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As a well established and successful business person, Annette thrives on helping businesses to grow. She understands the intrinsic cycle of increased productivity, leading to increased profitability, leading to increased employment and ultimately more freedom and happiness. This understanding helps her facilitate substantial growth in any organisation she works with.

Annette is passionate about giving people practical and usable tips and tools which help them deal with stress in their every day lives. She is highly skilled at creating seminars that speak directly to a specific audience, and through her work as a trainer, has helped hundreds of people improve their lives and productivity.

Annette's number one focus is on providing people with the professional care and services they need to move forward in life and reach their full potential.

Annette has received many awards including.
“Business of the Year Award” - Independent Nurse Practitioner Section
“Small Business of the Year “ - Chamber of Commerce Awards
“Excellence Award for Service” - Chamber of Commerce Awards
“Commitment to Quality” - Nelson Bays Business Development Board

As a well established and successful business person, Annette thrives on helping businesses to grow. She understands the intrinsic cycle of increased productivity, leading to increased profitability, leading to increased employment and ultimately more freedom and happiness. This understanding helps her facilitate substantial growth in any organisation she works with.

Annette is passionate about giving people practical and usable tips and tools which help them deal with stress in their every day lives. She is highly skilled at creating seminars that speak directly to a specific audience, and through her work as a trainer, has helped hundreds of people improve their lives and productivity.

Annette's number one focus is on providing people with the professional care and services they need to move forward in life and reach their full potential.

Annette has received many awards including.
“Business of the Year Award” - Independent Nurse Practitioner Section
“Small Business of the Year “ - Chamber of Commerce Awards
“Excellence Award for Service” - Chamber of Commerce Awards
“Commitment to Quality” - Nelson Bays Business Development Board

Joanne is one of the founding directors of Ramazzini and is passionate about assisting individuals to reach their full potential. Her focus is on the health, safety and well-being of employees which results in increased business productivity and profitability.

She has over 30 years experience as an Occupational Therapist, the latter half in private practice, providing Vocational Assessment and Rehabilitation services. In 1999 she initiated the development of a multi displinary health and safety company, which became Ramazzini.

Joanne has a strong emphasis on injury prevention through identifying risk factors in the workplace and finding practical ways to eliminate or minimise risk. Her approach is personable and tailored to meet the needs of each individual.

She has continued her professional development with postgraduate papers on; Occupational Ergonomics, Pain management, Functional Capacity Evaluation, Biofeedback and Mental Health in the Workplace.

Joanne is one of the founding directors of Ramazzini and is passionate about assisting individuals to reach their full potential. Her focus is on the health, safety and well-being of employees which results in increased business productivity and profitability.

She has over 30 years experience as an Occupational Therapist, the latter half in private practice, providing Vocational Assessment and Rehabilitation services. In 1999 she initiated the development of a multi displinary health and safety company, which became Ramazzini.

Joanne has a strong emphasis on injury prevention through identifying risk factors in the workplace and finding practical ways to eliminate or minimise risk. Her approach is personable and tailored to meet the needs of each individual.

She has continued her professional development with postgraduate papers on; Occupational Ergonomics, Pain management, Functional Capacity Evaluation, Biofeedback and Mental Health in the Workplace.

Lee is Ramazzini’s General Manager. She is a strong believer in what Ramazzini has to offer in both the Nelson area and the wider community, and is committed to its continued growth. She is continually introducing new health and wellness initiatives and programs to strengthen Ramazzini’s offering.

Lee has extensive experience in both business development and health promotion, with a background that includes managing her own wellness business and growing developing Health and Wellness Companies such as Prime Health and Carepoint Industrial Health in Perth, Australia. She was a key player in making Carepoint a finalist for the BHP Health, Safety Environment & Community Award. She has academic qualifications in sports science and business marketing.

She is passionate about empowering people to achieve all they desire in their work, health and life.

Lee moved to Nelson with her husband and young son in 2007. As soon as she landed here, she knew it was where she wanted to bring up her family. She immediately felt part of the community, with her involvement in The Wellness Cluster and her role at Ramazzini.

Lee is Ramazzini’s General Manager. She is a strong believer in what Ramazzini has to offer in both the Nelson area and the wider community, and is committed to its continued growth. She is continually introducing new health and wellness initiatives and programs to strengthen Ramazzini’s offering.

Lee has extensive experience in both business development and health promotion, with a background that includes managing her own wellness business and growing developing Health and Wellness Companies such as Prime Health and Carepoint Industrial Health in Perth, Australia. She was a key player in making Carepoint a finalist for the BHP Health, Safety Environment & Community Award. She has academic qualifications in sports science and business marketing.

