Nicola Dean
Born and bred in Dunedin Nicola achieved a Batchelor of Arts degree (Otago) and headed for Christchurch to complete a 6-year Diploma in Naturopathy and Diploma in Clinical Herbal Medicine at the Canterbury College of Natural Medicine. Under the supervision of well-respected Naturopath/Herbalist Peter Kearns, she progressed to practicing from the Clinic of Natural Medicine in Christchurch.
In 1999 Nicola was offered a job at supplement company Thompson Nutrition Limited, as Training Manager and Technical adviser. This varied role included product development, technical information and delivering nationwide seminars and lectures to Health stores, Pharmacy’s and medical professionals. Topics often included recent scientific research on nutrition and herbs, and drug-herb interactions. She has taught & lectured to students at Colleges & Universities, been involved in NZQA approved course development and written articles for NZPharmacy magazine & The Health Store UK bulletin.
Nicola is a longstanding member of the New Zealand Association of Medical Herbalists (NZAMH), which is active in promoting the safe and effective use of herbal medicines.
Nicola and her husband Graeme, own and operate four busy Health 2000 stores and Naturomed Integrative Clinic.
In her clinic she focuses on nervous system function and hormonal health. Stress and insomnia are common issues for her clients, adversely affecting physical and emotional health and the ability to meet the challenges of everyday life.
Nicola considers herself fortunate to work with Richard Joseph and the graduates of the Turning Point Program.
Her qualifications - B.Arts (Otago), ND, Dip Herb.Med, Director H2k Otago Limited ,Medical Herbalist, Qualified Naturopath