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Compassionate, Root-Cause Medicine | Integrating Ancient Wisdom & Modern Science
I’m Dr. Zuzi, founder of ZIVIO Health — a purpose-driven clinic reimagining healthcare through root-cause, whole-person medicine.
Originally from Slovakia and now proudly based in Aotearoa–New Zealand, I bring a lifelong passion for healing, a commitment to innovation, and over a decade of experience in the NZ and Australian medical systems.
At ZIVIO, we go beyond symptom management. I deliver personalised, compassionate care that blends modern science with ancient wisdom, integrating functional, nutritional and environmental medicine, lifestyle support, coaching, and mindfulness. Together with a trusted network of local and global practitioners, I work to uncover the root causes of illness across physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and environmental dimensions.
The name ZIVIO, from Slavic, means “to celebrate life” — and that’s our mission. If you're seeking thoughtful, holistic care that helps you not just avoid disease but truly thrive, I’d be honoured to walk that path with you.
I’m a medical doctor with a deep commitment to whole-person care, integrating conventional and evidence-based complementary approaches to support healing at every level — physical, emotional, and environmental.
My medical foundation began with an MBChB from the University of Otago in New Zealand. Over the years, I’ve pursued advanced training in Lifestyle, Nutritional and Environmental Medicine — completing fellowships with both the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine and the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine.
I take a systems-oriented approach to care. This means I look at the body as an interconnected whole — not just isolated symptoms or organs. Rather than treating each issue separately, I explore how different systems (like digestion, hormones, immunity, and the nervous system) influence one another. For example, a skin condition might be linked to gut health, or fatigue might relate to stress, sleep, and nutrition. My goal is to understand and address root causes so that we can support the body’s natural capacity for healing.
My approach also draws on functional medicine principles — focusing on identifying the underlying imbalances that contribute to illness, and using individualized, science-based strategies to restore health. My approach values listening deeply, using detailed history-taking and targeted testing to uncover how and why illness occurs in each unique person.
I'm also certified in mindfulness-based interventions (including MBSR), and trained in neuroprotective developmental care, nutrition science, and functional approaches to health. These disciplines shape my holistic, science-based, and compassionate approach to patient care.
I bring to my work a multidisciplinary background, including degrees in the arts and pharmaceutical sciences — a foundation that continues to inform my curiosity, cultural sensitivity, and whole-person perspective.
Why Join the ZIVIO Health Community? When you sign up, you’ll get more than just emails — you’ll receive: • A free copy of Thrive with ZIVIO Health: Your Practical Guide to Everyday Wellness • Thoughtful blogs rooted in both science and ancient wisdom • Exclusive health tips and insights delivered through our newsletter • Early access to resources, events, and programs designed to help you thrive — body, mind, and spirit Because at ZIVIO, we don’t just treat illness — we celebrate life.
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