She is passionate about empowering people to achieve all they desire in their work, health and life.

Lee moved to Nelson with her husband and young son in 2007. As soon as she landed here, she knew it was where she wanted to bring up her family. She immediately felt part of the community, with her involvement in The Wellness Cluster and her role at Ramazzini.

Gabi has been with the Ramazzini team since April 2008. She expanded her role of Practice Manager for Independent Nursing to also take on the financial administration of Ramazzini. This has been an exciting challenge for Gabi and she really enjoys working with the continually growing and developing Ramazzini. The evolving nature and vast offering of the business requires a skilled and flexible financial administrator, and Gabi more than adequately fulfils this requirement.

Gabi brings a wealth of experience to the role of financial administrator for Ramazzini and this ensures systems and procedures are continually changing to meet the needs of the organisation

Gabi has been with the Ramazzini team since April 2008. She expanded her role of Practice Manager for Independent Nursing to also take on the financial administration of Ramazzini. This has been an exciting challenge for Gabi and she really enjoys working with the continually growing and developing Ramazzini. The evolving nature and vast offering of the business requires a skilled and flexible financial administrator, and Gabi more than adequately fulfils this requirement.

Gabi brings a wealth of experience to the role of financial administrator for Ramazzini and this ensures systems and procedures are continually changing to meet the needs of the organisation.

Marguerite has worked in the field of workplace well-being for 20 years. As an Occupational Nurse she has delivered health services to employees in over 100 different occupations.

Her ability to offer both Nursing and Health and Safety expertise to clients is of great value, as a totally integrated service is provided. She also works with business owner/managers to implement effective health & safety management systems, using the simple to use Ramazzini system and customising it to the needs of the individual business.

Marguerite has great ability to work effectively with people at all levels of a business. Her enormous enthusiasm, interpersonal abilities and in depth knowledge means her service is professional, action driven and makes real a difference.

She has a passion for creating healthy workplaces and strongly believes that people should return home from work feeling well at the end of every day.

Marguerite's qualifications include Occupational Health Nursing - with a position on the New Zealand Occupational Health Nurses National Executive, a Diploma in Health & Safety Management and a background in teaching and adult training. Her expertise has further advanced with training in Critical Incident Management, Workplace Rehabilitation, Employee Assistance Programmes, Workplace Bullying, Noise Management and Immunization.

Marguerite's experience includes policy and programme development, managing legislative compliance, employee health services at a senior corporate level, and staff training.

Marguerite has worked in the field of workplace well-being for 20 years. As an Occupational Nurse she has delivered health services to employees in over 100 different occupations.

Her ability to offer both Nursing and Health and Safety expertise to clients is of great value, as a totally integrated service is provided. She also works with business owner/managers to implement effective health & safety management systems, using the simple to use Ramazzini system and customising it to the needs of the individual business.

Marguerite has great ability to work effectively with people at all levels of a business. Her enormous enthusiasm, interpersonal abilities and in depth knowledge means her service is professional, action driven and makes real a difference.

She has a passion for creating healthy workplaces and strongly believes that people should return home from work feeling well at the end of every day.

Marguerite's qualifications include Occupational Health Nursing - with a position on the New Zealand Occupational Health Nurses National Executive, a Diploma in Health & Safety Management and a background in teaching and adult training. Her expertise has further advanced with training in Critical Incident Management, Workplace Rehabilitation, Employee Assistance Programmes, Workplace Bullying, Noise Management and Immunization.

Marguerite's experience includes policy and programme development, managing legislative compliance, employee health services at a senior corporate level, and staff training

Nikola is an experienced Occupational Therapist who specialises in assisting clients with the prevention and management of work related injuries. She has a passion for working on complex clinical cases and increasing her clients’ independence.

Nikola is an excellent communicator and enjoys providing clients with new skills and a broader perspective, enabling them to once again make a meaningful contribution. She pays careful attention to the finer details of each case, with a view of empowering her clients to move forward.

Nikola’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Health Science - Occupational Therapy, and three years of work experience.

Nikola is an experienced Occupational Therapist who specialises in assisting clients with the prevention and management of work related injuries. She has a passion for working on complex clinical cases and increasing her clients’ independence.

Nikola is an excellent communicator and enjoys providing clients with new skills and a broader perspective, enabling them to once again make a meaningful contribution. She pays careful attention to the finer details of each case, with a view of empowering her clients to move forward.

Nikola’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Health Science - Occupational Therapy, and three years of work experience.

