Doctors For Nutrition Shines at GPCME South 2025 in Christchurch
- Rebecca Stonor, CEO
- 07 Sep 2025
DFN was proud to attend this year’s General Practice Conference and Medical Exhibition (GPCME), South in Christchurch, NZ.
Over three inspiring days, our team connected with hundreds of healthcare professionals, including general practitioners, nurses, nurse practitioners, practice managers, students, pharmacists and health coaches, sparking meaningful conversations about the power of plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine for better patient outcomes.
From morning through evening, our stand became a hub of activity as delegates stopped by to learn more, share their experiences, and explore how dietary choices can profoundly impact the prevention and management of chronic disease. Many attendees left with new insights, expressing excitement about translating what they had learned into their clinical practice.
Five Engaging Workshops
Dr Luke Wilson and Dr Martyn Williamson delivered five well-attended workshops across the weekend, covering:
- The Benefits of Plant-Based Diets in Preventing Chronic Disease
- Lifestyle Medicine in Clinical Practice
The response was outstanding. Rooms were full, questions flowed, and participants eagerly discussed how lifestyle measures could transform the way we approach healthcare. In fact, one GP from Christchurch told us:
“This was the best presentation at the conference.”
Another highlight was meeting a long-time supporter of DFN who shared:
“DFN are great, they follow the evidence!”
Feedback like this confirms that our message is resonating and that more and more healthcare professionals are seeing plant-based nutrition as a vital component of modern medical care and lifestyle medicine as the future of patient treatment.
Building momentum with a Dine with a Doc
Following the conference, Doctors For Nutrition hosted a special Dine with a Doc evening in Wellington, which brought together local health professionals and community members for an inspiring night of evidence-based conversation and connection. Guests enjoyed a range of wholesome, flavourful dishes prepared by the talented chefs from the new Medically Tailored Meals (MTM) charity, whose creativity showed just how delicious plant-based eating can be. The food was warmly received, with many attendees remarking on how satisfying and vibrant the menu was. To complement the meal, Little City Kombucha generously sponsored the event, offering every guest the chance to sample their refreshing, handcrafted kombucha — a perfect pairing for the evening’s theme of health and vitality.
Looking ahead
Our success at GPCME South has energised us for the year ahead — and we’re already planning to bring the same passion and evidence-based education to GPCME Rotorua in 2026.
But we can’t do it without your support. Right now, every donation you make will be doubled through our matching donation campaign. Your contribution will help us continue to bring vital nutrition and lifestyle education to healthcare professionals who are ready to make a change for their patients.
Together, we can reshape the future of healthcare, one conversation at a time.
