Naturopathy is a form of medicine that considers all systems of the body when looking for the underlying causes of disease. It is a complementary rather than alternative form of medicine and our practitioners work alongside allied and allopathic practitioners to support the health and wellness of an individual.
Natural Ways
Integrated Healthcare Clinic
Therapeutic & Relaxation Massage
Our experienced team offer a wide range of techniques to help release soft tissue, including sports, deep tissue, relaxation response and trigger point therapy.
We also offer pregnancy massage and lymphatic drainage at our clinic.
Yoga – Individual Sessions & Group Classes
At Natural Ways we offer private and duo sessions, as well as small group classes.
All sessions are tailored to the individual client or group, taking into account specific needs and goals whether that be to strengthen the body, improve flexibility, mobility, balance or to restore healthy function.
Pilates – Individual Sessions & Group Classes
Pilates is a low-impact workout focusing on strengthening the core and improving posture and balance. There is a strong emphasis on breath awareness. The Pilates system helps the body to move with fluidity, ease and grace with its exercises strengthening the whole body creating balanced muscular development whilst also promoting flexibility, centeredness and control. It is a very effective tool for rehabilitation from injury as well as being a great form of exercise.
Myofascial Release
Myofascial release is a special kind of massage-like technique that focuses on the stretchy tissue "facia" in your body. During myofascial release, a trained practitioner uses pressure and stretching to help loosen up the tight spots in your fascia.
Meet Our Team
Natasha McLeanNaturopath, Massage Therapist & Yoga Instructor
Natasha trained as a naturopath, medical herbalist and massage therapist at Wellpark College of Natural Therapies in Auckland and then started practicing from her Natural Ways clinic in 2005. Through connections with other local practitioners including Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, & GP's Natasha has developed a integrated vision and network to care for her clients.
Her enjoyment of music and dance eventually led to an interest in adding yoga to her toolkit, in particular vinyasa flow and yin. She completed her teacher training with Fyodor Vidal in 2016 and has taught classes and lead workshops since, in addition to running her practice.
Natasha is a registered practitioner with Naturopaths and Medical Herbalists of NZ as well as registered instructor with Yoga Alliance NZ. As a busy working mother of four children, she understands the challenges of maintaining balance within the busy modern lifestyle and is committed to helping others reduce stress and achieve their health and wellbeing goals whether that be through massage, naturopathy, yoga or a combination of therapies.
Natasha McLeanNaturopath, Massage Therapist & Yoga Instructor
Natasha trained as a naturopath, medical herbalist and massage therapist at Wellpark College of Natural Therapies in Auckland and then started practicing from her Natural Ways clinic in 2005. Through connections with other local practitioners including Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, & GP's Natasha has developed a integrated vision and network to care for her clients.
Her enjoyment of music and dance eventually led to an interest in adding yoga to her toolkit, in particular vinyasa flow and yin. She completed her teacher training with Fyodor Vidal in 2016 and has taught classes and lead workshops since, in addition to running her practice.
Natasha is a registered practitioner with Naturopaths and Medical Herbalists of NZ as well as registered instructor with Yoga Alliance NZ. As a busy working mother of four children, she understands the challenges of maintaining balance within the busy modern lifestyle and is committed to helping others reduce stress and achieve their health and wellbeing goals whether that be through massage, naturopathy, yoga or a combination of therapies.
Motoko SheridanPilates Instructor
Motoko is Polestar Pilates Comprehensive certified and also TRX and MOTR trained. She believes that regular exercise brings healthy living and improved quality of life. Motoko gets huge satisfaction from seeing her clients improve their strength, flexibility and mobility, and this is what motivates her to work hard for her clients.
Motoko is originally from Tokyo, Japan and has a passion for health and fitness, enjoys living an active lifestyle in herself, and also has a passion for baking. Motoko personally enjoys the benefits Pilates brings.
Motoko SheridanPilates Instructor
Motoko is Polestar Pilates Comprehensive certified and also TRX and MOTR trained. She believes that regular exercise brings healthy living and improved quality of life. Motoko gets huge satisfaction from seeing her clients improve their strength, flexibility and mobility, and this is what motivates her to work hard for her clients.
