Naturopathy
Naturopathic medicine incorporates the use of herbal medicine, nutrition and lifestyle techniques to help bring the body into optimal health. It can be used on its own or alongside conventional medicine.
The treatment philosophies stem from the principle that nature has provided us with the tools to heal, and that if we take away ‘barriers’ to healing (such as stress, poor diet or pathogens…) and add in what we need (such as vitamins, water, laughter, exercise, herbs…) then the body will be able to obtain balance and heal.
A Naturopath holds your hand through your health journey, guiding you in what you need to do to help you get better and providing motivation and support along the way.
Initial Consultations
The first consultation is about understanding you: I take a bit under an hour to discuss your health concerns and goals and go through your case history. With that information I will formulate a treatment plan for you and discuss this with you. Herbal medicines and nutritional supplements are usually prescribed, along with diet and lifestyle suggestions, and referral for testing may be completed as well.
Your health goals, personal preferences and budget are all taken into consideration with this, so you won’t be given something that you feel is unachievable, and the treatment is individualised to you.
Follow Up Consultations
In these appointments your progress is monitored, and you are guided, supported and motivated through your treatment plan. If needed, any additional recommendations or changes to your treatment can be made at this time.
Diet and lifestyle suggestions and discussion/education about your health concerns are also continued throughout these consultations.
Acute Consultations
These are 15 minute appointments which are suitable for short term conditions such as colds and ‘flu. In these consults your symptoms are discussed and a symptomatic remedy is prescribed. These appointments are available to new and existing patients, and can be completed over skype if necessary.
Online Consultations
Just because you can’t make it into the clinic doesn’t mean you can’t get an appointment, thanks to the wonders of technology. An online consult is run very similarly to a normal consult, except that it is run in the comfort of your own home. Any herbs or supplements that may be prescribed can be posted to you.
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Testing
Depending on your needs, certain tests may be performed.
In clinic testing:
Other tests:
There are a variety of other tests that may be prescribed depending on your individual presentation. These tests are referred to as ‘functional pathology’ and are often employed by holistic/integrative doctors and some naturopaths.
Some of the more common tests referred for are:
