Our Team

At Nurture Paediatrics, our dedicated team is our greatest asset, united by a shared vision to provide tailored, top-quality care for Tauranga’s children. We adapt our approach to each child's unique journey, fostering strong relationships with clients and whānau to ensure comfort, empowerment, and holistic development.

Amanda (Mandy) Meys

PAEDIATRIC PHYSIOTHERAPIST & DIRECTOR

Amanda (Mandy) Meys is an experienced and passionate paediatric physiotherapist and the proud owner of Nurture Paediatrics. Mandy is deeply committed to improving children's physical health and well-being through exceptional, child-centred care that prioritises early, high-quality interventions. With a focus on lifelong physical health, Mandy tailors her approach to meet each child's unique needs, empowering them to thrive.

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Rebecca (Bo) O'Sullivan

PAEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Bo graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science in Occupational Therapy from AUT in 2013 and has been lucky to gain experience in various specialties, working with premature infants through to 102-year-olds—and everything in between!

Her passion, however, has always been working with children, and for the last five years, she has developed her skill set in this area, both in acute hospital settings and in the community.

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Abigail (ABI) LEWIS

PAEDIATRIC PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Abigail (Abi) Lewis joined the Nurture Paediatrics team in Autumn 2025. Having moved to NZ from Wales, UK, Abi's previous experience in Paediatrics has covered both acute and community settings. Abi's fun approach to physiotherapy and her knowledge across multiple areas create enjoyable treatment sessions and strong relationships with her patients. Abi is committed to allowing every child to move, play and enjoy the things they love.

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DONNA NORMAN

Administrator

Angela BenStead

Administrator

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sHANE mEYS

Director