Staff Profiles
Dr Frances Pitsilis
Dr Frances Pitsilis has a background of over 27 years in General Medicine. Early in her career as a GP she developed an interest in stress and illness. After experiencing burn out herself she decided to use this interest, and combine it with her ability to solve complex problems. She extended her knowledge by studying Occupational Medicine.
She now sees patients privately, for stress, pain, fatigue, complex/difficult conditions including hormones and shift work problems.
Dr Pitsilis takes a holistic approach and uses evidence based, natural complementary therapies and lifestyle interventions where appropriate.
In addition to her integrated medicine work Dr Pitsilis has always had an interest in skin and has advanced minor surgical skills training. She loves using her hands, and has a good eye for facial aesthetics. To create balance in her work she decided to practice Appearance and Cosmetic Medicine.
She is now considered an ‘Advanced Facial Injector’. At Skinfresh Clinic Dr Pitsilis uses a medical grade laser and light machine and is assisted by her three laser/medical nurses.
Because of her special training in nutrition and hormones she understands how these areas influence health and skin appearance. She knows how to look after ‘the inside as well as the outside’ to get amazing results!
Frances likes to keep busy with her professional speaking, training and media work as she enjoys educating the public about Stress & Life Management and holistic health.
Click here to visit drfrances.co.nz for additional information and very informative medical resources.
NURSING STAFF
Elana
 Elana is a registered nurse with a keen interest in the Health and Wellbeing industry. She completed her studies in South Africa. Nursing in a range of environments including surgical, cardiovascular, gastroenterology and internal medicine.
She also acted as a nurse educator and presented information about the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS as part of a health and safety campaign for a number of health and corporate clients.
Elana also managed a primary health clinic and worked as a practice nurse before moving to New Zealand with her family in 2007.
Since then she has continued to develop her interests in appearance and holistic medicine. She is passionate about skin health and has extensive knowledge in skin restoration and protection treatments such as Photodynamic Therapy. Her skills also include Botulinum/Dysport treatments, laser skin rejuvenation, and many more.
As one of the practice nurses for Dr Pitsilis she also assists with minor surgery in the clinic and can perform medical procedures such as cryotherapy, administrating vaccines, injections and wound care.
Elana’s goal is to establish a nurturing and supportive environment, which promotes quality treatments and proven results. She finds it rewarding to provide her clients with the best care and will go the extra mile to ensure client satisfaction.
Elana and her husband are raising two active boys and if she happens to have some free time, she enjoys reading, arts and crafts and baking.
Fiona
 Fiona is a registered general and obstetric nurse who trained at Green Lane Hospital in Auckland. After graduating her experience has included acting charge nurse at Taumaranui Hospital and volunteer work for the Mount Ruapehu Emergency Hospital. She has worked in Lower Hutt hospital in an orthopedic department. Fiona also worked in the Plastic Surgery and Burns unit giving her extensive exposure to extreme skin trauma and burns.
Fiona is a Practice and Appearance nurse for Dr Pitsilis, she assists with, and performs, minor surgery in the clinic. She uses her experience in plastic surgery to assess and treat wounds and skin disorders. Appearance Medicine is a large part of Fiona’s role; she is an experienced Laser nurse who is constantly up skilling in this exciting field. Her specialist field is dysport and dermal fillers. As an injector Fiona uses her artistic skills to create a youthful fresh look for her clients. Fiona has an extensive knowledge in facial rejuvenation, she uses all the modalities offered at the clinic to formulate package treatments that will be best suited to each individual client. She also has extensive knowledge in the holistic treatments provided by Dr Pitsilis.
Fiona also works part time work at an accident and medical clinic on the North Shore.
Fiona enjoys working with people and strives to provide an environment where her clients feel confident and at ease throughout their treatments.
Married with three daughters her family is a large part of life. Her other interests include tennis, walking and dancing, with a successful background in competition Latin American and ballroom dance.
Fi
 Fi is a registered comprehensive nurse who has worked as a surgical nurse in acute surgery, her passion having been men's urology and women's Health.
She then went on to post graduate education in advanced nursing, advanced assessment and biomedical science, which gave her the background to progress into education in two part-time positions as Surgical nurse Educator and Clinical Coach at Waitemata health.
In these positions she worked alongside staff to educate and support them to manage the care of patients in medical, surgical, bariatric, urology and Women's Health. Fi still works part-time as a Clinical Coach trouble shooting throughout the Hospital.
Fi has always encompassed holistic care in her practice. She found herself drawn to the balance and principles of Integrated medicine and feels that when inner balance is restored this can be complimented by Appearance medicine to make you feel fantastic from the inside - out.
She takes pride in her work and goes that extra mile to make her clients feel relaxed and special. She is excited that she now has appearance medicine in her portfolio and being part of such a dynamic team.
In her spare time she says her work/life sanity is restored through love and laughter, with her partner, family, grand-children and friends. She loves movies and says she can go to three movies in one day, ice-creams included.
Other special things in her life are colour, clothes and retail therapy, live bands, boogie, tap, jazz, belly dancing, wine and chocolate. Her motto is that a warm smile goes a long way!
ADMINISTRATION STAFF
Raechel – Practice Manager
Raechel is the Practice Manager and Dr Pitsilis’ Assistant. She has a background in Medical and Intensive Care Nursing, Ceroc Dancing and Event Management.
Mooi – Morning Receptionist
Mooi is a UK trained registered nurse, clinical assessor and midwife with 12 years clinical experience in British Hospitals. She works from 9-2pm Monday to Friday.
Sarah – Afternoon Receptionist
Sarah has a completed a B Com in Marketing and Business and is currently studying in publishing. She works from 1.45-5pm Monday to Friday.
University Students – Assistant Receptionist
We have mature university students to assist in the afternoon. They work from 3-6pm.
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