I bridge the gap between pharmaceutical medications and a whole food and lifestyle approach.
Balancing hormones so that you have better metabolic health, ideal cholesterol & blood pressure and reduce your risk of developing diabetes using the power of food and lifestyle brings me joy!
I’m passionate about helping you improve how your body functions as a whole. This includes:
- Helping your body better process food and use energy
- Supporting healthy blood sugar levels
- Improving cholesterol balance
- Maintaining healthy blood pressure
My goal is to help you feel more energetic, reduce health risks, and enjoy a better quality of life now and in the future.
My Journey
Over two decades ago, I was faced with an unexpected health challenge: irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). I not only experienced digestive discomfort and bloating, but also the anxiety of passing foul-smelling wind in public, panic attacks, and the constant embarrassment of needing to find the nearest toilet.
After months of struggle and finding no solutions within my pharmacy toolbox, I began to heal my digestive issues with the help of a naturopath. Remarkable changes soon followed, and I haven’t looked back since.
This experience ignited my passion to study Naturopathy. I wanted to understand the underlying causes of my digestive issues and help my pharmacy clients realise that there are alternative ways to improve health beyond just symptom relief.
MEET ANITA
Hi there! I'm Anita, a naturopath and pharmacist with a passion for holistic health.
For over 30 years, I’ve been helping people just like you achieve their wellness goals across New Zealand and England. My journey has given me a unique perspective – I speak both ‘doctor’ and ‘natural health’, bridging the gap between traditional medicine and nature’s remedies.
My story:
- Born in Pukekohe, I am the granddaughter of Gujarati Indian immigrants! I grew up on an iconic Pukekohe Hill potato and onion farm.
- My wanderlust has taken me from Ethiopia to Kathmandu, Scandinavia, Russia and Eastern Europe – ask me about my adventures!
- You can often find me tending my garden or whipping up flavourful whole food dishes just the way grandma use to.
- When I'm not learning about the latest in health, I'm probably lost in a rom-com novel
My qualifications might sound fancy (I’m a registered Pharmacist, Naturopath, Medical Herbalist, and Health Coach), but what really matters is how I can help you. Let’s work together to create a health plan that’s as unique as you are!
My unique perspective on your health:
My own health journey has been profoundly shaped by overcoming food intolerances and focusing on gut healing, alongside meaningful lifestyle changes. These transformations have helped me reduce my anxiety and panic moments, allowing me to navigate each day with greater ease and even enjoy dining out without flare-ups.
Armed with these powerful tools, I am passionate about empowering my clients to reclaim their lives. Together, we can balance hormones and foster full, energised, and thriving lives—filled with confidence.
Core Values
What’s important to me so I can help you:
- Food first
- Research based
- Balanced hormones
- Sustainable
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Start your healing journey today
Step one
Get started with a free Introductory chat where we will discuss your health concerns and goals and work out the best way to move forward.
step two
An overall review of your health history, current food, mood and lifestyle. A personalised plan to move your health closer to your goal.
STep three
Change doesn’t happen overnight, so ongoing support ensures healthy habits become a way of life and are maintained. Look at my packages as a way to commit to the process and your budget.
