Meet Our Practitioners
Our qualified practitioners give you recommendations based on science & tradition
Simone Reddington
Medical Herbalist | Naturopath | Founder of The Apothecary | BA Psych | DipHerbMed | BNatMed | MNZAMH
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After graduating in Psychology at the University of Canterbury, Simone completed a 3 year Diploma in Herbal Medicine at the Canterbury College of Natural Medicine. She went on to complete the Bachelor in Natural Therapies at the South Pacific College of Natural Medicine. Simone has a particular interest in the science of Herbal Medicine and in particular the research that is coming through in helping to understand the pharmacology of Herbal Medicines. Additionally, Simone has completed training with Fitgenes genetic profiling which looks at how certain genes interact with lifestyle and dietary choices. She also regularly sends people for blood tests and will happily work with your GP.
Passion: The Apothecary was founded by Simone in 2013 as a group run practice connecting the best practitioners to our community through the Apothecary. Simone’s background in Psychology, Mindfulness Meditation, Nutrition & Herbal Medicine, on top of a scientific and social science background has made Simone particularly enjoy helping patients find the root causes of their signs & symptoms. Her challenge is to gauge what will work for you & to develop a plan that suits you. Simone also takes the time to educate her patients about what is going on in their body to help people understand their own biochemistry in order to help make their own changes. Simone’s no nonsense approach suits many people.
Stress Clinic: Mental health, Depression & Anxiety
Sleep Clinic: Insomnia, Anxiety, Sleep Maintenance, Stress Management
Weight loss Clinic: Weight loss protocols, Metabolic syndrome, Diet & Lifestyle Counselling
Immune Clinic: Low immunity, Autoimmune disorders
Cardiovascular Clinic: Blood pressure, Cholesterol management, Metabolic syndrome, Fatigue
Digestion Clinic: Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Colitis & Diverticulitis, Blood Sugar Imbalance, Stool testing, SIBO testing
Thyroid Clinic: Hyper & Hypo-Thyroid, Iodine Testing
Integrative Care Clinic: Helping patients on medications & safe;y integrating herbal medicine with medications
Detox Clinic: Dietary & lifestyle changes including preventative health & detox programmes
Availability: You will find Simone at the Apothecary on Mondays, and in Clinic on Friday’s. Simone is a professional member of the NZAMH.
Andrea Williams
Medical Herbalist | Naturopath | Dip HerbMed | MNZAMH
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Andrea has 21 years experience in the health industry and we are excited to have Andrea on the Apothecary team. Andrea studied Herbal Medicine & Nutrition at the highly esteemed Canterbury College of Natural Medicine & completed a Diploma in Herbal Medicine. Andrea has excellent experience in skin conditions, immunity, cardiovascular health & more. She has experience in treating insomnia, addictions, immunity, cardiovascular health, menopause & stress. Andrea has a great understanding of herbal medicines and how they work in the body. Andrea also specialises in diet changes as she is happy to recommend dietary plans, recipes and more to clients and support people to change their diet and lifestyle.
Passion: Andreas passion is in helping people through one on one consultations to change their diet and to use herbal remedies successfully. Andrea is passionate about educating & giving you tools and advice to get on the path of wellness so that you can be independant with the knowledge that you have gained through consultations so that you can take care of yourself more fully in the future.
Stress Clinic: Stress, Insomnia, Burn out, Addictions, Depression & Anxiety
Brain Clinic: Brain injuries, Nutritional Support
Integrative Care Clinic: Helping patients on multiple medications and safely integrating herbal medicine with medications
Arthritis Clinic: Pain & Inflammation
Digestion Clinic: Gut health, gallstones, liver & irritable bowel syndrome
Allergy Clinic: Seasonal Allergies, Allergy Testing, Gut Protocols, Food Intolerances & Sensitivities
Lung Clinic: Chest Infections, Asthma
Chronic Lung Conditions
Cardiovascular Clinic: Cholestrol, blood pressure, metabolic syndrome & weight loss
Immune Clinic: Immunity & helping manage autoimmune conditions with diet & lifestyle
Women’s Clinic: Menopause, PMS
Men’s Clinic: Enlarged Prostate, Sperm Quality, Nutritional Support
Sports Clinic: Sports Performance & Recovery, Sports Nutrition, Sports Injuries & Inflammation, Cardiovascular support
Availability: Andrea joined The Apothecary team in 2021 and is practicing on Wednesday’s & Thursday’s. She is also available for consultation via Zoom or phonecall. Andrea s a professional practicing member of the NZAMH.
