About Us

Bryndwr Medical Rooms is a trusted general practice dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. Our experienced team offers a wide range of medical services, from routine check-ups to specialised treatments, ensuring our enrolled patients and their families receive the best healthcare possible.

Meet Our Dedicated Healthcare Team

At Bryndwr Medical Rooms, our experienced team of Nurse Practitioners, Doctors, Nurses, and healthcare professionals are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care. 

Nurse Practitioner

Jo Talarico

Jo has worked as a Nurse Practitioner for more than 10 years in primary and emergency care. 
Her special interests include women’s health, sexual health, dermatology, emergency and pediatrics. 
Jo has three adult children. Her eldest lives in Melbourne and the youngest in Los Angeles. Her middle child gets to boss her around at work. 
In her spare time, Jo enjoys Pilates, staying active and tending to her garden with her many chickens. 

Jo is currently accepting new enrollments. 

Works: Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Nurse Practitioner

Richard Rawstorn

Richard is a Nurse Practitioner with 12 years’ experience working in emergency medicine. He has a special interest in acute care and a passion for helping people.

 

Richard is currently accepting new enrollments.

Works: Tuesday and Thursday

Doctor

Dr. Su Bargh

 

 

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Su is not currently accepting new enrollments. 

Works: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Doctor

Dr. Rebecca Dobbs
Rebecca graduated from her medical degree (and previous biochemistry degree) at Otago University in 2008. She subsequently worked at Christchurch Hospital for 2 years before entering GP training – in both rural and urban settings. 
Rebecca joined Bryndwr Medical Rooms in 2012 and enjoys all aspects of GP care especially the continuity of care it provides.
Outside of work she is busy with her young family (3 children). 
 
 
 

Works: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Practice Nurse / Practice manager

Abbey Talarico

Abbey graduated from the Ara Institute of Canterbury in 2019 with a Bachelor of Nursing.
After graduation she worked in the Plastics department of Christchurch Hospital, before spending 3 years in Urgent Care. She joined the team at Bryndwr Medical Rooms in January 2025.
Abbey has a special interest in wound management and sexual health.
In her spare time, she likes to obsess over her finely manicured lawn and spend time with her partner and two cats.

 

Works: Monday to Friday

Practice Nurse (Casual)

Penny Sellers

Penny trained at the Christchurch Hospital graduating in 1978. She began working in general practice in 1980.
Along the way, her and her late husband had three sons. Penny now has two grandsons!
Penny has worked as a relieving nurse at Bryndwr Medical Rooms for the past 5 years.
Her special interests include childhood immunisations and wound care.
In her spare time, Penny plays Mahjong, is currently learning croquet, belongs to a book and embroidery group, and enjoys walking with friends. 

Practice Nurse

Lynley Bowler

Lynley has been working in general practice for the last 5 years. She joined the team at Bryndwr Medical Rooms in January 2025. She enjoys the variety of general practice and working with the team at Bryndwr Medical Rooms. In her spare time, Lynley enjoys playing board games, listening to music, travelling and spending time with her family and friends. 

 

Works: Monday to Friday

Medical Receptionist

Jane McLeod

 

 

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Works: Monday and Wednesday

Medical Receptionist

Kate Crichton

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Works: Tuesday

Medical Receptionist

Ollie Van Rijssel

Ollie is currently studying at UC, pursuing a career in teaching, after spending the last two years working in sales in the electrical sector. Ollie joined the team at Bryndwr Medical Rooms in January 2025. Alongside work and study, he also plays football for the Christchurch United 1st Team. 

 

Works: Friday

Health Coach

Kate Matthews
Kate has been a Health Coach at Bryndwr Medical for the last 2 years.  
She brings with her an extensive career in health promotion having started out as a PE teacher.  Some life experience adds to the mix as well. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
 
 
 

Works: Monday and Wednesday