Welcome to the world of Naturopathy

Where traditional health wisdom and evidence based therapies collide.

The beauty of Naturopathy is that it takes into account the whole person and treats each person as unique. We go deep and address the root cause of your symptoms so you’re not just managing them, but working towards long lasting change. Along the way you get to learn about your body and its natural processes and feel empowered to be proactive in your health moving forward.

- Sara McKean

The 6 Principles of Naturopathy are:

First, Do No Harm.

We utilize techniques aimed at reducing the risk for adverse effects, using the minimum required level of force or intervention to promote the restoration of health.

Identify and Treat the Cause

We look beyond the symptoms of find underlying root causes of dis-ease in the body. Symptoms are our bodies way of communicating that something is out of balance. Understanding the cause is important for achieving full recovery.

The Healing Power of Nature

We believe in the inherit wisdom of the body; the natural self-organizing and self-healing mechanisms that help establish, maintain, and restore health. Our role is to support and facilitate this process by identifying and removing obstacles to health and recovery.

Treat the Whole Person

We view the body as a complex system of interconnected parts. We take into consideration a person's physical, mental, emotional, genetic, environmental, social, and other various factors as contributors to health and disease. Naturopathic treatments recognize the need for these elements to work together in harmony for overall wellbeing.

Doctor as Teacher

We aim to educate clients so they themselves can understand what is going on in their own bodies. This allows individuals to take an active role in their health journey and is key for maintaining health long term.

Prevention

We focus on overall health, wellness, and disease prevention. We consider and identify potential or developing health problems and aim to prevent them from occuring.

Working with a Naturopath can be helpful if:

  • You want to proactively learn about your body and understand  your own personal level of wellness.

  • You've been chronically ill and have tried so many different medications and supplements but want to finally get to the bottom of it all.

  • You don’t have a formal medical diagnosis, yet you know something isn’t right and simply want to feel better.

  • You’re interested in health and wellness but find yourself overwhelmed by the myriad of diets, supplements, and conflicting advice, and you want to discover what truly works for your unique body.

  • You're tired of doctors just telling you to take a pill for your symptoms when you know there's more going on that you need to address.

  • You're looking for a bit of a glow up - ready to elevate your wellbeing from merely ok to truly thriving!

  • You want to feel empowered in your health journey and take a proactive approach to your wellness.

What can you expect in a Naturopathic consultation?

  • A 75 minute deep dive into your personal health history, diet and lifestyle, current symptoms and health goals.

  • Full holistic assessment which involves asking questions about each body system such as your menstrual cycle, digestion, mental health, skin etc. This helps us to investigate the root cause or what is contributing to your current symptoms.

  • Within 48 hours of your consultation you will be sent your bespoke Wellness Plan based on your health goals.

  • Your Wellness Plan with include the treatment goals from a holistic naturopathic perspective so the intentions are clear and you can get a sense of the bigger picture. You will receive initial nutritional recommendations and lifestyle changes to begin implementing as well as self reflection prompts to support your journey.

  • Extra testing may be recommended such as blood tests and/or other functional tests. This includes, but is not limited to- microbiome mapping, food sensitivity testing, hair mineral analysis and in depth hormonal analysis.

  • Your Wellness Plan will include custom prescriptions in the forms of  nutritional supplementation, herbal formulas, teas,  powders, capsules/tablets.

  •  Referrals may be provided to other health care providers if necessary to complement our work together.

  • Education and resources to empower you on your health journey.

My areas of interest

  • The journey of Motherhood is undeniably challenging, impacting various aspects of a mother’s well-being. As a Mother myself I know how hard those first few years can be with the sleep deprivation and being so constantly depended on. It is crucial for us Mothers to prioritize our health, so that we can feel amazing and because it directly influences our ability to care for our children. I’m passionate about helping mothers create healthy habits that feel achievable to support their mood, energy levels, breast feeding journeys, and any other health goals or concerns they have.

  • I currently work at Blush Skin Clinic in Whangarei supporting clients with their skin. Whether this is acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis or simply wanting more of a glow, we work to address the root causes of your skin concerns from a holistic perspective so you can experience long lasting results.

  • At the root of most chronic conditions is poor gut health. Naturopathy can help to resolve any gut infections or parasites, dysbiosis, hyper-permiability irritable bowels and inflammatory bowel conditions to name a few. Working on gut health not only improves conditions of the gut but also can improve mood, energy, hormones skin and longterm health. We can use functional testing to assess the state of your gut health and provide specific, tailored plans to address any imbalances.

  • I love supporting women on their journey to better understanding their bodies natural cycles and hormones. From things like menstrual irregularities, PMS symptoms, heavy periods, PCOS to transitioning off birth control, Naturopathy can support many hormonal conditions.

  • For those who love to work out or have fitness goals, it is important to understand how to fuel your body to prevent hormonal imbalances from occurring, particularly for us women. If you're someone who is struggling to get the results you want or feel like your hormones have gone out of whack, I would love to support you with this.

  • Naturopathy can help you to gain more resilience in times of stress, improve energy levels, sleep, and bring more balance to your mind and nervous system. Our mental and emotional health is directly connected to our physical health. Naturopathy offers a holistic approach to anxiety and depression with a lot of research on the many ways natural supplements, herbs, diet and lifestyle changes can bring real relief.

Have more questions?

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