Motoko is originally from Tokyo, Japan and has a passion for health and fitness, enjoys living an active lifestyle in herself, and also has a passion for baking. Motoko personally enjoys the benefits Pilates brings.
Caitlin BeattieMassage Therapist
Caitlin is in her 2nd year of a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at AUT, and plans to be a sports physiotherapist. She enjoys learning about the anatomy, different health conditions and the treatments techniques such as manual therapy.
Caitlin has a identical twin, loves watching kdrama, and spending time with my friends and family. She also works at a trampoline park working with kids and loves doing flips.
Caitlin BeattieMassage Therapist
Caitlin is in her 2nd year of a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at AUT, and plans to be a sports physiotherapist. She enjoys learning about the anatomy, different health conditions and the treatments techniques such as manual therapy.
Caitlin has a identical twin, loves watching kdrama, and spending time with my friends and family. She also works at a trampoline park working with kids and loves doing flips.
Fyodor VidalYoga Instructor
Fyodor has been teaching yoga and fitness for 21 years. He started yoga at a young age, evolving it into deep spiritual practice over the years. He earned his yoga certification from his native Philippines & is a licenced Yoga Teacher Training (YTT 200) provider.
He is the lead trainer for Sukha School of Yoga and has been developing yoga teachers both in New Zealand and overseas for 15 years.
Fyodor's lessons are inspired by traditional Hatha Yoga. He also teaches meditation. His classes start with centring the mind through breathing exercises or chanting mantras. Then, asanas (postures and flow) for opening the spine and the hips. A moment of silence and stillness is done at the end of the session.
Simple and quiet is Fyodor. He finds comfort in a cup of coffee and a toast or muffin on the side while reading a book or writing his lesson plan.
Fyodor VidalYoga Instructor
Fyodor has been teaching yoga and fitness for 21 years. He started yoga at a young age, evolving it into deep spiritual practice over the years. He earned his yoga certification from his native Philippines & is a licenced Yoga Teacher Training (YTT 200) provider.
He is the lead trainer for Sukha School of Yoga and has been developing yoga teachers both in New Zealand and overseas for 15 years.
Fyodor's lessons are inspired by traditional Hatha Yoga. He also teaches meditation. His classes start with centring the mind through breathing exercises or chanting mantras. Then, asanas (postures and flow) for opening the spine and the hips. A moment of silence and stillness is done at the end of the session.
Simple and quiet is Fyodor. He finds comfort in a cup of coffee and a toast or muffin on the side while reading a book or writing his lesson plan.
Judith BeattieYoga Instructor
Judith is a registered nurse and midwife which has allowed her to work at either end of the life spectrum. Her passion is women's health.
Judith is excited to join the yoga team after train under Fyodor Vidal. Practicing yoga kept her sane when her three children were young and soothed her aching back after work. Everyday she is recommending that people move in order to heal and stay well.
When she is not working or stretching Judith loves to read, travel and spend time with family / friends.
Judith BeattieYoga Instructor
Judith is a registered nurse and midwife which has allowed her to work at either end of the life spectrum. Her passion is women's health.
Judith is excited to join the yoga team after train under Fyodor Vidal. Practicing yoga kept her sane when her three children were young and soothed her aching back after work. Everyday she is recommending that people move in order to heal and stay well.
When she is not working or stretching Judith loves to read, travel and spend time with family / friends.
Alisa CunninghamReception & Administration
Alisa has joined our team on reception. Her warm friendly smile will be greeting you on a Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and she is excited to get to know you all.
In addition to working with us, Alisa also teaches horse riding at Sonshine Ranch and is involved as both a participant and instructor at Ardmore Pony Club.
When not riding herself or teaching, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, or hanging out with Hercules her dog and her pet chickens.
Alisa CunninghamReception & Administration
Alisa has joined our team on reception. Her warm friendly smile will be greeting you on a Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and she is excited to get to know you all.
In addition to working with us, Alisa also teaches horse riding at Sonshine Ranch and is involved as both a participant and instructor at Ardmore Pony Club.
When not riding herself or teaching, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, or hanging out with Hercules her dog and her pet chickens.