Belinda Kirkpatrick Naturopath

Welcome to Belinda Kirkpatrick - Naturopath

Belinda Kirkpatrick is an experienced, university-qualified naturopath who specialises in natural fertility, family and womens health care and is also experienced in all areas of general practice.

Belinda provides caring, thorough and professional health assessments and offers dietary, lifestyle and wellness advice in addition to using herbal medicines and nutritional supplements.

Belinda aims to help her patients achieve their optimal health potential. She is passionate about supporting and educating each and every patient to help them understand about their own and their familys health and get the most out of their life. Belinda is currently studying Masters of Reproductive Medicine at UNSW .

Belinda practises at Darling Street Health Centre in Balmain (9555 8806) and also at Double Bay Wellbeing Centre (0400 551 622). Both clinics specialise in the health of women and children so please call for any enquiries or to make an appointment with Belinda.

Naturopathy - take charge of your health
Naturopathy is a complementary health care system which focuses on using natural remedies to re-establish the bodys ability to heal and maintain itself. It looks at the body as a whole and examines a wide range of causes for ill-health. Every patient is treated and respected as an individual and receives a health-care plan specific to them.

The role of the Naturopath is to recognise and remove barriers to the healing process. So, a Naturopath will:

• Treat the underlying cause of illness not just symptoms;
• Treat the whole patient;
• Educate patients about their illness and how to care for themselves; and
• Develop strategies to maintain good health.

Belinda follows a scientific approach to healing and is continually expanding and updating her knowledge through evidence from clinical research, seminars and peer-reviewed trials. Belinda works alongside many health practitioners such as GPs, specialists, psychologists, chiropractors and osteopaths.

About Belinda

Belinda Kirkpatrick is a qualified Naturopath and mother of two, who specialises in fertility management and womens and childrens health and is also experienced in all areas of general practice.

Belinda provides caring, thorough and professional assessments and integrative healthcare. Treatment may include herbal medicines, nutritional supplements, dietary and lifestyle changes.

Belinda holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy), Associate Degree in Clinical Sciences and Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy. She trained at Southern Cross University, University of New England and Health Schools Australia and is a member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society. Belinda is currently studying Masters of Reproductive Medicine at UNSW.

Belinda is a regular group presenter on health and dietary topics including: detoxification, energy and mental performance, healthy diet and pre and post-natal mother and baby care. Belinda also presents to family groups and pre-schools on achieving and maintaining optimum health and nutrition for young children. For more information, please contact Belinda on 0400 551 622.

Belinda works with doctors and other health professionals to offer quality, individualised, holistic health-care. Belinda is registered with all private health funds, so members with the appropriate level of cover may receive a rebate on consultation fees.

Initial consultations are generally 60 minutes in duration, while follow up treatments are around 45 minutes.

Fertility Management

Some couples have difficulty with conception and/or they conceive and experience miscarriage. Many are then told they have 'unexplained infertility' where this is often a case of sub-fertility.

Problems usually arise from a combination of genetic, environmental, inflammatory and immune components. There may be specific problems such as: poor sperm count and health, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, thyroid issues, menstrual irregularity and auto-immunity. Belinda is experienced in treating male and female reproductive health problems.

After investigating and treating underlying health problems, changing diet and lifestyle and implementing appropriate nutritional supplementation, many couples achieve their dream of a healthy full-term pregnancy. In addition to pre and post-conception care, Belinda also provides IVF support for those couples requiring medical intervention.

During your initial fertility consultation, Belinda will examine each partner's health history, order appropriate blood and semen analysis, explain how to chart the basal body temperature and cervical mucus, prescribe a reproductive health diet and prescribe individual herbal medicines and nutritional supplements to improve the fertility of both partners.