Naturopathy
Naturopathy uses treatments like nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy and massage to help the body heal itself. Disorders commonly treated by naturopaths include fatigue, digestive complaints, stress, mood disorders and depression, allergy and sensitivities, chronic fatigue syndrome, ADD/ADHD, fertility problems, premenstrual tension and menopause, autoimmune issues and thyroid problems. Naturopaths can also help you lose weight.
Originating in Germany, the medicine of Naturopathy has been recognised since the 19th Century, but Hippocrates himself, known as the father of modern medicine and living over 2000 years ago, treated his patients using similar principles still practised by naturopaths today. Despite many claiming that naturopathy has no scientific research to back it up, historical evidence shows that the healing power of nature has kept people well for centuries. We are of this earth. Using products of this earth is making sense to more and more people in the Western World today. Traditional cultures such as the Tibetans and Chinese have continued to use natural medicine to keep their populations well and they have some of the longest living people in the world today. So maybe it’s time for you to give this amazingly powerful healing a go!
Underlying Principles
First do no harm. Try to minimize harmful side effects and avoid suppression of symptoms.
Physician as teacher. Educate patients and encourage them to take responsibility for their own health.
Treat the whole person. Consider all factors (e.g., physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, genetic, environmental, social) when tailoring treatment to each patient.
Prevention. Assess risk factors and in partnership with patients, make appropriate interventions to prevent illness.
Healing power of nature. Seek to identify and remove obstacles to the body’s natural processes for maintaining and restoring health.
Treat the cause. Focus on the causes of a disease or condition, rather than its symptoms.
CONSULTATION AND TESTING
Initial Visit: $240 (60 Minutes)
This first consultation involves understanding your current health as well as any previous health conditions. We will also conduct a number of tests, as clinically appropriate, to help understand the health of your body in a measurable manner. Tests that may be carried out at your initial appointment include:
Zinc Tally test (in-person consults only)
Health Appraisal
Blood Pressure (in-person consults only)
Iridology (in-person consults only)
Tongue and nail analysis
Other Screening Tools
(That's $100 worth of tests alone!)
Report Of Findings $185 (60 Minutes)
At this appointment, you will be provided with a written report outlining the findings of your test results, a comprehensive treatment plan and relevant information for you to read. We will also discuss any supplementation you may require (supplement costs apply).
All follow up appointments: $80.00 (30 Minutes)
Follow-up appointments are usually spaced between 2 – 4 weeks apart depending on your individual health requirements. Any tests which are required to be performed at follow-up appointments are an additional cost to the consultation fee.
A word on supplements used at healing hands
Only the best, practitioner-only supplements are used at Healing Hands Natural Health Centre. Most are made in Australia under strict TGA regulations. The strengths are therapeutic and unavailable in conventional health food stores, supermarkets or pharmacies. Many are of a quality far superior to the recommended Australian standard and will achieve the best health results possible.
Our herbal dispensary is stocked with the finest quality herbal tinctures, many of which are sourced in Queensland. Often a tincture will be made to suit your own individual requirements.
This will ensure the best possible health and wellness outcomes for you.
