An initial consultation is for new clients or for those clients that have not had a consultation for a very long time and where a complete review is required.   As a degree qualified naturopath, I spend a significant amount of time understanding your health status via detailed questioning, a review of relevant blood tests and non-intrusive physical examinations including blood pressure, skin, hair, nails and eyes.  Why do I do this?  In treating the whole person, I don’t simply focus on your current symptoms.  Instead, I utilise my understanding of the body’s biochemical processes combined with important factors that are unique to you that influence your health such as current and past medical conditions, childhood illnesses, diet, digestion, energy levels, genetics/family history, sleep, stress levels and mental health.  This process is essential for identifying the cause and triggers of your health concerns and is critical in developing an effective and accurate treatment plan.

Prior to our first consultation, you will be emailed a health questionnaire.  To gain the most value possible, completing this form and returning it to me prior to our appointment is recommended.  I also ask that you email or bring current medications and supplements to your appointment or take photos of front and back to avoid unnecessary doubling up of supplements and most importantly to ensure that we avoid any contraindications with medications prescribed by your GP.  Please also request copies of recent blood tests from your GP for our appointment.

Another important part of this process is exploring your immediate concerns and understanding what things in your life are negotiable and what is non-negotiable.  We all have these things.  I describe myself as a “realistic naturopath’’.  What does this mean for you?  It means that change is negotiated between the two of us, always considering things in your life that make you happy before short, medium and long-term health goals are put in place.

Dietary and lifestyle recommendations will always be part of the treatment plan to support healing.  Supplements, herbal medicines and referrals for further testing may be recommended depending on your health issue.

Following thorough research of your particular health case, incorporating evidence based scientific research and traditional medicine, you will then be provided with practical educational material and a detailed written treatment plan.  This will be emailed to you shortly after the initial consultation.