Ranee Hearst
Naturopath | Nutritionist | BSc | AdvDipHSc | GradDipHNut | MNSNZ | MNMHNZ | MNZAMH
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Ranee holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Biological Sciences from the University of Canterbury, a Graduate Diploma in Human Nutrition from Ara Institute of Canterbury, and an Advanced Diploma in Health Science specializing in Naturopathy from the Naturopathic College of New Zealand. Her journey into the world of naturopathy and nutrition was fuelled by a passion for holistic health and a desire to help others manage hormonal changes and ongoing conditions. Ranee is especially interested in the biochemistry of the body and how the food we eat affects our health, which drives her to emphasize balanced eating and a positive relationship with food. Her own wellness journey, including experiences with pregnancy, parenthood, menopause, and significant weight fluctuations, has given her a deep understanding of the challenges many face.
Passion: Ranee thrives on helping her clients understand and navigate their health journeys, particularly those facing chronic conditions and hormonal changes. She is dedicated to uncovering the root causes of health issues and devising tailored plans that integrate dietary, lifestyle, and herbal remedies. Ranee believes in empowering her clients through education, enabling them to take charge of their health with confidence. Her holistic approach ensures that each client receives personalised care that addresses their unique needs
Nutrition Clinic: Diet Analysis, Nutritional Counselling, Weight Management Plans, Lifespan Nutrition, Reducing supplementation reliance
Cardiovascular Clinic: Cholesterol Management, Nutritional Counselling, Metabolic syndrome & Weight loss
Weight Loss Clinic: Weight Loss Protocols, Metabolic Syndrome, Nutritional & Lifestyle Counselling
Diabetes Clinic: Diabetes Protocol, Metabolic Syndrome Protocol, Nutritional & Lifestyle Counselling
BoneCare Clinic: Bone Density, Injuries & Tissue Healing, Nutritional & Lifestyle Counselling
Digestion Clinic: Gut health, Dietary Counselling, Blood sugar imbalance
Mens Clinic: Stress, Prostate health, Dietary counselling
Womens Clinic: Menopauseal symptoms, Lifespan nutrition
Immune Clinic: Helping manage inflammatory conditions herbal remedies, diet & lifestyle changes
Stress Clinic: Sleep issues, Stress, Fatigue, Diet & Lifestyle advice
Brain Clinic: Brain health & Nutrition
Detox Clinic: Support with Addictions or raised Liver or lowered Kidney markers
Availability: Ranee joined The Apothecary team in 2024 as a practicing Nutritionist and Naturopath. Ranee is practicing on Monday’s & Sunday mornings. She is also available for consultation via Zoom or phone call. Ranee is a professional practicing member of the NSNZ, NZAMH and NMHNZ.
Sonya Dawn
Naturopath | Massage Therapist
BNatMed | CertMass | MNMHNZ
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Sonya holds a Bachelor in Natural Medicine from the South Pacific College of Natural Medicine. Her journey into the world of naturopathy and a passion for holistic health has led her to developing a specialty area in womens and mens health, interpretation of medical testing and evidence based treatment with nutraceuticals, herbs & lifestyle changes. Sonya has works as a Beauty Therapist & Massage Therapist for the past 25 years.
Sonya is interested in helping people with urogenital health, and has trained with Moira Bradfield (PhD), and has extensive training in analysis of blood tests, as well as training with Rachel Arthur (Clinician/Educator) and Jason Hawrelak (PhD) in nutritional understanding and gut and microbiome health respectivley.
Passion: Sonya is especially interested in helping her clients understand and navigate their health journeys, working alongside their doctor to get their health on track, particularly those facing chronic infections and hormonal changes. She is dedicated to uncovering the root causes of health issues and devising tailored plans that integrate dietary, lifestyle, and herbal remedies. Her caring approach ensures that each client receives personalised plans that addresses their unique needs.
Women’s Clinic: Urogenital infections, Hormonal disorders, Menopausal symptoms, Diet Analysis, Nutritional Counselling, Weight Management Plans
Men’s Clinic: Stress, Prostate health, Dietary counselling, Cholesterol Management, Metabolic syndrome & Weight loss
Pregnancy Clinic: Nutritional advice
Fertility Clinic: Preconception care
Bone Clinic: Bone Density, Injuries & Tissue Healing, Nutritional & Lifestyle Counselling
Digestion Clinic: Gut dysbiosis, Dietary Counselling, Blood sugar imbalance
Immune Clinic: Acute & chronic infections
Stress Clinic: Sleep issues, Stress, Fatigue, Diet & Lifestyle advice
Availability: Sonya has been part of The Apothecary team since 2021. Sonya is practicing on Tuesday’s & Saturday’s. She is also available for consultation via Zoom or phone call. Sonya is a registered member of NMHNZ.