“I spent over 8 months working with Deirdre on helping me deal with Weight loss, lack of energy & sleep issues…”

During my time with Deirdre, I felt in good hands, with a person who is not only passionate about what can be done with natural remedies / herbs but also very passionate about helping people meet their goals and become much healthier.

Deirdre was very professional, with care and attention to my feelings as some topics can be quite difficult to talk about and deal with.  We went at my pace at all times, with gentle pushes in the form of encouragement and ideas for directions.

I would highly recommend Deirdre, she made the whole experience enjoyable, I looked forward to my appointments and was really pleased with the results.

— Wayne Calvert

“I would strongly recommend Deirdre to anyone who is very serious in improving their health in a holistic & natural way…”

I have found her to be very caring, professional, & very intuitive. Deirdre has great knowledge & understanding of the human body & the herbs that heal. She explains how a product is going to work & why you need to take it. 

I have had issues with insomnia, menopause, energy & candida (that sounds a lot)! But now after 8 months I am well on the way to understanding my body better & managing my health with great results. A result that got to the cause of the problem, not just covering it with a bandage, using a cream or taking a pill!

If you are serious about healing yourself, take back your power, take the plunge & give Deirdre a call to help you on your journey to health because it is so worth it, a decision you will never regret.

— Margie Davidson (Beauty Therapist)

“For many years I have battled with stress and energy levels,……”

……..after a few visits to Deirdre, using her medical background and knowledge of the natural medicine industry – she has put me on the correct mix of products for my stress management and energy, highly recommended”

 — Sue Geddes

“Deirdre helped me out heaps”

I totally recommend her and her practice.  She was/is informative, professional, very helpful and approachable and most importantly assisted me to regain my health and stamina. 

  — Michele Taylor

 “I would strongly recommend Deirdre to anyone who is very serious in improving their health in a holistic & natural way.”

I have found her to be very caring, professional, & very intuitive.

Deirdre has great knowledge & understanding of the human body & the herbs that heal.  She explains how a product is going to work & why you need to take it.

 I have had issues with insomnia, menopause, energy & candida (that sounds a lot)! But now after 8 months I am well on the way to understanding my body better & managing my health with great results. A result that got to the cause of the problem, not just covering it with a bandage, using a cream or taking a pill!

If you are serious about healing yourself, take back your power, take the plunge & give Deirdre a call to help you on your journey to health because it is so worth it, a decision you will never regret.

 — Margie Davidson (Beauty Therapist)

“Deirdre is a very caring person that takes the time to get to know her patients…….”

….and customize her medication for you specially. I never felt pushed for time and loved how she has always shared her knowledge by teaching me what she saw in my blood and why.

— Linda Klok

 “Deirdre is a fantastic physician who helped me realise my goals in successful weight-loss……”

……..in a sustained lifestyle manner which lead to falling pregnant successfully as we were having issues obtaining viability. It is important for people to realise how good natural approaches are to health and I have really become a firm believer!

I found Deirdre’s manner perfect to adapt to whatever you needed for the day whether it was a friend to hold your hand and lend an ear, a mother’s touch, a confident coach to get you back on track and most of all a wonderful person.

I recommend her to anyone!

 — Inga Wilson

 “Thank you Deirdre  for your professional explanations, in-depth reporting and factual research.”

I am impressed with how you use your extensive nursing knowledge and blend this into your medical herbalist practice

Your common sense practical approach gives me the confidence to address my Health daily whic increasing my wellbeing and happiness

 — Maria Gold

“I have been working with Deidre for a number of months on preventative health issues based on a Hemaview reading…..

……to assess the quality of my blood which in turn provided a window into my overall health and wellbeing. I have found Deidre is consistently helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Her passion for her chosen profession is infectious. With her background in nursing training Deidre is able to provide a high quality service in helping people, in a preventative way, to maintain good health in a natural holistic way, before issues build up to a point of incapacitation through sickness.

The medical profession, doctor’s, hospital etc are set up primarily to help people who have health issues. (Ambulance at the bottom of the cliff). Deidre can certainly help here however with the tools she has available to her, she is also able to provide advice and assistance to view and manage medical issues before they affect our normal daily routine. Thanks Deidre.”

 — James Manser

“I went to Deidre with a number of health related issues related to being overweight.”

