MEET OUR TEAM
INP Medical Clinic is a nurse led practice, owned by a nurse practioner*. The clinical team is made up of registered nurses, nurse practitioners and doctors, all of whom have a special interest in sexual and reproductive health. We are supported by a very caring and skilled administrative team, who ensure that you see the right clinician for your care.
*Nurse Practitioners are experienced registered nurses who have completed a specific master’s degree and fulfil particular Nursing Council of NZ requirements, to enable them to prescribe medications and order tests in a similar way to a doctor.
Chris Parsons
Chris is the receptionist you see in the mornings at the front desk, or speak to when you phone us. She has worked in busy reception areas before and knows how to juggle all the demands.
She’ll be warm and inviting so if you need an appointment, just phone or drop in to make a time to see one of the doctors or nurses.
Dr Ella Thompson
MBChB, PGCertWHlth
Ella completed her medical training at the University of Otago. She then spent time working in various specialities in New Zealand hospitals before transitioning to general practice. Ella has an interest in women's health and sexual health. She also works as a general practitioner at another clinic and at the Nelson Sexual Health Clinic.
Outside of work, she enjoys getting into the beautiful outdoors in the region, mountain biking, running or tramping with her husband and dog.
Di Swadel
Practice Manager
Di came to INP in 2020 with a rich background in administration, practice management and banking.
With her attention to detail and positive attitude, Di ensures that the cogs of the INP wheels keep moving smoothly. She enjoys the varied role which incorporates healthcare with administration.
When she’s not at INP, Di enjoys time with family and exercising Ted, her Bernese mountain dog.
Trudy Stirling
Registered Nurse
RCpN, BN, PGCert
Trudy completed her nursing training in Nelson.
She has worked in general practice and in several remote areas of Australia providing sexual health care.
Trudy is dedicated to providing excellent sexual health and contraception advise and care to all who come through INP's door.
You will find Trudy at our Nelson and Richmond clinics.
In her spare time, Trudy enjoys tramping, photography and camping.
Dr Jan Arnold
MBChB Dip Obst, FRNZCGP
Dr Jan Arnold trained in Dunedin and Christchurch as a general practitioner with an interest in young people, women’s health and sexual health.
She is currently clinical director at the Nelson Sexual Health Clinic, and also works part-time in General Practice.
Lucy Halsey
Nurse Practitioner, Director (RCpN, BA, MNS)
Lucy completed her early nursing training and later her Masters degree and Nurse Practitioner course in Wellington.
Lucy brought her broad nursing background with her to INP in 2003 and found her niche here. As well as owning and working at the Nelson clinic, Lucy is an accredited Forensic Examiner, providing specialist sexual assault care.
For balance, Lucy enjoys spending time in the outdoors.
Sharyn Finnie
Reception
Sharyn is the receptionist you see in the afternoons. She joined the team at INP Medical Clinic at the beginning of 2011.
She brings a wealth of experience in managing that all-important job: the front desk. She knows that it can be really scary coming to the clinic for the first time and will all she can to make the appointment process nice and easy for you.
Julia Brown
Registered Nurse
RN, BN
Julia completed her nursing training in Dunedin. She worked in the hospital setting before finding her passion for sexual and reproductive health. Julia worked in this area of health in London before joining the INP team in 2021.
Julia is also part of the specialist sexual assault team, providing care for the top of the South Island.
In her spare time, Julia enjoys swimming and being outdoors.
Dr Kirstie Harris
MBChB Dip Obst, FRNZCGP
Kirstie trained in Dunedin and Christchurch and has worked at INP since arriving in Nelson in 1995 (making her INP’s longest-serving doctor).
She also works part-time as a General Practitioner in another clinic. Kirstie has an expertise in a wide-range of sexual health, contraceptive and women’s health issues.