Kathy Houghton Naturopath

15/06/2026

Stress and anxiety can affect every aspect of your life – from your sleep and energy levels to your mood, focus, and overall wellbeing.

One of my favourite practitioner-only supplements is Metarelax® by Metagenics. I've seen it help many clients feel calmer, more resilient, and better able to cope with the pressures of daily life.

Of course, supplements are only part of the picture. As a naturopath, I work with you to identify and address the underlying causes of stress and anxiety, helping you regain a sense of balance and wellbeing.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or constantly running on empty, let's have a chat about how I can help you move towards feeling calm, relaxed, and in control again.

📞 021 0254 3393
🌿 Book online: www.kathyhoughton.co.nz/book/

04/05/2026

❄️ Winter is coming — is your body ready?

As a naturopath, the question I hear most in May is "what can I take? I keep getting sick."
My honest answer? The best time to ask that question was two months ago. The second best time is right now. 🌿

Here's what I'm focusing on with clients this season:

Vitamin D — our NZ winters quietly drain it. Low levels = lowered immunity. Get your levels tested and top them up before you feel run down.

Zinc — essential for your immune cells to actually function. Find it in red meat, pumpkin seeds, oysters and legumes. Or get tested in clinic and we can supplement to top up if needed.

Your gut — 70% of your immune system lives here. Feed it diversity. Fermented foods (yoghurt, kefir, sauerkraut) and 30+ different plant foods a week make a real difference, and complement with a practitioner only immune supporting probiotic.

The naturopathic approach isn't about waiting until you're sick and reaching for a remedy. It's about building the foundation so your body can do what it was designed to do. 💚

If you'd like support heading into winter — whether that's testing, a personalised supplement plan, or just knowing where to start — I'd love to help.

👇 send me a message to book a consultation or book at www.kathyhoughton.co.nz/book/

15/04/2026

If you’re pregnant and feeling sore — you don’t have to just put up with it 💛

Aching hips, tight shoulders, lower back pain, restless sleep… I see this all the time.

Pregnancy massage can make a real difference — helping your body feel more comfortable, supported, and at ease.

I have a few spaces available this and next week.

👉 Book here: https://www.kathyhoughton.co.nz/book/

Or tag someone who needs this 👇

I understand that ‘life happens’ and I do my best to accommodate changes. However when appointments are cancelled at very short notice, a gap is created and I i

08/04/2026

✨ Talking all things Thyroid ✨

Have you ever been told your thyroid blood tests are “normal”… but you still don’t feel like yourself?

Fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, feeling cold, hair loss — these are all common signs that something deeper may be going on.

Your thyroid doesn’t work in isolation. It’s part of a complex hormonal orchestra, working closely with your adrenals, reproductive hormones, and overall metabolism.

And “normal” ranges don’t always mean optimal for your body.

If you’re ready to look beyond the surface and truly understand what’s driving your symptoms, I offer functional thyroid testing and in-depth support to help you get answers.

Let’s dig deeper
Book at www.kathyhoughton.co.nz/book/