Adrian is a qualified Naturopath with a Bachelor of Health Science in Naturopathy; he is a member of the National Herbalists Association of Australia.
 
SERVICES
WELCOME
"It is more important to know what sort of person has a disease than to know what sort of disease a person has."
- Hippocrates (460-377 B.C.)
Adrian believes everyone is unique. Each person deserves an individualised approach to wellness. It is essential to gain a deep understanding during consultation, Adrian takes the time to familiarise himself with your health, lifestyle and life. With this knowledge an effective wellness plan can be prepared to help you achieve your desired health goals.
About Adrian Harper - BHSc. Naturopathy
Adrian Harper studied at the Southern School of Natural Therapies in Melbourne, graduating with a Bachelor of Health Science in Naturopathy. He is a member of the National Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA). Formally a chef, Adrian has a special interest in the relationship between food and nutrition combined with herbal medicine, homoeopathy, and lifestyle counseling.
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Wellness
The ongoing process of developing awareness and making choices to attain a better life, wellness is not simply about the absence of disease, but a state of wellbeing incorporating physical, intellectual, emotional, social, occupational and environmental factors. Adrian's naturopathic approach can assist you in achieving your optimal wellness.
Services
The services provided are underpinned by the objective of you achieving your optimal wellness. Experienced in the treatment of a range of conditions, including: mental health, stress and fatigue, immune disorders, digestive health, men's health, kidney and urinary conditions, Adrian will support you to attain your desired health goals.
Practice specialties include:- Herbal medicine
- Clinical nutrition and food as medicine
- Homoeopathy
- Flower essence therapy
- Functional pathology
- Iridology
- Tongue and nail assessment
Adrian practices Naturopathy at Charlie Lily Health and Wellness Centre at the Rialto in Melbourne's CBD. The Centre also offers Remedial and Relaxation Massage, Myotherapy, Orthotics and Skin and Beauty treatments.
CONDITIONS TREATED
Adrian specializes in the following conditions:
Mental health, stress and fatigue
- Acute and chronic stress
- Chronic fatigue
- Adrenal Exhaustion
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Concentration and memory difficulties
Digestive health
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Gastro oesophageal reflux disease (GORD
- Constipation, diarrhoea
- Food allergies, intolerances and sensitivities
- Digestive pain
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Immune conditions
- Acute and chronic immune conditions
- Autoimmune disease
- HIV, hepatitis
- Glandular fever
- Colds and flu
Men's health
- Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
- Erectile dysfunction
- Low libido
- Androgen deficiency
- Andropause (male menopause)
- General wellbeing
Other conditions commonly treated:
- Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis
- Allergies, Asthma, Tonsillitis
- High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Poor Circulation
- Arthritis, Musculoskeletal Pain, Gout, Osteoporosis
- Menstrual Irregularities/Pain, PMS
- Headaches, Migraines, Insomnia
OPTIMAL WELLNESS
Adrian sees wellness as an ongoing process of maintaining physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, whilst creating balance within social occupational, domestic, and spiritual environments. You do not need to be unwell to benefit from naturopathy. Wellness programs are designed to maintain or achieve a higher state of wellness and individually tailored enabling you to meet your desired outcomes.
Optimal Wellness Programs include:
Performance and Stress Management
When you are working under stress your performance and ultimately your health can suffer. Adrian can design a program to help you perform better under stress and support your health.
Fitness, Endurance & Strength
You may be beginning a new program, not getting the results you want or just wanting a little extra support. A fitness, endurance, or strength program can help you build muscle, improve your fitness, or go the extra distance.
Weight Management
Are you having difficulty reaching your ideal weight? Adrian can tailor a specific Weight Management Program to help you lose weight and keep it off.
Optimal Body Detoxification
A detoxification program can be one of the most effective strategies for rapidly improving the state of your health. The program is tailored to your requirements, structured and easy to follow.
