Janine Sinclair, Reg Naturopath and Medical Herbalist (BNatMed)

Janine Sinclair qualified as a naturopath and medical herbalist in 2021 but her journey started in childhood when doctors were unable to find any cause or solution for long term stomach pain that had her curled up on the floor in pain.  Finally with the help of a naturopath the pain was eliminated through dietary changes, nutritional supplementation, and herbal medicine.

Following a career in news media, Janine was inspired to enrol in the Bachelor of Natural Medicine at South Pacific College of Natural Medicine, when experiencing her own challenges with perimenopause.  She now combines her media career with her passion for natural health.  Janine believes that her experiences in both worlds helps her to better understand and help her clients.

Janine draws on traditional and evidence-based natural medicines, nutrition and lifestyle practices to support you on your journey to health, wellbeing and vitality.  She believes that natural medicine is complementary to conventional health treatments.

Janine has completed an internship at House of Health, under the guidance of Sharon Erdrich, giving her a strong foundation in working with digestive issues including IBS and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).

Janine Sinclair: Areas of focus

Janine’s particular areas of interest include

• Women’s health and hormonal concerns including perimenopause/menopause
• Digestive/gut issues
• Anxiety, stress, low mood, emotional health and wellbeing
• Fatigue
• Immunity
• Sleep issues
• Food intolerances
• Metabolic health, high cholesterol and hypertension

Initial consultations are 90 minutes. During this time Janine will listen to your health story and concerns in order to determine all of the factors that may be contributing to your health issues. She will develop a personalised treatment plan for you. This may include herbal medicines, supplementation, dietary and nutritional recommendations to support your body’s own innate healing ability.

Diagnostic and/or functional testing may be recommended, if necessary, to offer greater insight into your health picture.

Education and Awards

• 2022 Bachelor of Natural Medicine (graduated with distinction)
• Excellence in Research Skills award (South Pacific College of Natural Medicine)

Professional Association Membership

• Member of Naturopaths and Medical Herbalists of NZ (NMHNZ)

Book an appointment to see Janine. Fees are outlined here.

Excellent4.9★★★★★ review us onVida McCord ★★★★★ Emma is such a knowledgeable practitioner who breaks down information in a way I can really understand and feel motivated to integrate. Her warm, calm, yet really professional nature lets you know your health is in safe hands.Hanna McLeay ★★★★★ I have seen Emma for help around my thyroid health and gut issues. She makes scientific things so easy to understand. I've now really been able to take control of my own health through her coaching. She's amazing!Sofia Bofill ★★★★★ I've had an incredible experience with Paloma Velasquez at House of Health. She has helped me overcome gut issues, allergies and hormonal problems that other doctors did not have a solution for. She is very thorough and professional, and has accomodated treating me via video calls (I am based in Australia). I would highly recommend!Ruru ★★★★★ Emma is amazing! She has been helping me with some long term issues and has been a huge help, wealth of knowledge and amazing at providing a big picture view when I have been stuck in the trenches. She has worked incredibly hard at drilling down to find solutions and I can wholeheartedly recommend her for anyone wanting to get on top of their health issues.kristin dykstra ★★★★★ House of Health has been awesome. I suffer migraines and I have been supported by Verity with a naturopath plan. I am still on my journey but after one month I have seen improvements in my energy and ability to focus at work. Verity is amazing to work with! She is super calm, patient and genuine. It is evident she really cares about her clients. I highly recommend her and House of Health in general 🙂Jan Thorburn ★★★★★ I went to Sharon at House of Health several years ago having been diagnosed with Crohns by the hospital. I no longer have a Chrohns diagnosis. I believe that is due to Sharon's careful, very informed care and guidance at House of Health.Magdalena Bofill ★★★★★ Paloma Velasquez is a fantastic naturopath who has made significant a difference in my quality of life during my menopause transition. I totally recommend her!Clara Chacon ★★★★★ I decided to try with natural medicine years ago when my daughter was diagnosed with asthma, and they wanted to medicate her with inhalers. I was fortunate to find Paloma Velasquez, and thanks to the customized formulas she did for my daughter, the herbs, and some dietary changes, my daughter has been asthma-free for over 2 years. Incredibly grateful to her dedication and highly recommended for her professionalism.Leon Erdrich ★★★★★ Looks for the cause of the gut problem instead of covering the symptoms. High quality healthcareAndrew Haddleton (GIG Internet Marketing) ★★★★★ I took a family member to see Sharon as they had an ongoing stomach problem. The GP had run tests and prescribed various pills but they didn't make any difference.As soon as Sharon saw the same test results, she immediately identified the probable issue and recommended a new food regime.Over a six-week period, the person dropped 15 kgs, the pain went away and, now looks and feels vastly different.They see the new food options as a long-term lifestyle change.I urge anyone who has a stomach issue to go to see Sharon at House of Health.