This is a 45-minute appointment with our specialist nurse Bri (rhymes with rye) who will take you through a thorough assessment of your needs and create a personalised care plan for you. She will also refer you to Dr Shri and others in our team, where appropriate.
About our appointments
There's no need for a referral to the Christchurch Weight Management Clinic - you can email us directly to book an appointment:
hello@weightmanagement.co.nz
We take time to learn as much as we can about you so your personalised care plan addresses the complexities of your needs.
Christchurch Weight Management Clinic care team members are all carefully chosen for their judgment-free, compassionate support for people with weight management challenges.
You will have a 45 minute first appointment with Dr Shri, who will talk with you about your needs, prescription options, and make recommendations on long-term weight management strategies you may find helpful. Follow-up appointments are 15 minutes.
Your care plan may include some or all of our other services, at different points. One critical aspect for weight management - especially if you are prescribed medication such as Wegovy, Saxenda or Contrave, or choose to have weight loss surgery - is behavioural support, provided by nurse specialist Kate Berridge.
Our Fees
Initial appointment - care plan
$100
Time: 45 minutes
Clinician: Bri Duffield
GP fees
Initial appointment: $300
Time: 45 minutes
Clinician: Dr Shri Lamba
Follow-up appointment: $75
Time: 15 minutes
Prescription repeat: $30
Support - eating behaviour
$130
Time: 60 minutes (via Zoom)
Clinician: Kate Berridge, nurse specialist
Diet & Food
Clinician: Michelle Allen
Time & Cost: please email for more information
Strength Training
Coach: Angela Oliver
Time & Cost: please email for more information
Psychologist
Clinician: Dr Irene Tojcic
Time & Cost: please email for more information
Parking Options
Free parking
There is one designated disabled parking space at 40 Stewart Street.
The clinic has very limited parking spaces, and these are usually full. Nearby on-street parking is also extremely limited. You will most likely need to park and walk to the clinic (see paid options).
Paid Options:
There is the Tū Waka-Waipapa Wilson Parking building at 550 Hagley Ave, on the corner of St Asaph St - it is a 5-minute walk to the clinic.
See directions on Google MapsThere is a Parkmate parking area at 238 Antigua St (payment is via the Parkmate app) - it is a 10-minute walk to the clinic.
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Please arrive five minutes before your appointment time so our reception team can check you in.
If you need to cancel
If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please contact us as soon as possible.
We need at least 24 hours' notice, which will allow us to offer the appointment time to another patient who may be waiting for care.
If you cancel or reschedule with less than 24 hours' notice, or if you do not show up for your appointment, we may charge a cancellation fee.
We understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.