Clare is always enthusiastic about delivering high quality medical care and keeping people informed in every step of the process. She helps people identify how they can improve their health and reinforces the positive things they do.

Due to her ability to engage with people and listen effectively, Clare is able to uncover health problems that would often go undetected, therefore preventing further illness and loss of work ability.

Clare provides pre-employment medical assessments that determine if a person is fit for a particular job. She also interprets hearing and lung function assessments and blood tests to determine if workers are incurring any harm in their occupation. She is able to explain the results of these tests to her patients in simple terms, which are easy to understand.

Clare has worked in a variety of medical settings in NZ for the past 22 years. Her qualifications include; Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Surgery, Diploma in Child Health, Fellowship in General Practice.

Clare is always enthusiastic about delivering high quality medical care and keeping people informed in every step of the process. She helps people identify how they can improve their health and reinforces the positive things they do.

Due to her ability to engage with people and listen effectively, Clare is able to uncover health problems that would often go undetected, therefore preventing further illness and loss of work ability.

Clare provides pre-employment medical assessments that determine if a person is fit for a particular job. She also interprets hearing and lung function assessments and blood tests to determine if workers are incurring any harm in their occupation. She is able to explain the results of these tests to her patients in simple terms, which are easy to understand.

Clare has worked in a variety of medical settings in NZ for the past 22 years. Her qualifications include; Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Surgery, Diploma in Child Health, Fellowship in General Practice.

Professor Glass (Bill) brings vast experience; over 50 Years in the field, to Ramazzini. He gets great satisfaction from seeing workers who have suffered illness through work, get justice and a fair deal through the ACC system.

Bill is passionate about justice and fairness for people... ultimately striving to make work safer and healthier for employees. He strives to bring the qualities of empathy, understanding, integrity, courage and humbleness to his work.

Bill trained at the Otago Medical School with postgraduate training at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical medicine. He has worked with Government Trade Union Industries and University Medical Schools and is currently contracting to the Department of Labour and Private companies, specialising in Medico Legal cases.

One of his most memorable and rewarding career highlights, was when he helped dental nurses win the battle of replacing copper mercury amalgam with encapsulated silver mercury amalgam. It was with great admiration, that he witnessed a group of nurses winning this very public battle.

Ramazzini welcomes Bill’s breadth of knowledge and experience, and feel honoured to have him as part of their team.

Professor Glass (Bill) brings vast experience; over 50 Years in the field, to Ramazzini. He gets great satisfaction from seeing workers who have suffered illness through work, get justice and a fair deal through the ACC system.

Bill is passionate about justice and fairness for people... ultimately striving to make work safer and healthier for employees. He strives to bring the qualities of empathy, understanding, integrity, courage and humbleness to his work.

Bill trained at the Otago Medical School with postgraduate training at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical medicine. He has worked with Government Trade Union Industries and University Medical Schools and is currently contracting to the Department of Labour and Private companies, specialising in Medico Legal cases.

One of his most memorable and rewarding career highlights, was when he helped dental nurses win the battle of replacing copper mercury amalgam with encapsulated silver mercury amalgam. It was with great admiration, that he witnessed a group of nurses winning this very public battle.

Ramazzini welcomes Bill’s breadth of knowledge and experience, and feel honoured to have him as part of their team.

Angela has had 14 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, working in a wide range of clinical settings and with people of all ages and disabilities. She is passionate about achieving positive outcomes for her clients following intervention, in the form of recovery, gaining independence and new skills. Her attention to detail and commitment to treating every client as an individual means that she provides a high quality service tailored to the needs of her clients.

Angela’s skills include the ability to assess, identify and anticipate the holistic needs of her clients in relation to their changing health status.

Her recent roles have involved assessment and prescription of specialist equipment; wheelchairs and seating systems; and housing modifications to enhance independence. She is currently working in the field of workplace assessments and return to work programmes.

With managerial experience as both a Clinical Specialist and Professional Advisor within hospital based community settings, and a post graduate paper on Health Management, Angela brings a broad range of skills to Ramazzini.

Angela has had 14 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, working in a wide range of clinical settings and with people of all ages and disabilities. She is passionate about achieving positive outcomes for her clients following intervention, in the form of recovery, gaining independence and new skills. Her attention to detail and commitment to treating every client as an individual means that she provides a high quality service tailored to the needs of her clients.

Angela’s skills include the ability to assess, identify and anticipate the holistic needs of her clients in relation to their changing health status.

Her recent roles have involved assessment and prescription of specialist equipment; wheelchairs and seating systems; and housing modifications to enhance independence. She is currently working in the field of workplace assessments and return to work programmes.

