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SERVICES
Natural Medicine for Health and Wellbeing
Thrive Health and Wellbeing is a Naturopathic clinic that offers health advice and treatment.
It is my aim to offer clients quality naturopathic advice and direction to achieve their health goals.
The Naturopathic philosophy is to treat the entire person rather than focus on a specific illness. This is achieved by identifying factors affecting the physical, psychological and emotional aspects of each individual, how various systems of the body are functioning and the impact of external influences.
As a Naturopath, I believe that a number of factors contribute to a state of ill health and it is my aim to identify what may be causing your health concern. This holistic approach is used to develop a treatment plan that is uniquely yours.
Everyone has their own natural healing potential and naturopathic treatments aim to encourage this process. The use of natural and established therapies such as Herbal Medicine, Nutrition, Vitamin and Mineral Therapy, Bio-Impedance Analysis, Iridology and Flower Essences can also support this self-healing process. The goal is to not only be free of an illness, but to be truly well……to thrive.
Services
Individual Naturopathic Consultations
The purpose of the Naturopathic consultation is to identify all factors that are influencing a person's health. Emotional, mental, physical, environmental and spiritual factors are considered as part of that progression to wellbeing rather than symptomatic relief of a condition.
Nicola’s method combines traditional naturopathic principles with practical and achievable health practices. She utilises quality nutritional and herbal medicines, food as medicine, dietary changes, flower essences and counseling and lifestyle strategies to promote health and wellbeing.
Nicola promotes the concept that health is more than just being free of an illness or disease. All of us have the potential to feel well, energetic and healthy……to thrive!
What Naturopathy can treat
Naturopathy is effective in treating, managing and preventing a range of acute and chronic illnesses. For those of you with no specific health complaint other than feeling sluggish or tired, Nicola also promotes Naturopathy as a pathway to restoring and promoting health and wellbeing.
Biological Impedance Analysis (BIA) Test
Nicola is one of a select group of Healthcare Professionals who has received extensive training in maximising healthy ageing and improving vitality. She uses a scientifically validated test known as Biological Impedance Analysis (BIA) to assist in designing a program specifically for you.
Nicola is able to design and provide personalised health programs for specific health goals. Examples of programs available include:
- Weight Management
- Detoxification for Health
- Boost Your Natural Immunity
- Defense against Allergies
- Sports Nutrition
- Pre and Post Operative Care
- Pre-conception Health
Herbal Medicines
Herbal medicine is the study and use of medicinal herbs to prevent and treat diseases and ailments and to promote health and healing. Herbal medicine remains as one of the most respected of the ancient natural therapies. Herbs can be taken as teas, tinctures, fluid extracts or tablets. Herbal prescriptions are based on traditional uses as well as scientific research.
Nutrition, Vitamins and Mineral Therapy
Our diet should ideally provide us with essential nutrients required for good health. Lack of crucial nutrients can lead to illness. Factors such as poor dietary choices, impaired digestion, low absorption and exposure to chemical, biological or environmental irritants can profoundly deplete our nutrient reserves. Vitamin and mineral supplementation is therefore used to correct imbalances. The diet is also assessed and modified.
Practioner Only Dispensary
Nicola offers her clients supplements that are exclusively "Practitioner Only". This means all supplements are of a therapeutic quality and are more effective in restoring health.
Relaxation Massage
The focus of massage is general relaxation, improving circulation, reducing muscle tightness and promoting wellbeing. It can be highly effective for reducing the symptoms of back and shoulder pain, migraines, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome and other disorders of the muscles and / or nervous system.
Appropriate essential oils are also used to enhance the effects of the massage.
Health Writer and Presenter
Nicola regularly contributes health articles to a reputable and leading National Health magazine - Nature and Health.
A confident and articulate speaker, Nicola is available to present information to organisations, groups or businesses on a range of health topics.
About Us
Nicola Howell
Nicola Howell is a qualified and experienced Naturopath and Massage Therapist who has worked in the natural medicine industry for 7 years. She owns and operates a successful and busy naturopathic clinic within a multidisciplinary practice in Berwick Victoria.
Nicola graduated as Most Outstanding Student of her year at the Australian College of Natural Medicine and also won the award for Excellence in Clinical Practice for Nutrition. Nicola has completed post graduate study with Kerry Hampton in Fertility and Reproductive Health.
In addition to this, Nicola writes health articles for leading Australian health publications.
An avid researcher, Nicola continues her professional development through regular attendance at medical, nutritional and herbal medicine seminars. This ensures that she is aware of the latest research and products available in natural medicine. Nicola is therefore able to provide credible and reliable information as well as practical and achievable suggestions for your health concern.
Nicola’s warm nature and gentle approach enables her to be an empathetic and supportive practitioner who is genuinely interested in her client’s wellbeing. She is passionate about motivating her clients to accept advice and treatment that will promote health and wellbeing and most importantly, prevent disease. She is committed to providing her clients with quality naturopathic care in a non-judgmental, friendly and caring environment.
Nicola is a member of the Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA).
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Nicola Howell N.D
Adv Dip HSc (Naturopathy)
Dip HSc (Herbal Medicine)
Dip HSc (Nutrition)
Cert IV Remedial Therapies
(Massage Therapy)
Member ANTA
Herbalists, Iridologists, Natural Fertility Management, Naturopaths, Nutrition, Swedish Relaxation Massage, Weight Loss, Womens Health
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