What is Naturopathy?

Naturopathy is a natural holistic approach to wellness. It encompasses the use of herbal medicines, supplements and nutrition using the healing power of nature often together with gentle therapeutic techniques, assessing the body systems (anatomical and biochemical), the
psychological (mind and emotions) and supporting the whole person during the healing process.

Naturopathic principles are based on treating each person as an individual and not just the affected area.

Naturopathy encompasses a variety of treatment methods including:

  • Herbal Medicine or supplements to help prevent and/or treat various illnesses or conditions
  • Dietary and Nutritional advice essential to restore balance and prevention of disease. Anne specialises in advice for vegans and vegetarian ensuring all essential nutrients are being obtain preferable for a balanced diet
  • Lifestyle assessment and advice to promote wellbeing, reduce stress and promote a healthier existence. With Annes knowledge as a fitness instructor she can guide you to being in the best physical shape ever.

Naturopaths are also trained in the following:

  • Flower essences which can be used to enhance the emotional aspect of healing
  • Soft tissue manipulation, to reduce pain, enable detoxification, and to rebalance the body’s systems
    Iridology using markings on the eye to help ascertain any weakness, potential disruption to organs or tissue determined by various characteristics
  • Theta healing to assess underlying subconscious belief and assists with changing any negative/limiting belief and re-create belief for a better life
  • Hydrotherapy using the water to stimulate the immune system and encourage the body’s natural defences. It can also be for rehabilitation purposes after injury or for fitness. Anne is also a qualified personal trainer and aqua instructor.

Our Naturopaths can assist in alleviate a wide range of conditions. However, Naturopathic treatments can benefit you regardless, they can boost the body’s natural healing potential, restoring harmony and most importantly preventing disease.

General Health At All Ages

  • Gut health
  • Autoimmune diseases
  • High cholesterol
  • High or low blood pressure
  • Stress management and support
  • Thyroid imbalance, blood sugar imbalance, weight issues
  • Dietary and lifestyle advice
  • Chronic headaches
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Insomnia
  • Skin disorders – acne, eczema and psoriasis
  • Chronic sinusitis
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Gastrointestinal Health

  • IBS – Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • SIBO, SIFO
  • Food intolerances
  • IBD – Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Coeliac
  • Parasites, viruses, fungal and bacterial infections
  • Meeting and balancing the micro-biome for health

Women’s Health

  • Thrush, chronic yeast infections
  • PCOS, polycystic ovarian syndrome
  • Painful periods, PMS, premenstrual syndrome
  • Endometriosis
  • Fibroids
  • Fertility, Natural Conception or Contraception
  • Pregnancy and breastfeeding
  • Peri-and post-menopause, menopausal complaints
  • Osteoarthritis

Babies & Children’s Health

  • Infantile colic, reflux
  • Sleeping difficulties, nightmares
  • Colds and ‘flu
  • Tonsillitis
  • Eczema, dermatitis
  • Bronchitis, asthma
  • Gastrointestinal disorders
  • Allergies and intolerances – food and airborne
  • Inattention, low immunity & recurrent infections

Men’s Health

  • Men’s infertility or low fertility
  • Stress management
  • Poor sperm vitality and/or count
  • Cardiovascular health