New face at the CNS
After travelling to Marlborough from the UK for a holiday… … Jo Stewart enjoyed being part of the community and the lifestyle so much that she’s come back to stay.
Jo has just taken up a role supporting Juliet Wiseman as part of the Community Nutrition Service at Kimi Hauora Wairau PHO.
“The variety of the work I will be involved with will be fantastic,” says a passionate Jo. “I am really looking forward to the adventure.”
Jo grew up in Warwickshire in the UK and completed her Dietetic Training at Coventry University before being accredited to practice Dietetics in NZ last year.
As Jo begins to explain how she will be facilitating programmes, such as Activ8, that aim to support overweight children and families to move towards healthier eating patterns and higher levels of regular activity, her eyes light up.
“Motivating families to make lifestyle changes can be so rewarding,” she says. “Just to see the confidence of the family unit grow is amazing.”
Other work she will be involved with includes supporting Early Childhood Education Centres, organisations and community groups with expert dietetic knowledge, and setting up training opportunities for staff, parents and health workers.
Jo Stewart - new recruit at KHW PHO
