FAQs

  1. What is naturopathy?
  2. What should I expect during the initial consultation?
  3. Can I bring children to the appointment?
  4. Will I be given supplements to take?
  5. How many treatments will I need?
  6. Can I claim a rebate from my Private Health Insurance?

1. What is naturopathy?

Naturopathy is an holistic approach to healing. It looks at the underlying cause of health issues and assists the body to heal naturally by utilizing a mixture of herbal medicine, nutritional supplements and dietary and lifestyle changes.

The underlying principals of naturopathy are:

  1. First do no harm – use the least invasive method to treat a patient to avoid doing any harm.
  2. Physician as teacher – a good naturopath should educate patients on why illness occurs and how to achieve optimal health in the future.
  3. Treat the whole person, not just the disease – naturopaths take a holistic view of the patient, not just presenting symptoms. This means that we look at physical, mental, emotional, genetic and environmental aspects to fully assess the person’s wellbeing.
  4. Prevention – it is best to take measures to prevent disease from happening in the first place. A naturopath will work with patients to educate them on healthy living for disease prevention.
  5. Healing Power of Nature – the body has the ability to heal itself. You can assist this process with positive changes to diet and lifestyle.
  6. Treat the cause of disease – find the underlying cause of a disease/condition rather than just treating symptoms.

2. What should I expect during the initial consultation?

An initial consultation with Nurture Health will include an individualized, comprehensive assessment where we will review:

  • All body systems
  • Current lifestyle
  • Diet
  • Family and medical history

You will leave with an individualized treatment plan which may include:

  • Specific dietary recommendations
  • Specific lifestyle recommendations
  • Specific nutritional or herbal supplements

3. Can I bring children to the appointment?

Yes, children are most welcome to come. As a mother of 2 children, Danielle understands that it is difficult to find someone to look after your children while you have appointments. Please advise if children are coming in advance so we can accommodate them as best as possible.

4. Will I be given supplements to take?

Danielle will often prescribe nutritional supplements or herbal formulas alongside dietary recommendations, however these are not designed to be used long term – they are used to help your body get back to optimal functioning. Once your body is functioning properly the aim is to get all your nutrients from a healthy, balanced diet.

5. How many treatments will I need?

This depends on the severity of the illness/condition. Some patients will only require 3-5 treatments to resolve their issue. Long term chronic conditions may require more treatments.

6. Can I claim a rebate from my Private Health Insurance?

Danielle is registered with all major health funds in Australia that offer rebates for Naturopathic appointments. Please check with your individual health fund to confirm if you are covered for Naturopathic Services.