NATUROPATHY

Naturopathy is a holistic whole-body approach to health and wellness.  It is a safe and effective form of natural medicine that aims to find and treat the root cause of imbalance or dis-ease. 

Understanding you are more than your illness or collection of symptoms; a naturopath integrates traditional medicine with modern scientific evidence-based research to support the body’s innate ability to heal. 

 A naturopath recognises the interaction between systems of the body and provides an individualised approach to health and healing using many avenues including:

Holistic Nutrition

The philosophy of Hippocrates (the founder of naturopathic medicine), Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food’ is at the core of naturopathic treatment. 

Diet and nutritional interventions are utilised to ensure a varied diet balanced in macro, micro and phytonutrients. Nutritional recommendations including recipes are specific to your bio individuality, to promote health and healing.

Lifestyle Advice:

Our genetic expressions are influenced by behavioural and lifestyle factors. Lifestyle modifications are addressed in consultations including, sleep, stress management, movement (physical activity), rest, exposure to sunshine, toxin exposure and ensuring support networks. 

Herbal Medicine: 

Herbal medicine is the most utilised naturopathic tool for healing imbalance and dis- ease. Our ancestors have used plants as medicine to thrive and survive for thousands of years.Herbal medicine uses plants containing chemical constituents to treat ailments of the body by providing a broad scope effect on the body’s physiology. ……It is basically natures ‘drugs”. 

Plant preparations are made by using plant parts (roots, leaves, flowers and bark) to form tinctures/tonics and herbal infusions. These tonics are used to help regulate, stimulate or tonify the organs or systems of the body without overriding or shutting down the body’s own innate capacity to restore balance and maintain homeostasis.

 Herbal formulas are prescribed based on an individual’s presentation and used to treat mental health, sleep, digestion, skin, cardiovascular, immune, endocrine and reproductive health (to name a few).

 This ancient art of healing gifts us the real power of nature and is now backed up with modern scientific, evidence-based research.

Nutraceuticals

A Naturopath uses a food first approach when it comes to supporting you to thrive; however, there are times when our nutritional demands are increased. and nutrient supplementation is considered to ensure optimal nutrient levels to prevent depletion and regain health. 

Energetic Medicine: 

Energetic medicine is used where necessary, when there are emotional blockages to healing. Australian Bush flower and Bach flower essences help release suppressed emotions allowing you to truly heal and regain balance in the body.

MASSAGE

Remedial massage is a form of soft tissue therapy used to restore function to muscles, tendons, fascia and other connective tissue.   

Remedial massage aims to treat the underlying cause as well as associated symptoms of dysfunction. It can be used to treat injury, immobility, pain, discomfort, muscle tension or soreness, by removing blockages, damaged cells and scar tissue and increasing blood and lymph flow to encourage healing.  The use of cupping and dry needling are available where required ad with consent. Stretching and exercise prescription is provided dependant on your needs.

Massage treatments are individualised to your needs and can include deep tissue, sports, remedial, relaxation and pregnancy massage.

NB: pregnancy massage is performed lying on the side with extra cushioning for comfort.

Naturopathic Areas of focus:

Women’s Health and Hormones

  • Premenstrual symtoms, PMS, PMT, PMDD,

  • Post contraceptive/pill cycle regulation

  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

  • Hormonal acne

  • Endometriosis and adenomyosis

  • Menopause

  • Weight management: holistic weight loss or weight gain, 

    Preconception/Fertiilty, Pregnancy and Postpartum Care

  • Natural Fertility enhancement

  • Integrative fertility treatments (IVF,IUI)

  • Male factor fertility - enhancing

  • Preparation for labour

  • Breastfeeding support

  • Post Natal Depletion

    Mental Health

  • Eating disorder recovery

  • Addiction,

  • OCD

  • Anxiety and Depression

  • Mood swings,

  • Sleep issues and insomnia

  • Headaches/migraines

Digestive Complaints:

  • Food sensitivities, intolerances,

  • Bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, abdominal pain

  • IBS, IBD, colitis

  • Reflux, heartburn

  • Parasitic infections

    Children’s health and nutrition:

  • immune support,

  • anxiety,

  • skin conditions

  • gastrointestinal upset

  • allergies

    Immune conditions

  • autoimmune conditions

  • recurrent infections (UTI’s)

  • Recurrent thrush

  • Bacterial vaginosis

    Endocrine dysfunction:

  • undiagnosed thyroid conditions, hypothyroid, hyperthyroid, hashimotos,

  • Diabetes, insulin resistance 

    Skin conditions:

  • eczema, psoriasis, acne

Qualifications and Associations:

  • Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy)

  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement Studies)

  • Diploma of Massage

  • Cert III and Cert IV Fitness

  • Diploma in Community Services (Mental Health)

  • Cert Myofascial Dry Needling/Cupping

  • Member of Australian Natural Therapies Association (ANTA): Member number #23423

  • Working with children blue card 

  • First Aid and CPR