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Meet our specialised team

We have a team of specialists with wide-ranging experience, and a passion for treating and helping our patients manage a variety of illnesses naturally with medicinal marijuana.

Late Dr Mark Hotu

Dr Mark Hotu started Green Doctors in 2018. He had 19 years of experience in both Internal Medicine and General Practice, managing chronic pain and palliative patients.

Dr Sapna Samant

Dr Sapna Samant

Sapna’s GP career started in 1992. At one stage, she took time out to pursue her other passion in film and writing. Having obtained a Master’s degree in film, television and media studies from the University of Auckland in 2004, I have worked in the media and creative sector ever since. Her interest in storytelling has enriched her experience as a doctor, which has in turn influenced how she sees disease and wellness, in the context of the richness and the wholeness of people’s lives with their whānau and communities. Sapna has joined Green doctors as she is interested in the application of medicinal cannabis in patient-centric health care.

Dr Karl Hellyer

Dr Karl Hellyer

Dr Glenn Neo

Dr Glenn Neo

Glenn began his GP journey in Singapore, where he graduated with a Diploma in Mental Health after developing a special interest in the field. He relocated to Wellington in 2013 where he has family ties, continuing his passion providing mental healthcare in primary care settings. Glenn is a strong believer in the therapeutic power of the patient-practitioner relationship and the role medicinal cannabis can play in holistic treatment approaches. Glenn now lives on the North Shore, enjoying a mix of outdoor activities, sports and hobbies in his spare time.

Dr Olivia Mackay

Dr Olivia Mackay

Olivia was born in Auckland and grew up on a flower orchard near Muriwai Beach. After completing a Bachelor of Science majoring in Physiology, she entered Medical School at the University of Auckland and graduated in December 2021. Through her time in medical school and first few years as a doctor, she developed an interest in anaesthesia and pain management. This interest along with witnessing the life-changing effects of medicinal cannabis on a family member, lead her to pursue training in the field of medicinal cannabis so she could provide relief to the wider community. Olivia takes pride in being able to empathise with her patients, and therefore create a tailored treatment plan based on their needs. When she is not at work, she can be found surfing at Muriwai, creating wonky pottery, or taking her puppy Casper for a hike.

Dr Kieran Blackmore

Dr Kieran Blackmore

Kieran was born in Auckland and grew up in Papatoetoe. He completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at the University of Otago, graduating in 2018. Through his time in medical school and his first few years as a doctor, he developed an interest in Urgent care and Emergency medicine. Having spent years in primary care he saw the effects of cannabis and how it provided patients relief without the use of typical medications. Kieran takes pride in offering a shared care approach tailored to the patients needs.

Nurse - Josh Baxter

Nurse - Josh Baxter

Josh brings valuable experience from his background in community nursing and mental health care for older adults. After witnessing firsthand the benefits patients reported from medicinal cannabis, he developed a keen interest in this emerging field of healthcare. Josh is passionate about exploring how alternative treatments can improve quality of life for patients. In his spare time, he enjoys music and adventuring outdoors.

Nurse - Cassandra Blackmore

Nurse - Cassandra Blackmore

Rebecca Maney - Administration Assistant

Rebecca Maney - Administration Assistant

Becca has joined the team at the Green Doctors after having spent the majority of her career in banking/accounting/administration roles. She spends as much time as she can with her three kids, family and friends and when she’s not doing this, you’ll find her doing something that keeps her fit. In the time she has been with Green Doctors she has seen how much medicinal cannabis can improve the quality of life for so many people and is excited to be a part of it.

Ryan Aldred - Administration Assistant

Ryan Aldred - Administration Assistant

Ryan is a design graduate, with a background in visual merchandising and interior styling. Over his career in this field he has founded a passion for people and his caring nature and aptitude for people’s happiness has resulted in him pivoting to Green Doctors, a rewarding and growing health sector in the medicinal cannabis field. He looks forward to supporting our many valued clients on their journey with us. In Ryan’s spare time he enjoys developing his collage art expertise and spending time with friends and family.

Natalie Lowe -CEO & Co-founder

Natalie Lowe -CEO & Co-founder

Natalie, together with her partner (the late Dr Mark Hotu) founded Green Doctors Medicinal Cannabis Clinic. This is the first bricks and mortar clinic in New Zealand dedicated to helping people by prescribing alternative medicine to patients in need.

Natalie has a background in design and advertising, servicing some of the largest retail and brand clients across Australasia. She is now dedicated to ensuring patients have access to Medicinal Cannabis through a safe and professional gateway.