Queenstown Medical Centre

10/10/2025

𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 - me ako tonu
Embrace new experiences – awhitia te wheako hou, see opportunities – kimihia ngā ara hou, surprise yourself – me ohorere koe i a koe anō.

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬 are important for everyone at every stage of life. It helps children’s brains to grow healthy and strong, plus helps them to learn social skills and community values. For adults, learning helps us to set and achieve goals which is strongly connected to higher levels of wellbeing.

Some ideas:
•Learn a new skill or rediscover an old interest – it could be learning a musical instrument or how to cook your favourite food.
•Discover something you don’t know about your hometown or local area – check out local history societies, books, or talk to your neighbours.
• Learn another language. He kōrero Māori koe? Parlez-vous francais? How about New Zealand sign language?

10/10/2025

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐐𝐌𝐂 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬

Blocked ears can be uncomfortable, painful, and even disorienting. That’s why at QMC, we make it easy to see one of our specially-trained nurses quickly. Our ear suction service offers a safe, simple solution—so you can hear clearly and feel better, fast.

📍 Where: Remarkables Park
📧 Book: Call us on 03 441 0500.
https://www.qmc.co.nz/services/ear-care

09/10/2025

𝐁𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 - 𝐌𝐞 𝐤𝐨𝐫𝐢 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐮
Discover how doing a physical activity you enjoy can be a top up.

𝐃𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 – whāia te mea ka taea e koe, 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨 – kia pārekareka tāu i whai ai, 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐝 – kia pai ake ō piropiro.
Being physically active is shown to boost our wellbeing and decrease stress, depression and anxiety. Discover a physical activity you enjoy and one that suits your level of mobility and fitness.

Some ideas:
•Bring activity into the everyday – use the stairs instead of the lift, walk over to workmates to talk with them instead of phoning, or get off the bus one stop earlier than your stop.
•Take a family walk after dinner, or a longer one on the weekend.
•Check out your garden - pulling some weeds or planting something new can help you work up a sweat.

08/10/2025

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 - 𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐨 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐮
Discover how savouring a moment, or noticing the simple things can be a top up.

Remember the simple things that give you joy – me aro tonu ki ngā mea māmā noa i ngākau harikoa ai koe.

𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 to what is happening right now, to our thoughts and feelings and to the world around us boosts our wellbeing, helping us understand our values and appreciate what matters to us. Taking notice can include gratitude, forgiveness, reflection and building a life that is meaningful to you.

Some ideas:
•Pause and breathe - take 10 mindful breaths in and out, calming the body and mind, then simply rest where you are, noticing the world around you and what you are feeling.
•Pay attention to the first mouthful of food you eat. See if you can really pay attention to all the flavours and textures of the food, the act of chewing and the act of swallowing.
•Take a break and go for a walk in nature. Listen to the birds, and notice the changing season and the environment around you.

08/10/2025

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞. 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.
On Monday night, we celebrated the opening of our new primary care facility in Remarkables Park — a space designed to welcome, support, and serve. Formally opened by Mayor Glyn Lewers and blessed by Matapura Ellison, this milestone reflects our enduring promise to the community. With a long-term lease and regularly offering same-day appointments, we’re here for the long run. Thank you to everyone who helped bring this vision to life. Photos from the evening and our new Remarkables Park practice below✨

07/10/2025

𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞/𝐓𝐮𝐤𝐮𝐚
How will you give to others today?

Give your time, your words, your presence - tukua te wā ki a koe, ō kupu, ko koe tonu.

Volunteering and being involved with your community is strongly linked with feeling good and functioning well. Carrying out acts of kindness, whether small or large, can increase happiness, life satisfaction and general sense of wellbeing. Even a smile is something we can all give.

Some ideas:
•Do something nice for a friend, or a stranger. Thank someone, smile, or volunteer your time by joining a community group.
•While driving, stop to let a car into the traffic.
•Join a community clean up day – it could be a local stream, river, beach or park - or a tree planting project with friends or family.

07/10/2025

𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤

The theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 is 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐔𝐩 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, encouraging you to connect with others as you bring the 𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 into your daily life.

