Services

We provide a comprehensive surgical obesity service to our patients. We offer a careful assessment and education process so that patients know exactly what to expect from their operative encounter. We provide information on all procedures performed in New Zealand so that patients can make an informed choice about their treatment.

Gastric Bypass

Dr. Ross Roberts and Dr. Grant Coulter provide surgey using a Gastric Band System that is safe and effective. Their practice, Southern Obesity Surgery, performs weight-loss surgery using the latest in Keyhole or Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery techniques. This, combined with effective long-term patient management, offers the necessary intervention to allow obese patients to gain control of their weight and improve their long term health. More >>

Plastic Surgery

Pastic surgeon Dr. Howard Klein believes how a person feels about themselves is reflected in hundreds of different ways each day. The most important and gratifying result of plastic and cosmetic surgery is not the surgery itself, but how the change effects the way we feel about ourselves. His highly-skilled surgery team will give you all the professional advice you need to look and feel your very best. Plastic surgery is an excellent way to remove the sagging skin and stretch marks prevelant after massive weight loss. More >>

Clinical Psychology

At BMI we will find the weight loss option that’s right for you. Clinical Psychologist Frances Carter will meet with you privately to help motivate you, share your results, help you with any challenges and offer you the skills, strategies and information you need to achieve and maintain your weight loss goals. For the first four weeks, your psychologist will cover one topic at a time: Food, Body or Mind. More>>

Nutrition Advice

Clarice Hebblethwaite heads a team of highly trained food and nutrition dietitian professionals promoting good health through optimal nutrition. We advise on nutritional requirements, nutrition issues, food and health. Consulting Dietitians, as registered dietitians, assist with the selection of correct foods for optimal health and lifestyle and the provision of safe, nutritious meals and explore better options for you and your family. More>>

Exercise

Vanessa Warren will work with you to perform a full fitness assessment and consultation before any exercise begins. A personalised programme and training schedule is developed, then Vanessa or one of her qualified team, will take you through each workout as needed. Follow-up assessments and programme updates are scheduled regularly, along with education for each client on how to maintain exercise and activity as part of a healthier lifestyle. More>>