Meet the Katie Kempthorne team
Here you'll find out who we are and what we do. You'll soon see we're super-qualified to help you stay well.
Katie Kempthorne
BHSc Complementary Medicine
Adv Dip Naturopathy and Herbal Medicine
Post-Grad Dip in Traditional Chinese Acupuncture
Clinical Acupuncture Certificate (Nanjing University, China)
I've run my clinical practice for more than 6 years now, and taught at South Pacific Naturopathic College in Ellerslie.
I became a naturopath, medical herbalist and acupuncturist after dealing with polycystic ovarian syndrome. What I learned then inspired me to give others the tools they need to keep well.
I use Chinese medicine as my framework to diagnose your body's imbalances, so when you come and see me you may get naturopathic principles, Chinese medicine principles, or Katie principles (that's a lot to do with being good to yourself).
I'll help you listen to what your body says and together we'll work out how to look after you.
I specialise in:
- All gastrointestinal problems
- IBS, constipation, diarrhoea
- Crohn's and ulcerative colitis
- Fertility
- Pregnancy care
- Stress, anxiety and depression
Annaliese Jones
BHSc Complementary Medicine
Adv Dip Naturopathy and Herbal Medicine
I'm really passionate about complementary medicine and its relevance for everyone.
I love helping people discover how diet, lifestyle, vitamins and minerals, or herbal medicine can give you fantastic health.
Your consultation with me is collaborative - I'll give you all the information you need. You'll get a perfect blend of up-to-date science and traditional healing wisdom.
My areas of expertise are:
- Children's health - kids' nutrition, ADHD, recurring auto-immune issues
- Nutrition - allergies and intolerance
- Healthy weight loss and management
- Stress, anxiety and depression
Mary Redford
BSc TCM: Acupuncture
Reiki I&II
ACC Registered
I came to acupuncture after suffering from debilitating arthritis. The amazing results I achieved, both physically and mentally, through acupuncture treatment inspired me to study it in Sri Lanka and then at the University of Westminister in London.
I have spent the last 6 years helping people through their health issues in clinics in London, and New Zealand since 2008.
I predominately use acupuncture techniques based on the Traditional Chinese Medical model, combined with Japanese techniques and Reiki to gently enhance the energetic effect of the needles.
I have a broad sphere of practice with particular interest in:
- Digestive disorders
- Emotional issues
- Respiratory disorders
- Headaches and migraines
- Insomnia
- Women's health including menstrual issues, fertility and menopause
I believe in the ability within each of us to turn our health around to get the most out of life. I will work with you to help bring you back to good health, long term.
And the rest of the team...
At Katie Kempthorne Naturopathy and Acupuncture we share a clinic space with an amazing group of practitioners. So no matter what your problem, there's always someone suited to help.
Alia Crompton-Meyer - massage therapist
Sue Hinds - physiotherapist and traditional chinese acupuncturist
Margaret Morris at Naissance Natural Health - naturopath, traditional chinese herbalist and acupuncturist. Check out her website.
Anneke Robinson - traditional chinese acupuncturist. Check out her website.