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Naturopathy - what is it?
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Naturopathic Medicine
is a distinct health care system that blends modern scientific
knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine. A
Naturopath
is a practitioner that seeks to restore and maintain optimum health in
their patients by emphasizing nature's inherent self-healing process.
The Naturopath works with each patient to address the physiological,
physical, and mental/emotional aspects of health. Symptoms of
disease
are seen as warning signals of improper functioning of the body and
unfavourable lifestyle habits.
Each Naturopathic Practitioner is unique in the
therapies they may use which may include any combination of; nutrition,
herbs,
homeopathy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy, massage, and lifestyle
counselling.
Naturopaths can also complement and enhance health
care services provided by other health care professionals. They
co-operate with other branches of medical science, referring patients
to
other practitioners for diagnosis or treatment where appropriate.
Patients are therefore provided with an integrated health care plan.
How does it
work?
Your first visit will take 1 hour 30 minutes and comprises a
thorough review of your intake form and a short physical
examination.
During
this time your Practitioner will take the opportunity to obtain
valuable information about your current health, your medical history
and your lifestyle.
If necessary, further laboratory testing may be required using the
services of an independent laboratory.
These matters will of course be discussed with you during your first
visit and depending on your unique case.
Your health information will then be used to create a custom treatment
plan that is tailored to you as an individual.
Naturopathic assessment
may include any of the following:
Medical history
Analysis of lifestyle, environment, and nutrition
Clinical examination and tests
Laboratory testing
Subtle energy diagnostic methods
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Before your first appointment
There
are some documents we ask you bring with you to your first appointment,
as it will help your Practitioner use your time together more
effectively.
1) Your completed intake form - which will have be sent to you in
advance of your first appointment.
2) Any recent medical reports you may have in your possession.
Your
treatment plan is provided on your second visit and will incorporate a
range of naturopathic
therapies best suited to your
individual health situation.
Second and subsequent visits are typically 1 hour long.
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Naturopathy may help with if you: |
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Are looking for disease prevention and
health promotion strategies.
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Have
been diagnosed with an illness and are looking for complementary and
alternative treatments.
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a range of symptoms that they have been unable to address on their own
or with the help of other medical practitioners. |
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Are
looking to combine conventional and naturopathic treatments with the
aim of minimizing side effects of drugs, surgery or conventional
treatments. |
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| Practitioners |
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Shannon
Feely
BSc.
Naturopath (ND) | |
After being
awarded her Bachelor of Science degree, Shannon completed the 4 year
post-
graduate program at the Canadian College of Naturopathic
Medicine in Toronto, Canada.
Shannon
enjoys treating a wide range of health concerns and you are welcome to
phone her with any questions about how she might help
you.
Visit
Shannon’s website for additional information about the therapies she
uses, health articles, recipes, and local community resources.
Shannon
is a fully insured member of the General Council and Register of
Naturopaths in Great Britain and the British Naturopathic
Association.
Shannon's web site
General
Council and Register of Naturopaths web site
British Naturopathic
Association web site
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| | | | | Price list: | | | First 90 minute session
Subsequent 60 minute sessions
Children:
First 90 minute session
Subsequent 60 minute sessions | £70
£45
£60
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