What does a women’s hormone nutritionist do?
A women’s hormone nutritionist uses food, targeted supplements and functional testing to find what is driving PMS, PMDD, PCOS, endometriosis symptoms or irregular cycles. I am Kirstie Vesseur, a Registered Clinical Nutritionist based in Te Awamutu, working online with women across New Zealand. I read your blood tests against optimal ranges, use DUTCH hormone testing where it helps, and work alongside your GP.
WHAT WOMEN TELL ME
Sound familiar?
Rage before your period
Tears, anxiety and a fuse that snaps the week before.PMS & PMDD
Acne, cravings, missing periods
Hair where you do not want it, and a cycle that stalls.PCOS
Periods that floor you
Pain that stops you working, plus bloating and exhaustion.ENDOMETRIOSIS
A cycle you cannot predict
Short, long, heavy or missing, especially after the pill.IRREGULAR CYCLES
Not yourself anymore
3am wake-ups, brain fog and weight shifts in your 40s.PERIMENOPAUSE
A ROOT CAUSE APPROACH
Why your hormones may be out of balance
It's rarely one thing. These are the drivers I look for first:
- ✓Low iron, B12, folate, zinc or vitamin D
- ✓Blood sugar swings and insulin resistance
- ✓Stress and cortisol rhythm
- ✓Gut health and oestrogen clearance
- ✓Thyroid function, beyond TSH
- ✓Genetics: methylation and detox pathways
How I test
Blood tests, read for optimal
Iron studies, B12, vitamin D and a full thyroid panel.
DUTCH hormone testing
Oestrogen, progesterone and cortisol, and how you clear them.
Gut testing
Comprehensive stool testing where digestion is part of the picture.
Nutrigenomics
DNA testing to personalise your plan.
Testing is used where it changes the plan, never as a box to tick.
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“I was diagnosed with endosalpingosis, IBS and PCOS and nothing I had been doing helped. Working with Kirstie has completely transformed my life! I am now symptom-free after years of being unwell.”
“She has such incredible knowledge about hormones, PMS and gut health. I love her holistic approach and very personalized support.”
“Kirstie has changed my life. Working with Kirstie has improved my wellbeing immensely, I have learned so much through working with her. She’s very easy to talk to, always has great advice, and is very knowledgeable.”
“Kirstie Vesseur has a fantastic understanding of how your body works and through our program she has taught me a lot! She is also very easy to talk and open up too, providing support, encouragement and advice along the way.”
Questions
Do I need a hormone test?
Not always. Many women start with bloods and cycle tracking. DUTCH testing is added when it will change your plan.
Can you work alongside my GP or gynaecologist?
Yes. I write to your GP when extra tests or a referral would help.
How long until I notice a difference?
It depends on what's going on for you. Some women notice a difference within the first week. Others with longer-standing or more complex symptoms take a few cycles, and we track your progress at every session.
Is it claimable on health insurance?
Many NZ policies cover a Registered Clinical Nutritionist. You get receipts for every claim.
Ready to feel like yourself again?
Book your free 30 minute Clinical Case Assessment.