Meet our team

Integrative Doctor

Dr. Thealyssa Ng

MBBS, Dip Paeds, FRNZCGP

Dr Thealyssa Ng offers integrative medicine consultations nationwide, providing expert support either online from home or in person at our Pakuranga Clinic.

Training with ACNEM, she combines conventional medicine with a holistic, root-cause approach to offer compassionate care. She specialises in: Women’s Health & Hormones: Restoring balance and long-term vitality.
Children’s Wellbeing: Gentle care backed by formal paediatric training.
Chronic & Complex Conditions: Specialised support for complex issues like MCAS.
Mind-Body Health: Addressing the stress and psychological roots of physical illness.

She empowers patients with practical, personalised care, ensuring everyone feels fully supported on their journey to wellness.

  • Meet Dr Thealyssa, a compassionate and highly skilled General Practitioner who blends conventional medicine with a modern integrative approach, bringing a unique and thorough perspective to patient care.

    A Root-Cause, Personalised Approach
    Dr Thealyssa’s journey into integrative health began with a deeply personal experience—witnessing firsthand how integrative treatment significantly improved a family member’s health. This inspired her to look beyond conventional methods and dive deep into the world of biochemistry, nutrition, and environmental medicine.

    Currently pursuing specialised training with the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM) on her path to Fellowship, Dr Thealyssa merges the best of evidence-based conventional medicine with holistic strategies to ensure every patient receives well-rounded, individualised care.

    Background & Qualifications
    Originally from Singapore, Dr Thealyssa earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) from the University of Auckland, complemented by a Paediatric Diploma, reflecting her dedication to comprehensive family healthcare. She is a fully qualified Fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (FRNZCGP).

    With a strong clinical foundation across a broad age group, she has developed special interests in:

    Women’s and men’s health across all life stages

    Children’s health and comprehensive family care

    Clinical nutrition and metabolic health

    Empowering patients to take control of their well-being through informed, sustainable lifestyle choices

    What to Expect
    Known for her warm, personable nature and sharp clinical insights, Dr Thealyssa has a unique gift for making patients feel truly heard, understood, and supported. She works collaboratively with her patients to craft tailored treatment plans that fit seamlessly into their real-world lives and long-term health goals.

    Beyond the Clinic
    Outside of her clinical work, Dr Thealyssa loves spending time immersed in nature, dancing, and playing the guitar. She is also deeply involved in her local church community, reflecting the strong sense of compassion and connection that defines both her personal life and her medical practice.

    Her diverse background, rigorous medical training, and genuine passion for holistic healing make her an invaluable part of our integrative healthcare team.

Integrative Doctor

Dr. Mish Glauser

MBBS, FRNZCGP

Dr Mish Glauser offers integrative medicine consultations nationwide, providing expert support either online from the comfort of your own home or in person at our Avondale Clinic (125 Blockhouse Bay Road, Avondale).

Training with ACNEM, she specialises in:
(1)Gut Health. Restoring microbiome balance and digestive function;
(2) Women’s Hormonal Balance.Navigating transitions and endocrine health;
(3)Mind-Body Wellbeing.Addressing the psychological roots of physical health.

Mish combines conventional medicine with a holistic, root-cause approach to provide compassionate, whole-person care to every consultation. Dedicated on-site parking is available for all clinic visits.

  • Dr Michelle Glauser takes a whole-person, relationship-focused approach to care. She provides in-depth consultations that support a holistic understanding of each patient’s health and well-being. Born in Wellington with Swiss and Samoan whakapapa, she combines strong clinical training with respect for diverse healing traditions and values intergenerational and community-based knowledge.

    Her early experience in emergency medicine provided a solid foundation in acute care, diagnostics, and clinical decision-making. In 2020, she transitioned to general practice, inspired by her experience with rongoā.

    Dr Glauser focuses on addressing the underlying causes of illness, exploring how nutrition, lifestyle, environment, and physiology interact. She uses functional testing to investigate areas such as nutrient status, gut health, hormones, and metabolic function. She is currently working towards a fellowship with the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM).

    Based in the Waitākere Ranges, her clinical interests include gut health, mind-body medicine, and women’s health. Outside of medicine, she enjoys running, playing sports, and making wood-fired pottery.

Founder, Integrative Doctor

Dr. Nayana Shah

Dr Nayana Shah, founder of Integrative Health Clinic, offers consultations nationwide via online sessions and in person at our Pakuranga office in Auckland.

