edited.png)
Endometriosis Naturopath
Wānaka & Online across New Zealand
Endometriosis is a complex, systemic condition, not just a period problem. At Naturalist, I take a testing-led, root-cause approach to endometriosis care that investigates what's actually driving your specific symptom pattern and builds a plan from that picture. Not a generic protocol. A roadmap built from your results.
What is endometriosis and how is it affecting me?
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus. It affects around 1 in 10 women, and it is far more than a period problem. It is systemic, driven by inflammation, immune dysregulation and hormone metabolism, with gut health playing a key role as a disrupted microbiome lets oestrogen recirculate rather than leave the body. That is why symptoms so often reach into digestion, energy, skin and mood, well beyond your cycle.
Common symptoms of endometriosis
Endometriosis symptoms often follow your cycle and reach well beyond your period. You might recognise:
-
Painful, heavy or clotting periods
-
Pain with ovulation, sex, bowel movements or urination
-
"Endo belly," bloating and digestive changes that track with your cycle
-
Fatigue and brain fog, particularly in the luteal phase
-
Cyclical hormonal acne
-
Pain that persists between periods
-
Difficulty conceiving
Tissue grows where it shouldn't
Endometrial-like tissue grows on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bowel, bladder, and surrounding structures. Each month this tissue responds to hormonal changes - bleeding, inflaming, and scarring where it has no way to exit the body.
It reacts to your cycle
Because endometrial lesions are hormonally responsive, symptoms often intensify around menstruation, ovulation, and the luteal phase. Pain, bloating, fatigue, and mood changes that track with your cycle are clinical signals - not normal variation.
It affects the whole body
Endometriosis is a systemic condition. The inflammation it generates affects gut function, immune regulation, hormonal clearance, skin, energy, and neurological function. Treating it as only a reproductive issue misses most of the picture.
It is under-diagnosed and often misunderstood
Research published in 2024 confirmed the average diagnostic delay in New Zealand is now 9.7 years. Many women are told their pain is normal, their results are fine, and they simply have to manage. You deserve more than that.
Endometriosis and Adenomyosis, often co-occurring and both able to be supported.
Adenomyosis is a condition where endometrial-like tissue grows into the muscular wall of the uterus itself, rather than outside it. It causes heavy, painful periods, a boggy or enlarged uterus, severe cramping, and significant bloating. It is frequently misdiagnosed or missed entirely and it commonly occurs alongside endometriosis.
If you have been told you have endometriosis, it is worth considering whether adenomyosis may also be present. The symptoms overlap significantly, but the drivers and treatment priorities differ in important ways. Both conditions involve inflammation, hormonal imbalance, and immune dysregulation and both respond well to a root-cause naturopathic approach when properly investigated.
I work with women who have endometriosis, adenomyosis, or both and I approach each case based on what your specific testing and history actually shows.
.webp)
How an endometriosis naturopath can help
No matter where you are on your endo journey, I offer support at every stage. Whether you're wanting guidance on nutrition, lifestyle, supplements, and herbs, or a full, high-touch comprehensive program, I have every level of support to meet you where you're at.
_edited.jpg)
Endo Program
Online, or in-person in Wānaka
A four-month guided transformation: the most comprehensive, in-depth naturopathic support for endometriosis, whether you're newly navigating symptoms or years into the chronic fight. Advanced testing, personalised coaching, and dedicated support to transform your quality of life.
Recommend Functional Test for Endometriosis - EndoMAP (EndocrineMAP)
NutriPath's most comprehensive dried urine hormone assessment
The EndoMAP is NutriPATH’s most comprehensive at-home dried urine test, offering a full assessment of hormonal, metabolic and environmental factors that influence hormone health. It provides detailed insights into four major hormone pathways: oestrogen, androgens, progesterone and glucocorticoids - giving a complete picture of hormone production, metabolism and clearance. The panel also includes organic acids, endocrine disruptors and heavy metals, helping identify deeper drivers of hormonal imbalance.
Women with endometriosis, PCOS, painful or heavy periods, PMS/PMDD, fertility concerns, bloating, inflammation, mood changes, or complex hormonal symptoms. Ideal when standard blood tests are normal but symptoms persist.
-
Type: Advanced dried urine hormone, metabolite, and environmental toxin assessment
-
Collection Method: At-home urine collection
-
Turnaround Time: Usually 2-3 weeks
-
The EndoMAP is included in the Thrive with Endometriosis Program, the Endo Blueprint, and the Endo Reset package. It is also available as a standalone test through a consultation.
Testing is ordered through NutriPath and your kit is posted directly to you anywhere in New Zealand. See the functional testing page for full details on how testing works.
