KATE BERRIDGE

Clinical Nurse Specialist in Bariatrics RNcP MN (Hons)
Founder of Tiaki Whaiaro

Kate has been a nurse for over 30 years, and is Aotearoa-New Zealand’s most experienced Bariatric Nurse Specialist (Weight Loss Surgery).

She has worked with WLS patients since 2007 when Middlemore Hospital first began offering a bariatric service. In that time she helped thousands of people with their weight loss journey.

In 2016, she left the DHB to complete a Master’s degree which now forms a significant part of the framework for Tiaki Whaiaro and the services her business offers.

As a result of her research and time spent in the hospital system, Kate is now a passionate advocate of whole-person health. Her consults are built around each individual’s needs and are designed to enable a person to develop their own self care strategies so that they can lead the healthiest life that works for them.

BRI DUFFIELD

Registered Nurse RN

Bri is a a mum of two and has been nursing for 12 years with a background in emergency nursing.

After going through her own weight loss surgery journey in 2019, she has become a passionate advocate for bariatric care and empowering people to take control of their health (at any size).

Bri is currently working towards post graduate education with a view to becoming a nurse practitioner, specialising in bariatric care.