Childrens Health
I understand the pressures modern families are under and understand that they need access to excellent preventative health care. I am passionate about Children’s Health, especially Eczema, Allergies, Food Intolerances, Sleep Issues, Behavioural Concerns, Fussy eaters, Digestive Complaints and Skin Conditions.
In the Initial Appointment for a child, I use the time to take a complete case from both the child and the parent (age dependent). I also observe and talk to the child and with their permission do some simple testing like nail and tongue exam, zinc taste tests, Iridology, ear exam with an otoscope if necessary, chest exam, physical exam etc.
Following that appointment, testing may be needed to get in-depth health information. You may be referred for pathology testing outside the clinic which could include hair, blood, stool, urine or saliva. I work collaboratively with your doctor.
This appointment will be followed up by a report of findings. This will detail any results found at the testing appointment along with health goals, supplements and herbal recommendations. We will also discuss consultation frequency and a plan for the next few months of treatment in accordance with your and your child’s needs.
A naturopath deals with health problems, metabolic disorders and imbalances, through treatment of the whole person. In general, a wide range of diagnostic techniques are employed to assess causative factors, and treatment may involve dietary changes, herbal medicines, homoeopathy, bodywork and/or nutritional supplementation.
It is a gentle, drugless system of health care using a wide variety of therapies whose purpose is to treat the whole person to stimulate and support the person’s own innate healing capacity.
Naturopaths believe that Nature can provide the cure if you allow it. There is always a cause for ‘dis’-ease and it is the Naturopath’s job to find out what that is and bring the patient back into balance naturally.
Naturopaths practice under the code of conduct for non-registered health practitioners.