Naturopathy
Weaves traditional and modern methods of healing to treat the whole.
Naturopathy seeks to find the “why”- the root cause rather than just alleviating symptoms. For example, a presentation of psoriasis may initiate a deeper dive into one’s immune, digestive, and nervous system to understand the true cause.
One of the founding principles of naturopathy is to treat the whole person. A naturopath will not only investigate the functioning of the body systems, but also explore emotional and spiritual wellbeing. This provides an opportunity for all the dots to be connected; whereby the whole is greater than the sum of dots. It also puts the individual first, rather than the disease/ imbalance.
What to expect
From an initial consultation- discussion points:
Presenting symptoms/ concerns
Goals
Current medications/ supplements
Health & medical history
Pathology/ previous investigations
Emotional & spiritual factors
Diet & lifestyle factors
Treatments available
Lifestyle advice
Nutritional advice
Nutritional supplements
Herbal medicine
Energetic medicine
Testing options
Laboratory blood tests may be recommended. These will be interpreted with a naturopathic lens.
In-depth functional testing may be recommended for vaginal, hormone and digestive evaluation. Comprehensive hair test packages are also available.
“Naturopathy is both an art and a science, drawing upon several lines of evidence, which range from qualitative, quantitative, cultural and traditional.”
— Australian National Training Authority
