Our friendly team strives to provide a warm welcome and offer attentive, professional advice.

We are integrative

Integrative Dermatology offers an integrated medical approach to skin care.  We are committed to trying to get to the root of the problem rather than focusing on treating the symptoms. 

At Integrative Dermatology we use evidence based medical treatments for management and treatment of diseases along with complimentary medicine. These include oral and topical supplements, that are scientifically proven to improve conditions including skin cancer, acne, rosacea and melasma to name a few. 

Lastly we believe that the best results are achieved when your skin care regimen compliments the medical treatment/prescription regimen. Optimising your skin barrier is of upmost importance and a key focus of preventing ongoing disease.

We offer complete care

There is no need to piecemeal your skin care with visits to multiple doctors or aesthetics offices. We bring all aspects of skin care under one roof providing care for skin, hair and nail disorders. 

On site access to both dermatologist and aesthetician/beauty therapy, ensures that your prescription regimen will complement your daily skin care. 

We have a broad range of aesthetic treatments including Botox®, fillers, peels and facials. 

We go beyond the traditional treatment and look for non surgical means of achieving the same results.

Dr Lisa Connelly

MD (USA) FAAD FRACP

Dr. Elizabeth “Lisa” Alvarez Connelly is a specialist Dermatologist with over 20 years of experience. Dr. Connelly specializes in treating all conditions related to the skin, hair and nails with additional interest and expertise in Pediatric Dermatology conditions. Currently, she is one of a handful of Paediatric Dermatologists in New Zealand, and the only one in New Plymouth.

  • 1989-1994 - Bachelors of Science - Florida International University, Miami, Florida USA.

    1995-1999 - Medical Doctor - University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida USA.

    1999-2003 - Dermatology Residency - University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota USA.

    2003-2004 - Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship - Rady Children’s Hospital / University of San Diego, San Diego, California USA.

    2017 - Vocational registration with certification as Specialist Dermatologist, New Zealand.

    Dr. Connelly continues to expand upon her medical education with memberships to the following Dermatology Societies:

    New Zealand Dermatological Society Inc.

    American Academy of Dermatology

    Royal Australasian College of Physicians

    Society for Pediatric Dermatology

    International Peeling Society

  • Lee Newton

    Aesthetician NZIBTH CIDESCO CIBTAC IIHT

    Lee Newton is a New Plymouth native and fully qualified aesthetician with 25 years experience in the health and beauty industry. After obtaining her qualifications in New Zealand she ventured to the UK to work in the industry and while there obtained further training in Holistic therapies. Lee is passionate about skin health and skin care products as well as the interaction between nutrition and the skin. .

  • Nurse Gemma Smart

    Registered Nurse, Surgical Coordinator, Nurse Appointments, Masters of Nursing

    Gemma is a registered nurse with 10 years experience. Her previous work includes ICU, Emergency Medicine and General Medicine. Gemma has a warm and calm nature with her patients. When she is not busy chasing around her 3 young kids she enjoys baking, eating chocolate and being active.

  • Nurse Jess Currie

    Registered Nurse, Assist with Surgeries, Aesthetic, Laser and Nurse Appointments, Bachelor of Nursing (Canada)

    Jess Currie is a registered nurse (Canada) with close to 15 years work experience. She enjoys assisting in skin surgeries and is quickly catching on to the intricacies of skin health. Her previous work includes experience with occupational health nursing, emergency medicine, intensive care and cardiology.

  • Jenny Ellington

    Clinic Manager

    Jenny Ellington has a diverse background. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Education, co-owned a holiday accomodation business, and was a consultant for a moving company. She and her family moved to Oakura almost 10 years ago from the states. She enjoys being active with her family, in the form of adventure racing, tramping, skiing, pack-rafting and biking.

  • Kayla

    Kayla is a New Plymouth native with 4 years of nursing experience following a bachelors degree in nursing and postgraduate certificate in health science. She works between the Emergency Department at our local hospital and IDerm. She enjoys the variety of working in both areas and gaining increased knowledge on skin health and dermatology services. When she is not at work she enjoys renovating her home and hanging out with family and friends.

  • Sue

    Sue is a Taranaki native that has over 30 years experience in medical admin. She has previously worked at sexual health, family planning, CACC, and TDHB. When not at iderm Sue is busy spending time with her husband, 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren.

We offer an integrated and advanced approach to skin health.

We are committed to getting to the root of the problem, rather than focusing on treating the symptoms. 

At Integrative Dermatology we use evidence based medical treatments for the management and treatment of skin conditions. These include oral and topical supplements that are scientifically proven to improve conditions including skin cancer, acne, rosacea and melasma. 

We believe the best results are achieved when your skin care regimen compliments the medical treatment/prescription regimen. Optimising your skin barrier is of utmost importance and a key focus of preventing ongoing disease.