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      • IBS Diet
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      • Chicken Broth
      • Kimchi
      • Turmeric Milk
      • Miso Soup
      • Anti-inflammatory Diet
      • Oat Milk
      • Ghee
      • Black Bean Brownies
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      • Ultimate Guide to Genetic Methylation Testing NZ: 2025
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Gut Health Christchurch​

Start with the Gut | Expert Naturopathic Digestive Care

Digestive health is a cornerstone of overall wellbeing - and it's increasingly under strain. In clinical practice, we regularly see that digestive complaints rarely exist in isolation. They often reflect a web of contributing factors, including microbiome imbalances, inflammation, impaired gut motility, poor digestive secretions, food intolerances and stress. Over time, these issues can influence not only gut function but also energy levels, immunity, hormonal balance, skin health, and mental clarity.

At SmartGENES Naturopathic we take a individualised approach to identify your unique underlying drivers of digestive dysfunction. It is at this level that true restoration of function begins. With over 25 years of experience in gut health in Christchurch, we’ve seen first-hand how targeted naturopathic interventions can lead to lasting improvements in quality of life.
Our goal is to restore healthy digestive function, not manage symptoms

At SmartGENES Naturopathic Clinic we focus on optimizing gut function

​The SmartGENES Gut Health Programme may be suitable ​for you if you experience:​
Diarrhoea
​Constipation
​Urgency in bowel motions
Abdominal Bloating
Gut cramping or pain
​Excessive gas or belching
Peptic Ulcer
​Reflux / Heartburn
Diverticular Disease
Anxiety
Depression
​Brain Fog
IBS-D, IBS-C, IBS-M
IBD
SIBO or SIFO
Allergies
Food Intolerances
Inflammatory conditions
​Or maybe you have had lots of testing over the years, and everything has come back negative
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That is where we come in . . . ​​
SmartGENES Naturopathic Clinic ​has 25 years of experience working with gastrointestinal health in NZ
Naturopathic medicine is not looking to identify serious pathologies or diagnose diseases (that was the purpose of all your testing). 
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Our focus is to understand when your digestive issues began and what triggered them, rather than just addressing the symptoms. We look at the individual components of gut function, to identify where dysfunction is occurring. From there, we implement targeted, evidence-informed interventions designed to restore proper function, reduce strain on the digestive system, and support long-term healing.
Gut Health Naturopath
Vanessa Winter
​Naturopath & Medical Herbalist

​​Bachelor of Health Science - Deans Award For Academic Excellence
Bachelor of Education
Adv.Dip. Naturopathy
Adv.Dip. Herb.Med
Registered with Naturopaths and Medical Herbalists NZ
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We understand that choosing a health provider is a decision that you want to get right.  To this end we offer a free 10 minute chat. No obligation.  You get to decide if you would like to work together with us at SmartGENES Naturopathic Clinic.

Bookings for the free chat are necessary and can be on-line, by phone or face to face.  
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SmartGENES Naturopathic Clinic | Central Christchurch
​Empowering Natural Health Since 2000
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  Monday          10:00 - 17:00
  Tuesday          10:00 - 17:00
  Wednesday   10:00 - 17:00
  Thursday        10:00 - 17:00
  Friday              10:00 - 13:00
0274406715
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​114 Mersey Street
St Albans, ​Christchurch
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