She is a highly experienced Integrative GP known for solving complex health puzzles through advanced diagnostics and lifestyle medicine. Her expertise spans:
(1) Hormonal Health. Navigating endocrine balance for long-term vitality;
(2)Chronic Illness.Uncovering root causes for persistent health challenges;
(3) Healthy Ageing. Implementing proactive strategies to live better, longer.

By blending conventional expertise with a holistic lens, Dr Shah helps patients move beyond symptom management to achieve true wellness and a higher quality of life.

  • Bridging Conventional and Integrative Medicine for True Root-Cause Healing

    With over 20 years of experience as a General Practitioner and specialised training in integrative and functional medicine, Dr Nayana Shah is recognised for solving complex, long-standing health issues. At the Integrative Health Clinic in Auckland, she combines the precision of conventional medicine with the holistic depth of integrative health to uncover the why behind symptoms—helping patients achieve sustainable, vibrant wellbeing.

    Clinical Expertise

    Hormonal Health: Support for women and men across all life stages—including PCOS, acne, irregular cycles, fertility, perimenopause, menopause, and andropause—with a focus on hormone balance, energy, mood, and vitality.

    Complex & Chronic Illness: Specialising in gut health (IBS, SIBO, dysbiosis), mould exposure, mast cell activation, hypermobility, autoimmune conditions, chronic fatigue, and heavy metal toxicity.
    Healthy Ageing: Promoting bone strength, brain health, and longevity through targeted nutrition, exercise, and hormonal optimisation.

    A Whole-Person, Evidence-Based Approach

    Dr Shah’s care is deeply patient-centred—taking time to understand your biochemistry, environment, lifestyle, and personal story. Using advanced diagnostics alongside practical, lifestyle-based strategies, she creates personalised treatment plans that support your body’s innate ability to heal.
    Her patients often describe feeling genuinely seen, heard, and supported—a hallmark of her compassionate, intuitive, and meticulous approach.

    Empowering You to Thrive

    At the Integrative Health Clinic, Dr Shah leads a team dedicated to helping you not only feel better but live better. Her mission is to empower you with the knowledge, tools, and care needed to take ownership of your health journey.

    Beyond the Clinic

    Dr Shah believes health is a way of life. She enjoys cooking, gardening, meditation, time in nature, and strength training—living the same balance and vitality she helps her patients cultivate. Read more about Dr Nayana’s journey to Integrative Health.

    Qualifications & Training

    • FRNZCGP – Fellow of the Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
    • MBBS
    • Diploma in Women’s Health
    • Diploma in Children’s Health
    • Self-guided training in managing Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), SIBO, Microbiome assessment, and management of dysbiosis
    • MCNZ – Current annual practising certificate with the Medical Council of NZ
    • ACNEM – Trained with Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine
    • BioBalance Walsh Protocol – Mastering Brain Chemistry to better manage mental health

Naturopathic Wellness Consultant

Elley Murphy

BNatMed

Elley Murphy is a degree-qualified naturopath with a focus on gut health, nervous system regulation, and women’s health. She combines evidence-informed natural medicine with holistic care to help clients uncover underlying causes and build lasting wellbeing. Elley’s approach empowers individuals with the tools and confidence to take charge of their health.

  • Elley is a degree-qualified naturopath with a strong passion for integrative, evidence-informed healthcare. She brings a calm, compassionate presence to her clinical practice, combining a whole-body approach with a deep understanding of the underlying drivers of health conditions.

    Her special interests include gut health, nervous system regulation, and women’s health, areas she has explored both personally and professionally. Having navigated her own gut health journey, it sparked her dedication to helping others uncover the root causes of their health concerns—and support their bodies with targeted, personalised care.

    With a love of both holistic principles and clinical research, Elley thrives on connecting the dots—drawing from the latest scientific understanding of pathophysiology while also honouring the simple foundations of wellbeing: restorative sleep, whole foods, movement, and connection with nature.

    Elley graduated from the South Pacific College of Natural Medicine and currently supports students as a dispensary assistant at the SPCNM Student Clinic. In this role, she offers guidance and encouragement, drawing from her own recent experience as a student naturopath.

    Clients appreciate her empathetic nature, patience, and genuine interest in their stories. She values education as a key part of the therapeutic process and is passionate about empowering individuals to take charge of their health with confidence and clarity.

    Elley is excited to be stepping into clinical practice and feels deeply inspired by the wealth of knowledge, experience, and genuine care within the integrative health team she now works alongside. She values the collaborative approach to patient care and is passionate about contributing her naturopathic lens to a team that shares her commitment to whole person, patient-centred healthcare.