HEALTHCARE BEYOND, THE SURFACE
A clear path to feeling well again.
Helping your symptoms make sense, using whole-body, evidence-informed care
When was the last time you felt truly well?
If you are tired of trying things that never quite work, we offer a clear, supportive way forward. We help you understand your body, create a plan that fits your life, and support you as real change unfolds.
For people ready to feel well and stay well.
β 500+ consultations
β Degree-qualified, registered clinicians
β Personalised 1:1 care
Youβre Doing Your Best, But Something Still Feels Off
You may be experiencing changes in your energy, sleep, digestion, mood, skin or hormones, even if you canβt quite put your finger on one clear βproblem.β Tests may come back normal, or you may be told itβs stress, age or a life stage, yet in your body, things donβt feel quite right.
Often whatβs missing isnβt effort, but understanding. Examining how your nervous system, hormones, gut, and immune system work together can help you understand your symptoms and reveal what your body actually needs. A whole-system, guided approach can bring clarity, direction and a more supportive path forward.
How will Functional Medicine Help Me?
Functional medicine focuses on understanding why symptoms are happening, not just naming them. Rather than treating each issue in isolation, this approach looks at how your gut, hormones, nervous system, immune function, and lifestyle interact, and how imbalances in one area can affect the whole body. This often brings clarity for people who have been told their tests are βnormalβ but still donβt feel well.
By combining detailed history-taking, targeted functional testing, and personalised nutrition, herbal medicine, and lifestyle support, we help restore balance over time. The outcome is not a quick fix, but steady, meaningful improvement, calmer digestion, deeper sleep, more stable energy, improved mood, enhanced mental clarity and hormonal balance. It is our mission to bring you greater resilience & vitality in everyday life, no matter what you may be facing.
What we Do
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Functional Testing and Blood Analysis
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Naturopathic and Herbal Medicine
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Complementary and Collaborative Care
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Clinical Nutrition
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Relaxation Massage Therapy
Our Clinical Team
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Paige Dunlop
Functional Gastrointestinal Practitioner
Co-Founder of Bay Functional Health
BSc (Microbiology), BNatMed NMHNZ
Paige is a comprehensive practitioner with a clinical focus on chronic gastrointestinal issues and microbiome-related disorders. With a strong foundation in microbiology and naturopathic medicine, she integrates advanced stool analysis, microbiome mapping, and investigative blood testing to create targeted, evidence-informed treatment strategies.
Book with Paige ifβ¦
Your main concern is gut health, including bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, reflux, IBS, or food reactions.
You want to understand whatβs happening in your microbiome and why your symptoms persist.
Your digestion feels dysregulated, uncomfortable, painful, or slow to move.
Youβre interested in the gutβbrain connection and how digestion affects mood, immunity, or skin.
Youβve tried diets and supplements, but havenβt addressed the root drivers.
You want functional testing to finally get answers on what is happening in and why
Youβre looking for a structured, evidence-informed gut repair process.
You prefer a focused, systematic approach to resolving digestive dysfunction.
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Book with Lisa
Functional Medicine Naturopath & Medical Herbalist
Co-Founder of Bay Functional Health
BNatMed, NMHNZ
Lisa Pomare is an experienced naturopath, medical herbalist, nutritionist, and massage therapist with a deep clinical focus on functional gut and hormone health, adrenal and nervous-system regulation, and complex chronic conditions. Drawing on six years in natural medicine consulting and a background in integrative, evidence-based care, she combines advanced functional testing, nutritional biochemistry, and mind-body medicine to identify and treat the underlying drivers of imbalance.
Book with Lisa ifβ¦
You feel exhausted, burnt out, wired, or overwhelmed.
Your sleep is broken and stress or anxiety runs the show.
Hormones feel all over the place, especially through perimenopause or menopause.
Youβre recovering from a virus or long COVID and feel foggy, flat, or inflamed.
You react easily, with hives, flushing, headaches, itching, or food sensitivities.
Skin, immune issues, or ongoing inflammation wonβt settle.
You want nervous system support and whole-body rebalancing.
Youβre ready for gentle, steady care to move out of survival mode.
Your BFH Journey
Step 1 Assess
75-minute Initial Consultation
A comprehensive review of your symptoms, health history, medications, and previous test results. We identify key patterns and, where needed, recommend targeted functional testing to gain clearer clinical insight.
Step 2 Personalise
Your Treatment Plan
Within seven days, youβll receive a tailored treatment plan including nutrition, lifestyle, and targeted supplement or herbal recommendations. An optional 15-minute support call is included to ensure clarity and confidence.
Step 3 Refine
Ongoing Care & Follow-Ups
Regular follow-ups every 3β6 weeks allow us to review progress, interpret test results, and adjust your plan. This ongoing care supports steady improvement and long-term results.
Not your standard Health Practitioners - We go deeper.
Schedule your appointment with Bay of Plentyβs leading practice for functional healthcare, where all your natural health needs meet dedicated care and clinical precision.
Is Our Approach Right For You?
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