At Herbs on the Hill, we understand that abiding by naturopathic advice can be easier said than done. Everyday activities such as work, study and socialising can detract the best of intentions quite easily.

Our approach to naturopathy and herbal medicine takes this into account. Our treatment plans are realistic, with all herbal medicine, vitamin, mineral and diet prescriptions carefully selected to be manageable and effective.

David Casteleijn

David is one of our Senior Naturopaths and President of the NHAA, Vice President of the WNF.
With a Registered Nurse background, I have been in private practice as a Naturopath since 1992. Over this time I have developed a passion for Herbs and their wonderful healing and regenerative qualities, particularly in the last 10 years in relation to Anxiety and Depression.

Melissa Morns

When you come in, we’ll make a clear, realistic plan to get your health heading in the right direction. I use high-quality medicinal herbs, clinical nutrition, and practical strategies you can actually apply in your day-to-day life. Getting your health sorted can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. If you’re ready for a change and looking for someone to walk beside you through it, I’m here to help.

Tina Taylor

Tina is one of our Senior Naturopath’s and a Clinical Nutritionist, with 15 years clinical experience, having worked with many people with a wide scope of health presentations. Areas of interest include anxiety, gut health, thyroid problems, asthma, food intolerances/allergy, hormone health, skin issues, depression, preconception care, children’s health, women’s health and men’s health.

Shaan Rakatau

my passion for herbal medicine started a decade ago with my own fertility journey. When I found herbal medicine and Māori traditional healing practices, it opened a door to whole new world, and the barriers disappeared. This inspired me to start studying, leading to a deeper understanding and my wish to share my knowledge with others. To help them to remove health barriers and achieve their health goals too.

Joey Travis

Joey Travis is a degree-qualified naturopath offering personalised, whole-person care for women, men, and children seeking a clearer understanding of their health. Her work focuses on identifying the underlying patterns influencing symptoms, rather than addressing concerns in isolation.

At Herbs on the Hill we aim to provide the highest standards in modern Naturopathic practice, where practitioners show their dedication to quality health care by:

1. Working with our clients to determine the most effective path to overcome health problems and achieve wellness.

2. Prioritising the safety of our clients, particularly those using prescribed pharmaceutical medications or with complex health needs.

3. Holding a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in their chosen field.

4. Respecting the value of research evidence in practice and evaluate all available information (including traditional evidence) to identify the most appropriate and relevant treatment options.

5. Acknowledging the limitations of our scope of practice and referring patients to more appropriate health care providers as needed and without hesitation.

Latest Blog posts from out Team of Naturopaths

Echinacea ain’t Echinacea

You may have heard that Echinacea is good for keeping colds and infections away, bought some and wondered why it seemed to have little effect.  The more research that is done into herbal medicine, the more it becomes apparent that there can be vast differences in the quality and efficacy of herbal medicine products on…

Herbs in Pregnancy

Many people make pronouncements about the safety or otherwise of Herbal medicine, but they are not always qualified to do so. When prescribed by qualified naturopaths or herbalists, herbal medicine has good evidence to support its use in a variety of circumstances, but you need to understand herbs to make full use of the research.…

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