A woman with blonde hair smiling, wearing a white medical coat with the name 'Dr. Catherine' embroidered on it.

Dr Catherine

Specialist General Practitioner
Interests in Women’s health and menopausal medicine

Dr. Catherine is a Specialist General Practitioner, having completed her Fellowship with the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners in 2015. Passionate about women’s health, she has shaped her postgraduate training and clinical experience to align with this focus.  In 2024, she become a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, following sitting an international exam in menopausal medicine. Catherine is a member of both the Australasian Menopause Society and the International Menopause Society.

Her specialist interests include:

  • Menstrual disorders and PCOS

  • Hormonal mood changes

  • Perimenopause and menopause

  • Post menopausal bleeding

  • Maternal mental health

  • IUDs and pipelle procedures

She offers personalised, evidence-based care with a particular focus on the transitional phases of a woman’s life. She is also trained in the insertion and removal of IUDs and pipelles.

Outside of medicine, Catherine enjoys life as a busy mum to three children—and a small menagerie that includes pet sheep and cows!

Dr Catherine and Juno

Driven by a deep passion for primary care and a commitment to the values of traditional general practice, Dr. Catherine set out to create something of her own. In 2022, alongside Dr. Megan Pow, she co-founded Juno Health—a boutique general practice built on connection, continuity, and community.

Recognising the barriers many women face in accessing specialist women’s healthcare, Catherine saw the need for something more. Together with an exceptional team of dedicated women, she helped shape Juno Women’s Health—a vibrant, evolving model that blends the familiarity of community-based care with expert, women-centred services.

Catherine Smart 2024 MENDPLUS Society Certified Practitioner logo featuring a circular design with a stylized 'M' in the center.