Vegan Doctors and health

Get your health support from any of these vegan-friendly practitioners

A popular query among the vegan community is which doctors, nutritionists, and health professionals are vegan friendly in New Zealand.

Auckland & Northland:

Belle Epoque Nutrition

Belle Epoque Nutrition

25 Pollen Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland

Dr Sarah Mitchell Weston Registered Nutritionist & Director

Special offer for Vegan Society members: one free 15 minute follow-up consultation with every initial consultation booked.

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The Doctors Red Beach

9/42 Red Beach Rd, Red Beach, North Shore.

Dr John Upchurch

Northland Environmental Health

Northland Environmental Health Clinic

We offer a variety of specialised, evidence based health services to address the needs of the whole person. Integrative Healthcare looks at your whole health and combines the best of General Practice with integrative health treatments. 2 Dip Road, Kamo, Whangārei

Planted Nutrition

Planted Nutrition

Helping you thrive on a Plant Based Diet. My name is Luke, a Plant Based Nutritionist, Yogi, Vegan Cook and Educator based in Auckland, NZ. I'm passionate about helping people feel their best through my science-based, holistic approach to nutrition and wellness. I bring my expertise in Nutrition, Psychology and Yoga to help you achieve optimum physical and mental health and create real, lasting positive change in your life.

Silverdale Medical

Silverdale Medical Centre

Rob is passionate about nutrition as the best way to promote optimal health and longevity as well as reversal of chronic diseases and maximising athletic performance.

7 Polarity Rise, Silverdale, Hibiscus Coast, Auckland

Dr Robert Walton

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Dr Mark Craig MD. His main interest is treating the causes of diseases rather than the symptoms. The peer-reviewed science clearly shows that 80% of our most common chronic diseases are caused by lifestyle factors, particularly poor nutrition. The evidence also demonstrates that they can be prevented, progression may be slowed and even be reversed by a holistic lifestyle approach, especially by following a plant-based, whole foods diet.

NZ based medical doctor available for health consultations related to plant based diets and chronic health conditions, in person in Auckland and online anywhere. 888a New North Road, Mt Albert

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Nutrition Connection: Anna Sloan NZRD

An expert in infant, child and adult nutrition, Anna is passionate about helping people understand that healthy eating and better health can be easy. She has a holistic approach which is complemented by scientific research, but approaches nutrition on an individual level, taking into account not just a person’s health and wellness concerns, but also their budget, lifestyle and time constraints. Auckland based, online clinics also available.

Waikato:

Centre of Balance Hamilton

Centre of Balance Hamilton

27F Whatawhata Road, Dinsdale, Hamilton

Centre of Balance has three practitioners who treat many conditions using acupuncture and Chinese medicine. All practitioners are ACC registered. For Vegan Society members $65 total for an initial exam (usually $40) plus one treatment (usually $100 – $170). If ACC it will be $65 for the initial exam plus 2 ACC treatments.

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Dr Heidi Douglass

Dr. Heidi Douglass is a Clinical Psychologist with over 35 years of experience in the field. She is also a RYT 500 Yoga Teacher Certified in Plant Based Nutrition. Obtain relief from Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, and overeating by learning scientifically proven skills and strategies. Secure Zoom and phone sessions for people based in New Zealand. Clinic based in Hamilton.

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Nga Miro Health Centre

29 River Road, Ngaruawahia, Waikato Vegan friendly health centre

Bay of Plenty:

Everfit_Pysiotherapy

Everfit Physiotherapy and Coaching

Flex Fitness, 36A Macdonald Street, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga

Brad Dixon is a plant based physiotherapist, coach, wellness advocate, and athlete.

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Pyes Pa Doctors

83 Pyes Pa Road, Tauranga

Dr Sue Genner is vegan.

Farm Street Health Centre

Farm Street Family Health Centre

47 Farm Street, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga

Dr. Coral Dixon is a NZ trained doctor with over 20 years experience, and a keen interest in lifestyle and preventative health. Coral has a particular interest in promoting and highlighting the fundamental importance of environmental and planetary health for holistic and sustainable human wellness.

Seed Nutrition

Seed Nutrition

Mount Maunganui, Tauranga

Family wellness and nourishment through a plant-centred approach to Nutrition. Sarah, a degree qualified Nutritionist, specialises in supporting Mothers through pregnancy and postpartum. She is also passionate about helping parents navigate baby and toddler nutrition (especially vegan and plant-based babies). Sarah also works with clients to transition to plant based or vegan diet, making sure they are getting all the key nutrients in order to thrive.

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Dr Chloe Corbett

BBiomedSc, MBChB DCH

Chloe is training to become a Doctor of Public Health. She believes that preventative medicine is becoming one of the preeminant models of health and that food has the power to cure disease and reform the body.

Gisborne:

Three Rivers Medical

Three Rivers

75 Customhouse Street, Gisborne

Dr Nick Wright led a Gisborne research team that studied the effects of an all-you-can-eat plant-based diet.

