Joanne Dowling-Smith has nearly 30 years of experience in nursing.  Joanne has a special interest in caring for children and young people and has continued her training in areas such as diabetes treatment. She has completed Nurse Practitioner studies and can now diagnose and advise on medication within her areas of clinical expertise and refer to specialist care, much like the GP team.  A committed southerner, Joanne is delighted to be making her home in the Wakatipu basin.