Why Work With Autumn?

Helping you navigate your health with confidence.

You’re looking for someone who can help you understand what’s happening with your health, make sense of conflicting information, and create a practical plan that fits your life.

I believe good healthcare starts with understanding the whole picture.

Rather than focusing on a single symptom, I look at how different body systems interact and the factors that may be contributing to the way you’re feeling. Together, we’ll identify the changes most likely to improve your health, based on current evidence, your health history, your lifestyle, and your goals.

Every recommendation has a purpose. Whether it’s a nutrition change, a herbal medicine, a breathing exercise, or a lifestyle strategy, I’ll explain why it’s included and how it supports your health.

My aim isn’t simply to give you a treatment plan. It’s to help you understand your health, feel confident in the decisions you make, and support you in creating meaningful, lasting change.

Whether you’re managing a new health concern, living with a long-term health condition, or simply wanting to feel healthier and age well, you deserve personalised care that looks at the whole picture.

My role is to help you connect the dots, identify what matters most, and guide you with evidence-informed natural healthcare that complements your individual needs.

What you can expect when we work together

Instead of guessing which supplements to take or following the latest health trend, you’ll have someone in your corner who helps you make confident decisions about your health.

Together we will:

Understand what’s contributing to your symptoms
Develop a personalised health plan
Focus on practical changes you can realistically maintain
Use nutrition, lifestyle, herbal medicine and practitioner-quality supplements where appropriate
Monitor your progress and adjust your plan as your health changes

My goal isn’t simply to recommend products.

It’s to help you build a healthier future with strategies that work in everyday life.

Why clients choose to work with me

25 years of experience

I’ve spent more than two decades helping people navigate their health while also working throughout the natural health industry. This broad experience allows me to recommend treatments that are practical, realistic and appropriate for each individual.

Evidence-informed care

Natural healthcare continues to evolve. I stay current with emerging research so you receive recommendations that combine clinical evidence, practitioner experience and individualised care.

A whole-person approach

Health rarely exists in isolation. Sleep, stress, nutrition, digestion, hormones, movement, relationships and medical history all influence wellbeing.

Rather than chasing symptoms, we explore the factors contributing to your health concerns.

Care that fits your life

There is little value in a treatment plan you can’t follow.

I work with you to develop achievable strategies that suit your lifestyle, budget and priorities.

A partnership, not just a prescription

I don’t believe healthcare should be about telling people what to do.

The best outcomes happen when we work together.

You bring your lived experience.

I bring clinical knowledge, experience and guidance.

Together we create a plan that makes sense for you.

My practice is built on four core principles:

Partnership — we work together to achieve your health goals.

Acceptance — I meet you where you are, without judgement.

Compassion — providing care that respects your values and individual circumstances.

Empowerment — helping you understand your health so you can make informed decisions with confidence.

Committed to continual learning

Healthcare is constantly changing, and I believe your practitioner should continue learning throughout their career.

I am a member of The Confident Clinician, led by Dr Jordon Robertson, ND. This ongoing programme provides evidence-informed education specifically for practising naturopaths, helping me stay current with research and clinical best practice.

Through monthly clinical lectures and intensive workshops, I continually expand my knowledge so I can provide thoughtful, up-to-date care for my clients.

Education and professional experience

My journey into natural healthcare began in 1998 at the South Pacific College of Natural Therapies in Auckland.

I hold:

Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary Medicine)
Advanced Diploma in Naturopathic Medicine
Advanced Diploma in Herbal Medicine

I’m also a registered member of the Naturopaths and Medical Herbalists of New Zealand (NMHNZ).

Over the past 25 years I’ve worked across clinical practice, natural health retail, education, sales and client support. This diverse background has given me a practical understanding of both the science and the realities of helping people improve their health.

A little about me

I was born in Christchurch and raised on a free-range farm in Kaikōura, where organic food, growing vegetables and living close to nature were simply part of everyday life.

That early connection with the idea of natural cure inspired the career I have today. Still, my practice has also been shaped by years of clinical experience and ongoing professional education.

Today I live in Christchurch, where I support individuals and families through personalised naturopathic care, helping them take practical steps towards better health.