With managerial experience as both a Clinical Specialist and Professional Advisor within hospital based community settings, and a post graduate paper on Health Management, Angela brings a broad range of skills to Ramazzini.

Kim has worked in a variety of nursing settings for over 16 years. She has experience in occupational health, respiratory nursing, ACC assessment work, policy and programme development and adult teaching. She has worked extensively in health education and promotion and is passionate about providing people with the skills to optimally manage their own health.

Kim is committed to the providing evidence based best practice to ensure that clients received up to date and relevant information. She believes people learn best when they are comfortable and works hard to build up a positive rapport with her clients.

Kim provides the full range of nursing services - pre-employment checks, drug testing, spirometry, hearing testing, vaccinations and work site assessments.

Kim has worked in a variety of nursing settings for over 16 years. She has experience in occupational health, respiratory nursing, ACC assessment work, policy and programme development and adult teaching. She has worked extensively in health education and promotion and is passionate about providing people with the skills to optimally manage their own health.

Kim is committed to the providing evidence based best practice to ensure that clients received up to date and relevant information. She believes people learn best when they are comfortable and works hard to build up a positive rapport with her clients.

Kim provides the full range of nursing services - pre-employment checks, drug testing, spirometry, hearing testing, vaccinations and work site assessments.

Caroline is a registered Occupational Therapist. She is Ramazzini’s ‘Assessor Team Leader’ which involves the supervision of both the Occupational Therapists and Occupational Health Nurses undertaking Corporate and ACC Vocational contracts. She is experienced at identifying the psycho-social and physical elements that may be affecting a person’s performance in everyday tasks. She strives to enable people to be actively involved in their community and individual goals. She achieves this by motivating and rehabilitating individuals back into their choice of work, recreation and social activities.

Caroline enjoys working alongside people to determine the best practical solution that meets their needs and makes things in life easier and enjoyable. She is calm and friendly in her approach and keen to take on new challenges. Her areas of special interest and professional development include vocational rehabilitation, mental health and wellbeing, corporate health and driving assessments.

Caroline is a registered Occupational Therapist. She is Ramazzini’s ‘Assessor Team Leader’ which involves the supervision of both the Occupational Therapists and Occupational Health Nurses undertaking Corporate and ACC Vocational contracts. She is experienced at identifying the psycho-social and physical elements that may be affecting a person’s performance in everyday tasks. She strives to enable people to be actively involved in their community and individual goals. She achieves this by motivating and rehabilitating individuals back into their choice of work, recreation and social activities.

Caroline enjoys working alongside people to determine the best practical solution that meets their needs and makes things in life easier and enjoyable. She is calm and friendly in her approach and keen to take on new challenges. Her areas of special interest and professional development include vocational rehabilitation, mental health and wellbeing, corporate health and driving assessments.

Jan is an Occupational Health Nurse undertaking both Vocational and Corporate contracts with Ramazzini. She brings to the team a strong work ethic and a variety of experiences. Living in Saudi for the past 3 years Jan gained a depth of experienced in all areas of the health system. She had the opportunity to work with paediatrics through to aged care, the cardiology and vascular units as well as with individuals with thoracic conditions complicated by numerous other factors.

Prior to this Jan has had 20 years of experience in working in a wide range of clinical settings both in New Zealand and overseas. Her work has involved working closely with a clinical based multidisciplinary team of Doctors, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Pharmacists, and many other health professionals. She has also worked independently and as part of a team committed to achieving optimal, holistic return to health with the knowledge and educational information to benefit each client. Jan is enthusiastic about the wide range of services Ramazzini have to offer and to be part of a dynamic and talented multidisciplinary team.

Jan is an Occupational Health Nurse undertaking both Vocational and Corporate contracts with Ramazzini. She brings to the team a strong work ethic and a variety of experiences. Living in Saudi for the past 3 years Jan gained a depth of experienced in all areas of the health system. She had the opportunity to work with paediatrics through to aged care, the cardiology and vascular units as well as with individuals with thoracic conditions complicated by numerous other factors.

Prior to this Jan has had 20 years of experience in working in a wide range of clinical settings both in New Zealand and overseas. Her work has involved working closely with a clinical based multidisciplinary team of Doctors, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Pharmacists, and many other health professionals. She has also worked independently and as part of a team committed to achieving optimal, holistic return to health with the knowledge and educational information to benefit each client. Jan is enthusiastic about the wide range of services Ramazzini have to offer and to be part of a dynamic and talented multidisciplinary team.

