Passionflower has been traditionally used in Western Medicine for the relief of symptoms such as nervousness, restlessness, insomnia and nervous irritability. A great remedy for emotional symptoms of PMS such as irritability and tiredness.

A Naturopath is a health practitioner that uses a holistic and comprehensive approach to health. A holistic approach entails considering and assessing the whole situation of the individual patient, and not just the presenting symptoms. Naturopathy is a system of medicine that also emphasises supporting, and not suppressing the body’s physical attempts, and innate ability to eliminate disease. The aim of naturopathic treatment is to regain homoeostasis, which is lost in illness or disease.

Homoeostasis is the self-regulating or balancing mechanism of the body, which maintains wellness and it is the goal of the naturopath to identify the best ways to support the body in this task. Disease is viewed as a state of imbalance within the body. It may be an imbalance at various levels; nutritional, metabolic (hormonal), physiological, emotional or mental level, or a combination of any of these. Signs and symptoms of such imbalances within the body may manifest in many forms. It is these symptoms that give clues and information about the underlying problem(s).

Investigative tests are often recommended to gain further insight to issues and aid treatment protocols. Holistic treatment is employed to regain this balance and therefore create a better state of health for now, and the future.

What is Naturopathy?

Naturopathy adopts a holistic approach to health and healing by treating both the underlying causes of illness and the presenting symptoms. The aim of treatment is to regain homoeostasis, which is lost in illness.

Homoeostasis is the self-regulating or balancing mechanism of the body, which maintains wellness and it is the goal of the practitioner to identify the best ways to support your body in this task.

Naturopathy encourages the healing power of nature by restoring bodily function and increasing vitality to enable the body to heal itself.
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Women’s Hormonal Health - Women have special health needs that change with age. Naturopathy is a system of medicine that can help women to improve and manage their health through every stage of the lifecycle.

Preconception Health Care - Put simply, preconception health care aims to ensure that there is an adequate supply of all those nutritional factors, which are essential for the health of sperm, ova and foetus and an absence of those factors which are known to compromise general health or which are harmful to germ cells and to foetal development.

Pregnancy & Birth - Pregnancy is time of enormous physical and emotional change in a woman’s life. Using natural and complementary medicines to avoid and/or treat many of those ‘common’ pregnancy complaints is a safe and sensible choice for many women. The needs of pregnancy are ensured through nutritional assessments and dietary guidance. Preparing the body for the journey of labour and birth is also supported towards the end of pregnancy.

Postnatal period - Naturopathic support during this time can often be for both mother and baby. It’s another time of transition. For the woman it’s the change from pregnancy to the roles of motherhood and breastfeeding, and for baby; from the womb to the outside world. It’s a period marked by many physical, emotional and lifestyle changes and using natural and complementary medicines to support these provides both an effective and safe option for mothers and babies. An appointment is usually scheduled for the first few weeks after the baby is born, if this is appropriate.

Why Naturopathy?

Naturopathic care is excellent treatment for acute and chronic conditions affecting people of all ages, from children to the elderly.

It can also be used in conjunction with medical care where necessary. One of the many important naturopathic aims is to educate, empower and support you so that you can take a more active role in your own health care.

By helping you adopt a healthy attitude and diet, you are guided to build a lifestyle that supports you and your family’s health and wellbeing.

Dispensary Fees:

Herbal medicines and nutritional supplements are charged in addition to the consulting fee. Costs vary greatly according to individual treatment needs. Rebates may apply.

The initial consultation usually requires 1 hour. When the appointment is made a short questionnaire is given out that is to be completed before the consultation. This covers personal and family health history and your health concerns. At the consultation you will also complete a short form covering your dietary and lifestyle areas. This allows more time to be devoted to discussion of health issues and treatment plans.

Enquire about a consultation:

Contact Kristin about a naturopathy consultation.

Location:

Natural Choice Health Store
Centro Shopping Centre, Karratha, WA

Common Health Conditions

Natural and complementary medicines often provide a safe and very effective way of treating common conditions of ill-health. Herbal medicine and/or nutritional medicine, homeopathy, dietary and lifestyle guidance are often all that are needed to restore the body’s equilibrium without recourse to drugs.

Kristin utilises a combination of natural treatments including: herbal medicine (liquid, tablets, capsules and powders), nutritional supplements, homeopathic medicine, dietary changes and lifestyle management.

• Complete Digestive Stool Analysis
• Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis
• Functional Liver Detoxification testing
• Salivary hormone testing (men & women)
• Thyroid Hormone Profile
• Urinary Oestrogen Metabolites
• Zinc Tally Test

If required, you may also be referred to a GP, or other health professional for assessment or testing. This ensures a comprehensive and holistic approach. A treatment plan will then be devised for your individual needs. Short-term, and often long-term goals are discussed and a realistic and manageable approach is implemented.

Follow-up consultations are typically scheduled initially for 1-2 weeks, then between 3-4 weeks, depending on the individual case. This ensures appropriate and progressive treatment is maintained, and helps support you with staying motivated towards your health goals.

*Rebates: As a member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS), all consultations are rebatable from most private health funds and are GST free.

Most private health funds offer partial rebates, although these vary greatly for both naturopathic consultations and for natural medicines and supplements.

Income Tax Rebates – When your net health expenses exceed $1500 per year you may be able to claim additional expenditure as a taxable income rebate. Please check with your tax accountant.

Check which modalities your health fund covers: www.atms.com.au

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