Dr Marissa Kelaher

I’m Marissa, a GP and Lifestyle Medicine doctor in beautiful Golden Bay, New Zealand. I discovered Lifestyle Medicine after wanting to be able to offer people an evidence-based holistic natural approach to health. 

Specialising in holistic health consultations, I like taking an in-depth look at your current health and future goals, and creating a highly tailored plan to help you achieve optimal health and wellbeing. 

I am a Fellow of the Royal NZ College of General Practitioners, with additional training in Lifestyle Medicine, and am currently completing a Fellowship with the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine.

My completed postgraduate education includes nutritional and environmental medicine; integrative peri/menopause wellbeing; nutrigenomics; metabolic and heart health; longevity; and thyroid and adrenal conditions.

Tests I use include nutrigenomic (DNA) testing, gut microbiome testing, and other functional tests if needed and desired, and have a special interest in personalised precision medicine, and mind body medicine.

I enjoy helping and empowering people to regain control of their health. I can help with hormonal health issues, heart health, gut health, autoimmune disease, metabolic health, thyroid and adrenal health, holistic mental wellbeing, and non-diet weight management.

My clinics are fully online (virtual appointments only), Wednesday to Friday.

I live with my husband and two homeschooled boys. Outside of work I enjoy outdoor adventures, travel, yoga, music, photography and gardening. I have travelled to over 80 countries around the world, with many more on my list ❤️

I look forward to helping you on your journey to better health!

PLEASE NOTE: I am not taking on any new patients at present (as of January 2025).