About
Meet Dr. Agnieszka (Aggie) Kotzé
Dr Agnieszka (Aggie) Kotzé is a Doctor of Naturopathy and Holistic Medicine, Industrial Hygienist, Regulatory Affairs Executive, Lecturer, Researcher, Author and Educator with more than 25 years of multidisciplinary experience spanning human health, industrial hygiene, environmental and occupational health, toxicology, regulatory affairs, consulting, management, public health and holistic healthcare.
Her career bridges science, regulation, prevention and healthcare, bringing together a broad foundation in biological sciences, physiology, industrial hygiene, environmental health, toxicology and regulatory science with her subsequent work in naturopathic and holistic medicine.
This multidisciplinary perspective enables Dr Kotzé to consider health through a wider lens, recognising the complex interactions between individual physiology, nutrition, lifestyle, environmental and occupational exposures, microbial influences and the broader circumstances that shape health and wellbeing.
A Multidisciplinary Career in Human Health
Dr Kotzé’s professional journey spans more than 25 years across science, industrial hygiene, occupational and environmental health, toxicology, regulatory affairs, consulting, management, research, education and naturopathic and holistic medicine.
Her early career established a strong scientific foundation through work in research and lecturing, supported by academic training in biological sciences, physiology and industrial hygiene. She subsequently developed extensive experience in European and international regulatory affairs, working across complex scientific, technical and policy environments.
Her expertise includes chemical, nonferrous metals and food supplement regulation, REACH, CLP, SVHC, Authorisation, Restrictions, chemical safety, exposure science, product stewardship and regulatory strategy.
Her career has also included substantial consulting and management responsibilities, including strategic advisory work, consortium and programme management, multidisciplinary team coordination, stakeholder engagement and the translation of complex scientific and regulatory requirements into practical strategies.
Her background in industrial hygiene, toxicology and environmental health further provides a strong understanding of occupational exposure, workplace health, environmental risk and prevention. Over time, this scientific, regulatory and environmental health foundation evolved naturally into a broader focus on human health, prevention and personalised care. Her subsequent education and work in naturopathic and holistic medicine brought together these earlier disciplines with nutrition, lifestyle medicine and a whole person approach to health and wellbeing.
A Global Perspective on Health and Wellbeing
Originally from Poland, Dr Kotzé’s personal and professional journey has taken her across Austria, South Africa, the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia, shaping a globally informed and culturally aware perspective on health and wellbeing.
Exposure to diverse cultures, professional environments and healthcare settings has strengthened her appreciation that health is influenced not only by individual biology, but also by environment, nutrition, lifestyle, workplace conditions, culture and the wider circumstances in which people live.
This international perspective is reflected in the philosophy of Apollo Wholistic Living, where health is approached as a dynamic interaction between the individual and the many internal and external factors that shape wellbeing.
Academic & Professional Credentials
Dr Kotzé’s academic and professional education spans natural medicine, biological sciences, physiology, industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety, toxicology, business, leadership and emerging technologies.
Dr Kotzé’s multidisciplinary academic background spans naturopathy and holistic medicine, biological sciences, human physiology, industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety, business and leadership.
Her qualifications include:
- Doctor of Naturopathy & Holistic Medicine (DN.HM)
- Bachelor of Naturopathy & Holistic Medicine (BN.HM)
- Bachelor of Science in Holistic Medicine
- Master of Science in Industrial Hygiene (MSc Ind Hyg)
- Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons)
- Bachelor of Science (BSc)
- Diploma in Bioresonance Diagnostics and Treatment
- NEBOSH International Qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety
This scientific foundation supports her work across human physiology, industrial hygiene, occupational and environmental health, toxicology and regulatory science, while her subsequent qualifications in naturopathic and holistic medicine broadened this perspective into personalised and preventative healthcare.
Her additional professional education and certifications span business and leadership, and artificial intelligence.
Dr Kotzé maintains professional registration with the General Council and Register of Naturopaths in the United Kingdom and is licensed as a naturopath through the Cayman Islands Council for Professions Allied with Medicine. She continues to pursue ongoing professional development across health, science, technology and emerging areas of research.
A Holistic Approach to Health and Longevity
Dr Kotzé’s approach to health is preventative, evidence informed, personalised and whole person centred.
Rather than viewing symptoms in isolation, she considers the wider factors that may influence health, including nutrition, metabolism, gastrointestinal and immune function, hormonal balance, nervous system regulation, sleep, movement, stress, lifestyle and environmental and occupational exposures.
