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A few words from…Tim Chiari
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A few words from…Tim Chiari
Thursday 23 June 2022, 09:38 AM

If Tim Chiari was throwing his perfect dinner party, he’d hope to be able to bring back some notable figures from earlier times as guests [image: supplied]
Tim Chiari is a UK-trained Fellow of the RNZCGP and works as a GP at the holistic Poutiri Wellness Centre in Te Puke
The best thing about my practice is that Poutiri provides a wonderful feeling of belonging. There is a strong sense of mahitahi from all of our staff