Frequently Asked Questions
What can Naturopathy help with?
Naturopathy can help with a wide range of conditions including: pain, injury, chronic illness, respiratory disorders, cardiovascular health, diabetes, skin issues, fatigue, mood, stress, insomnia, anxiety, hormonal health, fertility, immune system problems, digestive health, age-related conditions, weight management, healthy ageing, improving general and future health outcomes. Dietary and nutritional requirements for all ages. All age groups can benefit from Naturopathic treatments.
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What can I expect in my first consultation?
The initial appointment is usually 1 -1.5 hours and builds an understanding of your health needs through comprehensive questioning regarding symptoms, health history, lifestyle and dietary habits. Once this information has been covered, a plan for your health journey will be discussed and a plan agreed with your practitioner. You will receive your personalised health plan following your first consultation, unless further testing or recording of certain health factors are required.
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What evidence is there for Naturopathy?
Naturopathy has a long, well documented history dating back to Greco-Roman medicine. Naturopathic practitioners use current scientific information, traditional knowledge and clinical experience to inform client care and treatment. This supports a balanced and well informed approach to treatment choice.
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Will a Naturopath work with my doctor?
As Naturopaths work on a patient centred model we are happy to collaborate with other practitioners to support optimum client care.
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What are the principles of Naturopathic Medicine?
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1. The Healing Power of Nature - Vis Medicatrix Naturae
This is the belief that in nature is an ordered and intelligent system which has an inherent ability to bring healing and order. As Naturopaths we believe our role is to support and facilitate this process.
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2. First Do No Harm - Primum Non Nocere
This is followed according to three precepts which avoid bringing harm to the patient.
a. Naturopathic methods are selected to minimize the risk of any harmful effects, selecting the lowest level of intervention to support diagnosis, treat the illness and restore health.
b. Symptom suppression is generally avoided due to the understanding that this may ultimately interfere with the healing process.
c. Working with the healing power of nature is central to diagnosis and treatment as disrespecting this principle may result in patient harm
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3. Treat the Whole Person - Tolle Totum
The diseased and healthy state are understood to be as a result of biopsychosocial factors and as such treating only one aspect of the client will not lead to a comprehensive treatment.
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4. Treat the Cause - Tolle Causam
Disease and illness have a cause and as such until the cause and disturbing factors feeding into the cause are addressed, creating conditions for healing are restricted and can prevent resolution. ​
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5. Doctor as Teacher- Docere
Supporting understanding and knowledge while emphasizing self-responsibility, support successful health outcomes, allowing the patient to take control of their health journey in partnership with their Naturopath.
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6. Prevention - Preventare
Through the adoption of healthy lifestyle and dietary changes, along with clients understanding their predispositions to health, allows the patient to look to a healthier future. Understanding the landscape for health and wellbeing allows for prevention of future illness and disease development.
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