Clinical Herbal Medicine Holistic Nutrition Functional Medicine
Kia ōra, I'm Trina.
I am a naturopath with over 30 years of clinical experience, offering clear, evidence based care and a well rounded and informed approach to health that cuts through the noise of overwhelming healthcare information, bringing you what truly matters.
My work weaves together clinical herbal medicine, holistic nutrition, practitioner-quality supplementation and functional testing. Together, we gently shift patterns in diet, movement and overall health until we find an approach that truly works for you, so your health journey is both practical and deeply personal.
Clear communication and compassionate support form the foundation of my practice. Your confidentiality is assured and as a professional member of the New Zealand Association of Medical herbalists, I uphold a strict code of ethics.
My inspiration comes from Mother Nature, and I truly believe human beings are hard-wired for all she has to offer as medicine.
I offer a comprehensive programme of natural medicine, which includes:
Clinical Herbal Medicine: evidence-based herbal treatments (many of which work alongside conventional medicine)
Holistic Nutrition: individualised nutritional assessment and guidance
Functional Testing: cutting-edge laboratory assessments of how the body is functioning at a molecular, tissue or organ level. They can be invaluable at identifying the underlying cause of your health issues - eg biochemical, hormonal and gut flora imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, and metabolic function.
Service Description
Prior to our meeting, I will send you an intake form to complete if at all possible. It should take 30-45 minutes to complete, and I'll get a notification when you're finished. You're welcome to skip questions if you're not comfortable answering them.
During the 60 minute session, we will sit together and do a comprehensive health overview, covering the following:
Full symptom review
Current medications & supplements
Eating patterns, including diet, nutrition & weight management goals
Lab test interpretations
Your specific health & wellness goals
At its conclusion, a treatment plan, medicine, nutritional supplements or dietary and lifestyle advice, is discussed.
The focus is on a plan that reflects your goals and inherent wisdom.
This may include:
Herbal & nutraceutical recommendations
Nutritional recommendations/food & recipe planning
Lab testing as appropriate
Referrals as appropriate
Ongoing Support Plan
Energy based treatments
(Please note herbs and supplements will be an extra cost)