.png)
What I investigate as an endometriosis Naturopath
A naturopath can't cure endometriosis, but working with an endometriosis naturopath can make a real difference to your symptoms and quality of life by identifying and addressing what's driving them: inflammation, hormone metabolism, gut health and nervous system regulation. Rather than a generic protocol, you get a plan built from your own testing, designed to work alongside your medical care.
.webp)
Oestrogen dominance and hormone metabolism
An imbalance between oestrogen and progesterone, or impaired oestrogen clearance, drives endometrial lesion activity and worsens pain, heavy bleeding, and mood symptoms. The EndoMAP shows us exactly how your body is producing, metabolising, and clearing oestrogen so we can target the specific pathway that's failing.
Inflammation & immune dysregulation
Endometriosis is fundamentally an inflammatory and immune condition. Elevated prostaglandins, cytokines, and immune cell activity drive pain, lesion progression, and systemic symptoms. We investigate the specific inflammatory pattern driving your case and address it directly not just with anti-inflammatory diet advice, but with targeted clinical support.
Gut health and the estrobolome
A disrupted gut microbiome impairs oestrogen clearance through the estrobolome - allowing oestrogen your body has already tried to excrete to recirculate back into your bloodstream. This is a measurable, testable mechanism and one of the most commonly missed drivers in endometriosis care. We assess and address it directly.
Liver function and detoxification
Your liver is responsible for packaging oestrogen for excretion. When liver detoxification pathways are overloaded or sluggish, oestrogen recirculates - worsening hormonal symptoms and lesion activity. We support both Phase I and Phase II liver pathways based on what your testing shows.
.webp)
Nervous system and stress physiology
Chronic pain activates the nervous system in ways that worsen pain sensitivity, disrupt sleep, and impair immune function. Cortisol dysregulation also directly affects hormonal balance. We address the nervous system as part of the clinical picture not as an afterthought.
Beautiful words from Naturalist women.
Tegan is an absolute pleasure to work with. She truly listens and meets you where you are, with a level of empathy that comes from her own lived experience. What I appreciate most is her thoughtful, unrushed approach, she never pushes unnecessary treatments or tests, and instead takes the time to understand exactly what you and your body need.
She is methodical, supportive, and always available when you need guidance or questions answered. Since working with Tegan, my energy levels have improved significantly, and I feel far more in tune with my body. I am still on this journey of self-healing but so far I feel empowered to make meaningful, lasting changes to my health.
Sky | Naturalist Client
Tegan is amazing! She has made me feel so comfortable and provided a safe and supportive environment while I started this new journey with her. I have been following the health plan Tegan created for me for over 4 weeks now and I noticed changes within the first week, I feel great! Thank you Tegan x
Lauren | Naturalist Client
Tegan’s personalised approach, expertise, and genuine care made a huge difference in my health journey. She took the time to understand my needs and provided practical solutions that truly worked. I’m so grateful for her support!
Kate | Naturalist Client
I can’t recommend Tegan highly enough! She has been incredibly supportive and caring throughout my journey, and I’ve seen amazing improvements in my overall health and well-being. Her knowledge, care, and personalised approach have made all the difference. I’m feeling so much better, and I’m so grateful for her guidance and support.
Sarah-Lee | Naturalist Client
I had the pleasure of working with Tegan recently, and felt grateful for her expertise and care. She was incredibly thorough in her approach, taking the time to understand my concerns and create personalised herbal tonics that significantly boosted my immune system and helped alleviate a persistent cough. Tegan's holistic approach made me feel at ease and truly listened to, which made a big difference in my healing journey. Additionally, she shared some wonderful nourishing recipes that have been a great addition to my routine for overall well-being. I highly recommend seeing Tegan as a Naturopath - her knowledge, professionalism, and warmth are unmatched!
Zoe | Naturalist Client
Tegan’s nurturing demeanor and wealth of knowledge have been incredibly helpful on my personal journey. She’s provided me with practical tools to become more mindful of how I nourish and care for myself, both physically and mentally. Her approach is compassionate and empowering. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to deepen their connection with themselves and nature.
McKenzie | Naturalist Client
Naturalist has been an incredible asset to my health journey. Tegan is not only knowledgeable and skilled in creating personalised health plans, but she also truly listens and provides realistic, transparent recommendations. After working with Tegan for just two months, I have experienced my first pain-free period!
Rebecca | Naturalist Client
Meet Tegan, your endometriosis Naturopath
.jpg)
I'm a degree-qualified Naturopath and Medical Herbalist based in Wānaka, with a clinical focus in endometriosis, PMOS, and complex hormonal health.
My approach is testing-led and evidence-based - I investigate the underlying drivers of your symptoms rather than managing what's on the surface. I work alongside your GP, specialists, and fertility team, not instead of them, because integrated care produces better outcomes than any single approach alone.
