What to expect
At your initial Naturopathic or Nutritional Medicine consultation, a thorough case history will be taken. You will be asked questions about the main reason for your visit, your current health concerns, past medical history, personal health goals, genetic history and your diet and lifestyle habits. If you have any relevant blood test results, scans or ultra sound reports, it is requested that you bring a copy of these with you to the first consultation. Similarly if you are taking any medications or supplements it is advised that you bring these along with you also.
From here, an individualised treatment plan will be devised to help address your health concerns. If further testing is required then this will also be organised. As no two individuals are the same, your treatment plan will be unique to your individual needs and may involve dietary, lifestyle, herbal, and/or nutritional supplementation depending on your individual needs.
Follow up Consultations
It is important to note that addressing your health holistically takes time. While you may feel better after your first consultation, it is important to attend follow up consultations to monitor your progress and make the necessary ‘tweaks’ to your personalised treatment plan. While symptomatically you may be feeling a lot better, one consultation is usually not enough time to treat the underlying cause of your health concerns. As you improve, follow up appointments will be booked further apart as you are better able to manage your health on your own.
Who may benefit from seeing a Naturopath or Nutritional Medicine Practitioner?
Naturopaths and Nutritional Medicine Practitioners work with clients with a wide range of health conditions such as
• Gastrointestinal problems such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Oesophageal Reflux, abdominal bloating, SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), constipation and chronic diarrhoea, Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
• Metabolic issues such as high cholesterol, blood sugar imbalances (ie hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance), fatty liver, and metabolic syndrome.
• Thyroid conditions
• Headaches and migraines
• Sinusitis and allergies
• Musculoskeletal problems such as muscular cramps and spasms, restless leg syndrome, arthritis, osteoporosis.
• Poor energy
• Sleep disturbances
• Frequent urinary tract infections
• Autoimmune conditions such as Hashimoto’s, Graves Disease, rheumatoid Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, Celiac Disease, Sjogren’s Syndrome, Alopecia arteritis
• Depression and anxiety
• Skin disorders such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis ,skin rashes and acne
• Hormonal conditions such as Endometriosis and Adenomyosis , Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Fibroids, painful and heavy menstruation, menstrual irregularities, PMT (Pre Menstrual Tension), Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Fertility issues, peri-menopause and menopause
• Preconception, pregnancy and postnatal care.
• Cardiovascular concerns such as poor circulation or increasing blood pressure
• Immune concerns such as frequent acute illness
• Nutritional deficiencies
• Specialised dietary needs - such as in celiac disease, vegan or vegetarian diets and fussy eaters.
……………and more.