With her help I have lost close to 50kgs and I feel like a new person. I am so much more active now and have completed a number of 10km runs and I'm now training for my first half marathon something I never thought possible a year ago.  Deidre put me at ease from my first visit with her friendly demeanor and has helped motive me to set and achieve my goals.

 Deidre I just wanted to say Thank you so much

— Phil Law

“I have been a client of Deirdre’s for many years”

She is a wealth of knowledge and I always feel so positive after a visit with her.

She is so empathetic and understands exactly what I need. She is such a fantastic naturopath/herbalist and person too - I would highly recommend a visit!

— Kristy

“I want to say thank you to Deirdre for her unwavering faith in me and that I could be well again.”

I came to her after all my Doctors told me there “was nothing wrong with me” but I still felt really unwell. Deirdre believed me, so she asked me some questions, did a Hemaveiw and we saw my blood was very inflamed!  I have changed my diet and taken the herbs and vitamins she has asked me to and I feel better than ever! My life has changed and now I am out walking everyday (the dog loves it!) and am happy. I would recommend Deirdre to anyone.

 — Karen Degan

“We highly recommend DP Herbals!”

Deirdre Panapa has assisted the members of our whānau over a number of years now and they all, without question, cannot say enough about the help she has given them. Beautiful soul and a true healer.

Noku Te Ao preschool.

“Before the start of my herbal medication, I was constantly feeling tired with low energy and catching every cold and flu that was going around.”

From having glandular fever, fatigue was an ongoing problem that began to effect my immune system, later resulting in a sinus infection and re-occurring tonsillitis. Antibiotics were given to aid all my problems which unfortunately caused some further problems, which made me question whether these prescriptions were taking care of my body or doing more damage to other aspects of my health. I went to seek help at DP Herbals where I was put on natural remedies that significantly improved my immune system, chronic fatigue and long list of other things that were making me feeling low. Various samples of my blood were taken over a number of months where significant changes could be seen. I now feel like I have the energy and liveliness of a young 20 year old adult and no longer feeling that I’m reaching retirement!

 — Bella Spoors

“In the lead up to Christmas 2012 I felt completely drained with some mornings being a real mission to get up.”

 Working as a manager in a fast passed company the stress had been slowly building over several years and this combined with the passing of my mother after a long illness had finally taken their toll.  Initially I though a good break over Christmas was all I needed but after three weeks leave I still felt the same.  

 During my first visit Deirdre professionally covered every aspect of my life and what had been leading up to this point.  By the time I left I was confident that she knew what was going on and how to get my energy levels back to normal.  Over the coming months Deirdre used her expertises and skills to restore my health and energy levels so I can now cope with life’s stresses.  During the journey Deirdre was very informative about the entire process and explained what we were doing and why.  Thanks for getting my life back Deirdre.

 — Geoff Low

 “I have been dog tired for around 4 years and just thought that it was because I was not sleeping well.”

The doctor was not able to see that anything was wrong as my blood numbers were within the normal range.

 Deirdre saw me for a hemaview  consultation(live blood analysis). She was able to show me where there may be some issues with adrenal exhaustion (i.e. I over did stress from work and quakes) and what to do about it. The solution was simple - a course of supplements for one month. Everything I needed but nothing I didn’t.

 I am no longer tired and my outlook on life is positive again.  

 — Carol Hannigan

  “Endorsement for DP Herbals”

Since first meeting with Deirdre, I have had blood tests which have identified intolerances to a number of food ingredients used widely in the Western diet. Removal of these foods from my diet have resulted in the reduction or complete remission of symptoms which have plagued me for years.

These symptoms include: Reflux, diarrhoea, headaches, depression, sinusitis, hay fever, arthritic pain, loss of libido, anxiety, and general irritability (bad temper).

I can thoroughly recommend Deirdre’s analytical processes, her endearing personal manner, and her perspicacity. She employs all of these to help with symptoms that aren’t so out of left field as you might imagine.

 — GDM Christchurch

“Deirdre genuinely cares about her clients, not just physically but holistically.”

She has helped me get through some tough physical, emotional and mental hurdles with compassion and understanding, and has made a remarkable difference in my life over the past few years in many ways.

Darlene McGlinchey

  “In late August 2012, I was admitted to hospital with Guillen Barre  Syndrome (GBS) a rare condition that attacks the immune system and in many cases leaves the patient in a paralyzed state requiring life support.” 

