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HOW MUCH IS YOUR DIET AND LIFESTYLE IMPACTING ON YOUR PAIN AND INFLAMMATION?

When we think about the subject of pain, for many people the focus is on the physical pain problem or area. However it is rare that chronic pain exists as a stand-alone symptom. For many people, chronic long term pain comes with sleep problems, increased stress and fatigue (both physical and mental), and mood disturbances. Digestive problems and inflammation can also increase levels of pain, or increase sensitivity to pain in the body.

This is why at Holistia we offer Naturopathic services to address what’s going on inside the body and support the body’s healing process. Naturopathy is based on the principles of balance - by addressing the underlying causes, balance can be restored in the body and mind and the body's systems are able to function at optimal levels, increasing a person's overall sense of well-being.

A very important factor in Naturopathic principles is looking at gut health, and at Holistia this is our primary focus at the commencement of a Naturopathic treatment plan. From there, we will also look at how we can support your sleep, stress and other symptoms that you might personally need addressing.

As your Naturopath I am trained in the use of herbal medicines, nutritional supplements, diet and lifestyle advice, flower essences and homeopathy.  If necessary, I may refer you on to a practitioner or your GP for further treatment or testing and assessments.  Naturopathy is beneficial for preventative health care, and for addressing a wide range of conditions including digestive complaints, allergies, auto-immune conditions, reduced immunity and weight loss. I am a firm believer that there is no all-or-nothing approach with regards to combining natural therapies and allopathic medicine. Both play a very important role in healthcare and I strongly believe in working with Doctors and other health care practitioners to ensure the best outcome for a client's health.  

SERVICES AVAILABLE

To provide greater flexibility, we offer Naturopathic services both as packages, and as individual consultations.

VITALITY PLANS

Start with the gut, and see where it leads. Our Vitality Plans have been designed to help you address any gut issues that might be contributing to your pain or health symptoms. By identifying and removing incompatible foods, the body has a chance to rest and heal, which may result in improved symptoms. The Enhanced Vitality plan includes extra support in the form of consultations and supplements to further promote healing.

INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATIONS

Initial Consultation:
During this initial consultation I will record a thorough health history.  This assessment will cover all the body systems including physical and emotional aspects, as well as covering previous illnesses and conditions .  The consultation is designed to create a holistic picture of your health and well-being, and to look for any underlying causes.

The consultation may also include some diagnostic procedures such as zinc level testing, tongue and nail diagnosis, or taking your pulse and blood pressure.  

After this appointment, I will take your information and formulate a treatment plan.  Treatment plans may include dietary and/or lifestyle advice, a prescription of nutritional supplements, herbal medicines other custom formulations.  If required, you will also receive any referrals for testing or to other health practitioners.

At your first follow up I will go through your care plan with you.  The care plan will include client advice, any prescriptions for supplements and medicines and a follow-up plan which includes reviewing your progress to support you through your journey.  

Please allow 75-90 minutes $160

** To save time at your first appointment, you can pre fill the new client form sent as part of your welcome email.  Alternatively please arrive 10 minutes before your initial consultation to fill in the new client paperwork.

Follow Up Consultations:
As part of your care plan, follow up appointments will be booked in to support and review your progress through your journey, or to discuss any new symptoms or issues that may be of concern.   These appointments will usually be anywhere between 2-4 weeks, depending on your individual needs.  Longer term, follow ups may be booked every 3-6 months.

It is important to remember that Naturopathy is not a quick-fix therapy.  Symptoms, imbalance and disorders develop over a long period of time - and so it can take time to bring things back into balance.

30 - 45 minutes $75

Express Consultations: 
Express consultations are available for current clients only for prescription refills or acute conditions (colds, sore throats etc). Click here to find out more.

15 minutes $40

Initial follow up, future follow ups and express consultations may also available via video conference (e.g. Skype), please ask me in your Initial Consultation for more information if this is something you are interested in. Please note the same fees apply.

Additional Expenses:
As part of your treatment plan I may prescribe nutritional supplements, custom herbal liquid formulas, or other formulations.  It may also be recommended to have further tests, or you may be referred to other practitioners.  Prices for these vary, however they will be discussed at your appointment and are in addition to consultation fees.

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* Children (under 16), student and concession card holder rates available.