Naturopathic/Herbalist Consultation

Naturopathy, is a practice of preventing, assessing and holistically treating each individual. By integrating conventional health sciences with a range of natural therapies and traditional medicines, Naturopathic practitioners focus on the interaction of mental, emotional, spiritual and social factors and how this may lead to dis-ease in the body.  

 

The Naturopathic practitioner aims to educate, empower and motivate the client to take personal responsibility for their own health.  They do not simply treat the manifestation of a disease and its symptoms but rather search and treat the underlying cause.  Prevention of disease is accomplished through naturopathic education which builds a lifestyle that supports health and wellbeing.

 

A Naturopath is trained to employ safe and effective natural therapies that will support and

stimulate the healing power of nature in the gentlest, least invasive and most efficient manner possible. Naturopathic practitioners use a range of methods to assist in the healing process including herbal medicine, nutrition, diet and lifestyle recommendations, vitamins and minerals, flower essences, homeopathy, hair, tongue, and nail analysis, iridology and massage.

 

An initial appointment with a Naturopath normally takes between 1-2 hours in which your medical history and general lifestyle will be reviewed in order to determine a naturopathic treatment plan suited to your individual needs. Diagnostic procedures such as physical exams, blood and urine analysis may be required in order to establish a treatment and health-promoting program. Naturopathy is suitable for everyone, from infants to the aged.