I am ready to help you reach your health goals now!
Please read through my website to understand how I can help you.
Feel free to email me or call me to discuss your health issues.
Naturopathy
"When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot manifest, strength cannot fight, wealth becomes useless, and intelligence cannot be applied" - Herophilus.
My objective as a naturopath is to restore good health via natural means by addressing the cause of disease not just the symptoms.
Naturopathy is based on the belief that the body has considerable power to heal itself.
Health issues I can help you with include but are not limited to the following;- Respiratory disorders: asthma,bronchitis,
- Allergies: hayfever, sinus, hives,
- Hormone imbalances: PMS, dysmenorrhoea,
- Skin disorders: eczema, psorasis, acne,
- Musculoskeletal problems: arthritis, osteoporosis,
- Childhood complaints: croup, ear infections, sleep difficulties,
- Emotional conditions: anxiety, insomnia, depression, anger
- Immune system disorders: Chronic fatigue,fibromyalgia
- Hormone imbalances: PMS, menopause,infertility,
- Cardiovascular: high blood pressure,high cholesterol.
Some Natural therapies I will utilise to enable the body to heal itself are:- Herbal Medicine
- Nutrition
- Vitamin and Mineral Supplements
- Flower Essences
- Celloid Salts
Please call Kathryn to discuss your health concerns on 0426705150
Herbal Medicine
"The physician is natures assistant" - Galen
Herbal Medicine has been used for thousands of years.
Knowledge of the medicinal purposes of herbs has been passed down through civilisations and generations.
Scientific research is now able to help to understand how and why certain herbs work.
Herbal Medicines are very safe and effective in treating many conditions as long as they are prescibed by a qualified herbalist such as myself.
Herbs are either taken in a liquid or tablet form depending on the required effect.
Nutrition
"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food" - Hippocrates
Good nutrition is a basic requirement for good health.
A body supported by proper nutrition is much more resistant to disease than one which is nutritionally deficient.
Are you tired and lacking in energy?
Are you constantly getting infections and feeling run down?
If so a nutritional overview of your lifesyle will help to reverse this situation.
A therapeutic dose of a certain vitamin or mineral may be necessary to correct a deficiency in your body. Once corrected the dosage may be reduced to a maintenance dosage or discontinued altogether.
I will determine after a thorough medical assessment what nurtients may be lacking in your diet and decide if you need supplements or dietary changes to correct this.
Test Performed
Tests can be performed depending on your presenting symptoms.
They include:- Zinc Tally - to determine if you have sufficient zinc which is necessary to perform many enzymatic functions in the body.
- Urinary Indican - to determine gut toxicity
- Heavy metal toxicity
- Hormone levels for both women and men
- Helicobacter pylori - will cause gut symptoms
- Thyroid levels
- Hair Mineral analysis
The results of these tests will be reviewed and analysed to determine a treatment program which may include a supplement or herbs.
Flower Essences
"If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly our whole life would change" - Buddha
Flowers have been used to heal for thousands of year in Ancient Egypt, Asia, and Europe.
They were rediscovered by Dr Edward Bach in the 1930's. He gave up his medical practice as he believed medicine focused on diseases and ignored the people suffering the diseases. He believed all diseases were due to negative emotional states and determined which flowers reversed these states.
Flower essences work on the emotional state to harmonise feelings and restore good health.
Emotions which Flower essences can treat are: anxiety, apprehension, fear, arrogance, absent mindedness, easily discouraged, overwhelmed by responsibilities, homesickness, shyness, melancholy, exhaustion, feelings of inferiority, over enthusiasm.
Weight Loss
Would you like to lose those extra kilos now?
The program I follow is based on a carbohydrate controlled diet that incorporates healthy levels of protein, healthy fats and moderate exercise to support rapid and lasting fat loss.
The program encourages the body to use fat as its fuel source rather than carbohydrates. Your metabolism will shift towards burning fat however importantly muscle mass will be preserved.
Expected weight loss on this program is 0.5 to 2 kg per week.
Some of the benefits of a carbohydrate controlled diet are:- preservation of muscle mass
- loss of visceral adipose tissue
- reduced hunger
- reduction in insulin levels
The weight loss programs includes:- A thorough assessment of your medical history and dietary choices,
- A Zinc test. Zinc is essential for good health and weight loss
- Detailed explanation of some very simple yet very effective dietary changes you can make that will really make a difference to your weight loss, overall health and energy levels
- A prescription for nutrients/supplements that will improve your weight loss and vitallity
Please call Kathryn on 0426705150 to make an appointment
About Kathryn Beacroft
I decided to become a Naturopath after having my second child who at the age of one developed eczema all over his body. We tried cortisone creams but they didnt work. A friend recommended a Naturopath. Within 4 months his skin was beautiful and clear. I was amazed and relieved.
Soon after this I received redundancy from my accounting job (I have a Bachelor of Business) and I was able to start studying. With three children I was able to apply my study to our families health issues.
I have completed an - Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy
- Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine
- Advanced Diploma of Nutrition
- Bachelor of Business
I look forward to completing more study as there is always more to learn.