Open-minded, holistic doctor, with special interest in mental health and wellbeing.
Open-minded, holistic doctor, with special interest in mental health and wellbeing.
I focus on treating more than just symptoms and aim for real mental wellness and resilience.
I have a solid experience in treating mental illness within the public health system and a sound knowledge of conventional medical approaches, such as medication and psychotherapy. In addition to these, I can confidently use a wide range of tools
I focus on treating more than just symptoms and aim for real mental wellness and resilience.
I have a solid experience in treating mental illness within the public health system and a sound knowledge of conventional medical approaches, such as medication and psychotherapy. In addition to these, I can confidently use a wide range of tools, such as mindfulness, nutrition and health coaching.
I can help with a range of problems, including, but not limited to:
- Excess stress
- Burnout
- Whole spectrum of anxiety disorders
- Low or irritable mood / depression
- Sleep problems/ insomnia
- Unhelpful habits, such as “emotional eating”, smoking, alcohol misuse, excessive use of technology, other addictions .
I can assist you in addressing symptoms, while also attending their underlying causes for a number of common problems. I keep up-to-date with the most current science in diagnosis and treatment of non-communicable diseases and use the most modern technology available in NZ to assist, where possible. I put big emphasis on screening and pr
I can assist you in addressing symptoms, while also attending their underlying causes for a number of common problems. I keep up-to-date with the most current science in diagnosis and treatment of non-communicable diseases and use the most modern technology available in NZ to assist, where possible. I put big emphasis on screening and prevention.
Health problems I can help with include, but are not limited to:
· - feeling tired all the time
· - “brain fog” difficulties focusing
· - prediabetes and diabetes
· - safe weight loss without dieting that will last
· - high blood pressure
· - cardiovascular disease
· - non-alcoholic fatty liver
· - chronic kidney disease
· - IBS: irritable bowel syndrome
· - indigestion, reflux
· - polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
· - subfertility (difficulties conceiving a baby)
· - impaired sexual function (low libido, erectile dysfunction, etc.)
· - premenstrual syndrome
· - endometriosis
· - troublesome menopause
· - sleep difficulties/ insomnia
· - chronic pain
I can help you tackle the most common problems during early life- feeding, sleep, excessive crying, as well as parental wellbeing.
I combine my training in conventional psychiatry, several "talking therapies", Neuroprotective Developmental Care and lifestyle medicine, to provide a holistic, gentle, evidence-based approach that respec
I can help you tackle the most common problems during early life- feeding, sleep, excessive crying, as well as parental wellbeing.
I combine my training in conventional psychiatry, several "talking therapies", Neuroprotective Developmental Care and lifestyle medicine, to provide a holistic, gentle, evidence-based approach that respects the biological, emotional, social and other needs of both the parents and the babies.
Problems I can help with include, but are not limited to:
- Carer(s) emotional, mental and/ or physical strive
- Postnatal depression, anxiety and other mental health problems
- Parental and baby sleep difficulties
- Some breastfeeding issues (e.g. painful or difficult breast feeding)
- excessive crying in babies
Mindfulness meditation has played a vital role on my own journey to wellness and supported me through some of the biggest challenges of my life. I also find it tremendously helpful in being able to better relate to my patients and better understand their strives, as it gives me an increased ability to attune to the feelings of others.
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Mindfulness meditation has played a vital role on my own journey to wellness and supported me through some of the biggest challenges of my life. I also find it tremendously helpful in being able to better relate to my patients and better understand their strives, as it gives me an increased ability to attune to the feelings of others.
I love sharing this ancient technique, backed up by ever increasing body of high-quality evidence, with those who are interested. You can learn to meditate with me in individual sessions, or as part of a small group.
I have been running a MORNING MEDITATION group via ZOOM.
In early 2022, I will be running mindfulness and meditation workshops and explore how they can help us get well and stay well, as well as how to incorporate them into our busy lives.
Sometimes there are obstacles to coming into an office. Whether you are out of Dunedin, busy at work, looking after small children, or unable to travel to me for whatever reason, I can come to you via safe, New Zealand Privacy Act compliant, connection.
Your outcomes can be further optimized by engaging with one of my affiliated experts.
Please note, we do not replace your GP but can provide a second opinion, or specialized care many GPs are unable to give due to time and other constraints.
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