Open-minded, whole-picture doctor, committed to your wellbeing.
drzuzi@ziviohealth.com
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Dr Zuzi (Dr Zuzana Oravcova-Wheeler)
I chose a career in medicine mainly to fulfil my deep desire to help people thrive. A few years into my career as a doctor, I found myself within the grips of serious burnout: this was a pivotal point for me professionally and personally. Burnout is not an experience I would wish upon anyone, yet it was incredibly valuable because it invited me to look outside of the box of conventional paradigms. I discovered a whole new world of possibilities, for me and for my future patients; possibilities of healing and enduring wellbeing.
Optimism and compassion, born out of suffering, are now the foundations of my practice- ZIVIO means "celebrate life" in my native Slovak. I aim to CELEBRATE YOUR LIFE in all its complexity, with all its ups and downs. I may not be able to completely restore your health, but I do hope to help you find purpose and joy alongside your suffering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at drzuzi@ziviohealth.com if you cannot find an answer to your question, where you can also organise a free discovery call.
My care is founded upon science-based wholistic treatments, as well as my genuine commitment to connect with and understand my clients. I work with people of all ages and help them address a wide range of issues – both mental and physical. I start by carefully looking at all known factors that affect our wellbeing- diet, environment, past medical history, family history, occupation, health-related believes, and so on. I use this information in conjunction with my findings from physical examination, laboratory tests, imaging, and any other investigations that may be needed, to help me formulate a whole-picture- plan, targeting the underlying causes and their drivers of the issue(s).
I place huge emphasis on a preventative and proactive approach and try to identify issues before they become big problems. I believe that people do better when they understand their problems and when they can have their own agency in addressing them. As a result, I place a lot of emphasis on client education. I also tries to understand client’s specific strengths and motivations, as well as potential blocks, to help my clients achieve and maintain good outcomes. I understand that mental, spiritual and physical wellbeing are interconnected and must all be addressed for best outcomes.
Examples of some of the common issues I see in my clinic are:
- Mental well-being (e.g. anxiety, mood issues, sleep disturbances, addictions, etc.)
- Digestive health (e.g. IBS/ IBD, reflux, constipation, food intolerances, unexplained abdominal pain, etc.)
- Cardiometabolic health (e.g. type 2 diabetes/ prediabetes/ insulin resistance, high blood pressure, non-alcoholic fatty liver, excess weight, etc.)
- Hormonal health (e.g. thyroid issues, heavy painful periods, (peri)-menopause, (peri-)andropause, PCOS, etc.)
- Skin health (e.g. eczema, acne, rosacea, psoriasis, etc.)
- Othe common issues (e.g. unexplained fatigue, headaches/ migraines, recurrent infections, etc.)
- Early life well-being (e.g. breastfeeding, sleep, baby unsettled behaviour, physical and mental well-being for mothers, and other carers)
- Environmental exposures (e.g. sensitivities, allergies, heavy metals, mold, etc.)
Examples of some of the common issues I see in my clinic are:
- Mental well-being (e.g. anxiety, mood issues, sleep disturbances, addictions, etc.)
- Digestive health (e.g. IBS/ IBD, reflux, constipation, food intolerances, unexplained abdominal pain, etc.)
- Cardiometabolic health (e.g. type 2 diabetes/ prediabetes/ insulin resistance, high blood pressure, non-alcoholic fatty liver, excess weight, etc.)
- Hormonal health (e.g. thyroid issues, heavy painful periods, (peri)-menopause, (peri-)andropause, PCOS, etc.)
- Skin health (e.g. eczema, acne, rosacea, psoriasis, etc.)
- Othe common issues (e.g. unexplained fatigue, headaches/ migraines, recurrent infections, etc.)
- Early life well-being (e.g. breastfeeding, sleep, baby unsettled behaviour, physical and mental well-being for mothers, and other carers)
- Environmental exposures (e.g. sensitivities, allergies, heavy metals, mold, etc.)
Examples of services I offer:
- “conventional” diagnostic, screening and monitoring laboratory tests (e.g. thyroid function, liver function, essential micronutrients assessment, urine/ stool analysis, etc.)
- functional testing (e.g. microbiome and hormone mapping, SIBO breath testing, hair testing, specific environmental exposures testing- e.g. allergies, heavy metals, mold, etc.)
- nutrigenomic testing
- referrals for imaging – public or private (e.g. x-rays, ultrasound, MRI, etc.)
- recommendations and/ or referrals to other medical, health and wellbeing professionals – public or private (e.g. specialist doctors, physiotherapists, health coaches, personal trainers, etc.)
- recommendations and/or referral for monitoring of bodily processes “bio-hacking” (e.g. continuous glucose monitoring, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, heart rate variability monitoring, etc.)
- any other referrals/ recommendations – nationwide- that may be indicated for a particular client
- Individual sessions (online, in-office or walk-and-talk)
- Shared Medical Appointments (online)
- Free monthly support group (TACO-H- Take Control Of your Health)
- Guided mindful meditation and breathwork- individual or small groups (on request: online or in-person)
- ONLINE Group self-empowerment programs
- TACO-A (TAke Control Of your Anxiety: for “unhealthy” stress, anxiety and associated problems)
- TACO-D (TAke Control Of your Diabetes: for prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, Insulin Resistance)
- TACO- G (TAke Control Of your Gut: for “grumpy tummy’s”, “functional digestive disorders”, food sensitivities)
- TACO-B (TAke Control Of your Body: to help you achieve and maintain a body conducive to wellbeing, addressing “emotional” eating, food cravings and other potential causes)
Privacy Policy
Dr Zuzana Oravcova-Wheeler, aka Dr Zuzi operates under the business name ZIVIO HEALTH.
We collect personal information from you, where it is necessary to carry out our functions. This information includes your name, contact information, location, interactions with us and health information.
Providing some information is optional. If you choose not to enter a contact detail, we'll be unable to get in touch or provide longer-term health services.
We keep your information safe by storing it in encrypted files, using web-based products that are Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliant and that your data is only accessed in a Health Information Standards Organization (HISO) compliant firewall. We protect our data with all reasonable technical and process controls.
We use Cliniko software for bookings and MyPractice Patient Management System to securely store your data in the cloud, fully complying with the NZ privacy laws. We keep your information for 10 years after your death (or sooner with your permission) at which point we securely destroy it by securely erasing all digital traces of it.
You have the right to ask for a copy of any personal information we hold about you, and to ask for it to be corrected if you think it is wrong. If you’d like to ask for a copy of your information, or to have it corrected, please contact us via drzuzi@ziviohealth.com, ZIVIO Health , 14 Laing St, Port Chalmers, 9023, Dunedin, or 0274602226.
This policy is generated by the Privacy Statement Generator of the New Zealand Privacy Commissioner.
Last updated by Dr Zuzana Oravcova-Wheeler on the 12th of March, 2023
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