The role of the Naturopath is to educate and to empower individuals to reclaim their true state of health. At a time when modern technology, environmental pollution, poor diet, and stress play a significant role in the degradation of health, a Naturopath's ability to apply natural methods of healing is of considerable importance. Naturopathy provides a health paradigm that is deeply focused on individualised care. No two prescriptions are the same as each person is unique and their health presentation is the sum total of their individual experience of life. At the centre, our Naturopaths use effective diagnostic techniques to explore your health. This enables us to isolate specific areas of concern and provide specialised treatment protocols. From this information, we provide evidenced based naturopathic treatments including nutrition (dietary and supplemental), herbal medicine, homoeopathy, lifestyle strategies and others to improve your health and well-being. Our naturopaths are able to take the time to listen to you so that we can understand the journey that has helped you reach your current state of health. We are trained to join together the pieces of your health puzzle and believe in the body's ability to heal itself provided it has the support it requires. Consultations begin with a detailed case history & discussion of presenting complaints & then progress to assess a person's history, family history & then a systematic review of the body systems. A patient may present with numerous complaints, however, the role of the Naturopath is to piece together each person's jigsaw puzzle. Assessment also considers a person's physical, emotional, mental & spiritual health. At the first consultation you will be given a self-assessment form. This form asks you to review your dietary and lifestyle practices for one week. Most people thoroughly enjoy this exercise as it confirms their active role in improving their health and wellbeing. It also connects them too greater awareness of the links and patterns in their life that may be contributing to their current state of health. Treatment results vary depending on the individual and their presenting complaint. Some individuals obtain quick results whilst others take several months or longer. As a general rule, the longer you have been experiencing your complaint for, the longer you will require treatment. It is important to remember that the healing process takes time. We are not trying to simply alleviate your symptoms; our aim is to bring you to a greater level of health. As a general rule, required appointments initially may be every 2 weeks in stage 1, every 4 weeks in stage 2 and then as needed for maintenance. This obviously depends on the type of treatment program required and the severity of your condition. This stage is typically where most people begin their naturopathic care. The primary focus in this stage is to reduce your symptoms and to stabilise your condition. The second stage of treatment is where we focus on treating the underlying cause of your condition. Whilst your symptoms may have been alleviated, the objective is to ensure that we can eliminate the cause of your symptoms. This stage of treatment is where we have successfully eliminated your complaint and are able to offer you improved levels of health and wellbeing. Patients tend to seek treatment on an as needed basis (typically 1-2x/year) to ensure long-term health and wellbeing. In addition, patients seek treatment during important life cycle stages such as pregnancy, birth and labour, breastfeeding, puberty or palliative care. Throughout your treatment you may be recommended various supplements, herbal medicines or other medicines. Liquid herbal medicines are formulated on the spot and contain a unique formulation. These medications are specific for your presentation and have been carefully selected for your individual requirements. Please be careful to not share your prescriptions with others.