Menodoctor

11/10/2026

Meet Cara Hight 👋 If you've called, emailed or booked with us, chances are Cara made it happen. As our Office Manager she keeps the whole clinic running smoothly — so our doctors can focus on what matters most: giving women the time and care they deserve.

Want to book? menodoctor.com/bookings

04/10/2026

Meet Emily Searle 👋 At 36, Emily faced cancer treatment and surgical menopause. Coaching was the missing piece that helped her rebuild her own wellbeing — and now she combines that lived experience with her physiotherapy background to help others find clarity, confidence and sustainable strategies for theirs.

Want to book? menodoctor.com/bookings

27/09/2026

Meet Claire Baker 👋 Bladder issues, prolapse, painful s*x — the symptoms nobody wants to bring up are exactly what Claire helps with every day. A Masters-trained pelvic physiotherapist (and TEDx speaker), she's here to make the embarrassing stuff easier to talk about, and easier to live with.

Want to book? menodoctor.com/bookings

20/09/2026

Meet Jess Thorns 👋 Nutrition advice can be a minefield — Jess's job is to cut through it. A Registered Nutritionist and Tauranga local specialising in gut health, hormones and weight challenges, she takes a holistic, evidence-based approach that helps women thrive through this stage of life. No fads required.

Want to book? menodoctor.com/bookings

13/09/2026

Meet the woman who started it all 💛 Dr Linda Dear co-founded Menodoctor because too many women were left to figure out menopause on their own. A Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, former research psychologist and — in an earlier life — a Commonwealth Games medal-winning gymnast, Linda built the clinic around one belief: women deserve to feel heard, informed and taken seriously.

Want to book? menodoctor.com/bookings

06/09/2026

Meet Dr Zoe Carlino 👋 Sheffield-trained and a former practice partner in Devon, Zoe now cares for women across the Bay of Plenty. Her expertise spans the whole hormonal journey, with special interests in mental health, PCOS and migraines. As a mum of four, she knows the juggle is real — and makes sure her patients feel heard on all of it.

Want to book? menodoctor.com/bookings

04/09/2026

Lights, camera, ACTION!

Back in February, the Menodoctor clinic turned into a film studio.
Here are some pictures of that full-on and very fun day.

A huge thanks to everyone who was there and part of it.

On Monday night, we finally get to see the show itself!

Tune into TVNZ 1 at 8:30pm on Monday to watch “Robyn Malcolm: Menopause and Us” – and make sure your husband watches too! 🙂

03/09/2026

Menopause is having a moment - and it’s about time!

I’m so exited to see this programme come to NZ screens. And so honoured to be part of it

Tune into TVNZ on Monday next week at 8:30pm to see ‘Robyn Malcolm: Menopause and Us”.

A whole show devoted to Menopause.

Thank you to Storymaker and TVNZ for giving this life phase the attention it deserves.

And an even bigger thank you to Robyn Malcolm for sharing her own story, in the hope it might help other women with theirs.

Here’s to rewriting the menopause story! - and making sure it’s happy for every woman x

Book a 45-minute specialist menopause consultation — virtual NZ-wide or in person in Tauranga. Choose a time and book online in minutes.

30/08/2026

Meet Dr Janice Vermaak 👋 A South African-trained GP whose focus on menopause care grew from her own perimenopause experience — she knows first-hand how much difference the right support makes. A big advocate for strength training and healthy ageing, she recently finished her first half marathon. As she puts it: "It truly takes a village — and I am honoured to be part of yours."

Want to book? menodoctor.com/bookings

25/08/2026

I’d just turned 40 when perimenopause hit me.

And she hit me hard.

I was working as a GP
I was physically fit.
I had a lovely husband
Two great kids

But perimenopause didn’t care about any of that.

My hips hurt.
I was exhausted all the time
I kept forgetting people’s names
I started having terrible headaches.
I felt on-edge and anxious about everything
I couldn’t sleep.

And I became mean to the people I loved.

Despite being a doctor - I didn’t know it was perimenopause.
I thought I had some disease
I thought I had a problem in my marriage
I thought I was mad.

I blamed a lot of other things - and perimenopause almost got away with it.

For other women - she does get away with it.

I see women in my clinic who look back and realise it wasn’t stress.
It wasn’t her marriage.
It wasn’t an illness.

It was perimenopause.

From our mid 30s, we can start having hormonal shifts. By our 40s, they are often in full swing.
So, if you’re struggling with your mood, sleep, energy, joints - or you just don’t feel like yourself anymore - please see your doctor or reach out to the Menodoctor clinic for an appointment.

Perimenopause is the master of disguise.
She had me fooled. Don’t let her fool you.

To make a booking with the Menodoctor clinic visit: www.menodoctor.com
And to read the full 2023 Menodoctor NZ Survey visit: www.menodoctor.com/nzsurvey