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, 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 (AM/PM), Tuesday (AM), Wednesday/Thursday/Friday (PM)

Nurse Practitioner

Vicky Eastwood

Vicky brings over 20 years of experience in general practice, and has a special interest in women’s health and end of life care.

Vicky is currently accepting new enrollments. 

Works: Thursday and Friday (AM/PM)

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 Thursday

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

Lead Medical Receptionist

Pip Harris-Conyers

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Works: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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: Casual

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 (PM) and Wednesday (AM)

Health Improvement Practitioner

Eleisha Telford

Eleisha, our Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP), supports people of all ages and at all stages of their lives with struggles related to behaviour change or mental wellbeing.

She is a registered social worker and has completed further training in ACT and CBT therapies, with previous experience working with children, youth, and adult mental health.

Eleisha is passionate about empowering people to be the best version of themselves and advocating for vulnerable populations. 

In her spare time, Eleisha loves being outdoors, and spending time with her loved ones. 

Works: Tuesday (AM)