How Naturopathy can help you
Naturopathy combines and uses natural remedies, such as herbs, nutrition & mineral therapy, homeopathy, and lifestyle recommendations to promote positive results. Naturopathy is both a multidisciplinary holistic therapy and a way of life, seeking not only to balance the body and promote healing during ill health but also to prevent ill health by creating a body which functions optimally all the time, thereby reducing the risk of diseases. The naturopathic philosophy takes into account the mind, body and soul. It is therefore truly holistic in its acknowledgement of the individual.
The goal of a Naturopath is to locate the underlying factors that are creating disturbance and balance them, thus allowing the innate ability of the person to restore equilibrium.
My main focus as a Naturopath is to work with the whole person. I seek to achieve balance by promoting the body’s own healing capability’s. I take a detailed case history during the consultation process, I am looking at removing barriers to vitality, while supporting the body’s inherent self-healing mechanisms and nourishing the body with what it needs. I also consider rebalancing and strengthening vital systems in the body.
I include in my consultations; health assessments and therapeutic treatment plans, naturopathic diagnostic tools, and various recommendations such as herbal remedies, nutritional therapy, homeopathy, mineral & vitamin therapy, aromatherapy and flower remedies. I incorporate many modalities such as Ayurvedic Principles, Traditional Chinese Medicine & Iridology.
Naturopathic therapeutic tools are non-invasive, and considered more in terms of achieving readjustment or reintegration. This may mean changes in diet, occupation, environment, or exercise wherever appropriate. I will provide support in all these areas.
Always seek traditional medical advice with any diagnosed health condition first before exploring natural health options.
Working with me
Naturopathy works best when it is approached over a period of time, progressively allowing for shifts in past patterns and the development of new healthier ones.
I understand that when you are suffering from chronic health conditions and ongoing symptoms, you will likely have seen numerous health professionals, and it can feel quite daunting to start working with someone new. My warm nature will put you at ease, holding space for you to supported and heard.
The goal is to help you reduce your symptoms to a level where you feel empowered in your body, enabling you to take charge of your health independently. I will encourage you to be the expert in you.
Health Assessments and Fees
Initial Consultation (90 minutes)
After an appointment is booked, I shall send you a food diary (by post or email) and ask you to fill it in and bring it in on the consultation day.
During the consultation, we shall discuss in detail your main health concerns, dietary habits and lifestyle factors that may contribute to your symptoms. I may use a range of naturopathic tools such as tongue, face and nail analysis, and in some cases possibly recommend certain non-invasive clinical tests, to help ascertain any suspected underlying conditions and/or to assess your progress. You may also be referred to your GP (with your consent) for further investigations or tests.
I shall then give you my professional recommendations, and we will agree together on a suitable therapeutic treatment plan, but also simple and achievable for you. I shall put this in writing for your reference and ease.
I will be happy to collaborate with any other practitioner(s) that you are already seeing and strongly encourage you to let them know about the naturopathy consultation.
Follow-up appointments (45 minutes)
A follow-up consultation is recommended after 3-6 weeks (or earlier, if required) to assess your progress and continue with any necessary changes. Ongoing telephone support is also part of the package. During follow up appointments we shall discuss your progress, ascertain areas you found more challenging, check for any new symptoms and further your health goals. We will “tweak” your programme, taking a step-by-step approach, to progress towards better health and increased vitality.
Fees
FREE preliminary 15-minute telephone consultation
Initial consultation £65 (90 minutes)
Follow-up consultations £45 (45 minutes)
WHAT TO EXPECT
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An initial face to face or online consultation of 90 minutes
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Full analysis of your case along with diet diary
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Personalised therapeutic treatment plan
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Most Homeopathic remedies included (some may be extra if need to place a pharmacy order specifically for you)
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Aromatherapy massage oil/bath oil, inhalations or compresses
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Handouts and useful website links
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2 to 3 follow up consultations required, sometimes more
(Supplements and extra holistic treatments are not included in this price. Supplements will be recommended through a local company that provide high quality professional supplements. I do however offer a discount to clients currently on my Naturopath Therapeutic Plan 10% discount on any other holistic therapies I offer)