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Why NIU You Is Different
Many people travel overseas for surgery with little preparation or follow-up care.
NIU You was built to change that.
Our model focuses on education, preparation, and long-term success, not just the surgery itself.
Lived Experience
Our team has personally walked the bariatric journey and understands the real challenges.
Healthcare Industry Experience
Our founders come from the healthcare sector and understand the importance of preparation, education, and safe coordination throughout the journey.
Culturally Grounded Support
We understand the cultural importance of food, family, and community.
Pre and Post-Surgery Care
Support begins before surgery and continues after you return home, depending on the package selected.
Community
You join a network of people walking the same path, sharing encouragement and support. You are not doing this alone.
Client Ratings
4.9 (40K Reviews)
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The EI KATU Framework
The NIU You Way
The Ei Katu Framework is inspired by the traditional Pacific ei katu (head garland).
In Cook Islands culture, an ei katu is worn on the head and carefully woven using leaves, flowers, and rope. each element contributing to the beauty, balance, and meaning of the whole.
In the same way, lasting transformation happens when different aspects of a person’s life are supported and woven together.
At NIU You, this framework guides how we support people through their health journeys.
The Five Elements of Ei Katu
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Foundation
The Headband The headband forms the base of the ei katu. It represents a person’s purpose, identity, and commitment to change. the “why” that grounds their journey.
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Strength
The Leaves Leaves give the ei katu its structure and durability. They represent the foundations that support wellbeing, including physical health, resilience, and the practical steps needed to sustain change.
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Growth
The Flowers Flowers bring colour and life to the ei katu. They represent personal transformation, including mindset shifts, confidence, healing, and growth.
Connection
The Rope The rope binds the ei katu together so that every element works as one. It represents relationships, guidance, and collective support. the people who walk beside us on the journey.
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Legacy
The Fragrance The fragrance is what remains once everything is woven together. It represents the lasting impact of transformation. wellbeing, knowledge, and strength that continue to influence a person’s life and those around them.
The NIU You Way
At NIU You, we use the Ei Katu Framework to guide how we support our clients. weaving together purpose, health, knowledge, community, and transformation.
Our role as Navigators is to help each person weave their own ei katu, building a life of stronger health, confidence, and wellbeing.
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Meet the Medical Minds Behind Our Mission
- Our pricing
Why NIU You Is Different
Many people travel overseas for surgery with little preparation or follow-up care.
NIU You was built to change that.
Our model focuses on education, preparation, and long-term success, not just the surgery itself.
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Lived Experience
Tailored guidance designed around your individual treatment needs.
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Healthcare Industry Experience
Our founders come from the healthcare sector and understand the importance of preparation, education, and safe coordination throughout the journey.
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Culturally Grounded Support
We understand the cultural importance of food, family, and community.
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Pre and Post-Surgery Care
Support begins before surgery and continues after you return home, depending on the package selected.
01
Community
You join a network of people walking the same path, sharing encouragement and support. You are not doing this alone.
Our Journey Process
Your NIU You journey is designed to guide you step by step.
First Consultation
Medical Review
Confirm Your Journey
First Consultation
Medical Review
Confirm Your Journey
Pre-Departure Preparation
Surgery in Türkiye
Pre-Departure Preparation
Surgery in Türkiye
Each procedure has different benefits and considerations which are discussed during consultation and medical review.
- Gastric Sleeve
- Mini Gastric Bypass
- Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
- SASI Bypass
Types of Bariatric Surgery
We believe transformation is about more than surgery.
Real change happens when physical health, mindset, and support come together.
That’s why NIU You focuses on preparation, education, and long-term lifestyle change alongside the surgical journey.
This journey is not about perfection.
It’s about progress,
Consistency.
And showing up for yourself again and again
Our Philosophy
Meet the Team
Ngateina “Tay” Purcell
Founder & Navigator
About Ngateina “Tay” Purcell
With extensive experience across healthcare and Pacific health services, Tay provides guidance and support throughout the journey.
Kyle Shepherd
Founder & Navigator
About Kyle Shepherd
With Samoan, Māori and Niuean roots and years of experience in primary healthcare, Kyle helps guide clients through their journey with practical advice and lived experience.
Clinical Support Partners
NIU You works alongside experienced professionals who provide additional support to clients throughout their journey (depending on package selected.)
