About Us
Maria Snell
COMPREHENSIVE RN
Maria is a New Zealand trained comprehensive nurse. Maria hails from Taranaki, New Zealand and has travelled extensively over the years, whilst providing excellent standards of care in surgical, travel, emergency, community, residential mental health and or addictions nursing.
Maria describes her approach to nursing, health and wellbeing as understanding, compassionate, and is grounded in her own life experiences. She is passionate in supporting others connect with or in some instances discover their Whakapapa and Tūrangawaewae.
Providing support for others who aspire to live their best life is something Maria takes pride in. She continues to update her knowledge to ensure she provides the most up to date, informed, and the highest standards of care. Her most recent professional development includes CBT for justice clients and DBT Skills Essentials.
Maria is a current member of:
The Nursing Council of New Zealand.
New Zealand Nurses Organisation.
Te Ao Māramatanga – New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses
Samantha Laing
RN PGDIPHSC – ADVANCED NURSING
AOD Provisional Practitioner
Sam is a Registered Nurse who originates from Scotland, UK. She has been in New Zealand for the last 12 years and during this time has gained a vast array of experience and knowledge. She is currently working towards becoming a dapaanz accredited Alcohol & Other Drug Practitioner, with the full registration in the next 12 months.
She describes her approach to health care as down to earth and realistic; she provides a service that is genuine, caring, and informative.
Her desire to support those experiencing mental distress and or substance use disorders derives from her own lived experiences and believes that everyone who wishes to make changes in their lives to improve their health and wellbeing can do so.
Sam is a current member of:
Dapaanz.
The Nursing Council of New Zealand.
New Zealand Nurses Organisation
Te Ao Māramatanga – New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses
Supporting Us
Chloe Wornin
CHLOE WORNIN IT AND SOCIAL MEDIA ASSISTANT
Chloe is our recently married (congratulations), IT and social media whiz!
She brings many years of customer service and IT experience with her.
She is currently developing our social media sites and if you have any technical issues with our site, she is the go-to!
Rory Wornin
RORY - OUR GROUNDING PRESENCE
Rory joined the team nearly two years ago. Since then, he has continued to provide daily reminders of gratitude, joy, and laughter.
Rory is our resident role model and leads by example; he shares his joy, laughter, excitement, and willingness to try new experiences every day.
He reminds us to go jumping in puddles or get dirty playing in the paint. He encourages us to try new things and look at life without judgment or preconceived ideas.
'Without the rain there would be no rainbow.'
- Gilbert Chesterton
https://www.treasurequotes.com/quotes/without-the-rain-there-would-be-no-rainbow
What's Important to Us
Our Values
Our values help us create an environment that is supportive to your wellbeing:
- Integrity & Transparency: Even in the difficult situations, we remain open and honest.
- Empathy… We consider things from all points of view of. We listen carefully.
- Acceptance… Everyone is welcomed, whilst treating all people equally and without judgement.
- Respect & Inclusion… We place high value on your wishes, your dignity and your privacy. We respect your right to choose.
- Collaboration... We work together with you, other health professionals and organisations to ensure safe, evidenced based, person-centered and effective care.
Our Vision and Mission
Our Vision:
Our mission is to provide an accessible, equitable service that helps people discover their true selves while living a meaningful and purposeful life.
Our Mission:
To provide a safe environment that supports your aspirations and needs as you develop the tools, skills and knowledge to live the life you choose.