Hi I’m Dr Kathleen,

I started my practice in New Zealand over a decade ago and proudly grew it to be a global practice, offering remote functional medicine consultations, nutritional consultations and online pilates to clients worldwide. Chantel Ryan, an Australian Naturopath and Holistic Health Coach joined the practice in 2023, as a functional naturopath and holistic health coach.

In 2024, when I decided the time was right to step away from consulting, it was an easy decision to transfer my practice to Chantel, who will be offering the same services, however rebranding the business as ‘The Minimalist Naturopath’.

I am thrilled to be staying on board as a consultant and Mentor to Chantel which will also ensure continuity of care for our clients. I’m excited to now have time to pursue my other passions and interests, which include Autism advocacy and representation.

As many of my clients would know, I was diagnosed with Autism in my mid 40’s, and recently published a book where I share my personal story from misdiagnosis to mid-life diagnosis called “U Don’t Seem Autistic”. Being passionate about neurodiversity and neuroinclusivity, I joined Talent Agency All is for All in 2023 where I model for companies wishing to be more inclusive in marketing of their brands. Finally, I also work alongside my husband Rod in his insurance business Rod Schubert Financial Advice.

I am excited to see what this next chapter brings.

For all those wishing to stay in touch, you can email me: kathleen@drkathleen.co.nz.