What is Naturopathy?


Naturopathy is a holistic approach to health that seeks to address the root cause of illness rather than just managing symptoms. It combines modern scientific research with traditional healing methods to support the body’s natural ability to heal itself. By understanding the complex connections between the physical body, mind, emotions, and energy systems, naturopathy provides a truly integrative approach to long-term wellness. Based on the naturopathic principles and therapeutic order, naturopathy utilises lifestyle, diet, supplementation and herbal medicine to restore the body to optimal health. 

Online Naturopathy Initial Consultation (75min)

In your initial appointment, we will do a comprehensive health review including:

  • Medications
  • Allergies
  • Medical History
  • Family History 
  • Current Complaint
  • Lifestyle
  • Diet review
  • A Review of Each Body System
  • Physical review

We will then create a tailored personal prescription that you feel confident implementing into your life. This could include dietary recommendations, herbal prescriptions, supplements/ nutraceuticals prescriptions, lifestyle adjustments and further pathology testing. 

Online Naturopathy Follow-Up (45min)

Your follow-up consultation is designed to assess your progress, address any concerns, and refine your treatment plan as needed. We’ll review any test results, discuss changes in your symptoms, and adjust your herbal or nutritional prescriptions to support your healing journey.

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The Therapeutic Order is a hierarchy of healing interventions used in naturopathic medicine. It emphasises starting with the least invasive methods to support the body’s innate healing abilities before progressing to stronger interventions if needed.

  1. Establish the Conditions for Health
  2. Stimulate the Body’s Self-Healing Mechanisms
  3. Support and Strengthen Weakened Systems
  4. Correct Structural Integrity
  5. Use Natural Substances to Restore and Regenerate
  6. Use Pharmaceutical or Synthetic Substances When Necessary (referral required)
  7. Use High-Force Interventions as a Last Resort (referral required)

The Naturopathic Principles are the foundational beliefs that guide naturopathic practitioners in their approach to healing. These principles emphasise the body’s innate ability to heal itself and focus on a holistic approach to health. Here are the key naturopathic principles:

  1. First do no harm (Primum non nocere)
  2. Use the healing power of nature (Vis medicatrix naturae)
  3. Identify And Treat The Cause (Tolle causam)
  4. Treat the whole person (Tolle totum)
  5. Doctor as teacher (Docere)
  6. Prevention (Preventare)

What is Herbal Medicine?

Herbal medicine is one of the oldest and most powerful forms of healing, using plants to support and restore health. Unlike pharmaceutical drugs, which often isolate a single active ingredient, herbs work synergistically, containing a variety of beneficial compounds that enhance their effects and reduce side effects. Certain pharmaceuticals have also been derived from herbal medicines. For example, Aspirin is derived from the active compound Salicin in Willow Bark (Salix Alba). 

Herbal medicine involves utilising various parts of plants (roots, seeds, berries, flowers, leaves, bark) to prepare therapeutic prescriptions such as teas, tinctures, capsules, extracts, powders and topical applications. 

Each herb contains a unique set of phytochemicals (constituents), nutritional compounds and energetic properties.

Constituents are the natural compounds that provide the herb with their therapeutic action. These include alkaloids, anthraquinones, bitters, flavonoids, glycosides, gums, mucilage, phytoestrogens, polysaccharides, resins, saponins, tannins and volatile oils. 

Each herb also contains a unique amount of minerals, amino acids, vitamins and trace minerals. For example Nettle Leaf (Utica dioica) is a nutritive, containing minerals – iron, calcium, magnesium and potassium, and B vitamins, vitamin A, C, and K. 

Each herb also has unique energetic properties that work better for certain constitutions. For example, Ginger (Zingiber officiale) is a hot, dry and pungent herb which we can notice from the warming feeling and tingling when consumed, making it better for those with a cooler, damper constitution.