Have you been bouncing from one healthcare service to another without feeling any closer to a solution for symptoms you are experiencing? Have you tried what seems to be endless treatment options but are not feeling any better?
Naturopathy is a form of healthcare that is based on a holistic, natural approach to help to improve acute and chronic ailments and conditions. Many people seek the assistance of a naturopath and can find significant benefits from doing so.
At Vital Health, we concentrate on the underlying factors that may be negatively impacting your overall health and wellbeing. By doing this, we can work to correct the problem, alleviate the symptoms, and prevent further issues, rather than staying at the surface level.
Naturopathy can help you by using a range of approaches. Read on to find out what you can expect on your first visit to a naturopath.
Why Visit A Naturopath?
As alternative healthcare providers, naturopaths deliver services that are based on natural techniques and modalities. Naturopathy works to encourage the body to heal.
At Vital Health, we are committed to providing a comprehensive analysis of your issues, your medical background, your family history, and any environmental, lifestyle, and nutritional factors that are relevant.
Naturopathy can help to diagnose and treat a wide range of health concerns, such as:
- Nutritional deficiencies.
- Fluctuating weight.
- Long term tiredness and fatigue.
- Food sensitivities.
- Hormonal abnormalities.
Underlying issues that may be causing these could include factors such as physical stress, digestive disorders, medications, alcohol abuse, autoimmune conditions, hormonal fluctuations, or a poor sleep regime.
We often find that patients do not have just the one issue, but rather that a domino effect has occurred, triggering other problems. That is why we look at all aspects of your health, including your mental, physical, and emotional health.
More and more Australians are turning to complementary medicine and natural therapies to improve their health. This growing popularity may be due to people looking for answers that mainstream medicine cannot solve, finding that their issues are not responding to conventional medicine, or due to the desire to take advantage of natural, less invasive options that look at the core issues.
Furthermore, visiting a naturopath does not have to occur solely due to decreased health. Seeking guidance from a naturopath while well can be a great way to optimise your overall wellness, productivity, and quality of life.
What Does Naturopathy Involve?
Naturopathy consists of a range of techniques that can be employed within a personalised treatment based on your requirements and goals. We use various methods depending on what your body needs.
This could include a range of natural therapies, such as:
- Botanical and herbal medicine.
- Homeopathy.
- Lifestyle advice.
- Nutritional support.
- Supplementation.
What Will Happen In Your First Consultation With Your Naturopath?
When you make an appointment to visit Vital Health, we will get to know you. We will discuss with you the symptoms you are experiencing and relevant background information. We believe it is important to understand what your body is needing to promote overall healing.
We can organise or carry out a range of diagnostic testing in your first visit with us. This may include analysing your blood, urine, stools, hair, nails or eyes, and a general physical examination relevant to your issues. We may also ask you to undertake tasks such as creating a food or symptom diary.
Knowing what your goals are is also fundamental for us as we begin to provide you with naturopathic care. These may include targets such as to reduce your pain, improve your energy levels, decrease your digestive issues, be able to return to physical activities you love to do, or spend time with your loved ones without having to put up with ongoing symptoms.
By gathering this information and establishing a comprehensive picture, we can develop a treatment plan that is suitable for you specifically. We can also collaborate with your doctor for thorough care.
Once we have established the route for your care, we will begin treatment. This will involve regular discussion with you regarding improvements, areas that need further focus, and adjustments. By restoring harmony within your body, we can work together to help you.
Seek Naturopathic Support At Vital Health
We are passionate about supporting your health and wellbeing with a personalised, whole-body approach. As a fully qualified, registered, and highly experienced naturopath, Domenic can assist you with your unique needs and goals.
When you are ready to begin your naturopathic journey, please contact us to book your first visit. We can also organise a 20-minute free call so that you can learn more about how we may help you.