Your body knows how to be well.
Sometimes it just needs help finding the way back.
Not a quick fix. Not a generic protocol. A practitioner who takes the time to actually understand what's going on — and uses 20 years of combined naturopathic and Chinese Medicine training to find the answer.
2+
DISCIPLINES COMBINED
20+
YEARS IN PRACTICE
90
MIN FIRST CONSULTATION
"I wasn't always healthy. I was the kid who ate McDonald's daily. I've had acne, IBS, and PCOS. Everything I know about health, I've had to fight for in my own body first."
Katie Kempthorne
NATUROPATH, TCM ACUPUNCTURIST, FERTILITY SPECIALIST
Bachelor of Health Science in Complementary Medicine, Registered Acupuncturist, Registered Naturopath, In practice since 2004
That's not a disclaimer. It's the reason I'm good at this. I know what it's like to have symptoms that don't show up on standard tests. I know what it's like to be told everything is normal when it clearly isn't. And I know what it feels like when you finally find the answer.
I don't believe you have to be perfect to be well. I believe in finding the specific things that are actually in the way — and addressing those. That's it.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Whatever's going on,
there's a reason.
Let's find it.
01
Fertility & Preconception
Natural conception, IVF support, unexplained infertility, PCOS, recurrent miscarriage, egg quality, male fertility. Katie's primary clinical focus for 20 years — combining naturopathy and TCM acupuncture to find what's actually in the way.
Fertility acupuncture Auckland
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Pregnancy & Postnatal
Morning sickness, back pain, anxiety, breech, pre-birth preparation, labour support, postnatal recovery. Safe, effective care at every stage of pregnancy.
Katie's practice spans five core areas — each with 20 years of dedicated clinical experience behind it. Most clients find her through one area and discover the connection to others. The body doesn't work in isolation, and neither does good medicine.
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IVF Acupuncture
Research shows approximately 15% improvement in IVF success rates with acupuncture support. Katie works alongside all major Auckland fertility clinics — timing treatment to your cycle, optimising conditions at every stage.
+15% IVF success rate
04
Gut Health
IBS, bloating, reflux, constipation, food sensitivities, leaky gut, SIBO, IBD. The gut is the foundation of everything — hormones, mood, immunity, energy. This is where many health journeys actually begin.
02
Women's Health
Painful periods, PCOS, endometriosis, PMS/PMDD, fibroids, irregular cycles, perimenopause. Hormonal balance through naturopathy, acupuncture, nutrition, and herbal medicine.
05
Mental & Emotional Health
Anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, insomnia, adrenal fatigue. The nervous system and the body are one system. Naturopathic and acupuncture support for the mind-body connection.
THE APPROACH
Four tools.
One practitioner.
The whole picture.
Most practitioners offer one lens. A GP prescribes. An acupuncturist needles. A nutritionist plans meals. Katie brings four disciplines simultaneously — which means she can see things that a single-lens practitioner consistently misses.
"Your symptoms are a message from your body. My job is to decode it — not silence it."
This isn't about being against conventional medicine. Katie works alongside GPs, specialists, and fertility clinics constantly. It's about bringing a depth of investigation that a 10-minute appointment can't provide — and a toolkit that goes beyond what a prescription pad can reach.
Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture
20 years of TCM practice. Fine, sterile, single-use needles at specific points to restore flow, balance hormones, calm the nervous system, and address the patterns that standard medicine doesn't test for.
Naturopathic medicine
Trained at South Pacific College of Natural Medicine. Functional testing, root cause investigation, and treatment that addresses the physiological drivers of your symptoms — not just their surface expression.
Nutrition & lifestyle medicine
Practical, specific guidance that fits your actual life. Not a perfect regime you'll abandon in a week. The two or three dietary and lifestyle changes that will actually move the needle for your specific situation.
Herbal medicine & supplements
Practitioner-grade formulations in the right forms and doses for your specific needs. Not a supermarket multivitamin. Targeted, evidenced, and adjusted as your body responds.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Real people.
Real outcomes.
Fertility — natural conception
"Two years of trying. All tests normal. Katie found what no one else had looked for. Four months later I was pregnant. I cannot explain what that means to me."
Across every area of practice — fertility, women's health, gut health, mental-emotional wellbeing. The common thread: finding the answer that had been missed elsewhere.
IBS — 10 years resolved in 3 months
"I'd had IBS since I was a teenager. I'd been told it was just stress and to manage it. Katie did a gut microbiome test and found out what was actually going on with my gut. Three months later I felt normal for the first time in a decade."
Perimenopause — sleeping again
"Waking up drenched three times a night for six months and feeling horrible. Six weeks of acupuncture and Katie's herbal protocol and I'm sleeping through. I didn't think natural medicine could work this fast."
WHAT TO EXPECT
From your first call
to a clear plan.
Step 01
A 90-minute initial consultation
Your full history — health, lifestyle, diet, stress, sleep, symptoms — reviewed in depth. This is the consultation most clients say they've been waiting years for. You leave knowing what Katie found and what she recommends.
Step 02
Advanced testing where needed
Where standard testing hasn't answered the question, Katie can order functional tests — hormone panels, gut assessments, nutritional markers — that look deeper than a standard GP blood panel.
The first appointment is different from what most people are used to. It's long, it's thorough, and you leave with actual answers — not a referral to someone else and a request to come back in three months.
Step 03
A personalised treatment plan
Built around your diagnosis. Combining acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, and supplementation in the exact combination your body needs. Specific. Not generic.
Step 04
Ongoing support every step
Follow-up consultations of 45–60 minutes. The plan adapts as you respond. You're never left wondering what to do next. This is a partnership for as long as you need it.
READY TO FIND OUT WHAT'S ACTUALLY GOING ON?
Most people find Katie
after years of looking.
You just found her.
Book a 90-minute initial consultation. Katie will go through everything — your history, your symptoms, your test results, your lifestyle. You'll leave with a clear picture of what she found and exactly what she recommends. No vague advice. No "come back in three months." A real plan.