Jane is a registered Occupational Therapist with 17 years of experience working with people of all ages and abilities.

Jane specialises in assessing peoples driving abilities and recommending solutions for improving driving safety, independence and comfort when driving. She works extensively in the Nelson region with driving instructors, vehicle modifiers and the medical profession helping to determine driving fitness, and transport options.

Jane also has a lot of experience in workplace assessment ,injury prevention and return to work programmes and enjoys working with people to identify solutions to enable them to return to or remain in the workplace. She completed a postgraduate paper in pain management recently and regularly includes pain management strategies in her programmes.

Jane is a registered Occupational Therapist with 17 years of experience working with people of all ages and abilities.

Jane specialises in assessing peoples driving abilities and recommending solutions for improving driving safety, independence and comfort when driving. She works extensively in the Nelson region with driving instructors, vehicle modifiers and the medical profession helping to determine driving fitness, and transport options.

Jane also has a lot of experience in workplace assessment ,injury prevention and return to work programmes and enjoys working with people to identify solutions to enable them to return to or remain in the workplace. She completed a postgraduate paper in pain management recently and regularly includes pain management strategies in her programmes.

Donna offers talks, seminars, classes and one-on-one sessions, specialising in stress management, wellness and sleep. She has worked in New Zealand, Australia and Switzerland offering her unique blend of information, practical tools and therapy.

Donna draws on her vast training and experience in a wide variety of wellness modalities and has developed her own eclectic style. Her training includes; Stress Management, Remedial and Sports yoga, Pilates, Sedona Emotion Release Method, Meditation, Pressure Point Massage, Macrobiotic Nutrition, Sound Therapy and she also has a BA in visual arts.

As well as her talks and seminars, Donna combines her skills facilitating regular wellness sessions for businesses and corporates. Her varied approach means she can work with and meet the specific needs of each group or individual.

Donna offers talks, seminars, classes and one-on-one sessions, specialising in stress management, wellness and sleep. She has worked in New Zealand, Australia and Switzerland offering her unique blend of information, practical tools and therapy.

Donna draws on her vast training and experience in a wide variety of wellness modalities and has developed her own eclectic style. Her training includes; Stress Management, Remedial and Sports yoga, Pilates, Sedona Emotion Release Method, Meditation, Pressure Point Massage, Macrobiotic Nutrition, Sound Therapy and she also has a BA in visual arts.

As well as her talks and seminars, Donna combines her skills facilitating regular wellness sessions for businesses and corporates. Her varied approach means she can work with and meet the specific needs of each group or individual.

Cher has over 25 years experience in management, leadership, and training in personal and professional development. She specialises in effective resolution of conflict, improving workplace communication and enhancing leadership skills.

Cher works in groups, teams and whole organisations to unravel workplace communication breakdowns and blockages and resolve conflicts by leading them through conflict resolution strategies. She coaches people to use powerful tools for having difficult discussions, for repairing communication breakdowns. Cher also teaches people how to pre-empt and prevent these problems from occurring in the future.

Her approach is well balanced, professional and confidential. Clients trust her to create a respectful empowering process that puts all parties at ease and leaves them satisfied with the outcome. She thrives on working with many different types of people at all levels in organisations and bringing out the best in them.

Cher is the Managing Director of Conflict Management Ltd. She directs leadership, time management and conflict management courses and works on contract to the Sealord Group, providing mentoring to managers at all levels. She is a qualified trainer, coach, sociodramatist, supervisor, counsellor and and has in the past held positions of Staff Development, Human Resources Manager and Organisational Development Manager with the Sealord Group.

Cher has over 25 years experience in management, leadership, and training in personal and professional development. She specialises in effective resolution of conflict, improving workplace communication and enhancing leadership skills.

Cher works in groups, teams and whole organisations to unravel workplace communication breakdowns and blockages and resolve conflicts by leading them through conflict resolution strategies. She coaches people to use powerful tools for having difficult discussions, for repairing communication breakdowns. Cher also teaches people how to pre-empt and prevent these problems from occurring in the future.

Her approach is well balanced, professional and confidential. Clients trust her to create a respectful empowering process that puts all parties at ease and leaves them satisfied with the outcome. She thrives on working with many different types of people at all levels in organisations and bringing out the best in them.

Cher is the Managing Director of Conflict Management Ltd. She directs leadership, time management and conflict management courses and works on contract to the Sealord Group, providing mentoring to managers at all levels. She is a qualified trainer, coach, sociodramatist, supervisor, counsellor and and has in the past held positions of Staff Development, Human Resources Manager and Organisational Development Manager with the Sealord Group.