What Is Naturopathy?

Naturopathy is a system of medicine centred around the philosophy that the body has an innate ability to heal itself. Based on the healing power of nature, the medicines utilised by naturopaths’ support and stimulate the body’s potential to cleanse, repair and heal.

What do Naturopaths do?

Naturopaths aim to not only eliminate symptoms but to also restore optimal health and to increase vitality. They also strive to identify and address the cause of illness, by understanding their patients as a totality of body and mind.

What Techniques Are Used?

Along with lifestyle and dietary advice, our Naturopath utilises:

• Clinical nutrition
• Nutrient supplements (e.g. vitamins, minerals, fish oils, probiotics)
• Herbal medicine
• Homoeopathy
• Flower essences

What Conditions Can Be Treated?

Naturopathy can treat a broad range of conditions, both acute and chronic, including:

• Weight Management
• Childhood illnesses
• Menstrual complaints
• Reproductive issues
• Menopause
• Colds & Flu
• Fatigue, stress & exhaustion
• Headaches & migraines
• Hayfever & allergies
• Skin conditions
• Gastrointestinal complaints
• High blood pressure
• Stress, anxiety, insomnia & depression
• Autoimmune conditions

In addition to treating both acute and chronic conditions, as part of your care there is a strong emphasis on disease prevention and health education to assist you to achieve and most importantly, maintain the best possible health.

What to Expect During a Consultation?

During your consultation, your Naturopath will ask many questions about your health, diet, and lifestyle to build a thorough patient history. Various diagnostic tools may be utilised ranging from traditional (such as iridology, tongue, and nail signs) to modern (such as functional pathology tests and hair mineral analysis).

Treatment will be tailored to your unique set of symptoms and constitution.