Wānaka’s newest wellness hub Holistic House is offering an internationally renowned, root-cause approach to health and wellbeing. Owner Olivia Lucas says functional medicine is a blend of modern science with traditional wisdom.

“We aim to understand the ‘why’ behind peoples’ symptoms by looking at the whole person not just their isolated issues. This often includes hormonal health and nervous system regulation with a special interest in supporting women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, preconception, chronic stress and sleep concerns.” 

Olivia is an experienced functional medicine specialist and reformer pilates instructor who graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science and achieved distinction in Natural Medicine. 

“Whether you’re seeking to stimulate your vitality, restore balance or reduce overwhelm we’re here to offer support.”

She says it’s common for clients to attend Holistic House frustrated, burnt out or exhausted after exploring a range of medical options. 

“Our clients have often tried conventional routes and been told that everything is normal on their blood tests but deep down they know something isn’t right. Typically, they describe symptoms such as fatigue, hormonal imbalances, gut issues, stress, poor sleep or just not feeling like themselves. While our goal is to shift the focus toward prevention, nourishment and long-term wellbeing we understand that most people are drawn to functional medicine after they’ve hit a wall. We have a no judgement policy meeting  people exactly where they are at and helping them move forward.”

A 90-minute initial consultation enables patients and practitioners to explore current and past medical concerns before preparing a comprehensive health strategy.

“This isn’t a five-minute chat but a deep dive into health history, dietary habits, lifestyle, hormonal patterns, stress, sleep, pathology interpretation and family history,” says Olivia. “We take the time to really listen, connect the dots and start mapping out a plan based on a person’s unique needs and goals.” 

Olivia says benefits of functional medicine include deep restorative sleep, sustainable energy that lasts throughout the day, balanced hormones that improve moods alongside a calm and regulated nervous system with increased resilience to various stressors.

“At Holistic House we’re here to help understand what’s really going on for our clients and create a clear, personalised path toward their most vibrant self. We’re not here to settle for ‘fine’.”

Holistic House at 99 Ardmore St, Wānaka is open from Monday – Saturday. Bookings can be made online via https://www.holistichouse.co.nz/