Madelene Moon
Madelene is the team leader of therapies at dove house. She has a variety of skills which she brings to this position, having been a dental nurse for 20 years; a tutor for 14 years and 19 years as a Registered Nurse. Her complimentary therapy training is in aromatherapy, shiatsu, hypnotherapy, Reiki Master/Teacher and Essene Therapy.

Life is very busy for Madelene at the moment as she is also doing her Advanced Diploma in Essene Therapy. Her spare time is spent with her husband at their beach home - a tranquil place which she finds rejuvenating. Coming to work is both a joy and an inspiration for Madelene.

Felicity Kidd
Felicity graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1974, and then gained a Diploma in Accident and Emergency Nursing, working in NZ and UK hospitals. During her O.E. experience she saw other approaches to healing which opened her interest in things metaphysical and complementary to orthodox medicine.

While continuing to nurse in general practice and at St Joseph's Mercy Hospice, Felicity has raised 2 children and found time to study other modalities. These include aromatherapy, massage, Pranic healing and a certificate in Celebrant Studies. It was discovering Reiki - such a profound and deeply quiet healing energy - that resonated so much with her. Felicity finds it an absolute priviledge to be able to offer Reiki to assist those currently going through their own healing journeys.

Felicity has a deep interest and love in nature, architecture, music, interior design and debates in all things spiritual and philosophical.

Farah Sharafi
Farah has recently joined the team at dove house as a beauty therapist. Since returning to NZ from Iran 8 years ago, she has trained in beauty therapy and set up her own business which she still has part time. She has also tutored in nail care and treatments.

Her daughter and family are in Europe and she recently enjoyed catching up with them there - missing out on the lovely sunshine here but having a wonderful time in Europe with her daughter.

Anne Paterson
Anne has a background in nursing in particular Private Hospitals, Plunket and Public areas. Ten years ago she discovered the wonder of massage and has continued to learn and pursue this work with passion. Anne finds it a priviledge to be involved at dove house and is a valuable asset going out to our patients in the community giving them massage therapy.

Anne appreciates the beauty of nature, walking in parks and beachfronts with friends and family. She reads and belongs to a book group; studies geneology with particular interest in her Maori history; enjoys seeing films and going to concerts and plays.

Aaran Church
Dr of Chinese Medicine
Graduating from the New Zealand School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Aaran has helped thousands of people overcome various health problems and releived them of pain and discomfort. Through extensive training and working experience in hospitals in China, Aaran's areas of specialisation cover a wide range of oriental healing arts, including Chinese Acupuncture, Japanese Acupuncture, Korean Hand Acupuncture, Fire Cupping and various massage skills. He is also the first acupuncturist to practice cosmetic acupuncture in New Zealand. Aaran works at dove house on Friday morning's and has quickly gained a following in his short time with us.

Denise Flett - Lymphoedema Specialist
Denise trained as a Registered Nurse some 20 years ago and after some time away in the corporate world returned to nursing in 2000. In 2002 she completed the Breast Nurse Accreditation programme with the La Trobe University in Melbourne. Since qualifying, Denise has worked, both in the private and public sectors, as a Breast Nurse Specialist caring for women with breast cancer. She also co-developed and tutored the first Advanced Nursing Paper in Breat Care with WINTEC.

Recently she returned from 2 years away in Europe with her husband John's work. During this experience she trained as a Lymphodaema Therapist and Medical Tatooist in the UK, and gained a certificate in Bra and Prothesis fitting in Munich.

Prior to travelling overseas she was on the committee for the New Zealand Breats Cancer Network. She has a passion for art and has contributed many artworks for fundraising ventures. Denise has two young children and a scottie dog.

Meg Logan - Aromatherapist
Meg's passions for aromatherapy and holistic healing health began 20 years ago during her first visit to New Zealand while living in Auckland and raising her two children. The application of traditionally grown and prepared oils has been part of her practice working in Europe, Mauritius (her native Country) and New Zealand. Treatment encourages the body to maintain natural balance using the gentle and graceful techniques of body meditation, yoga breathing and aromatherapy massage.

She has worked as a therapist, consultant and trainer with health spa developers in England and Mauritius, in Canterbury, Central Otago and Taupo. She has enjoyed working with the Merivale Physiotherapy Clinic in Christchurch, and has a diploma in applied psychology. She has been a member of the International Council of Holistic therapist (UK) since 2000. Meg has recently relocated to Auckland after assisting in palliative care fot the CDHB for the past year, and continues to be inspired by the work of individuals and groups who bridge together the best traditions in health. Her daughter is on a post graduate course in speech and language therapy in Auckland, and her son, who is a graduate installation artist, is currently working in Christchurch. Family joys, walking, writing, nutrition, yoga, the arts and an impish little cat get her attention outside of work!

Linda Davidson - Psychologist
Linda has the best of two worlds - having her roots and family in Canada but for the past nine years residing in beautiful New Zealand. Her only sadness, like so many Kiwi parents is having her wonderful sons so far away. She includes travelling as one of her many passions so she is often abroad catching up with friends and family.

We were pleased to welcome Linda as a volunteer, coming to us with a background training in physiotherapy and occupational therapy combined with her graduate degree in Counselling Psychology. She spends her Tuesdays at dove house with the Orchid Group; conducts ongoing life-skills workshops; provides personal counselling for patients and their families and is willing to respond to numerous other tasks that we have no difficulty finding for her.

Patients and staff respond readily to Linda's warm and caring nature while Linda's response is that she feels priviledged and humbled sharing with the patients and being a part of Eastern Bays Hospice.

Graeme Kidd - Medical Counsellor
Graeme has a background in general practice and has worked at South Auckland Hospice for around 11 years. In July 2008 he began at Eastern Bays Hospice as a Medical counsellor.  He sees his role as helping patients understand their disease process. As well as one on one couselling he has initiated group education sessions. He has also run a number of evening sessions for men.

In late 2008 Graeme became a member of the Eastern Bays Hospice Board of Trustees.

Bruce Connor - Counsellor
Bruce spent the majority of his working life in management of commercial construction around the world. He then retrained as a counsellor at Manukau Institute of Technology, graduating in 2001. Since then he has worked with a collective agency in Papakura, mainly with adult clients, and has been the Chairperson of the Home & Family Counseling Service at Mt Eden.

Bruce is married and has two adult children.