FAQS
Things you may be wondering….
If you don’t find the answer to your question, please feel free to contact us.
What is Naturopathy and how can it help?
Naturopathy is a holistic approach to healthcare applying and supporting the natural healing powers of the body to cure itself. We believe nature has the answers you seek. Naturopathic Medicine integrates the best from nature with science. A qualified Naturopath brings together evidence based practices with clinical experience to guide you with the best natural treatments to get you from where you are to where you want to be.
The key principles of naturopathy merge a combination of lifestyle, diet, exercise, fresh water and other natural resources to live a healthy, productive and adventurous life.
How can you help me if we live nowhere near each other?
Whether you are sitting in front of me physically or whether we are talking over the internet with a video link, I can ask you the same types of questions. I can find out about you and your health story and discover a lot about what is going on in your body.
I can see your eyes, skin, hair, tongue all through the computer or phone camera. I can even check on your finger nails, hear the tone in your voice, the way you express yourself and all of these things give me lots of information.
How does virtual consulting work?
When you book in for a consultation you will receive a link for a telehealth appointment. Just follow the instructions through the secure link on your phone, computer or tablet. All you need is a device with camera and audio. It’s as easy as clicking on the link in the email to prepare for our appointment at the allocated time. You can even test it out a few minutes beforehand.
Once we are connected, it’s just like being in a room together.
There are also backup plans, like a phone call and photos, if there are any glitches with the internet during the consultation.
At the end of the consultation, I will send you an e-mail with a copy of your treatment plan, naturopathic prescription, the action list we discuss and any referrals or further information you might need.
But, what if I need tests done?
If you need blood tests or functional health tests, these can be ordered by me and completed from anywhere in Australia. Some of the tests you can do in your own home. I have access to registered medical and scientific laboratories in Australia and overseas. The results of any testing are delivered to me via secure online portals so that I can use them to create the perfect treatment plan for you.
Medicare ?
Naturopath’s are NOT registered as Medicare providers.
As a naturopath I can order standard pathology testing through the laboratories in your state. Please note that testing ordered by a naturopath is NOT bulk billed under Medicare and will incur a private fee to the lab. This will always be clarified with you prior to ordering.
I am trained to read and interpret standard pathology results as well as privately billed functional pathology tests. I am experienced with assessing the values and their relevance to your specific needs even when they are considered “normal” results.
What if my blood tests are all "normal"? Can you still help?
Even when your blood tests are reported as normal or within range, there is still lots of information to be gathered from the results. Where you sit within the normal ranges provides clues to nutritional status, and other factors that may be influencing how you actually feel.
So if your doctor said your tests were all “normal” but you still don’t feel right, a copy of your results can still help me to help you!
What if I need or already take medications?
I am happy to work with your existing GP or write a referral to a doctor in your area which outlines what you have come to see me for, the advice I have given and natural remedies I prescribed, and the treatment plan. Where relevant, I will also ask your GP for assistance with further investigations or monitoring of treatment progress. I will always work with you to complement other treatments you are already implementing, not work against them.
Where do I get any prescriptions I might need?
I have several distributors who can, with my prescription, dispense practitioner quality, professional strength supplements direct to your door or postal address. This includes liquid herbs. I can prescribe tailor made herbal blends and compounded formula to be posted to you directly, for a very small freight charge. Everything is all set to deliver what you need direct to your door or post box.
What about specific foods and meal plans?
My goal is that any recommendations I prescribe for you are accessible, effective and sustainable. We will always work first with what is available in your local area, health store or otherwise. If there is a specific requirement you cannot source locally, I will be able to provide references to where you can access those items easily. I love food, so I will always have an idea up my sleeve to help you incorporate any new food recommendations into your recipes and diet.
What if I have a question after the appointment or once I start my meal plan or supplements?
No problem, just send through an e-mail and we will get back to you as soon as possible. This would be the same whether we lived in the same town or thousands of kilometres apart.