About Me - Janet Comeskey

I'm the owner/consultant at Natural Health Consulting. I started my own practice in Wellington in 2001 after completing my Naturopath and Herbal Medicine diplomas.

Originally I trained as a nurse and worked in various areas of nursing in different hospitals here and in Australia.

Then I retrained as a Naturopath and Medical Herbalist at South Pacific College in Auckland, where I received a Diploma in Naturopathy and Herbal Medicine. But that was just the start. I regularly attend natural health seminars and conferences here and overseas to keep my professional practice up to date.

My strength as a practitioner is in blending orthodox medicine with natural health practices. As a woman and mother I've had my own family's health challenges and understand the commitment and hard work it takes to maintain good health.

I see natural medicine as a way forward in achieving sustainable good health. In the future I'd like to see natural medicine working alongside the primary health sector. Natural health requires the individual to take responsibility and control of their own health.

On a personal note, I've a large extended family - six brothers and sisters, numerous first cousins and aunts and uncles. I'm a great aunt several times over. I've three children, who like me, are into sport. Outside work I'm known as a "soccer mum", and am often called on for sports massage and nutrition advice. Now that my children are getting older I find time for myself, enjoy biking, walking, going to the gym and having the odd weekend away. My goal is to reach my twilight years with my body intact so I can continue to enjoy an active lifestyle.

Testimonials

Having suffered severe headaches, heavy periods and fatigue for so long, I was recommended to make an appointment to see Janet for alternative remedies. After one consultation with Janet and a range of herbal medicines, 4 weeks later I have no headaches, a normal period, and lots of get up and go and feeling ka pai. Thanks heaps Janet.