WELCOME, UNCOVER YOUR HEALTHIEST YOU

Hi, I’m Kate Lillian Burford. As a certified integrative clinical and performance nutritionist, I bring over two decades of experience across nutrition, movement and lifestyle change, with a deep appreciation for looking at health through a holistic lens.

I work one-to-one with women in Christchurch and online throughout New Zealand, combining evidence-informed nutrition with personalised support that considers your health history, lifestyle, goals and the many factors influencing how you feel and function.

Whether you're looking to optimise performance, support your body through a new stage of life, or navigate ongoing symptoms that require deeper understanding and support, we work together to create an approach that supports your healthiest you.

Certified Clinical & Performance
Nutritionist in Christchurch

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How I can support you

WHERE I CAN HELP

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MCAS & Histamine

Supporting sensitive immune systems affected by mast cell activation, histamine intolerance, food reactions, inflammation and unexplained symptoms.

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From performance and proactive wellbeing to complex health concerns, these are some of the areas I support through personalised, evidence-informed clinical nutrition. Each area is approached by understanding the bigger picture — your symptoms, goals, lifestyle and the many factors that influence your health.

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Gut & Digestive Health

Helping uncover the factors contributing to IBS, SIBO, reflux, bloating, food intolerances and ongoing digestive concerns.

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Women’s Hormonal Health

Supporting women through PMS, PMDD, PCOS, endometriosis, irregular cycles, perimenopause and changing hormonal needs.

Performance Nutrition
& Active Living

Optimising nutrition for energy, strength, recovery, body composition and performance, from everyday movement to athletic goals.

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Skin & Hair Health

Looking beyond the surface to support acne, eczema, rosacea, hair thinning and inflammatory skin and scalp concerns.

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Long COVID & Post-Viral Recovery

Supporting energy, recovery and resilience for those navigating Long COVID, post-viral fatigue and ongoing changes after illness.

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Hi, I’m Kate

Certified Integrative & Performance Nutritionist • Health Coach •
Yoga Teacher • Designer

Health and wellbeing have been part of my life since childhood, shaped by a lifelong curiosity for nutrition, movement, and mindful living. But it was moments of experiencing my own health challenges that led me to dive deeper into the wellness industry and pursue clinical training, ultimately to heal myself.
A journey that has shaped me and filled me with a sense of purpose. I bring that insight, coupled with evidence-informed practice, to walk alongside others, supporting a whole-body approach to nutrition and lifestyle, and encouraging thoughtful, mindful choices that honour each person’s unique path to wellbeing and performance.

My story

Your Healthiest You

With design and wellbeing at the heart of my passions, creating this book allowed me to combine what I love in a way that’s easy to use and inspiring.

My hope is that readers will enjoy flicking through the pages, smiling as they learn something new that inspires and encourages their journey. My mission is to you understand the vital role you play in your own health & share really simple tools to help you make big shifts.

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Delicious Recipes to Balance Blood Sugar and
Tame Hunger Hormones

Recipes

Kumara and Boysenberry Cake | Gluten Free

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Testimonials

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I approached Kate regarding guidance with my nutrition and general health as I move through to my next chapter in life.. menopause. Kate is one of the most grounded and truly caring people I have met in my health journey. It was refreshing to be understood on every level, the guidance I gained has allowed me to understand my body and its vital relationship between food and hormonal stability. Thank you Kate for being true to your craft, your passion and knowledge you shared with me has allowed me to connect back to myself and what my body needs

- VICTORIA TILLEY

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I saw Kate for some nutritional advice and found her to be very professional, knowledgeable and thorough. At all times she put my needs first and it was clear she has genuine care for her clients. What stood out to me compared to other health professionals was her understanding of the body as a whole system. This holistic approach made me feel very confident about the plan she suggested and I couldn't be happier with the results. Kate's passion, care and expertise are hard to find these days.

- ANDREW REID

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Kate has guided and empowered me to make more informed food decisions. She listened to what’s important to me and my lifestyle, suggesting great options to tweak and enhance my diet. Kate's greatest attribute is her ability to listen and understand individual needs, ensuring each suggestion is perfectly tailored to you.

- HANNAH BARRY

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My association with Kate and Bikram Yoga started about 16 years ago just before I turned 50. Yoga provided the perfect balance. I became a regular and with Kate's guidance, encouragement and help I improved immensely. She is an amazing teacher with a wealth of knowledge and has such dedication to all her students. I have tried other yoga but for me the rapport I have with Kate and the structure of Bikram suits me perfectly. Kate is a wonderful person, very creative and an astute business women, but to me her biggest attribute is that she cares!

KAREN WALTON

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Bikram yoga brings us each the gift of body awareness. I love Kate’s intergrated approach to health, nutrition and yoga. It is an aid to help us all heal and keeps us moving on our own unique journey.

- JANE BENFELL

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Kate’s style of teaching challenges us to find the best in ourselves. She is inspiring and approachable and convinced us all that we could only get better and better. Her sense of calm was contagious and the practice became about so much more than posture and flexibility, but making time for myself. Time to be still. Wherever Kate goes, we will follow. Always trying to be better, and grateful for a teacher who believes that we can be.

- SARA ESSIG WEBB

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Kate’s sessions are an absolute delight to be part of. She has the most wonderful personable approach to exercise which is both fun and very informative. Her extensive knowledge in the practice of Bikram yoga along with her background as a fitness trainer ensures I always get the complete work out of the mind, body and soul. I always leave feeling refreshed and energised. Attending her classes has completely revolutionised how I approach my exercise routine to become a stronger and more centred person, physically, emotionally and spiritually.”

- ANNETTE SHERIDAN