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What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathic medicine is a drug
free way of treating illness
allowing you to feel better,
live a longer life with better
quality and to stay free of
disease. It can be used alone
or to assist as a complimentary
medicine with traditional medical
treatments.
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What problems can Naturopathy
help?
Naturopathy can help with acute
(short-term) flu, stress, colds,
lethargy and tiredness, as
well as chronic (long-term)
problems, such as anemia, allergies,
constipation, cystitis, arthritis,
bronchitis, hormone disturbances,
candida, circulation problems,
digestive disorders, eczema
(as well as other skin conditions),
irritable bowel syndrome, sinusitis
and ulcers. In the case of
long-term illness or life threatening
disease, it can improve your
resistance to infection thus
decrease the risk of complications.
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How long are the consultations?
The length of a consultation
can vary, depending on the
individual client. A series
of questions will be asked,
and notes taken regarding your
lifestyle, problems and medical
history. We will discuss a
treatment plan with you, which
will vary according to individual
needs.
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How many sessions will I
need?
The length of treatment depends
on each individual, the illness,
and your age and your health
status. Your practitioner will
make future appointments according
to the rate of healing and
support needed by each individual
client. The aim is for the
healing process to be gradual
and steady, whilst educating
you to look after yourself.
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What can I expect at the
initial consultation?
An initial consultation will
take an hour and a half.
A thorough case history of
your current health and past
medical history will be taken.
An iridology assessment is
used to assess where to prioritise
and begin your treatment plan,
iridology also helps with follow-up
consults as to how effective
the treatment plan is. Iridology
is one of the most accurate
forms of diagnosis as there
is direct links to all the
organs and tissues of your
body.
Assessment of any pharmaceutical
medications and natural supplements
taken will be reviewed for
possible interactions and to
analyse if natural medicines
taken are appropriate and in
the correct form and dosage.
Please bring with you any tests
taken within the last 3 years
which will be used to assist
with your treatment, e.g. liver
function, thyroid hormones,
kidney function, prostate PSA
results, blood tests and cholesterol
levels (including LDL, HDL
and TG breakdowns).
Nutrition plays an important
role in becoming well, so your
diet will be revised so as
to give you the best health
benefits.
We will then work together
as to what is the best treatment
plan for you, which may include
herbal medicine, homoeopathics,
vitamins, minerals and or massage,
counselling, diet, lifestyle
changes, weight loss programs.
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What can I expect at follow
up consultations?
A follow up consultation can
take between 15 – 30
minutes.
A Counselling consultation
will take 60 minutes.
Follow up consultations are
a review of everything discussed
at the initial consultation,
counselling may be needed as
support for your health treatment.
Your natural medicines that
have been prescribed will be
reviewed as well as diet, lifestyle,
stress, energy levels, exercise
and sleep, your results will
be monitored with iridology
examinations. Any changes to
treatment as health issues
change will be evaluated.
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Do I need a referral from a
Doctor to see you?
No. I am a primary health care
practitioner which means patients
see me directly for any consultations
required.
For workcover cases, a referral
from a medical doctor is required,
as required by government regulations.
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Can I claim on my health
fund?
Yes provided you have’ extras
cover’ with a private health
fund, which provides rebates
for Natural Therapies consultations
(Check with your health fund
if you are unsure of your level
of cover).
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When are you open?
Monday 9.00am - 5.30pm
Tuesday 9.00am - 5.30pm
Wednesday 9.00am - 5.30pm
Thursday 9.00am - 5.30pm
Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm
Saturday 9am-12 Noon
Out of hours Appointments are
still available. Please book
in advance.
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