As an Endocrinologist and an Occupational Therapist, we created Forward Health in Rotorua out of a shared passion for proactive, practical care.
It isn't just about adding years to your life, but quality to those years. We bridge the gap between precise clinical science and daily reality, giving you the tools to understand your biology and the support to actually apply it to your messy, beautiful, everyday life.
Follow the steps below for a complete health journey, or jump straight to the specific service you need right now.
Don't see a time that works to book? Email us at admin@forwardhealthrotorua.com and we’ll figure something out.
True health optimization starts with knowing exactly what is happening beneath the surface. Our clinical-grade DXA scans provide an objective baseline, removing the guesswork so we can build a precise, data-driven plan for your longevity. We offer specialized scan options tailored to your needs:
Tailored Scan Options: Choose between a Body Composition scan, Clinical Bone Densitometry, or a comprehensive combination of both depending on your specific health goals.
Clinical Bone Densitometry: Essential for medical diagnoses. This targeted scan precisely measures bone mineral density to diagnose conditions like osteoporosis and track skeletal strength for the decades ahead.
Precise Body Composition: Look beyond the scale to accurately measure your unique ratio of muscle mass to body fat, while also receiving a helpful, general overview of your overall bone density.
Visceral Fat & Muscle Balance: Identify hidden, metabolically active fat around your internal organs and highlight muscle asymmetries to guide safe movement and injury prevention.
Tracking Real Progress: Whichever scan you choose, it provides a highly accurate way to measure how your medical protocols with Davide and lifestyle changes with Jenna are transforming your body over time.
(Led by Dr. Davide Conti) While a scan shows us your physical baseline, endocrinology helps us understand the internal systems driving your health. Dr. Conti provides expert, proactive medical care focused on optimizing your body's complex biological engine for a long, vibrant life. Davide’s medical expertise focuses on:
Metabolic Health: Investigating the root causes of energy slumps and weight changes, and managing conditions like insulin resistance.
Hormone Optimization: Expert assessment and management of thyroid, adrenal, and reproductive hormones to help you feel like yourself again.
Proactive Longevity: Shifting the focus from simply treating illness to actively extending your "healthspan"—your years of high-quality, disease-free life.
Personalized Medical Protocols: Designing evidence-based, highly individualized treatment plans based on your unique clinical data and bloodwork.
Collaborative Care: Working seamlessly alongside Jenna to ensure your medical protocols are actually realistic and sustainable in your daily life.
(Led by Jenna, NZROT) Health isn't just about what your body is doing internally; it's about how you interact with your world. As an Occupational Therapist, Jenna takes your clinical data and offers broad, holistic support to help you navigate life's hurdles. We work together on:
An Open Door & Open Ears: No issue is too big or complex. Jenna brings extensive experience supporting clients through a wide variety of realities, including chronic illness, depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and parenting struggles.
Getting Unstuck: Finding a clear way forward when you feel overwhelmed, stalled, or unsure of how to implement health advice.
Behavior Change: Understanding and shifting daily habits that are no longer serving you, without the guilt.
Stress & Sensory Management: Developing practical, real-world tools to regulate your nervous system and manage everyday overwhelm.
Health Acceptance: Processing new medical changes or diagnoses and adapting to your "new normal" with confidence.
Values-Based Living: Ensuring your daily routines actually reflect what matters most to you, so your healthspan is filled with quality life.
Precision tracking for body composition and bone health.
Initial Body Composition ($185) A baseline scan of muscle mass, body fat %, and visceral fat.
Active Client Follow-Up ($145) Annual check-in to track progress (must be within 12 months).
12-Week Transformation Combo ($305) Two scans to bookend your progress.
Bone Densitometry (Medical) ($200) Clinical assessment for osteopenia and osteoporosis.
Total Body Combo Scan ($355) The complete picture—combines Bone Density and Body Comp.
Expert metabolic and hormonal care led by Dr. Conti.
Initial Consultation (1 Hr) ($500) An in-depth assessment of history and symptoms to build a personalized plan.
Standard Follow-Up (30 Mins) ($250) Focused review of test results or medication adjustments.
Extended Follow-Up (1 Hr) ($500) For complex cases requiring deeper lifestyle or medical refinement.
Precision diagnostics, medical strategy, and lifestyle support.
The Weight & Hormone Assessment ($640) Body Comp Scan + 1-Hr Endocrine Consult Our targeted approach for PCOS, insulin resistance, or metabolic plateaus. We look beyond the scale to understand how your hormones influence fat distribution, providing a clear roadmap to metabolic balance.
The Bone Health Assessment ($680) Bone Density Scan + 1-Hr Bone Health-Dedicated Endocrine Consult The gold standard for menopause support and osteoporosis prevention. We analyze your skeletal blueprint to create a proactive plan for strength, longevity, and fracture prevention.
The Ultimate Metabolic Assessment ($795) Total Body Scan Combo (Bone&Body) + 1-Hr Endocrine Consult + Blood Marker Review Our deepest dive into biological age and healthspan. By combining bone densitometry and body composition data with key blood markers and a comprehensive endocrine assessment, we build a high-level strategy for long-term metabolic efficiency.
Pre-Diabetic "Butt Kick" ($1,150) Clinical Intervention + Habit Integration A high-impact program designed to shift your health trajectory. Includes two DXA scans to track progress, medical oversight by Dr. Conti, and Personalized Lifestyle Support with Jenna to help you understand your habits and build an achievable, stress-free plan.
Optional Add-On to any Assessment Above:
Wellbeing Support Session ($75) A focused 30-minute session with Jenna to bridge the gap between "knowing" and "doing." Co-create a tailored action plan that actually works for you.
Navigating life’s hurdles with Jenna to gain actionable clarity and build sustainable habits.
Deep-dive into a specific "issue on your plate" or use the time for a general lifestyle reset. No issue is too big or small—whether it is relationships, a new health condition, stress, anxiety, or depression—my door and ears are open to help you figure it out. Leave every session with a concrete plan for your next steps in health and life.
1 hour therapy session : $120
30 minute therapy session $75 ; perfect if your short on time or just want a taster.
Find Us: We are located in the building with Physio Direct, right next to Number Works.
Parking: There is usually plenty of on-street paid parking available directly outside.
Arrival: We have an accessible entrance. Please make yourself comfortable in the waiting room; we are the second room/door on the left. If door is closed please take a seat.
Compliant with the NZ Privacy Act 2020 and the Health Information Privacy Code 2020.
1. What we collect We collect personal information from you, including your name, contact details, NHI number, and health history. We also receive information about you from third parties, such as lab results and specialist referrals, to provide your Endocrinology, DXA, and Occupational Therapy care.
2. How we store and use it Your data is stored in Cliniko (our practice management system) and Google Workspace (our secure administrative system). Both systems use high-level encryption and Multi-Factor Authentication. We only use your information to provide clinical care, manage appointments, and communicate with you.
3. Use of Technology and AI To ensure clinical accuracy and efficiency, we use secure, de-identified AI assistance (Google Gemini) for drafting documentation.
We use a "Sealed" version of this technology, meaning your data is not used to train the AI.
We remove all personal identifiers (names/DOBs) before any data is processed by AI.
4. Sharing your information We only share your information with other health providers (like your GP) when necessary for your care, or as required by law. We never sell or share your data with third parties for marketing.
5. Your Rights You have the right to ask for a copy of any personal information we hold about you, and to ask for it to be corrected if you think it is wrong.
Contact: If you’d like to ask for a copy of your information, or have any questions about your privacy, please contact us.