Naturopathy

Naturopathy is a system of primary health care that works with the individual’s efforts and resources towards achieving optimal expression of homeostasis on a physiological, physical, mental and emotional level; recognising that all these aspects of health are interconnected. Therefore lifestyle, environment, relationships and diet are all taken into consideration to pin point the root cause of pre-dispositions within the body.

The healing power of Nature and its ability to harness the self-healing mechanisms of the body is a defining principle in Naturopathy. This healing power, known as vital force or chi (qi), is considered to be the driving energy that exists within all living organisms, Nature and the Universe itself. When the vital force is appropriately restored to the individual, the body has the opportunity to heal itself.

Naturopathy Vital force is restored through natural therapies such as nutrition, fasting, exercise and water therapies in a personalised treatment plan. Education and individual empowerment is also a primary principle of this holistic discipline, to support the client in their necessary lifestyle changes.

A raft of skills such as herbal medicine, homoeopathy, manipulation, flower essences, acupuncture or biochemical supplementation, may also be used to augment practice in response to the many suppressions of modern living, that stress the vital force in our bodies.

Naturopathic diagnosis can include Iridology or tongue and nail diagnosis to further understand the health state of the client. If needed, pathology testing such as hair, stool, or blood analysis may also be recommended. Naturopathy is both a preventative and treatment based approach to health and well being.