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Kiwi Health Detective in the Media

Guest Expert – The Cafe (TV3)

Kim describes the connection between bullying and chronic illness. (The Cafe TV3).

 

HINZ Health Informatics Interview

What is so different about a Root Cause Analysis approach to health?

 

Guest Expert – The Cafe (TV3)

Kim shares how to deal with chronic stress. (The Cafe TV3).

 

Daily Grind Interview - Stuff NZ

What does The Kiwi Health Detective do?

Kim Knight helps people recover from chronic illness.

17 Oct 21 2015

What do you do as The Kiwi Health Detective?

The main thing is helping people recover from chronic illnesses that tend to be classified as untreatable or incurable. People come to me after they've been to multiple specialists. I mainly deal with things like chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia – I help them understand the cause. I also focus on stress and anxiety reduction. Research shows that 80 per cent of illness is caused by stress. Trapped emotional energy is a big factor in physical symptoms. Healing is about becoming aware of oneself and understanding how to live under the laws of health instead of against them.

How did you become a therapist?

I was diagnosed with clinical depression in my late 20s. I was then also diagnosed with chronic fatigue in my mid-30s. I didn't want to take medication so I started to look for solutions. After about five years of being unwell, I decided to do something I've always wanted to do if I only had a few months to live. So I sold my house and set off on a round the world trip and that was the beginning of me understanding why I was ill. It took about 10 years to get well. I realised I needed to deal with my emotions from the past, I knew what I had to work on. I don't think I could help people if I hadn't gone through it myself. I've tried about 200 different types of therapies so I know what's out there. 

What is the most challenging part of your job?

The fact that what I do is not widely known or accepted. Also, that people expect an automatic fix. There is a timing to recovery. 

What do you say to the skeptics?

It's common sense that is not commonly known. My job is to not persuade people. I'm here to inform people, educate and teach them how to look after their own health. It's self-empowerment. My favourite saying is, self-care is a revolution in healthcare. My work has been acknowledged with a Waitemata Health Excellence Award among others.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/western-leader/73249208/daily-grind-what-does-the-kiwi-health-detective-do 

Filming for Meta Health LPTV in Hawaii

Kim being interviewed by UK presenter Susan Osman at the Meta Health Conference Hawaii 2015.

Making a splash in Australia

Making a splash in Australia drawing a crowd of 300 people for a talk on chronic fatigue.

Co-Author – The Health Changing Ideas Guide

Kim was one of several authors invited to contribute to this book on new and ground-breaking perspectives on health.

All the authors in this book are experts in their field and include Doctors, naturopaths, chiropractors, practitioners, coaches and healers.

Co-Author – The Inspiration Bible

The Inspiration Bible was published in 2014 and is a book of inspiration packed full of stories of hope for those that are going through difficult times.

Inspiration Bible: The Unseen Force Transforming Lives Worldwide is a book devoted to uplifting humanity. From teenagers who are struggling to find themselves to adults with challenges to the elderly who are giving up on life, Inspiration Bible aims to be the much-needed beacon of love and wisdom to bring people through their darkest moments and raise them up to live the life they dream.

World Premiere – Lifestyle Medicine Film

30 world experts share how 80% of illness can be reversed naturally without drugs, surgery or supplements. Watch the online premiere of the brand new film ‘Lifestyle Medicine’ and look out for Kim’s (very quick) appearance! The future of medicine is here now!

Filming for Holden Healthcare Documentary

Interview with David Holden, Holden Healthcare

Talking it up in Taupo - Taupo Times

Seminar in Taupo on Chronic Fatigue. 

Crewed Magazine – Health and Safety in the Film Industry

Before working in health, Kim worked full time in the film industry. In this interview by CREWED magazine she talks about the importance of looking after one’s health in a stressful environment.