FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE DOCTORS
- The clinic will be closed from 20th December and re-open on February 10th 2025. For any urgent medical advice, please seek support from your own General Practitioner as we will only be available intermittently on email during this time.
- All medications and prescriptions for refills should be procured ASAP.
- FxMed final orders to be delivered pre-Christmas need to be placed by 16th December , as they are closed for 2 weeks.
- Compounding Pharmacist (Optimus) for Bio-identical Hormones, Natural Thyroid & LDN: last orders for the year need to done by 6th December.
A personalised and integrated approach to your health and wellbeing.
Patient-Centric Approach
Treat Underlying Causes Of Disease
Biochemical Individuality
Preventative Approach
Our doctors
Dr Kamal Karl
MB.BS, FACNEM, FRNZCGP, FNZCAM
Dr Kamal Karl specialises in treating chronic illness with an integrative, personalised and regenerative medicine approach. Dr Karl qualified as a medical graduate in 1978 from India and immigrated to NZ in 1987 with his wife, Avani, who is also a Medical Practitioner.
He has been practising Integrative Medicine for the last 20 years and is passionate about sharing his knowledge to help others. Dr Karl is an invited speaker and educator regularly at conferences in New Zealand and internationally, as well as corporate wellness seminars.
Affiliations include:
- Honorary Senior Lecturer at Auckland University.
- Fellow of the NZ College of General Practitioners
- Fellow of the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine
- Co-chairman of New Zealand Society of Integrative Medicine
- Fellow of the Indian Nutritional Medical Association
- Member of the International Hormone Society
- Honorary Member of the International Editorial Board of the journal of ‘Clinical Interventions in Aging.’
- dnalife® (Genetics Testing) Certified Practitioner
Taking into account genetic, lifestyle and environmental influences, a treatment plan is devised. Over the years, using a functional and personalised approach, Dr Karl has helped patients treat the root cause of an array of conditions and illnesses as below:
- Heart health
- Diabetes
- Gastrointestinal issues like IBS , Food allergies
- Autoimmune conditions like Rh Arthritis, Lupus , IBD
- Brain related dysfunction – Parkinsons , Dementia/Alzheimers, ALS
- Skin issues such as Acne, Psoriases, Eczema
- Integrative Medical Weight Management
- Detoxification including Mold, Water-damaged building, Environmental and Heavy Metals
- Hormonal Health for both Men & Women
- Cancer Prevention and Support
Dr Avani Karl
MB.BS, FRNZCGP
After 30 years in General Practice, Dr Avani Karl has assimilated her experience and transitioned to Functional Medicine for the past five years. With a focus in treating chronic illness with a special interest on women’s and children’s health, you can be assured of an integrative and personalised approach.
Affiliations include:
- Fellow & Board Member (Auckland Faculty) of Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners
- Member of the International Hormone Society
The treatment assesses the whole person and aims to treat the root cause of illnesses like:
- Obesity
- Fatty liver
- Menstrual problems
- Polycystic ovarian disease
- Endometriosis
- Menopause
- Perimenopause
- Breast Health
- Pre-pregnancy counseling
- Children’s issues such as Asthma and Eczema
- Stress, anxiety, depression
UNDERSTANDING YOU, NOT THE DISEASE
REFINEMENT THROUGH PERSONALISATION
Dr Karl’s mission is to help you optimise your health and take personal control over your wellbeing using a functional, preventative approach whenever possible and to support you throughout this exciting journey.
COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT
This extensive discussion allows us to identify patterns that could indicate underlying health issues not previously addressed. With this information, we tailor a personalized treatment plan focused on prevention, healing, and maintaining long-term health
CONSULTATION & RECOMMENDATIONS
New Patients
Dr Kamal Karl- Approximately 90 minutes
- Fee: $795
- Initial $250 (non-refundable deposit) is payable at the time of booking once an appointment is confirmed.
- If the first appointment is scheduled to be a virtual/phone consultation, the full initial consult fee will need to be paid prior to the appointment.
New Patients
Dr Avani Karl- Approximately 90 minutes
- Fee: $695
- Initial $250 (non-refundable deposit) is payable at the time of booking once an appointment is confirmed.
- If the first appointment is scheduled to be a virtual/phone consultation, the full initial consult fee will need to be paid prior to the appointment.
Existing Patients
Drs Kamal and Avani Karl- Usually 30-60 minutes
- Fee: $295 – $500
- We recommend follow up consults as needed
- Cost is between $295-$500 depending on the time and complexity of the health issues.
Additional information regarding fees
- All fees are expected to be paid is full on the day of consultation unless determined by prior arrangement.
- Please note the above fees apply to residents living in NZ and Pacific Islands. Overseas patients from outside these regions may attract different costs.
- Children under 12 years may be charged a reduced fee.
- Specialised lab testing (either in New Zealand or overseas) usually attracts extra fees, but routine tests are funded and free under the current New Zealand health policy.
- Please note, missed appointments and any change or cancellation requested within 48 hours will incur the full cost of consultation.
Disclosure
Dr Karl may receive speaker fees and/or travel costs from industry or institutions when asked to speak on issues related to integrative health, functional medicine and anti-ageing medicine.
Dr Karl is Medical Advisor with a financial interest in Functional and Integrative Medicine Limited (FxMed), a distributor of leading high-quality supplements and functional testing.