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21/09/2025
LOSE WEIGHT? - BUT NEED A PRACTICAL ALLY?
BICOM Bioresonance can support appetite control, stress eating, and metabolic and hormonal balance via precise ear points alongside real world nutrition and lifestyle.
Unfortunately there are no shortcuts. But the BICOM program works with you and simulates evidence informed auricular points (e.G Shen Men, Hunger, cravings, Endocrine, etc.) to help calm cravings, steady habits and support hormones while your food, sleep and movement do the rest.
Recommended 10 weekly sessions.
More info here ⬇️
09/09/2025
What are the CTT kits and Homeopathic Vials In BICOM testing & Therapy?
Each vial contains a highly diluted energetic imprint of a substance, say an allergen, toxin, organ frequency of even a homeopathic remedy. They are like reference signals or information codes.
We don’t test at the first few appointments because we need to balance the body’s energy, clear blockages (interference) and stabilise the system. We also focus on supporting elimination organs so your body can process what comes up. This ensures your test results and clearer and more accurate and it also make any therapy the follows more effective.
When we use them for testing we use the vials in the BICOM to see you how system responds. Stressor vials can highlight food sensitivies, environmental loads, microbial imbalances, toxins and much more. The supportive vials can show what strengthens your body and help restore balance.
When we use them for therapy (after testing) the stressor vials are often inverted which means their disruptive frequency is neutralised. The supportive vials are run directly to strengthen your system and reinforce balance.
But in short the vials aren’t just for testing they’re also part of therapy.
08/09/2025
Why You Can’t Measure Holistic Therapies with the Same Tools as Conventional Medicine
Every now and then when I talk about BICOM, natural therapies or even live and dry blood I get comments like; where’s the science to prove this? Or this is rubbish, or a scam!
Quite frankly I get a little frustrated having to defend myself. I’ve studied for years in naturopathy, herbal medicine, equine herbal medicine and more! I’ve put in the same long hours, study and dedication as anyone in a conventional field. The difference is simply that I choose to work in a system that looks at health differently. Natural health focus on balance, regulation and prevention.
This framework isn’t the same as allopathic medicine and you can’t test or ‘prove’ it in the same way. Science is amazing at testing drugs for single symptoms but holistic care works on the whole body and on subtle energetic levels that current research tools aren’t yet able to measure.
This approach won’t be for everyone. If it doesn’t make sense to you no problem, just keep moving. It’s here for the people who do find value in it.
If you want to learn more about the differences link is in the comments.
21/08/2025
INTRODUCTORY INITIAL BICOM BIORESONANCE CONSULTATION. FOR PEOPLE OR ANIMALS – $120 (1.5 hrs)(Normally $240 – limited places available)
Are you curious about BICOM Bioresonance and how it can support your health? This introductory consultation + assessment + therapy session is designed to give you a first experience of this advanced German technology.
What is BICOM Bioresonance?
BICOM is a German-developed, CE-certified Class IIa medical device in the EU, where it is used in integrative clinics and veterinary practices in Europe and Worldwide. In New Zealand, it is offered as a complementary therapy.
The system works by detecting and harmonising subtle disturbances in the body’s natural information and communication systems. Healthy cells and tissues rely on clear communication to function well, but stressors such as toxins, diet, environment, or emotional load can disrupt these signals.
BICOM is designed to help restore coherence, supporting the body’s natural self-regulation and resilience.
WHAT IT IS NOT
BICOM is not an “electrodermal testing” (EDT) device or hobby-level gadget. Many devices marketed as ‘bioresonance’ provide assessment only. BICOM is different, it is an internationally recognised system designed to both assess and deliver therapy in real time.
What BICOM may support
* Supporting the body’s natural elimination and regulation processes
* Reducing energetic blockages that may be linked with reduced energy, sleep, or resilience
* Sensitivities related to environment, diet, or stress load
* Promoting balance and resilience across key body systems
* Supporting overall wellbeing in both humans and animals
What to expect
* 1.5 hour session: Case discussion, BICOM energetic assessment, and your first therapy session.