CONSULTATIONS
Initial Consultation
Your initial consultation is approximately one hour to provide for the adequate assessment of your current health status, past medical history and your treatment approach. Time will be taken to gather an understanding of your constitution, environment and lifestyle. The consultation will focus on your needs and concerns and take a unique and personalised approach to the development of your treatment plan.
Diagnostic techniques may also be used including iridology, functional pathology, tongue and nail signs, saliva and urine testing. It is recommended you bring relevant prior medical test results and details of prescribed medication and supplements to support the initial assessment process.
Naturopathic prescriptions may involve one or a combination of herbal medicine, nutritional supplements, homoeopathy and flower essences. Diet and lifestyle changes may also be recommended. An integrated treatment approach with other health care providers may be formed to reach optimal wellness.
Follow Up Consultation
Follow up consultations are generally no more than 30 minutes - and consider the effectiveness of treatments underway and seek to gain further insight into the presenting complaint or other issues. In more complex cases or at the request of the patient an extended follow-up consultation may take place.
Consultation Fees
Initial consultation (60 minutes) $96
Follow-up consultation (30 minutes) $72
Extended follow-up consultation (60 minutes) $96
Private health insurance rebates apply
HICAPS and EFTPOS facilities available
Full payment is required at the conclusion of each consultation
A cancellation fee will apply to any appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours notice
NATUROPATHY
Naturopathy is a holistic approach to wellness encompassing the mental, emotional and physical states. The core principle of naturopathy is the body's inherent ability to heal itself given appropriate support and conditions.
Guided by the two tenets of naturopathy, holism and vitalism, Adrian seeks to establish a collaborative relationship with you to understand your health history and expectations. Drawing on both evidence-based medicine and traditional practice, including herbal medicine, clinical nutrition, homoeopathy and flower essence therapy, Adrian will design a treatment plan specific to your individual needs.
Committed to knowledge sharing and your empowerment to attain increased responsibility and control for your health outcomes, through a lifestyle that promotes and maximizes your wellbeing.
Adrian's practice specialities include:
Herbal Medicine
Herbal medicines are derived from plants and plant extracts. Practitioner-only herbs are prescribed drawing upon a synergy of clinical evidence and traditional knowledge in the treatment of disorders and maintenance of good health. Herbal liquid extracts allow individualized prescriptions blended for specific individual needs. Preparations of herbal tablets and teas may also be used to improve and sustain health and well-being.
Clinical Nutrition and Food as Medicine
Nutrition is the foundation of health as it supplies the body with both the required structural elements and the fuel for functioning. Nutritional status is ascertained via diet assessment, tongue and nail signs, and through pathology testing.
The food we eat is responsible for the nutrients we receive. In some circumstances nutritional status can be altered using food as medicine. Food counseling can provide you with knowledge that enables you to make better choices and improve wellness. Correction of nutrient deficiencies can be made through diet modification and/or supplementation.
Nutritional supplements are prescribed based on current clinical evidence. Practitioner-only products are used, to assure you receive high-grade products, produced under stringent manufacturing techniques and quality controls.
Homoeopathy
Homoeopathy is a therapeutic system that uses low-dose preparations to initiate the body's natural healing response. Presenting symptoms are matched to specific remedies that elicit the same pattern of symptoms when given in a large dose to a healthy individual. For example, if we drink too much coffee it can cause insomnia, restlessness and anxiety - an individual presenting with these symptoms may be given a homoeopathic dose of coffee to resolve the condition.
Lifestyle Counselling
Lifestyle counselling is a key element of the naturopathic treatment approach as it empowers individuals to take greater control of their own health. Simple modifications to the way we live can contribute greatly to our wellness and reduce the need for additional therapies.
Flower Essence Therapy
Australian bush flower essences are prepared from native flowers that specifically target the emotions. Flower essence therapy may be used to treat conditions such as depression, anxiety, insomnia and stress.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Bachelor of Health Science - Naturopathy
Flower Essences, Herbalists, Iridologists, Mens Health, Naturopaths, Nutrition, Womens Health
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