What is Naturopathy?

Naturopathy is a complementary medicine that supports the body's natural healing process by combining natural remedies and conventional medicine. It employs a variety of modalities in the treatment and prevention of disease, including nutritional medicine, herbal medicine, homoeopathy, acupressure, flower essences and massage therapy, among others.

Naturopathy in Mount Eliza

What are the Benefits of Naturopathy?

Naturopathy is beneficial not only to the sick but also to people who want to maintain optimal health and prevent disease. A naturopath takes the whole-person approach during consultation, which means they look beyond the symptoms presented by a patient. In addition to the individual's family and medical history, they examine their lifestyle habits, food selection, physical activity and even their emotional state, to find out the root cause of their health problem. Naturopathy can help with a variety of conditions, including:

  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Arthritis
  • Diabetes
  • Infertility
  • Insomnia
  • Chronic pain
  • Allergies
  • Asthma
  • Cancer
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Skin diseases
  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other digestive disorders
  • Hormonal imbalances 
  • Stress
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

How Much Does Naturopathy Cost in Mount Eliza?

An initial consultation with a naturopath in Mount Eliza typically costs between $140 and $175, and it usually lasts an hour or so. Follow-up appointments, which are usually shorter in duration, cost roughly $80 to $100. Online naturopathic consultations may be priced differently.

How Many Naturopaths are Based in Mount Eliza?

Over 24% of Australia's 3,000 qualified naturopaths live and work in Mount Eliza, as well as other cities and suburbs in Victoria. Some of them work in multidisciplinary clinics, in community health centres, or run their own private practices.

How Many People in Mount Eliza Use Naturopathy? 

Mount Eliza and other areas in Victoria have the highest rate of naturopathy users, according to a 2007 national survey conducted by academic researchers in Melbourne. Of 264 respondents, about 15% said they use naturopathic medicine to maintain good health, while less than 12% in other states reported the same.