These professionals provide services independently and do not travel with NIU You groups.
Dr Fiona Mariner-Shepherd
NIU You GP
About Dr Fiona Mariner
A Samoan GP with 20+ yrs in medicine, fellow of the Royal College of GPs of New Zealand and bariatric patient herself, Dr Fiona provides medical consultation and guidance for NIU You clients before and after surgery.
Elizabeth Tai –
NIU You Counsellor
About Elizabeth Tai
With 18 years of counselling experience and a strong focus on Pacific wellbeing, Elizabeth supports clients emotionally throughout the transformation journey.
Client Ratings
4.9 (40K Reviews)
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Upcoming Waves
NIU You runs planned travel waves throughout the year.
Travelling in a wave allows clients to experience the journey together while receiving in-person support from a NIU You Navigator.
Upcoming waves:
Safety & Transparency
Choosing weight loss surgery is a significant decision, and travelling overseas for surgery requires careful consideration.
NIU You exists to help guide people through that process with preparation, education, and support.
While we help coordinate the journey and provide guidance along the way, all surgical procedures are performed by qualified surgeons in Türkiye through our partners.
Suitability for surgery is determined by the treating surgical team following medical assessment and diagnostic testing.
NIU You runs planned travel waves throughout the year.
Travelling in a wave allows clients to experience the journey together while receiving in-person support from a NIU You Navigator.
Upcoming Waves
NIU You runs planned travel waves throughout the year.
Travelling in a wave allows clients to experience the journey together while receiving in-person support from a NIU You Navigator.
Upcoming waves:
Safety & Transparency
Choosing weight loss surgery is a significant decision, and travelling overseas for surgery requires careful consideration.
NIU You exists to help guide people through that process with preparation, education, and support.
While we help coordinate the journey and provide guidance along the way, all surgical procedures are performed by qualified surgeons in Türkiye through our partners.
Suitability for surgery is determined by the treating surgical team following medical assessment and diagnostic testing.
NIU You runs planned travel waves throughout the year.
Travelling in a wave allows clients to experience the journey together while receiving in-person support from a NIU You Navigator.
Upcoming Waves
NIU You runs planned travel waves throughout the year.
Travelling in a wave allows clients to experience the journey together while receiving in-person support from a NIU You Navigator.
Upcoming waves:
Safety & Transparency
Choosing weight loss surgery is a significant decision, and travelling overseas for surgery requires careful consideration.
NIU You exists to help guide people through that process with preparation, education, and support.
While we help coordinate the journey and provide guidance along the way, all surgical procedures are performed by qualified surgeons in Türkiye through our partners.
Suitability for surgery is determined by the treating surgical team following medical assessment and diagnostic testing.
NIU You runs planned travel waves throughout the year.
Travelling in a wave allows clients to experience the journey together while receiving in-person support from a NIU You Navigator.
Why NIU You Is Different
Many people travel overseas for surgery with little preparation or follow-up care.
NIU You was built to change that.
Our model focuses on education, preparation, and long-term success, not just the surgery itself.
Lived Experience
Our team has personally walked the bariatric journey and understands the real challenges.
Healthcare Industry Experience
Our founders come from the healthcare sector and understand the importance of preparation, education, and safe coordination throughout the journey.
Culturally Grounded Support
We understand the cultural importance of food, family, and community.
Pre and Post-Surgery Care
Support begins before surgery and continues after you return home, depending on the package selected.
Community
You join a network of people walking the same path, sharing encouragement and support. You are not doing this alone.
- Our pricing
Professional Support You Can Rely On
At Niu You, we are committed to making medical travel simpler, safer and more manageable for every client.
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Lived Experience
Our team has personally walked the bariatric journey and understands the real challenges.
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Healthcare Industry Experience
Clear information so you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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Coordinated Care From Start To Finish
We manage the details, so you can focus on your health and wellbeing.
- How It Works
Professional Support You Can Rely On
At Niu You, we are committed to making medical travel simpler, safer and more manageable for every client.
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Treatment Procedure
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Patient Registration
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Doctor Consultation
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Online Doctor Consultation
- confidential consultation
- Language support
- Multi-device support
- 24/7 availability
- Get medical advice
24/7 Online Support
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