Jo began her career as a physiotherapist, working in a women’s health hospital where she treated women pre- and post-partum, as well as those experiencing genitourinary symptoms of the menopause. Early in her career, she was fortunate to work alongside inspirational female colleagues who helped shape her deep passion for women’s health. She also spent time working in a specialist breathing clinic in Auckland, supporting perimenopausal and menopausal women experiencing anxiety, panic attacks and disrupted sleep due to hormonal changes – helping them improve dysfunctional breathing patterns through targeted interventions.After retraining as a doctor, Jo was determined to continue her work in women’s health, drawing on her previous clinical experience to guide her menopause care practice. Her own personal journey with treatment – despite having medical knowledge – highlighted the complexity of navigating menopause, further fuelling her dedication to helping others. She takes a holistic, lifestyle-focused approach alongside hormonal support and finds menopause care one of the most rewarding areas of medicine due to the transformative impact it can have on patients' lives. Her mission is to empower women as they enter this new stage of life.

Outside of work, Jo loves spending time with her family including her two boys and their dog. She likes to be active and enjoys running, playing tennis, skiing, reading, dog walking and being a proud sideline supporter at her children’s rugby and football matches.