Dr Sophie Hart

Sophie enjoys a good night’s sleep, but sometimes she settles for less. Sophie is a rural GP and a member of the most successful adventure racing team ever recently winning the Yukon 1000 event.

Sophie believes many people are more capable than they think. She encourages trying new challenges, even if it means less sleep. With over 20 expedition races under her belt, she values a solid race and smart strategy over just winning.

Originally from Ōhope, Whakatāne, Sophie studied medicine in Dunedin and now lives in Marlborough. She works at Manu Ora, focusing on health equity for Māori. Sophie loves the diversity of General Practice. The best part of General Practice for me, is meeting so many different people, and getting to know them and their wider whānau. I really enjoy the diversity of what a day can bring; no two days ever being the same. I also really love following māmā through pregnancies and then meeting pēpi and watching them grow and develop.