Maddie is a degree-qualified Naturopath with a colourful history in both clinical and community healthcare. Her professional and lived experience as an athlete, healthcare worker and her own recovery inspired the birth of Mynd.
Understanding the limitations of current health models, Maddie aims to bridge the gaps she herself experienced, both personally and professionally. She has created a space in which each individual is encouraged to be authentically themselves without compromising quality of care.
Her approach integrates evidence-based practices with a client-centred focus, meeting individuals where they are to ensure outcomes are both achievable and realistic.
Qualifications and Membership:
Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy)
Naturopathic Sports Nutrition Alumini (with Kirra Sutherland)
Naturopaths & Medical Herbalists of New Zealand (NMHNZ registered member #678)
Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Nutrition (current studies with IOPN)
Who we are
Optimal health & perfomance starts here
Philosophy
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Ensuring client autonomy is at the forefront of what we do; in a world that often listens only to respond, we endeavour to listen to understand. Your practitioner is not your superior, but your equal; offering their own unique experience and knowledge base to empower each individual. Treatment options are all encompassing, meeting you where you are to ensure easy implementation into your daily routines.
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We believe it is our moral obligation to embrace the full spectrum of humanity in order to build an environment that is not only culturally sensitive but also conducive to dialogue. We are committed to breaking outdated stigmas to provide personalised healthcare that works alongside traditional and allied health professionals, not against or in competition with.
We aim to break down financial and social barriers, offering online consultations and concessions in order to make our services more accessible to those experiencing difficulties.
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Whilst far from perfect, we are dedicated to reducing the impact we have on our environment.
Conscious sourcing, mindful consumption and waste reduction are at the forefront of our practice; from the products we source to our daily habits, we aim to play our part.
We all have a responsibility to the planet; small actions can create significant change. -
Evidence-based approaches are weaved with traditional naturopathic philosophies, ensuring treatment plans are scientifically supported, effective and tailored to your own unique needs.