Qualifications Details
- Advanced Diploma Naturopathy
- Advanced Diploma Herbal Medicine
- Diploma Aromatherapy
- Certificate IV Training and Assessment
- Certificate IV Massage
- Reiki 1, 2, & 3 (Master)
Awards: Upon graduation from the South Australian Health Education Centre Estera received all round excellence in studies and received the award for ‘Outstanding Academic Achievement in Naturopathy’ for her year.
Member: (ATMS) Australian Traditional Medicine Society.
Health Fund Rebates: Available
Services
You are guaranteed the highest standard of treatment that is based both on scientific methods and complementary medicine, providing you with a flexible consultation that ensures your individual problems are addressed appropriately.
Effective non-toxic treatments are available for most physical ailments
- Treatments to address stress, fatigue, anxiety, insomnia.
- Digestive disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, reflux, inflammatory bowel conditions, detox programs, bowel and liver toxicity.
- Food allergies and intolerances.
- Women’s health, fertility, migraines, anemia, candida, PMT, hormonal issues, menopause.
- Men’s health, fertility, urinary tract infections, tinnitus, prostate.
- Children's health, ADHD, learning disorders, bedwetting, worms.
- Joint pain, muscle pain, arthritis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis.
- Colds & coughs, hay fever, sinusitis.
- Immune disorders / autoimmunity.
- Weight loss or gain, weight loss programs, thyroid under or over active.
- High blood pressure, high cholesterol, cardiovascular health, blood sugar irregularities, Syndrome X.
- Skin, acne, dry, aging, dark circles, psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis.
- General wellness
Modalities available include:
- Herbal Medicine
- Nutrition
- Homeopathy
- Iridology
- Aromatherapy
- Flower Essences
- Lifestyle Education.
- Therapeutic / Relaxation Massage
What is Naturopathy?
Naturopathy is a
philosophy of wellness. A naturopath works on the basis that your body, thoughts and emotions are closely related, and anything which affects one part of your well being will also affect other parts of the individual.
A naturopath works on the philosophy that
your body knows how to heal itself, so treatment aims are to support the body in its healing process. The naturopath’s role is to help you understand why your body gets sick and to educate you in maintaining your health and well being.
Herbal Medicine
Herbal Medicine is still the first choice in many cultures, being successfully used for thousands of years. It involves using plant-based medicine to heal the body. A formula may be made that will suit your individual needs, and is free of side effects when professionally prescribed.
Herbal formulations are available in liquid, tablet, capsules, teas and creams. The Herbal formulations are of the highest quality and standards and are approved by the Therapeutic Goods Act (TGA). The clinic obtains its professional range of herbal medicine products from several of Australia’s leading and reputable practitioner companies such as Mediherb, The Herbal Extract Company, Phytomedicine and SunHerbal.
Nutrition
“Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food”
(Hippocrates)
To perform at its best your body requires the best possible diet and nourishment. Practical and resourceful dietary suggestions may be provided to nourish and restore your body to absorb the nutrients it needs to achieve optimum health.
A comprehensive range of dietary programs and nutritional supplements are available.
Supplements prescribed and administered by a naturopath are of the highest quality and standard and are ‘practitioner strength’ sold only to HealthCare practitioners for prescription.
Homeopathy
Homeopathy works on the deepest layers of the “self”. With the philosophy of “like cures like” it is believed that substances producing symptoms in the healthy will ease the same symptoms in the ill.
Homoeopathic medicines are components made by homoeopathic pharmacies consisting of plants, minerals and animal extracts. Remedies (usually in liquid, tablet, pillules, sprays and creams) are prescribed in accordance with the patient’s symptoms and health conditions while individual characteristics such as emotions and physical condition are also taken into account.
Homeopathy can be very effective especially where there are issues of compliancy and safety with pharmaceutical medicines making it ideal for babies, children, pregnant women and the elderly.
Iridology / Iris Analysis
A useful tool for identifying “problem areas” in the body. Examination of the iris allows the naturopath to understand the state of the body’s organs and tissues and any problems you may be predisposed to.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy involves the application of essential oils and can be applied in many ways such as
Therapeutic Massage improving circulation and relieving muscle tension and pain whilst reducing stress helping to balance the client in mind, body and spirit. The therapeutic effect may be enhanced by
Reiki during the client’s massage treatment.
Other applications of Aromatherapy include:
- Creams, Lotions, Compresses, Vapourisation, Spritzers and Essential Oils which may aid a wide range of ailments and are made to suit the
client’s individual needs.
Flower Essences
Gentle vibrational therapies designed to aid in coping with day to day stresses and balancing the emotional health and well being of the client. An individual blend using Australian Bush Flower Essences may be formulated by the naturopath for the client dependant upon how you are feeling and what aspects of your life you wish to address. The clinic stocks both Bach Flower Essences and Australian Bush Flower Essences.
What You Can Expect At Your Naturopathic Consultation- The initial consultation will take one to one and a half hours and consists of a comprehensive case history. This includes an in-depth look at past and present health and medical issues as well as your current diet, stress and lifestyle habits.
- Please bring any medications (natural or prescription as well as over the counter) that you are currently taking in addition to any recent medical tests.
- Diagnostic procedures may include blood pressure and pulse checks, zinc level test, urinalysis, tongue and nail analysis and Iridology is carried out where appropriate. Further pathology testing may be recommended.
- A personalised treatment plan will be tailored to your individual needs incorporating dietary, nutritional and lifestyle modifications. Natural remedies such as herbs, supplements, homeopathics, flower essences or essential oils may be recommended to facilitate this process. The client’s preferences and budget is taken into consideration throughout.
- All information disclosed is kept strictly confidential and we work together to prioritise your needs and set achievable goals. Client education and support is an integral part of the treatment and allows the client to take greater responsibility for their future health.
- Follow-up visits at agreed intervals allow assessment of progress and adjustment of the treatment plan as required. (Allow half to one hour for subsequent visits.)
Other Services- Hair Mineral Analysis
- Heavy metal testing
- Blood group testing
- Indican testing (dysbiosis, parasite, leaky gut, poor gut function)
- Pathology testing available through Medvet Laboratories / IMVS.
- Ear Candling
Consulting hours
Allenby Gardens Clinic
Tuesday– Friday: 9.00am to 5.00pm By appointment only (See above ‘what you can expect from your Naturopathic Consultation’)
Saturday: By appointment only
Contact: Estera Taylor 0438873598
Professional fees
Naturopathy
Initial consultations $85.00 ($70.00 concession)
Subsequent consultations $60.00 ($55.00 concession)
Aromatherapy / Therapeutic massage
1 Hour massage
Initial - $80.00 (allow 1 and 1/2 hours for your appointment)
Subsequent $75.00
Any remedies and supplements that are dispensed to the client will be at an additional cost.
If you can't make your appointment, 24 hours notice is required to avoid a cancellation fee.
Eftpos & Credit card facilities are available.
Health rebates are available.
Gift vouchers available.