Journey To Health

Welcome to JOURNEY TO HEALTH

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I believe achieving health and wellbeing is a journey. Whether you have already begun the journey to health, or feel it's time to start, I can offer both Natural treatments and guidance. The consultation involves a health history, record of medications and supplements taken, a body system review, zinc status check, nail and tongue diagnosis, as well as Iridology. I will then discuss a treatment plan with you.

I use Herbal Medicine, Homoeopathy, Massage,Nutritional supplements and Dietary recommendations. However, I try not to make too many changes, or address too many issues at once. Too many changes, or a treatment plan that is too comprehensive can often be initially followed, but then go into the "too hard basket" and the Journey to Health stops. Often a slower Journey is more achievable, health goals are reached, and the benefits felt will encourage you to make the further steps.


Health Services

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One of the oldest forms of natural medicine. Nature has provided a vast variety of plants that can be used to treat health problems. I use both western and chinese herbal medicines. These are usually administered in a herbal tonic, but sometimes in tablet form.

HOMOEOPATHY

A system of medicine developed by German physician and chemist, Samuel Hahneman. The principle is the theory of "like cures like". Symptoms that a substance can cause in a healthy body can be used to treat the same symptoms in an unhealthy body. One example is onion juice - botanically Allium Ceppa. It can cause a runny nose, watery eyes etc, so onion juice may be used homeopathically to treat symptoms of the common cold. Homeopathic medicine is completely safe, with no side effects, no interaction with other medications and easy to take. So it is an excellent treatment for everyone including, children, pregnant women and the elderly.

NUTRITION - See Your Health IRIDOLOGY

The study of the Iris. An alternative medicine technique that examines the characteristics of the iris to obtain information about a patients systemic health. Areas of the iris correspond to areas of the body, and these areas can be seen to be overactive, under-active, inflamed, or in distress. It not intended to be used for diagnosis alone, or as a method of treatment but is used as one of the methods to help assess the patient in order to achieve a more accurate diagnosis.

MASSAGE

Swedish massage restores, rehabilitates and revitalizes your body. It also relaxes your mind, lowers stress levels, increases circulation and stimulates the lymphatic system. So it is an excellent treatment for stress, poor circulation, headaches, toxification and fluid retention. Remedial massage is used when a more specific therapeutic effect is required. Deep muscle and trigger point therapy is used to relieve tense and knotted muscles. This can help with back pain, neck pain, headaches, a frozen shoulder or simply to relieve overworked sore muscles from overuse such as after the gym or gardening.


Womens Health

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MENTAL HEALTH

The pressure on women today to be superhuman is enormous. We are often expected to juggle home, work, kids and husbands. Often these expectations are put on us by ourselves. This more often than not leads to increased stress levels, insomnia, anxiety or sometimes even depression.

Natural therapies can help significantly with mental health issues, and the remedies are safe and non-addictive.

INFERTILITY

There are many reasons for infertility. The leading cause is hormonal imbalances. Another cause can be nutritional deficiencies e.g. iron. Digestive dysfunction can lead to incorrect flora which can lead to infertility. Stress and anxiety can have a huge impact on fertility, both physically and mentally. Most of these obstacles to pregnancy can be corrected by natural treatments, which in turn leads to a healthier pregnancy, and a healthier baby.

HORMONAL PROBLEMS

Premenstrual Syndrome, endometriosis, menopause, Poly Cystic Ovary Disease, Fibroids, these disorders are all the end result of hormones being out of balance.

This is the area where natural alternatives can really help. Orthodox medicine can only really help by prescribing the "pill", HRT or surgery, which may not address the imbalance causing the problem in the body.

This treatment can take several months, but the combination of herbal, homeopathic, and nutritional treatment can achieve wonderful results. It not only provides relief from symptoms, but helps to restore the correct hormonal balance.


Mens Health

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Forgive the flippancy, but everyone knows how hard it is to get men to deal with their health issues. I can honestly say that the men I have treated (usually after their wives have dragged them in) have been very satisfied with the Naturopathic consultation.

Men like clear and to the point explanations about their health issues and what treatment options are available to them. They want to know what the treatment will do, how long will they need to have the treatment for, etc. (Yes, I know, they like the one-pill-once treatment.)

Men too, have issues with stress, anxiety and with the pace at which we have to live. Weight, cholesterol, sugar imbalances, prostate problems, impotence and sexual issues are just some of the disorders which natural therapies can help.

Preventing health issues is always better than treating them. Sometimes something as simple as a liver detox can make you feel healthier and give you more energy, especially if you have a tendency to occasionally indulge in too much alcohol or don't eat as well as you should.

Men's health usually centers around the heart and vascular system, with problems such as hypertension (high blood pressure) and high cholesterol. Although hypertension needs to be treated by a GP, there are supplements and herbs that can strengthen the heart and vascular system, helping to prevent any further deterioration. If there is a family history, these nutrients can help prevent heart and BP problems. High cholesterol can be lowered or prevented by some simple dietary changes, or if necessary, taking some natural medicines.

There is also a condition called "metabolic syndrome" which is indicted by high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes or pre-diabetes, low HDL (good) cholesterol, and abdominal obesity (looks like beer belly). This condition has become quite prevelant in society today, especially in "middle age" men. This syndrome or any of these dysfunctions, can be treated by natural therapies. Other health issues such as prostate enlargement, erectile dysfunction, insomnia, anxiety depression or obesity are quite common, and natural solutions for them are available.


Childrens Health

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Children respond very well to natural treatments.

I generally use a combination of homeopathic and nutritional supplements for the treatment of childrens' disorders because they are so safe and have no side effects.

From babies with simple colic and cradle cap, to adolescents with ADDHD and everything in between, there are natural treatments that can help. Even if it is simply strengthening your child's immune system when they seem to pick up every bug from day care or school. There are many effective natural treatments that can be used.

There are simple easy to take remedies for problems in infancy such as cradle cap, colic and nappy rash.

For the older child, problems such as bed wetting, ear infections, tonsilitis, skin rashes can all be treated with both the cause being addressed as well as the symptoms. Allergies are certainly becoming far more prevelant in children, and when addressed early the problem can be prevented from escalating as the child grows older.

There are also natural treatment alternatives for behavioural problems such as ADD/ADDHD and anxiety, which are safe and have no side effects. The treatment for behavioural problems can take several months, there is no quick fix pill, but the results can really be worthwhile.

For the child that has respiratory problems, there are treatments that can strengthen the lungs and respiratory system, or tonics to enhance the immune system if your child is prone to pick up viral and bacterial infections. All treatments are safe, non-toxic, and have no side effects, which makes them a wonderful alternative for children.


Qualifications

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Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) from UWS.
Diploma of Homoeopathy from Endeavour College.

Member of:

Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA)
The Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
The National Herbalist's Association of Australia (NHAA).