About Work Health Solutions

Dr Simon Ryder-Lewis has extensive experience in occupational medicine and consults to industry and small businesses throughout New Zealand. He graduated as a Medical Practitioner from Otago University in 1994 and has worked full time in medical practice since. He is currently registered to practise as a Medical Practitioner in New Zealand (NZMC No. 20475) and holds a number of Occupational Physician positions in the Wellington region.

Simon has completed post-graduate training in Occupational Medicine and attends regular ongoing education. He holds the post-graduate Diploma in Industrial Health from the University of Otago and is a Fellow of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, and a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland. He worked for a number of years as consultant at a Chronic Pain Service at Lower Hutt Hospital and is a former Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer in Occupational Medicine at Otago University, Wellington School of Medicine.

He has undertaken medico-legal expert-witness training with the Australasian College of Legal Medicine. His experience includes previous work as a consultant for the WorkSafe New Zealand Asbestos and Occupational Respiratory Diseases Panel. He is a member and former President of ANZSOM, and a member of the UK Society of Occupational Medicine, MEDICHEM, ICOH, IOMSC, and AMROA.

Michelle has been a registered nurse for over 20 years, with extensive experience in the acute health care setting, risk management, and maximising staff potential. She holds a Masters degree in Nursing (Applied) from Victoria University of Wellington and is a member of the New Zealand Occupational Health Nurses Association (NZOHNA). Michelle is registered to carry out drug testing to the NZ and Australian standard, and runs Wellness clinics and health-monitoring clinics at the worksite.

Michelle also provides workstation assessments and health education for employees. She has extensive skills in policy development, supporting businesses to develop meaningful and practical health and safety policies and procedures. She is available by phone for advice and to talk through any health concerns with employers.