* A gentle, non-invasive therapy suitable for all ages
Introductory pricing to allow you to explore the benefits. Follow-up sessions recommended. 1 hour sessions thereafter. (Pricing available on the website)
Afterpay and Visa available
Animal sessions also offered (horses & dogs)
When the body goes through trauma whether physical, emotional, or environmental it leaves more than just a memory. Research shows that trauma can change neural pathways, increase autonomic nervous system (hyperarousal) and disrupt cellular communication signals (the way cells and organs “talk” to each other to coordinate healing).
Over time these unresolved “stress imprints” can keep the nervous system stuck in fight or flight mode, alter hormone and immune regulation, impair sleep, digestion, and energy and maintain chronic pain and inflammation long after the original event.
This is what’s known as an energetic or regulatory blockage in European integrative medicine. Essentially, the body’s internal control systems get “jammed,” and natural recovery processes slow down or stop.
The BICOM device uses biophysical signal processing to detect stress related disturbances in the body’s communication systems.
By modulating these signals the therapy aims to reduce the disruptive patterns and restore more normal regulation. In other words it helps the nervous system reset so the body can re-engage with its own healing pathways.
So for people living with trauma, exhaustion, or chronic stress this shows as a calmer nervous system, improved resilience and a better capacity to heal rather than staying stuck in cycles of stress and fatigue.
18/08/2025
It’s important to know the difference!
Bioresonance or Electrodermal Testing?
So many people tell me “I’ve already done bioresonance” but often they’re talking about something completely different: an Electrodermal Testing (EDT) device. It’s really important to clarify the difference because true bioresonance therapy and EDT are not the same thing.
What is an EDT device?
These are the machines where you hold two brass cylinders or electrodes while the device measures skin resistance (galvanic response). The computer then generates a printout or readout of “imbalances.” Often the practitioner will also provide drops or water that have had “frequencies imprinted” into them, similar to homeopathy.
While these devices can provide some basic screening information they are not therapeutic bioresonance systems.They don’t detect or directly treat the body’s electromagnetic signals.
So What makes BICOM different?
BICOM (and its German counterpart MORA) are the only true bioresonance therapy devices worldwide. Instead of simply measuring skin resistance the BICOM uses advanced biophysical signal processing to:
* Detect and modulate pathological frequency patterns in real time
* Differentiate between healthy and disturbed oscillations within the body
* Feed back harmonised signals to support healing and restore balance
Its just not “testing” it is a therapeutic intervention that can clear blockages, improve regulation, and support the body in resolving issues at a deep level and this is why BICOM is used extensively in integrative medical clinics across Europe, by doctors, naturopaths, and vets because it’s not simply guessing or printing lists, it’s an active therapy.
28/07/2025
Why Does Seeing a Naturopath Cost What It Does?
A quick post to justify my existence!
Alot of people wonder why naturopathic consultations cost more than a quick trip to the GP or pharmacy, or how they can justify spending the extra it costs to see one.
Here’s why:
Our Time, you’re getting more than a 15 minute consultation.
Your first appointment is often 60–90 minutes long. In this time we dive deep into your story including your symptoms, history, diet, stressors, and what’s really driving your health. There’s no rushing.
It’s not just the time you see us it’s also the hours you don’t. Yes, your consultation might be 60–90 minutes face-to-face, but that’s only part of the work.
Behind the scenes, we’re :
* Reviewing your case notes and history
* Cross-checking medications and contraindications
* Researching your specific condition or presentation
* Customising herbal or supplement protocols
* Writing up notes, plans, dosing, and explanations
* Liaising with other practitioners if needed
* Preparing for your follow-ups and tracking progress
That’s all built into your fee. You're not paying for "an hour" you're also investing in the clinical thinking, planning, that happens behind the scenes.
Our Education.
Naturopaths train for years and we never stop learning. Every year we complete mandatory continuing education at our own cost just to stay registered and up to date.That includes conferences, webinars, new clinical training, and the latest in herbal and nutritional science, all so we can bring you the best of what’s available.
Personalised.
It’s tailored from scratch based on you, your labs, your lifestyle, and what’s showing up in your blood, gut, hormones, or energy. It takes hours behind the scenes, and no two plans are ever the same.
We don’t sell you rubbish.
Our herbal and nutrient prescriptions are therapeutic-grade, often practitioner-only. with no cheap shelf fillers here. And we dose with intention to create real shifts in your physiology.
