Awhina joined TBI Health in 2021 as Senior Occupational Therapist for the Upper North Island Vocational Services team. She has taken on the role of Clinic Manager for the new clinic site that opened in Rotorua at the start of 2023, as well as Contract Lead for the ACC Back to Work Service.
In addition to her Occupational Therapy degree, Awhina has completed her post graduate certificate study in Vocational Rehabilitation and Occupational Ergonomics. Her areas of interest include concussion and head injury assessment and treatment, housing modifications, and community based rehabilitation.