānau needs. Jade supports facilitation, competency assessment, and curriculum refinement, working alongside Health Coaches to strengthen practice and uphold professional standards. She also delivers the Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity, and working with Māori cultural components of our training.

Ziyana’s dietetics and nutrition background complement her outstanding organisational ability. She oversees scheduling, communications, e-learning enrolments, and resource production. Ziyana’s careful planning ensures each cohort experiences a seamless, well-supported journey from enrolment through assessment and graduation.

Our competency assessors form the backbone of practical skill development. They are senior Health Coaches and clinic leads who each bring more than two years of IPMHA field experience and are certified through the HCANZA competency framework. Our competency assessors will work alongside trainers to support new health coaches to complete their competency assessments. Anushka Bajaj – Senior Health Coach & Competency Assessor Linda Sun – Health Coach & Competency Assessor Sanne Morgan – Health Coach & Competency Assessor Alan-Jon (AJ) Voykovich – Health Coach Lead & Competency Assessor Selwyn Leaf – Health Coach & Competency Assessor Kavish Daran - Senior Health Coach & Competency Assessor