Josie Gruber, Naturopath, Encompass Health

Ten reasons to visit Josie:

* You are feeling run down or seem to catch every cold and flu going around
* You are always tired and want to increase energy and wellbeing
* You’re wanting to lose weight and take back control of your health
* You don't feel as well as you would like to, and am not sure why
* You are feeling tired and fatigued, have trouble sleeping, and would like to increase energy so you can juggle everything in your life
* You are looking for advice to help you with fertility and a healthy pregnancy
* You are considering detoxification that is safe, healthy and effective
* You are struggling to cope with stress and are looking for natural ways to cope
* You are looking for a caring, empathetic practitioner who takes the time to listen and help you to better health
* You are ready to embrace dietary and lifestyle changed for increased vitality and wellness



What is Naturopathy?
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Naturopathy is an integrative system of medicine based on the healing power of nature and uses a variety of therapies and techniques, including herbal medicine, nutrition, homoeopathy, massage, counselling, iridology and flower essences.

The underlying principle of Naturopathy is to heal in harmony with the natural functions of the body, using safe and effective traditional therapies along with the most current advances in modern medicine. Naturopaths treat the whole person, not just the symptoms, and like old-fashioned general practitioners, we take the time to get to know you and each member of your family.

An initial consultation takes an hour or so and is conducted in a dedicated, professional clinic space. Josie will take an extensive medical history and will ask many questions about your past and present health – physically, mentally and emotionally. Diagnostic tools such as iridology, tongue and nail analysis may be used to help get a complete picture of health. You may also be referred for allergy testing, blood, stool or salivary hormone tests.

Naturopathy can provide support and improve your health in the following areas:
• Women’s health and fertility
• Weight management
• Hormonal disorders
• Digestive health and detoxification
• Men’s health
• Nervous system complaints
• Colds, flus and poor immune health
• Skin conditions
• Muscle, bone and joint health
• Children’s health
• Healthy ageing
• Low energy and fatiguent



About your practitioner Josie Gruber ND
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Josie has been studying and practicing natural therapies since 2001. An intuitive and empathetic practitioner, Josie provides a caring and holistic care framework to ensure the best possible health outcome for her clients. Skilled in the use of herbal medicine and nutritional support to correct various digestive, hormonal and metabolic disturbances that lead to health problems, Josie is continuing to advance her technical and clinical knowledge through undergoing further education and industry training.

Having previously worked for 12 years as a busy corporate events manager, Josie understands how a demanding existence can leave us feeling drained, sick and tired. She has seen that a good diet, sunshine, fresh air, pure water along with natural remedies and massage therapy can play an important role in bringing clients back into a state of balance, peace and clarity. With a long-held fascination of herbal medicine, flower essences, homoeopathy and nutrition, Josie credits three generations of wise women in her family for passing on their knowledge of the healing power of nature.


Recent Client Testimonials
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“Thank you for taking the extra time to listen, I feel so much better for having someone hear my concerns and provide advice to address them.” NC, June 2010

"I visited Josie in early 2011 and am still seeing the results. Her professional yet caring approach assisted me to get on track with health and wellbeing. Josie's holistic program and advice still resonates with me each day. I would recommend anyone to Josie and her services." SH, September 2011.

“I would like to convey my sincere gratitude for the advice, dietary suggestions and support you gave me in my quest to lose weight and obtain a certain amount of fitness. After four weeks of not straying from your menu (well, only once anyway), I have lost 9kg in weight, and look and feel much better. This has all been very (and I am extremely serious when I say this) easy because of the way you have designed the menu and the supporting follow up calls and consultations from yourself. Josie, I will have no hesitation in recommending you to everyone I come in contact with (I know some people that could do with a bit of advice from someone like you). Your well mannered, caring and supportive attitude is so rare these days.” LB, May 2010


Private Health Fund Rebates available
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Fees and Charges
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Naturopathy $95 – Initial Consultation (up to 60 minutes)
$65 – Follow-up Consultation (20-30 minutes)
$85 - Long follow-up Consultation (45-60 minutes)

Ear Candling with Face Massage
$85 – 60 minutes
$55 – 30 minutes

Appointments in Neutral Bay on Thursdays and Saturdays.

Gift Certificates
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