Naturopathic medicine is a holistic system of healing. It encompasses science, art and philosophy. It is governed by the principles of:

• To do no harm
• Identify and treat the cause
• Encourage the healing power of nature
• Treat the whole person
• Establish health and wellness

(Murray & Pizzorno 1998:4 Pizzorno & Snider 2001:173)

Naturopaths believe the body can be disease free when the mind, body and emotions are functioning correctly.  It is therefore the naturopath’s aim to find ways to “teach” the body to reach this optimum balance.

Healing is encouraged through various methods: -

• Botanical (herbal) medicine
• Nutritional therapy and diet
• Vitamins and mineral therapy
• Relaxation & stress management techniques
• Flower Essences
• Celloid and mineral therapy
• Body work and massage

Naturopathy differs from conventional medicine in that it does not seek to identify a specific disease agent and subdue it with a drug. Instead, a naturopath would seek to discover the source of the problem and offer advice and treatment to support the body in healing itself.  They would not attempt to simply suppress the symptoms.

Australian trained Naturopaths are qualified in all the therapies that they would offer and therefore can employ one or many of these therapies to bring the body to greater sense of well-being.

Having a range of skills on hand, Australian trained Naturopath’s stand apart from any other singular complementary therapy.

Naturopaths will also use diagnostic testing such as:

• Iridology
• Functional Testing
• Tongue and nail analysis

What will happen in a consultation?

This consultation is about You.

All aspects of your health will be assessed along with any medication you may be taking. It is a holistic approach so the whole of you needs to be looked at.
You will be asked lots of different questions about your current and past health, dietary habits, environment both home and work, energy levels, sleep patterns, stress levels, all these aspects are very important.

If tests need be conducted these can be done by your Naturopath or working closely with your own Doctor.

Naturopathy is a tailored therapy and therefore your prescription and treatment plan is tailored to your health requirements, so is the length of treatment and the number of required appointments.

You will be asked to make a return visit so that the naturopath can assess your progress and make any changes to your treatment plan.

Am I out of balance?

You need not to be ill to be out of balance.
Poor diet, trauma, environmental pollutants, shock, chronic illness and injury all take their toll on our health.
Naturopathy helps to put the body back into balance to create a healthier and more energized you.

1st Appointments       1hour
Return visits               30mins
Phone Consultations can be arranged after initial face-to-face consultation.
Any prescriptions and functional tests are additional charges to the consultation fee.

If you are unsure if you need to see a Naturopath, or have a look at our Health Conditions section.