Whakapapa

Our Foundation & Journey

Whakapapa

Our Foundation & Journey

Whakapapa

Our Foundation & Journey

Guided by those before us, building for those ahead

Our whakapapa speaks to where we’ve come from the people, kaupapa, and experiences that have shaped us and the values that continue to guide us.

We are the product of many hands, hearts, and minds: mentors, collaborators, communities, and whānau who have helped mold our vision. The projects we’ve led, the partnerships we’ve nurtured, and the stories we carry are part of the foundation we stand on today.


A moment captured, a story unfolding; a reflection of what has been. Our journey is ongoing, and the yet to come continues to be written with each step forward.

Our Journey

Our Team

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Nan McKenzie BPEd, Dip Couns, Dip Tch 

ADVISOR

PROFILE
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William Piahana

ADVISOR

PROFILE
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Nan McKenzie BPEd, Dip Couns, Dip Tch 

ADVISOR

PROFILE
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William Piahana

ADVISOR

PROFILE

Leadership Team

Leadership Team

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Dr Anna Rolleston

Director

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Dyane Faapito

FINANCE MANAGER

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Tana Faapito

CENTRE MANAGER

PROFILE
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Hannah Lowe MSc

CLINIC MANAGER | CLINICAL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST | NUTRITIONIST

PROFILE
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Maraea Walker

RESEARCH MANAGER

PROFILE

Team

Team

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Eva Wehipeihana 

Personal Assistant &

All-Round Support

PROFILE
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Madison McKenzie PgDipSci RCEPNZ 

Clinic LeaD | Clinic Exercise Physiologist

PROFILE
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Tash Burton

RESEARCHER | Exercise Physiologist 

PROFILE
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Eva Wehipeihana 

Personal Assistant &

All-Round Support

PROFILE
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Madison McKenzie PgDipSci RCEPNZ 

Clinic LeaD | Clinic Exercise Physiologist

PROFILE
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Tash Burton

RESEARCHER | Exercise Physiologist 

PROFILE
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Sinee Sangachart

TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE THERAPIST

PROFILE
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Dr Marama McDonald PhD

RESEARCHER

PROFILE
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Mariana Hudson BPharm RegPharmNZ

Researcher | PharmacisT

PROFILE
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Sinee Sangachart

TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE THERAPIST

PROFILE
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Dr Marama McDonald PhD

RESEARCHER

PROFILE
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Mariana Hudson BPharm RegPharmNZ

Researcher | PharmacisT

PROFILE
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Erina Korohina MSc

RESEARCHER

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Whetumarama Manihera

Project manager |RESEARCHER

PROFILE
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Kaewa Savage BSpRec

Researcher | Sports & Recreation

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Erina Korohina MSc

RESEARCHER

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Whetumarama Manihera

Project manager | RESEARCHER

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Kaewa Savage BSpRec

Researcher | Sports & Recreation

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Leigh Karl NDMLS

Researcher | Medical Lab Scientist

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Wiremu Matthews BPharm

Integrative Health Consultant

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Steve Hersey

LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT

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Leigh Karl NDMLS

Researcher | Medical Lab Scientist

PROFILE
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Wiremu Matthews BPharm

Integrative Health Consultant

PROFILE
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Steve Hersey

LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT

PROFILE