About Kate

At Bendy Buddha we aim to get down deep, not only relieving symptoms but also thoroughly addressing the causes of suboptimal health. By uncovering and working on these origins, it helps to strengthen your life force. Ample, free-flowing life force means stamina, energy, resilience and vigor. In other words: it’s the spring in your step.

Because life is supposed to feel good, right?

Kate Roberts PhD

PhD, MHSCI (TCM), BHSCI (Acu), PG Cert (MH), ACC Treatment Provider

Regsitered with the Chinese Medicine Council of New Zealand (1063) - Chinese medicine practitioner (Acupuncturist), Chinese medicine specialist - Mental health

Kate Roberts holds a PhD in Primary Health Care, a Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine, a Post-graduate Certificate in Psychological Medicine and a Bachelors of Acupuncture. She is the founder and Chair of the Acupuncture for Mental Health group in Wellington which builds collabortive care pathways and advocates for Chinese medicine as a treatment option for mental wellness.

Kate’s clinical practice specialises in the treatment of mental health, musculo-skeletal conditions, and women’s health. She utilises an evidence informed approach, and works within a collaborative framework with other allied and mainstream practitioners.

Kate remains extremely passionate about offering holistic acupuncture treatments, with a focus on working with patients to achieve their maximum potential, both physically and mentally.

Kate also works as a professional advisor to the Chinese Medical Council of New Zealand and as a fitness coach at F45 Basin reserve.