Naturopathy

What is Naturopathy?

  • Naturopathy is a holistic approach to healing where we support the entire body and find the underlying cause of illness.

  • Naturopaths are highly trained in western herbal medicine, nutritional medicine, and functional medicine, as well as other modalities such as iridology, homeopathy & flower essences.

  • Naturopaths use current scientific evidence alongside traditional wisdom to ensure the best treatment outcomes.


What can naturopathy help with?

Naturopaths treat the body as a whole, so naturopathy has the ability to help with almost any acute or chronic condition that has created an imbalance within the body. Some examples include:

  • Digestive health - IBS, food intolerances, parasites, dysbiosis, SIBO, leaky gut, acid reflux, indigestion, inflammatory bowel disease.

  • Nutrient deficiencies

  • Mental health - stress, depression, anxiety, insomnia

  • Reproductive health - PMS, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, endometriosis, PCOS, preconception care

  • Immune health - frequent colds or infections, seasonal allergies, food sensitivities, autoimmune conditions

  • Skin health - eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, dry skin

  • Unexplained symptoms - fatigue, poor appetite, poor memory & concentration, headaches

  • Genetic variations (such as MTHFR), methylation issues, pyrrole disorder

  • Prevention of future health conditions

  • General health and wellbeing

The 6 Principals of Naturopathy

 

  • Naturopaths recognise the body’s inherent ability to heal itself. By creating a healthy internal and external environment, and removing health obstacles, we can support and facilitate this process.

  • Symptoms are our body’s way of telling us that something is wrong. Instead of only targeting or suppressing the symptoms of illness, naturopaths seek to find and treat the underlying cause to restore health.

  • Naturopaths have a duty of care to maintain the safety and well-being of patients at all times. This means:

    • Utilising the least invasive and least toxic therapies available.

    • Adhering to a strict national code of conduct, as well as a code of ethics governed by our professional association.

    • Working only within the scope of our qualification and referring patients to more appropriate practitioners where necessary.

    • Committing to Continuing Professional Development to ensure we are up to date with current research.

  • Naturopaths seek to empower patients by providing a deeper understanding of what’s going on within their body and the steps needed to achieve and maintain health. Patients are encouraged to take control of their health and play an active role in their treatment plan.

  • Naturopaths see the body as an integrated whole and treat the person before the disease. An individualised approach is taken, factoring in all body systems, along with genetic, environmental, social, emotional, mental, physical and spiritual aspects.

  • Prevention of illness is a primary goal of naturopathy. Naturopaths assess risk factors, genetic factors & susceptibility to disease, and work with the patient to educate and implement appropriate interventions to prevent illness and achieve optimal health.