I also bring lived experience to this work. I've navigated endometriosis, PMOS, and the frustration of being told results are "normal" while your body says otherwise. That experience shapes how I show up for every client, with clinical precision and genuine understanding of what it actually feels like to experience the isolating and negative effects of managing complex hormonal conditions alone.
.jpeg)
Hypothalamic Amenorrhea: Why under-eating might be sabotaging your hormones
Undereating can quietly switch off your cycle, even when bloods look normal. Learn what hypothalamic amenorrhea is and why it is so often missed.
_edited.jpg)
What oestrogen dominance actually means and when the label gets it wrong
Oestrogen dominance is one of the most used terms in women's health and one of the least precisely applied. Here is what it actually means, when it is accurate, and when it is pointing at the wrong problem entirely.
.jpeg)
Endometriosis is an immune dysfunction, here's why that changes the conversation
Endometriosis has long been framed as a hormone problem. But underneath the oestrogen story is an immune story, and it is the one that explains why hormonal treatment helps some women significantly and barely touches others.
.jpeg)
Your period is a monthly report card. Here's how to read it
Your menstrual cycle produces a set of data every single month. Most women are never taught how to read it. Here is what cycle length, flow, PMS severity, and pain patterns are actually telling you.
Your IBS Diagnosis Might Be Missing the Point: SIBO, Endo, and the Gut-Hormone Axis
Many women with endometriosis receive an IBS diagnosis before the real picture is investigated. Here is what the standard workup misses and what to look for instead.
Why Probiotics Aren't Fixing Your Endo Gut Symptoms (And What Needs to Happen First)
Probiotics are often the last step being used as the first. Here is the correct treatment order for gut symptoms in endometriosis and PCOS, and why sequencing is everything.
Why Your Gut Symptoms Follow Your Cycle (And What That Actually Means)
Hormonal shifts across your cycle directly affect your gut. Learn what the estrobolome is, why beta-glucuronidase matters, and what it means for treatment.
Why Your Bloating Gets Worse Before Your Period: A Naturopath Explains
Bloating that spikes before your period isn't random - it's hormonal. Learn how oestrogen affects your gut, and what you can actually do about it.
When you don’t feel like yourself anymore: The hidden mental load of endometriosis
A compassionate deep dive into how endometriosis quietly shrinks your world, the three systems it overloads, and what “feeling like yourself again” can realistically look like with the right support.
.jpg)
Common questions about naturopathic endometriosis support
Yes. A naturopath cannot cure endometriosis, but naturopathic care can play a meaningful role in managing symptoms and improving quality of life by addressing the drivers behind them: inflammation, hormone metabolism, gut health and nervous system regulation. The aim is to understand what is fuelling your specific symptom pattern and build a plan around that, alongside your medical care rather than instead of it.
Rather than treating endometriosis as only a period problem, a naturopath approaches it as a whole-body inflammatory condition. That usually means a thorough history, functional and pathology testing to understand your hormone metabolism and inflammation, and a personalised plan across nutrition, herbal medicine, supplements and lifestyle. Everything is built from your results, not a generic protocol.
Some women manage their symptoms well with a root-cause approach, and others use naturopathic support alongside surgery or medication. It does not have to be an either/or decision. The right combination depends on your situation, and naturopathic care is designed to complement whatever medical treatment you choose, not replace it.
The main functional test is the EndoMAP, a comprehensive dried urine hormone panel that shows how your body produces, metabolises and clears oestrogen, progesterone, androgens and cortisol. This is often paired with comprehensive pathology and, where relevant, gut microbiome testing. Together they reveal the specific drivers behind your symptoms, which is especially useful when standard blood tests keep coming back normal.
Not at all, many women work with me while still seeking a diagnosis, or after years of being told their pain is normal. Endometriosis takes an average of 9.7 years to diagnose in New Zealand, so I work from your symptom picture and testing rather than waiting for surgical confirmation before offering support.
Yes. I work with women in person in Wānaka and online across New Zealand. Functional test kits are posted directly to your door, and consultations and plan reviews happen over video, so you receive the same depth of care wherever you are.
Naturopathic support is designed to work alongside your GP, gynaecologist and any surgical or hormonal treatment. Where there is any potential interaction, for example between herbs and medications, that is assessed carefully as part of your plan. Your medical care and naturopathic care should support each other.
This varies between women, but meaningful change in endometriosis usually takes around three to four months of consistent, structured support, because we are addressing underlying drivers rather than masking symptoms. Some women notice earlier shifts in things like bloating or energy, while deeper cycle and pain changes tend to build over time.
Your symptoms are not random.
There's a reason and there is a way forward.
If you've been told your results are normal while your body says otherwise, it's time to investigate properly. Book a Clarity Call and we'll spend 40 minutes talking through your history and working out the right next step for your situation.