Wellington:

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Ngaio Medical Centre

75 Ottawa Rd, Ngaio, Wellington

Dr Denis Delany

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Two Zesty Bananas

Wellington

Whole food plant based doctors Luke Wilson and Matthew Hobbs. Available for one-on-one consultations via Skype.

Nelson & surrounds:

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Nelson Family Medicine

Dr Marissa Kelaher – General Practitioner

MBChB, DCH, FRNZCGP, Member Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine

She has followed a whole food plant-based diet most of her life, and has two young children who are also plant-based. Marissa has been interested in the effects of nutrition and lifestyle on health for many years, and has completed formal training in lifestyle medicine and nutrition/ environmental medicine.

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Wakefield and Districts Community Health Centre

Dr Wayne Hurlow – General Practitioner

Cantebury:

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Emma Clarkson Nutrition

Christchurch

Degree-qualified nutritionist, with a passion for plant based nutrition.

Rolleston Medical Centre

Rolleston Medical Centre

Dr Mathew Hobbs ~ MBChB, BSc (Neuroscience)

He loves general practice and has a particular interest in the research around preventing heart disease.

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Beckford Health

6 Beckford Road St Martins, Christchurch


Dr Donald Palmer. Integrating conventional medicine with complementary therapies to embrace an holistic philosophy promoting the practice of healing-oriented medicine – addressing body, mind and spirit.

Otago:

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Health Central NZ

93 Tarbert Street, Alexandra, Central Otago

Dr Martyn Williamson. Certificate Plant-based Nutrition.

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Dr Tonya Cruikshank, Queenstown

Specialist GP

My research has led me to focus on the role of gut health and the microbiome in so many illness states. Based on scientific evidence, I am a plant-based eating advocate and support many of my clients toward a predominantly or exclusively plant-based diet. I have a special interest and training in allergy and food intolerance.

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Jump Start Nutrition: Jennifer Douglas NZRD

Jenny Douglas is a paediatric dietitian in New Zealand. Jump start your family's life with good nutrition.

69 Musselburgh Rise, Musselburgh, Dunedin

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Otepoti Integrative Health

160 King Edward Street, South Dunedin

Dr Deborah Brunt – General Practitioner - special interest in women's health/lifestyle and integrative medicine. MBChB, MHSci, DipPaed, FRNZCGP, Member Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine.

Dr Deborah Brunt enjoys a whole food plant-based diet. Deborah has been interested in the effects of nutrition and lifestyle on health for many years and completed a masters degree in maternal and infant nutrition while at medical school. She has a specialised holistic practice focusing on lifestyle medicine and integrative medicine.

All NZ/ Online:

Be Good Organics

Be Good Organics

Plant-based naturopath & nutritionist, blog, plant based recipes, and online shop.

10% off first online order. Code will be emailed to members.

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Jump Start Nutrition: Jennifer Douglas NZRD

Jenny Douglas is a paediatric dietitian in New Zealand. Jump start your family's life with good nutrition.

69 Musselburgh Rise, Musselburgh, Dunedin

The Health Style DOctor

The Health Style Doctor

Dr Taisia Cech (MBChB, BSc) is a family GP who specialises now in taking control of your health through lifestyle and plant-based nutrition. “There comes a point where we need to stop just pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream and find out why they’re falling in.”

She offers online coaching throughout New Zealand. E: hello@thehealthstyledoctor.com

Feed Nutrition

Feed Nutrition

Fuchsia Goldsmith is based in Auckland and operates consultations via Zoom. She advocates for a plant-based eating pattern and has followed a vegan diet for about 13 years. She provide talks on nutrition for various organisations and is currently the NZ Lead Dietitian for Doctors for Nutrition, which aims to provide tools to help healthcare professionals talk about plant based nutrition with their patients.

Mob: 021 0255 8245

Doctors for Nutrition

Doctors For Nutrition

Australasian independent health-promotion charity Doctors For Nutrition is working to equip clinicians, institutions and the public in our region with evidence-based information and education on optimum human nutrition. Learn more about their whole food plant-based education, events and information via their website.

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Nutritional Facts.org

Dr Mark Craig MD. His main interest is treating the causes of diseases rather than the symptoms. The peer-reviewed science clearly shows that 80% of our most common chronic diseases are caused by lifestyle factors, particularly poor nutrition. The evidence also demonstrates that they can be prevented, progression may be slowed and even be reversed by a holistic lifestyle approach, especially by following a plant-based, whole foods diet.

NZ based medical doctor available for health consultations related to plant based diets and chronic health conditions, in person in Auckland and online anywhere. 888a New North Road, Mt Albert

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Dr Heidi Douglass

Dr. Heidi Douglass is a Clinical Psychologist with over 35 years of experience in the field. She is also a RYT 500 Yoga Teacher Certified in Plant Based Nutrition. Obtain relief from Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, and overeating by learning scientifically proven skills and strategies. Secure Zoom and phone sessions for people based in New Zealand. Clinic based in Hamilton.

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