the neia collective

Guided by nurse-knowledge. Grounded in experience

siobhon wallace

Siobhon brings a foundation of general medical nursing, with experience across stroke, rehabilitation, and primary healthcare within the NZ prison system. Since qualifying in 2022, she has developed a grounded, real-world understanding of patient care - shaping a clinically informed and structured approach to every NEIA client journey.

Originally from Te Tai Tokerau, her approach is deeply rooted in connection, integrity, and a commitment to supporting others through meaningful journeys.

Co-Founder & Registered Nurse

charmaine ace

Charmaine brings a background in surgical nursing, with hands-on experience across a wide range of procedures including bariatric, plastic, orthopaedic, gynaecological, and emergency surgery. Since qualifying in 2022, she has developed a strong understanding of surgical processes and patient care - bringing a practical, detail-focused approach to every NEIA client journey.

Also from Te Tai Tokerau, she brings a grounded and people-first perspective to her work, ensuring every client journey is approached with care, precision, and intention. 

Co-Founder & Registered Nurse

a higher standard in medical tourism

Our story

NEIA was built to bring a higher standard to the medical tourism space in New Zealand and Australia. We saw an industry growing quickly, but without the level of clinical understanding and responsibility that decisions around health truely require. Too often, people were being guided through complex medical journeys without clear, informed insight - leaving room for confusion, risk, and uncertainty.

As registered nurses, we knew there needed to be a better, and safer way. NEIA was created to offer a more informed, structured approach - one grounded in real understanding of procedures, recovery, and how healthcare systems operate. Today, we provide clinically informed non-clinical guidance that prioritises safety, clarity, and trust - supporting our clients from their first enquire through to their return home with confidence at every step.

our extended network

We collaborate with a curated network of trusted partners who contribute to different stages of the NEIA journey.

Supporting every stage of the NEIA journey

Each partnership is intentionally selected to align with our standards of care, discretion, and professionalism - ensuring every aspect of your experience is supported with clarity and confidence

Vicki Whitehead

Independent Financial Consultant

Vicki is a dedicated independent financial consultant with 35 years finance experience in the banking sector. Vicki works closely with NEIA clients, supporting them in exploring suitable funding options where required. Her focused involvement ensures a clear, streamlined process that aligns seamlessly with the overall journey.

Jaroslav Kairua

International Dental Consultant

Jay works alongside NEIA to engage with our community, share real-world insight from his own experience in Türkiye, and support prospective clients as they begin exploring their options.

He also travels with select NEIA groups, offering on-the-ground support and connection through-out their journey.

we don’t just coordinate medical tourism

we set the standard for it

What we do goes beyond booking and logistics. We provide structure, clarity, and informed guidance so you’re not left navigating complex decisions alone.

With a nurse-guided perspective, we help you understand the process, what to expect, and how to prepare - ensuring your journey is not only seamless, but safe and well-considered.

From planning through to recovery, we coordinate every detail while giving you the confidence that comes from truely understanding your journey.

Who We Are

  • Our approach is grounded in clarity, safety, and trust . We take the time to understand your goals , provide clinically informed guidance, and coordinate every detail of your journey with precision. From your first enquiry through to your return home, we ensure you feel supported, informed, and confident at every step.

  • Safety First Always: Every decision we make is grounded in safety. we work exclusively with internationally accredited hospitals and ensure our clients are supported with clear, informed guidance at every stage of their journey.

    Clinically Informed, Non-Clinical Care: As registered nurses, we bring a deeper understanding of procedures, risks, and recovery - allowing us to guide our clients with clarity, without stepping into clinical care.

    Transparency & Trust: No confusion, no hidden processes. We prioritise honest communication so our clients feel confident, informed, and in control of their decisions.

    End-to-End Support: From your first enquiry, to your return home we walk alongside you - coordinating every detail so your experience is seamless, supported, and stress-free.

    Respect for Your Journey: Every client’s story is different. We approach each journey with empathy, discretion, and cultural awareness - honouring both personal goals and wellbeing.

  • What sets us apart is our nurse-guided approach. We combine clinical understanding with seamless coordination - giving you clarity, confidence, and a level of support not commonly found in medical travel.

  • From your first enquiry to your return home, we guide you through a structured step-by-step journey - ensuring every stage is clear, organised, and well supported.

  • We work with internationally accredited hospitals and trusted medical teams, ensuring every client receives care within safe, high-standard clinical environments.

  • We don’t just coordinate your journey - we walk alongside you. Our clients are supported every step of the way, with clear communication, guidance, and reassurance throughout.

  • We prioritise safety by working with reputable, accredited providers and offering guidance in clinical knowledge. we provide clarity and coordination - Not clinical care.

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