Joe Sutich
Founder / Natural Health Practitioner / Advanced Natural Medicine
With over 40 years of clinical experience, Joe Sutich has dedicated his career to helping people achieve better health through evidence-based natural medicine, nutritional therapy, and personalised healthcare. As the founder of Advanced Natural Medicine, Joe has supported thousands of people throughout New Zealand by combining traditional naturopathic principles with modern functional medicine, testing and integrative healthcare.
Joe believes that true healing begins by understanding the underlying causes of illness rather than simply managing symptoms. Every consultation is focused on listening, investigating, and developing an individualised treatment plan that addresses the unique needs of each person.
Throughout his career, Joe has continued to expand his knowledge and clinical expertise, integrating nutritional medicine, lifestyle interventions, and advanced therapies to support optimal health outcomes. He works collaboratively with GPs, specialists, and other healthcare professionals where appropriate and can arrange referrals for further investigations, including blood tests, X-rays, MRIs, ultrasounds, and specialist assessments when additional information is needed.
Joe has extensive experience supporting people with a wide range of health concerns, including Cancer Support, Chronic Fatigue, Long COVID Recovery, Digestive Disorders, Gut Health, IBS, Reflux (GERD), Autoimmune Conditions, Inflammation, Arthritis, Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Hormonal Imbalances, Menopause, Perimenopause, PMOS/PCOS, Endometriosis, Thyroid Disorders, Diabetes, Blood Sugar Management, Weight Management, Cardiovascular Health, High Blood Pressure, Allergies, Immune Health, Eczema, Psoriasis, Acne, Stress, Anxiety, Sleep Disorders, and many other acute and chronic health conditions.
Where appropriate, Joe incorporates advanced therapies such as Hydrogen Therapy, Ozone Therapy, PAPIMI Therapy, Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM), practitioner-only nutritional supplements, and personalised nutrition and lifestyle medicine to create comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each individual.
Patients often seek Joe’s care when they are looking for answers beyond symptom management, want to complement conventional medical treatment with an integrative approach, or are managing complex or long-term health conditions. His goal is to help every patient better understand their health, address the factors contributing to illness, and support lasting improvements in wellbeing.
After more than four decades in practice, Joe remains passionate about empowering people to take control of their health through education, compassionate care, and personalised treatment strategies. His commitment to treating the whole person continues to make Advanced Natural Medicine a trusted destination for individuals and families seeking comprehensive natural healthcare.
Fleur Moore
Fleur Moore, BHSc (Comp Med), B.A., Dip. Nat., Cert. Irid., Advanced Hemaview™ Practitioner
Fleur Moore, Registered Naturopath, Iridologist and Advanced Hemaview™ Practitioner, has been in the health care profession for 28 years.
Fleur has helped clients with a wide range of health issues, including weight management, food allergies, hormonal imbalance, infertility, inflammatory conditions, stress and chronic fatigue. Fleur uses a combination of nutrition, lifestyle coaching and high-quality natural supplements to help clients achieve their personal health goals. She can also facilitate further testing for you, including comprehensive tests for food and environmental sensitivities and hormonal imbalances. Fleur also enjoys working with children and has had great success with supporting eczema and other common childhood ailments.
Fleur uses a range of assessment techniques depending on the client’s needs, including Hemaview™ (Live Blood Analysis) and Iridology (analysis of the iris of the eye). Fleur is passionate about Iridology and has found that the combination of Hemaview™ and Iridology together can give great insight into predisposing factors of many health issues. Fleur has been an Executive Committee member of New Zealand’s Iridology Association (IRISNZ) since its inception in 1999.
Fleur works at Advanced Natural Medicine on Mondays and Tuesdays between 9.30am – 2.30pm.
Fleur is a registered Naturopath with Naturopaths & Medical Herbalists of NZ (Inc).
If you have health insurance with Southern Cross Health Society, you may be able to make a claim if your Naturopathic Practitioner is registered with Naturopaths & Medical Herbalists of NZ (Inc). Visit www.southerncross.co.nz for more information.
Kathleen Buckton
Auckland Naturopath — Healthy Ageing, Hormone Health & Cognitive Wellbeing
B.H.Sc. (Comp. Med.), Adv. Dip. Nat
Kathleen is an experienced Auckland Naturopath with over 20 years of experience in natural health. She takes a holistic, personalised approach to health, looking beyond symptoms to explore underlying factors and support whole-body wellbeing.
Kathleen has a special interest in healthy ageing, brain health and cognitive wellbeing, inspired by her family’s personal experiences with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other cognitive challenges. She is passionate about helping people take a proactive approach to maintaining their health, vitality and quality of life as they age.
Kathleen is experienced in supporting clients with a range of health concerns, with particular interests in:
- Hormone health and menopause: hormonal imbalances, menopausal symptoms and women’s health.
- Gut health and digestive wellbeing: digestive symptoms, gut function and the relationship between gut health and overall wellbeing.
- Cognitive and mental health: brain health, memory and cognitive wellbeing, ADHD, AuDHD, autism, MTHFR profiles and dementia-related concerns.
- Immune health and complex health concerns: immune function, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) and individualised approaches to complex symptoms.
- Connective tissue health: hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS), hypermobility-related concerns, joints and skin issues.
- Cardiovascular and metabolic health: cardiovascular wellbeing, blood sugar regulation and metabolic health.
Kathleen combines her extensive naturopathic experience with a warm, supportive and evidence-informed approach, tailoring recommendations to each individual’s needs, health history and goals.
Based in Auckland, Kathleen offers in-person naturopathic consultations at Advanced Natural Medicine in New Lynn, as well as online and telehealth consultations for clients who prefer the convenience of accessing natural health support remotely.
Whether you are seeking support for hormone health, gut health, menopause, cognitive wellbeing or healthy ageing, Kathleen is committed to helping you make informed choices and take a personalised approach to your long-term health.
Kathleen works at Advanced Natural Medicine from Wednesday to Saturday.
Kathleen is a registered Naturopath with Naturopaths & Medical Herbalists of NZ (Inc).
If you have health insurance with Southern Cross Health Society, you may be able to make a claim if your Naturopathic Practitioner is registered with Naturopaths & Medical Herbalists of NZ (Inc). Visit www.southerncross.co.nz for more information.
Dr. Agustin Okamura
M.D., Ozone Therapy Certified, Pain Management with Ozone Certified
Dr. Agustin Okamura graduated from Medical School in 2002 (he is not Registered in New Zealand.) He is a trained Ozone Therapist, with many years’ experience in this field. He has delivered workshops on Ozone Therapy Procedures.
Ozone Therapy is used in a vast number of disorders with inflammatory and autoimmune components (including cancer support). Agustin’s background as a trained Doctor helps him to have an understanding of the medical aspects of our client’s situations.
Agustin is registered with the New Zealand Natural Medicine Association (NZNMA) and is an executive member of the Ozone Therapy Association of NZ (OTANZ).
Agustin also has further training in the application of Ozone to treat chronic pain in joints, tendons and ligaments with positive results in the treatment of chronic lumbar pain.
Agustin has a passion for helping clients through challenging medical conditions. His calm, respectful demeanor and his gentle application of Ozone and Hydrogen therapy has been appreciated by many of his clients.