Naturopathy is about early intervention, prevention, and restoring health at the root and not managing dysfunction forever.
So in short: You’re not just paying for a session. You’re investing in:
* Answers you haven’t had yet
* Someone who listens and investigates
* A treatment plan made just for you
* Years of training, research, and registration
* Long-term health, not short-term relief
If cost is a barrier to you I have afterpay available to help stretch those payments out.
13/07/2025
“Why Is Weight Loss So Tricky After 40?”
If we’re being honest weight loss after 40 is nit the same as weight loss in your twenties. Do you remember how you used to skip a snack and drop 2 kilos and now sadly you blink at a carb and your waistline expands. It doesn't seem fair does it.
So what’s changed?
1. Hormones shift and so does everything else.
Oestrogen, progesterone, and testosterone begin their slow-motion rollercoaster ride.
Oestrogen decline can lead to more fat storage (especially belly) and less muscle tone.
Progesterone dips = more bloating, fluid retention, and cranky metabolism
Cortisol (stress hormone) often rises, pushing us into “store fat, burn slow” mode.
2. Muscle mass naturally declines
After 30 we lose muscle. After 40 we lose it faster.
Less muscle = slower resting metabolism
This means you burn fewer calories doing the exact same things you always did
3. We don’t always eat to match the shift
You're still active but your metabolism is different now.
Hormonal hunger (esp. during perimenopause) is real.
Late-night snacking, wine with dinner, a little more coffee, it all adds up sneakily. What we could do then doesn't work now.
4. Sleep and stress start to sabotage you
Poor sleep messes with ghrelin (hunger hormone) and leptin (fullness hormone)
Chronic stress increases cortisol which tells your body to store fat (especially around the mid section)
5. Insulin sensitivity often declines
More carbs = higher blood sugar = more insulin = more fat storage
It’s not just about willpower.
So what works now?
* Strength training - especially pilates or try pilates reformer (GOLD!)
* Protein and fibre-rich meals
*Blood sugar balance (cut the spikes)
*Smart hormonal support (this is where herbs, liver detox, and tailored nutrition shine)
*Targeted testing if you suspect thyroid, cortisol, insulin, or oestrogen imbalance
*Sleep, hydration, and nervous system care. That means balancing work and play and putting yourself first.
It’s not just calories in/calories out anymore. It’s hormones, inflammation, stress, liver load, and your nervous system.
But the good news is that once we understand your body (your terrain) we can balance and support it.
Today was gloomy day here in North Canterbury. So I decided to give my 13-year-old husky his first BICOM bioresonance session.
We started with the basic balancing treatment which helps restore the body's natural frequency balance. One of the first steps is testing for energetic blockages. These are disruptions in the body’s bioenergetic field that can prevent healing or cause disharmony. Think of them like static interference on a radio station. They distort the signal and impact communication between cells and systems.
Nero (my husky) tested for a few:
* Deep blockage (often associated with long-standing stress or trauma on a cellular level)
* Spinal blockage (can relate to tension, misalignment, or nervous system disruption)
* Scar interference (which can refer to physical scars OR “energetic scars” from old injuries or surgeries)
Because only a few were present I ran a clearing program specifically to address these, plus an "A Program” which refers to the second channel of the BICOM device. This channel allows us to input a specific frequency or substance (e.g. organ support, herbs, remedies) that works alongside the main treatment to enhance the therapeutic effect. In Nero's case he resonated with arthritis, connective tissue support & joint support.
Next I tested him using the Five Element Vials. These correspond with Traditional Chinese Medicine's five elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water)which we use to assess systemic strain. I only tested the prink vials. These vials represent intracellular stressors and Nero tested on four:
* Intracellular tissue strain
* Parasite strain
* Chemical strain
* Bacterial strain
This gives me insight into where to focus in future sessions but since dogs are especially sensitive to frequency I kept this session short. Nero was already letting me know in his own unique way that he’d had enough. Respecting that is crucial.
I always finish with a detox program. This supports the liver, kidneys, lymph, and gut, which are the body’s main elimination organs. Bioenergetic therapies stir up old toxins and cellular waste so we need to help the body clear them safely. Today his body asked for kidney support so that’s what we ran.
