To begin your healing journey, please complete the New Client Inquiry Form and share your health concerns with us. After submitting the form, I will will reach out to you within a few days to ensure my care aligns with your health needs.

I will invoice you directly. Depending on your insurance cover, your insurance company may reimburse you some or all of the costs. The onus is however on you to confirm this, and I appreciate your payment at the earliest convenience.
Please notify your insurance company that any reimbursements should be sent directly to you.

To work with me, you will be required to meet me in person for the initial consult. This will allow you to take a trip to the beautiful Bay of Plenty. Alternatively, at times I run clinics in other parts of New Zealand which may allow us to meet there for the first time. Follow-Up appointments can be done remotely; however, we recommend that clients are seen in-office on a yearly basis.
Important: I need you to maintain a relationship with your GP or primary care physician.

Not at this stage. I am currently a functional health coach with a background as a retired medical specialist in anesthesiology and extensive training in functional medicine. My focus is on empowering clients to take charge of their health through personalized strategies for optimal well-being. While I previously practiced as a medical doctor, I now work exclusively as a health coach and do not provide medical diagnoses or treatments.

No, you need to have your own GP or primary care physician. I will work with you closely as a health coach and will guide you in preventive, nutritional and functional medicine to help you address the roots of chronic health problems.

Kindly complete the medical questionnaire and consent forms relevant to your appointment type.

As you embark on your health journey with The Neff Functional Medicine Clinic, we begin a collaborative relationship that may extend over several months or even years. The Functional Medicine Model encourages us to understand the full scope of who you are—your story, the events and factors influencing your health, and how these have shaped your current state. This discovery process helps us get to know you, your history, and your specific needs, allowing us to develop a treatment plan tailored to you.

The initial discovery phase involves several steps. Upon scheduling your appointment, you will be asked to complete an online questionnaire. To help clarify which medical records will be beneficial, please review the following guidelines:

– Summary of medical history from your Primary Care Provider within the last 12 months
– Conventional lab results from the past 3-6 months
– Functional Medicine test results within the last year

Please avoid sending:

– Notes from routine office visits
– Routine exam notes, such as immunizations and standard physicals
– Lab results older than one year
– Diagnostic imaging films or disks

Do not submit screenshots; we require copies of your original medical records.

* We understand that each patient’s journey is unique, as is the relevant information. Please keep in mind that more information is not always better; if you request a review of multiple past records by our physician, an additional fee may apply.

As a Functional Medicine coach I treat the following chronic health concerns (but not limited to):

• Acne
• Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
• Arthritis
• Asthma
• Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADD, ADHD
• Autoimmune Diseases
• Cancer Prevention
• Chronic Fatigue
• Chronic Sinusitis
• Depression and Anxiety
• Detoxification and Healing
• Diabetes
• Digestive Disorders (IBD, IBS, GERD/Reflux)
• Eczema/Psoriasis
• Elevated Cholesterol
• Environmental and Food Allergies
• Fatigue
• Female Disorders (PMS, Menopause, Infertility, PCOS)
• Fibromyalgia
• Healthy Aging
• Healthy Weight and Metabolism
• Heart Health
• Hormone Balance
• Interstitial Cystitis
• Low Testosterone
• Mercury and Heavy Metal Toxicity
• Metabolic Syndrome, Pre-Diabetes, Insulin Resistance
• Migraines and Headaches
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Obesity
• Osteoporosis
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Restless Leg Syndrome
• Sleep/Insomnia
• Thyroid and Adrenal Disorders

I collaborate with patients to create an internal environment where cancer is less likely to thrive. For those currently undergoing treatment, I partner with their oncology team, focusing on nutrition and lifestyle modifications to boost the immune system, enhance detoxification, and provide support throughout their treatment. After treatment, I work to reduce the risk of recurrence.

Yes, I work with patients who have Autoimmunity and a Functional Medicine approach has led to great improvement. 

I only work with children age 13 and over.