Treatments: Naturopathy

What is Naturopathy?

Naturopathy is an approach to healthcare that focuses on the body's intrinsic ability to heal itself. It encompasses the art of healing, health science and natural philosophy to assist a person towards wellbeing. Naturopathy is considered a holistic approach to health due to the fact that it focuses on the whole person - body, mind, and spirit.

A Naturopath uses this 'whole person' approach to health and integrates a number of complementary healing practices that base themselves on the following principles in an attempt to create a state of wellness.

Naturopathic Principles:

1. To support and facilitate the body's natural healing powers to eliminate disease processes.
2. Identify the causative factor of the disease state and treat accordingly.
3. Choose methods of healing that will do no harm to the patient and avoid masking or suppressing the disease symptoms or body systems.
4. Educate the patient about their role in achieving and maintaining health and highlight the importance of self-responsibility.
5. Address the person as a whole when treating, as the expression of one system may be due to a malfunctioning of another, i.e. skin conditions relating to elimination of toxins in the bowel/liver.

Naturopathic Healing Practices:

Depending on the individual requirements of the patient the most appropriate modality(s) will be used and include:

Herbal Medicine
The use of prepared herbs in a ethanol based tincture, tablet or tea. Tinctures are made up individually for the patient's specific needs.

Nutritional supplements
The use of single supplements or combination formulas to address vitamin or mineral deficiencies. This may also include dietary advice or special diets, i.e. allergy elimination diet.

Homoeopathy
The use of diluted and succussed preparations that stimulate the body's vital force to heal itself. Homoeopathy is safe to use with children, pregnant women, adults and the elderly.

What to expect from a Naturopathic consultation:

• Jodie takes a holistic approach to your wellbeing and consideration is given not only to your current set of symptoms but your overall health and vitality. One hour is generally required to take a thorough case history.
• Initial consultation is $100 for 1 hour. Follow-up consultations are generally around 30 minutes at a cost of $70. (Except clients on weight loss programs who have 2 x 15 minute consultations / week at a cost of $60 / week) All prescribed medicines are at an additional cost.
• Depending on the condition and the individual, Jodie will draw on her knowledge in Nutrition, Herbal Medicine and Homoeopathy to provide the most effective treatment.
• Consultations may be claimed on most private healthcare funds. Jodie can help you with:
• Weight management - especially weight loss
• Stress and fatigue
• Poor immune function
• Digestive disorders
• Skin conditions
• Addictions
• Natural fertility, pregnancy and post natal care
• Children's health
• Women's health - such as PMS and menopause

Make an appointment with Jodie today to see how she can optimize your health and wellbeing.

QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Certificate IV Remedial Massage
Diploma of Nutrition
Bachelor of Naturopathy (currently upgrading 2008)

What Conditions can be helped by Naturopathy?

Many conditions can be helped by employing Naturopathic principles. Below are just a few I have had experience in working with:

Colds & Flu | Run down immune system
Feeling sick takes time away from family, friends and work!, but can be easily remedied by a visit to the Naturopath for advice about how to get back on track and feeling 100% again! Now is the perfect time to ensure your immune system is functioning at its peak so that any exposure to infections can be quickly tackled by the body's natural defense system.

Skin Conditions
Skin conditions can be annoying and uncomfortable and can even affect your self-esteem. To ensure a prompt recovery it is important to address any skin conditions as soon as possible.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome - IBS
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a painful condition that causes food sensitivities, cramping, bloating, constipation and diarrhoea. Using the benefits of non allergenic diet, gut restorative herbs and the reintroduction of beneficial flora into the digestive tract a dramatic improvement can result.

Fertility
Deciding to start a family is one of the most important decisions that you will ever make! Preparing your body for pregnancy is a vital part in this process, not only for the Mother but also for the Father. As a baby is the combination of you both, it is vital that you are both producing the best eggs and sperm possible.

Stress and Fatigue
It is vitally important that stress and long term fatigue does not become a detrimental factor in your life! I can help you to come up with a plan to decrease and manage your stress levels and increase your energy levels by using a combination of nutritional and herbal supplements as well as stress management techniques.

Weight Management
I have a particular interest Weight Management and have worked extensively with weight loss in North America. Whether you have trouble gaining or loosing weight, your success can be assured through the use of Naturopathic diet principles. Exercise is also an important factor to include, so an exercise program can be set up for you taking into consideration your individual needs.

Children's Health
Children grow at an amazing rate and it is vital that we give them the specific support they need to ensure their physical and mental development. Safe natural therapies can be employed to assist your little one through reflux, teething, nappy rash, night terrors, 'fussy' eating, immune support, diet support and many more.