Naturopathy encompasses herbal medicine, homeopathy and nutrition in a holistic approach to wellness based on the principle of the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Naturopathic principles address the root cause of an individual’s health concerns and other potential contributing factors that may trigger symptoms, rather than purely treating the presenting symptoms.
Conditions that can be managed with naturopathic therapy include:
- Digestive conditions: IBS, IBD & SIBO, constipation & altered bowel motions, Chron’s disease, diverticulitis.
- Hormonal issues: PMS, irregular cycles, PCOS, Endometriosis
- Fertility issues, pregnancy and post-partum support
- Skin conditions: acne, eczema, psoriasis
- Cardiometabolic conditions: cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance
- Mental health support: depression, anxiety
Consultation Process
- Your first consultation usually goes for an hour or slightly over and involves taking a detailed case history to gain a holistic assessment of your health to identify the underlying causes of your health conditions, and to help your practitioner better understand which treatment or therapies will be right for you, given your current lifestyle and symptoms. You may be prescribed a complementary medicine or nutritional supplement along with a few dietary and/or lifestyle suggestions.
- On your second consultation, your practitioner will review the results achieved from the prescriptive advice given during the first session and make any necessary adjustments in order to improve your presenting symptoms. Your follow up consultations are usually where the deeper work may start in addressing the root causes of your health conditions to pave the way for long-term healing, and not simply a temporary fix.
FAQs
- How many appointments will I need?
- While every case is different, a minimum of 3 appointments is generally recommended (initial consultation + 2 follow up consultations), with more complex cases often needing regular follow up consultations over the course of 3-6 months. However, your practitioner will always work with what you are comfortable with in terms of appointment scheduling.
- Will I be prescribed medicine?
- You will not be prescribed pharmaceutical medication, but your practitioner may prescribe a herbal, nutritional and homeopathic formulation to aid in your presenting condition and support the healing process.
- How much does a naturopathy consultation cost?
- Please send us an enquiry with your desired appointment type (e.g naturopathy, nutrition etc) and we will let you know the cost per appointment.