As a result of contracting GBS I spent 21 days in ICU on life support and a total of two months recovering and relearning to swallow, talk, perform fine motor skills like push buttons, roll over, sit-up and finally walk.  At the beginning of my recovery period at Burwood Hospital I was introduced to Deidre from family friends. 

 Deirdre was a massive help, not only did she have a lot of knowledge about the right mix of herbal supplements and foods to assist with my recovery.  She also had a working knowledge of the medical profession and was able to demystify the treatment and medicines doctors prescribed me.  This was a great help for me and my family, she was able to break down the medical jargon and empowered us to set appropriate expectations and ask the right types of questions.

 When I met Deirdre, I was not able to sit up by myself and I had just re-learnt to swallow and was only able to eat mushy foods.  I was on a lot of medication.  Deidre assessed my situation and supported the medical profession by providing various supplements and foods to my diet.  I noticed an immediate improvement to my energy levels and overall health.  I invited Deirdre to my hospital meeting where they design a plan for my treatment and target a discharge date.  Deirdre assisted with the discussions and when I said the target date I plan to leave, the medical staff were sceptical.  However Deirdre believed that I could do it.  Over the next 6 weeks Deidre visited me and provided advise and various other supplements to assist me in my recovery.  We become good friends. BTW, I discharged on my target date. ;-)

 I always find when reading references, I look for real facts and figures to back up statements like ‘Without Deirdre’s help, I would never have recovered so quickly!’. 

 So here are the facts from when I started treatment with Deirdre:

Week 1 – Been in hospital for 6 weeks – (21 days in ICU) – Not able to sit-up by myself – low energy levels, required to be pushed around in the wheel chair

Week 2 – Able to sit-up, able to drive motorised wheel chair and visit Gym for rehab

Week 3 – Able to transfer to manual chair and push myself to the gym, muscles getting stronger and endurance really improving

Week 4 – Able to stand now and make a couple of steps

Week 5 -  using walking frames, passing fitness tests in gym and progressing quickly to walking stick

Week 6 – Able to walk unassisted and ran 1 km in the gym

Week 7 -  beginning of week discharged from hospital

Week 9 – Started back at work part time

Week 16 – Back to work full time

Week 18 – Performed Kapa Haka in the front row at the Te Matatini 2013 (National Kapa Haka Championships)

 Talking with different staff at Burwood they all said that they had never seen anyone recover as fast as I did with my condition and severity.  It is also important to note that by the time I left the hospital I had reduced my meds significantly and was down to minor pain relief medicines.  I feel, I can attribute the fast recovery and reduction of meds to the carefully crafted diet of herbal supplements which Deidre prescribed during my recovery.  

 Deirdre you’re a star, thank you for all your help!

 Tino mihi kia koe Deidre

Naku te rourou nau te rourou ka ora ai te iwi - With your basket and my basket the people will live

 — Na Manawanui Parata

 — Mana Parata

 “Well what can I say about Deirdre ?”

Firstly and most importantly thank you for giving me my life back..  For the first time ever someone  listened to what I was saying and treated me with understanding .

 For years I had been slowly loosing my energy and sleeping more and more from month to month .  I was in lots of pain, I had lots of migraines, throat infections,stomach upsets. I spent half my life asleep and the other half feeling terrible. I had finally had enough with  conventional medicine when the words " have you considered that you could be depressed" were uttered. I knew that I had to take my health into my own hands.

The rest is history, I found Deirdre and I have been on the up ever since.

If you are having health problems I recommend a visit to Deirdre, she will listen and she will use her extensive knowledge in herbal medicine to get you on the path to recovery. Thanks again for giving me my life back....... Sue

 — Susan Dale Bates

 “Deirdre is very professional and friendly.”

She has a wide range of knowledge of all her products so can definitely help with any problems

I would recommend her, shes makes you feel comfortable and no question is s silly question.  Thanks!

— Kyla Bonniface

 "DEirdre provides a brilliant service and did a great job of explaining, identifying and treating my symptoms.” 

What I particularly liked during my visits is how she ‘connected’ with me as the patient, and clearly has a passion for natural treatments and positive outcomes and wellbeing.  Thanks DP Herbals!

 — Jason Hopper