Nutrition, movement, restorative sleep and stress regulation remain fundamental, complemented where appropriate by emerging science in healthy ageing and longevity.
Her approach may incorporate nutritional therapy, naturopathic and herbal medicine, lifestyle interventions, environmental health considerations, functional and laboratory assessment, and selected complementary modalities according to individual needs and preferences.
The aim is to support the foundations of health, identify relevant contributing factors and develop realistic, individualised strategies that promote resilience, vitality, healthspan and long term wellbeing.
The Philosophy Behind Apollo Wholistic Living
Apollo Wholistic Living was founded on the belief that health should be understood in the context of the whole person.
Physical health, nutrition, metabolism, environment, lifestyle, emotional wellbeing, microbial influences, social circumstances and individual physiology are interconnected rather than separate. For this reason, meaningful health strategies should look beyond isolated symptoms and consider the broader factors that may be influencing wellbeing.
The philosophy of Apollo is not centred on a single therapy or health trend, but on personalised, evidence informed and scientifically responsible care that respects individual needs, preferences and circumstances.
Physical health, biochemical balance, nutrition, environment, lifestyle, emotional wellbeing, microbial influences, social circumstances and individual biology are interconnected rather than separate.
The aim is to support prevention, resilience, vitality and long term wellbeing by strengthening the foundations of health and helping individuals make informed choices that are realistic, sustainable and aligned with their personal health journey.
Research, Books and Education
Research and education form an important part of Dr Kotzé’s professional work and reflect her commitment to translating complex scientific and health information into accessible, meaningful knowledge.
She is a published medical researcher with work in the field of antimicrobial resistance. Her wider areas of interest include environmental health, toxicology, chronic disease, immune function, preventative healthcare and the relationship between environmental exposures and human health.
Dr Kotzé is the author of:
Healing Hashimoto’s: A Holistic Approach to Reclaiming Your Health
Superbugs and Solutions: A Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance
Her work as a lecturer, researcher, author and educator brings together scientific enquiry, professional experience and public health education, with a focus on supporting informed and responsible approaches to health and wellbeing.
Please click on the books and research publication below to access the respective publications directly.
Media and Public Education
Dr Kotzé contributes to wider health and public education through international radio, podcasts, interviews and professional media.
UK Health Radio — Alchemy 1.01 (United Kingdom)
Host: JJ Stenhouse
In this interview with host JJ Stenhouse, Dr Kotzé discusses Healing Hashimoto’s: A Holistic Approach to Reclaiming Your Health, exploring the broader factors that may influence thyroid health and the importance of considering the individual as a whole rather than focusing on symptoms in isolation.
Hispanic Marketing & Public Relations (HispanicMPR) — 90-Minute Feature Podcast
Host: Elena del Valle
In this in depth conversation with host Elena del Valle, Dr Kotzé discusses Superbugs and Solutions: A Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance, examining the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance, contributing factors, prevention, responsible antimicrobial use, public awareness and the importance of continued scientific research.
Together, these conversations reflect two complementary dimensions of her work: a whole person approach to individual health and a broader public health perspective on complex global health challenges.
A Personal Commitment to Wellbeing
For Dr Kotzé, wellbeing is not only a professional focus but also a personal philosophy.
She values regular movement and incorporates activities such as Pilates, yoga, cycling, hiking, water sports, padel and strength training as part of an active and balanced lifestyle. She believes movement, restorative sleep, nutrition and time in nature all play important roles in supporting resilience, healthy ageing and overall wellbeing.
She also has a strong interest in travel, different cultures and interior design, and is deeply connected to nature and animal welfare.
Compassion, integrity, kindness and service remain central values in both her personal and professional life.
Looking at Health as a Whole
A central theme throughout Dr Kotzé’s career has been the understanding that human health cannot be separated from the environments in which people live and work.
Her multidisciplinary perspective brings together regulatory science, consulting and management, industrial hygiene, environmental and occupational health, toxicology, research, education and holistic healthcare within one integrated framework.
This allows her to consider the wider influences on health, including physiology, nutrition, lifestyle, environmental and occupational exposures, microbial factors, stress and the broader circumstances that shape wellbeing.
Apollo Wholistic Living reflects this philosophy by looking beyond isolated symptoms and supporting personalised, preventative and scientifically responsible approaches to health, resilience, healthspan and longevity.