To continue his support between sessions I also imprinted drops with the frequencies from today’s treatments, super easy for him to take each day and they help maintain the momentum between treatment sessions.
BICOM for animals is truly a beautiful and gentle therapy. And at 13 Nero’s joints and connective tissue are definitely starting to show signs of wear so giving him this kind of support was bang on the money.
Let me know if you’re curious about how this could support your dog (or horse)!
01/07/2025
Why Is B12 So Important?
* B12 keeps your nervous system sharp and your brain firing properly
* Helps your body make red blood cells, so you can actually get oxygen where it needs to go
* Supports memory, mood, and mental clarity
* Keeps your energy production running smoothly
* Works with folate to regulate homocysteine, which affects your heart and blood vessels
* Helps your body copy DNA, so cells grow and repair like they’re supposed to
* Supports healthy pregnancy and fetal development
* Even plays a role in skin, hair, and nail health
But......
As we age, go through perimenopause, hit menopause, or face digestive issues like low stomach acid, leaky gut, or chronic stress B12 absorption tends to drop off.
So you might be eating well… but not actually absorbing what you need.
B12 deficiency can look like:
Fatigue, brain fog, tingling hands/feet, mood changes, low energy, poor memory, pale skin, breathlessness, or just feeling “off” and not knowing why.
A live blood analysis can show B12 deficiencies and often before a traditional allopathic blood tests picks it up. Standard blood tests may still show “normal” levels even when B12 isn’t being properly used at the cellular level.
That’s why tools like live blood analysis can be so valuable. They often show early signs like macrocytes (large red blood cells), ovalocytes, or other red flag markers before conventional testing picks it up.
01/07/2025
Perimenopause and menopause aren’t just about hot flushes and missed periods. They can show up as anxiety, brain fog, stubborn weight gain, disrupted sleep, heart palpitations, dry skin, aching joints, low moods, or a strange sense that you’re just not yourself anymore, even though nothing major has changed.
The truth is this transition is deeply personal. And it isn’t something most people feel fully seen or heard in, especially when standard blood tests come back “normal”.
In naturopathic consultations we look at the full picture: how your adrenals are coping, whether your liver is clearing hormones effectively, if your gut is inflamed or underperforming, what your stress load looks like, how you're nourishing yourself, and how your body’s terrain is responding to change.
And for some women especially when the nervous system is overwhelmed or there are deeper energetic imbalances, BICOM Bioresonance Therapy can offer another layer of support helping regulate, calm, and clear the static that sometimes makes this life phase feel more turbulent than it needs to be.
If you want support or help a naturopathic consultation could be just what you need. Or check out my offer of BICOM bioresonance! Includes BICOM testing, treatment and naturopathic support.
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I provide naturopathic health solutions and wellness coaching for individuals and families.
I am evidence based in my approach and continue to evolve with the latest research.
I focus on prevention, and where illness is already present I implement a unique treatment plan taking many factors into consideration to treat you as a whole and not just by the condition. Because of this multifactoral holistic approach wellness coaching is important to support you through the changes that are required to achieve optimal wellness. Once you have these tools you are in ultimate control of your health.
Therefore it is important that you think of this as a life plan, and not a quick intervention. I offer a comprehensive full health check before commencing on a course of action. I guarantee:
•Personalised manageable programmes.
•NO unrealistic changes.
•Small steps for results.
•Private and confidential management of your case.
•Qualified care by registered naturopath and medical herbalist.
*2018 update. I am currently between premises so I am not taking face to face clients, but please feel free to contact me for free advice and/or recommendations for another practitioner*
I also aim to provide affordable supplementation and offer a preferred client program that enables you to take advantage of 10-20% discounts off normal RRP. For naturopathic clients that means you can take advantage of better priced practitioner only products and for non naturopathic clients you can still join and take advantage of a great range of retail supplements offered at less than RRP.
Also available through me ‘as an Arbonne independent consultant’ you can purchase natural botanical, cruelty free skin care, hair care, make up and nutrition at great prices with generous discounts when you join as a preferred client. Or take advantage of the opportunity to be sponsored by me and start your own business as an Arbonne independent consultant. This is a great complimentary addition to my business in focusing on naturopathic principles encompassing health on the outside as well as the inside.