Here at Queenstown Medical Centre our Wellbeing Team - Access and Choice are shining a light on the different habits that you can include in your daily life to improve well-being.

Small steps can make a lasting impact. The Access and Choice Team offer FREE behavioural health consult support physical, mental and social well-being: https://www.qmc.co.nz/services/wellbeing-lifestyle-support
Call 03 441 0500 to book directly.

Today's topic: 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭/𝐌𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐚

Social connection is the ngākau/heart of our wellbeing. It weaves us together, making us feel seen, heard, and understood. When we nurture meaningful connections with others, we uplift our own wellbeing.

Here are some of the ways you can connect with others today:
•Invite your friend for a coffee or organise a shared meal together at home
•Is there someone that you haven’t spoken to in a while? Why not send a message, have a kōrero, or arrange a catch up in person.
•At the end of the day, ask a friend, your whānau or hoamahi what the best thing about their day was and listen with interest when they respond.

QMC enrolled patients can access free Wellbeing & Lifestyle Support delivered through Tōku Oranga, the Southern Access and Choice programme. This service offers compassionate, practical help for anyone navigating emotional challenges or managing their lifestyle with a long-term health condition. Wh...

02/10/2025

Measles is here in Queenstown.

If you are symptomatic and have not been vaccinated for measles, please do not come into the practice. Please call us first 03 441 0500, or call Healthline on 0800 611 116.

There is more info in the link below about measles symptoms, measles vaccinations and locations of interest.

https://www.qmc.co.nz/post/measles-2025

29/09/2025

🌟 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐫. 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨 🌟

Warm, supportive, and passionate about whole-person care, Katelyn supports patients of all ages and backgrounds on their health journey.

Originally from Christchurch, Katelyn spent a year living in Argentina and is fluent in Spanish. She moved to Queenstown in 2018 and quickly became a valued part of the QMC team.

🩺 Her special interests include:

- Children’s and women’s health
- Injury management and acute care
- Rainbow-friendly, inclusive care
- Teaching and mentoring (she leads education at QMC and is completing her PhD!)

Katelyn believes in listening, learning, and guiding patients through their health journey

🏔 Outside of work, she’s often outdoors—running, biking, swimming, skiing—or cooking up something delicious in the kitchen

📞 Book a consult with Dr. Costello today at qmc.co.nz, via Manage My Health (for enrolled patients), or call us on (03) 441 0500
https://www.qmc.co.nz/about/meet-the-team

26/09/2025

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮

At QMC’s Contraceptive Clinic, we’re here to listen, guide, and help you find the option that feels right for you.

💊 A full range of contraception options
🩺 Safe, respectful, and evidence-based care
💸 Funded appointments available for eligible patients

Clinics are held 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞.
Whether you’re exploring your options or ready to make a change, we’re here for you -judgement-free and focused on your wellbeing.

📞 Call us to book (03) 441 0500
https://www.qmc.co.nz/services/contraceptive-clinic

19/09/2025

🌟 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐫. 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐬 🌟

With decades of experience and a deep commitment to patient care, Simon has been part of the Queenstown Medical Centre team since 2004.

Originally from the Rhondda Valley in South Wales, Simon graduated from King’s College Hospital Medical School, University of London in 1983. Before settling in Queenstown, he spent many years practising medicine in remote tropical locations—bringing a global perspective to his work here in our community.

🩺 Simon’s professional interests include:

- Palliative care and tropical medicine
- Undergraduate education and mentoring
- Sexual abuse care and trauma-informed support

⛷ Outside of medicine, he’s a lifelong fan of rugby and cricket, and enjoys skiing, tramping, and exploring Queenstown’s food and wine scene

📞 Book a consult with Dr. Davies today at qmc.co.nz, via Manage My Health (for enrolled patients), or call (03) 441 0500
https://www.qmc.co.nz/about/meet-the-team

15/09/2025

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞. 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦.

Welcome to our new Remarkables Park practice.

✨14 GPs/NPs available for consultations
✨Appointments available before/after work, or your lunchbreak
✨Central location, easy parking

Enrolled patients can book on MMH https://www.qmc.co.nz/book-an-appointment
Casual patients, please call 03 441 0500.