Co-Founder & Consultant Physician – Endocrinology, Diabetes & General Medicine

Dr. Davide Conti is a Sicilian-born, dual-trained Consultant Physician with nearly two decades of medical expertise. Having practiced in New Zealand for over 15 years, Davide brings a rich, global perspective to Forward Health, combining deep specialist knowledge with a profound dedication to human connection and community wellbeing.

As a specialist in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and General Internal Medicine, Davide doesn't just look at isolated symptoms; he looks at the whole person. At Forward Health, he focuses on expert, personalized medical care regarding hormones, metabolism, bone health, and longevity. By utilizing advanced diagnostic tools like our clinical DXA scanner, Davide helps patients move past the guesswork and build clear, data-driven foundations for their health journey.

Clinical Background & Leadership:

• Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Endocrinology & Diabetes and Adult General Medicine.

• Extensive Medical Experience: Nearly 20 years of clinical practice, with specialist registrations across New Zealand (MCNZ) and Australia (AHPRA).

• Global Medical Mentorship: Founder of the community Doctors in Fuga (Doctors on the run), a significant peer-to-peer support network that mentors and advocates for Italian medical professionals navigating international healthcare systems.

Beyond the Clinic: Davide’s passion for understanding the human condition extends far beyond medicine. He is an award-winning documentary photographer whose work focuses on social narratives, resilience, and community storytelling. Under his brand Images by Davide, his portraiture has sparked local dialogue on social issues and earned him 1st Place in the Open Category at the 2024 NZIA FotoFest Resilience awards.

When he isn't in the clinic or behind the lens, Davide fully embraces the Rotorua lifestyle alongside his family. You will often find this avid outdoorsman mountain biking through the forest with Jenna and the kids, snowboarding, surfing, or cooking authentic Italian cuisine for a busy household.

Co-Founder & Registered Occupational Therapist

Jenna Conti is a Registered Occupational Therapist with a deep-rooted passion for helping people overcome life’s hurdles. Born and raised right here in Rotorua, Jenna spent years working across New Zealand and Australia before feeling the strong pull to return home to the Bay of Plenty to raise her family.

Her career has been incredibly diverse, spanning from acute hospital rehabilitation (including neurology, stroke, and orthopedics) to primary mental health as a Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP). This wide array of experience has equipped her with a versatile toolkit to help clients navigate everything from physical, cognitive, mental, and environmental barriers to wellbeing. 

Jenna truly believes that everyone can benefit from therapy, but she also understands that taking that first step can feel intimidating. Because of this, she is highly flexible and committed to finding what makes you feel most comfortable—even if that means swapping a traditional clinic room for a "walk and talk" session outside. Whether you are navigating stress, anxiety, depression, a new physical health diagnosis, parenting struggles, or relationship issues, her philosophy is simple: What’s on top for you right now? Let’s work at it together. By combining clinical expertise with genuine compassion, she empowers her clients to find meaningful, sustainable paths forward. 

Clinical Background & Qualifications:

• Registered Occupational Therapist with a Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy) from AUT.

• Therapeutic Expertise: Strong training and experience utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). 

• Extensive clinical experience across community health, primary care (HIP), inpatient rehabilitation, and disability support.

Beyond the Clinic: Beyond the clinic, Jenna is deeply connected to the Rotorua community, with her focus firmly on family and the outdoors. She loves to spend her free time in the forest, out at the local lakes, or down at the beach playing with her children. When she is relaxing at home, she loves reading, crafting homemade gifts, watching trash TV with her teenage stepson, and—with plenty of enthusiasm and trial-and-error—trying her absolute best to build a thriving garden.