Peter and Rosalie have relocated and are currently setting up an exciting new concept in Naturopathic Health Support.
While Peter is only available for face to face consultations in Ballarat once a month, he is able to see people face to face in Ararat weekly. A lot of people are taking advantage of the email consults. To find out more about this ring Rosalie on 53527863.
SERVICES
Do you want to improve your health naturally?
Would you like to have more energy, and increase your ability to prevent or recover from illness?
Need relief from muscle aches and pains?
Ring 53527863 for information on our exciting news
Peter Franklin is an experienced and highly trained practitioner in the areas of:
- Naturopathic Healthcare.
- Western Herbal Medicine.
- Homotoxicology
- Biomesotherapy
- Relaxation Massage.
- Remedial Massage.
- Flower Essences.
- Weight Loss Management
Consultation Prices : (as at May. 1st. 2008.)
- Initial Naturopathic Consult. (1 hr.) = $90
- Follow up Naturopathic Consultation. = $41.
- Relaxation / Remedial Massage (1/2 hr) = $44.
- Relaxation / Remedial Massage (3/4 hr) = $60
- Relaxation / Remedial Massage (1 hr) = $70
- Biomesotherapy treatment (initial) = $110
- Biomesotherapy treatment (follow up) = $55
ForeverSLIM™ Weight Management Programs:
- Initial Consultation (includes manual and protein supplement) = $110
- Follow up visits = $60 (includes an amino acid and vitamin supplement and can be reduced to $55 or $50 with our easy prepayment plan)
Health Fund Rebates Apply
Peter Franklin
Naturopath, Herbalist and Remedial Massage Therapist
B. Health Science (Natural Medicine)
Dip. App. Sc. (Naturopathy)
Fellow ANTA, Member NHAA, Member AAOH.
Peter qualified as a Naturopath in 1997 and is dedicated to improving the health of the individual. He has wide experience in a variety of health issues concerning men, women and children. When dealing with any health concerns eg. chronic fatigue syndrome, poor digestion, irritable bowel, prostate problems, menopause issues, coughs, colds and skin complaints, there are always areas where the Naturopathic approach can aid the patient in improving their health and wellbeing.
Peter has achieved high standards in education and believes that the professions of Naturopathy and Herbalism can only benefit from the push for higher levels of education.
To this end, he has been an active board member of, The Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA), a peak association within the profession, where he worked towards the recognition of the valid status of complementary medicine practitioners (past National Vice-President).
Rosalie Franklin
Practice Manager and Flower Essence Consultant
Diploma of Holistic Healing
After leaving teaching then studies in horticulture, holistic healing and professional writing and editing Rosalie has settled into the central role as the Practice Manager. Rosalie manages all this while under considerable demand for natural talent with flower essences in particular Australian Bush Flower essences.
Mission Statement:
"We recognise the individual and their right to have control over their own life, choosing the pace at which they make their journey. We celebrate the body's innate ability to heal itself."
What is a Naturopath?
Naturopaths are trained in a separate and distinct healing art, which uses non-invasive natural medicine.
Naturopaths are trained in the following modalities and disciplines:
- herbal medicine
- nutrition
- soft tissue therapy
- homoeopathy
- iridology
- counselling
- anatomy
- physiology
- biochemistry
- pathology
- pharmacology
Naturopaths develop a treatment plan to meet the needs of the individual. We use a range of modalities which are effective for both chronic and acute problems.
Naturopaths cooperate with all models of medical science, referring individuals to other practitioners for diagnosis or treatment when appropriate.
In practice, Naturopaths perform lifestyle analysis, nutritional and dietary assessments, metabolic analysis and other evaluative procedures. They are trained to use a wide variety of natural methods, which involve the individual in the healing process.
Philosophy of Naturopathy:
Naturopathy is based upon a belief in the body's innate natural ability to heal itself when given an appropriate internal and external healing environment.
Naturopaths do not use pharmaceutical drugs. We use herbal medicines, homoeopathic remedies, vitamin and mineral supplements, lifestyle advice and soft tissue treatment.
In reality, Naturopathy deals with wellness and relief from conditions which are the result of stress whether from mental, nutritional, environmental or physical factors.
The Naturopathic Principles:
1. Do no harm
Traditional Naturopathy embraces only therapies or procedures which are designed to enhance healing and produce wellness.
2. Recognise the healing power of nature:
Naturopathy is a system designed to work in harmony with nature and the human body's capacity to heal itself and to maintain homeostasis (balance).
3. Find the cause:
Naturopaths look for the underlying reasons for illness in order to effectively eliminate symptoms and restore health to the person.
4. Involve the total person
Naturopaths are aware that a person's illness can have a physical, spiritual or emotional cause. The treatment is determined by what kind of problem the person is experiencing.
5. Teach as well as treat
Successful Naturopathic treatment requires a commitment from a person to take responsibility for their own health. The Naturopath is the facilitator in the process of moving from illness to health.
Naturopaths try to teach people how to recognise the early signs of illness, how to treat themselves in the early stages and how to improve their lifestyle to prevent illness occurring or recurring.
What to expect
When you consult a Naturopath, you will find a person committed to the holistic approach to health. A Naturopath will take a comprehensive medical history, inquire about your diet, discuss any stress you are experiencing, give various non-invasive tests designed to evaluate body conditions and design a treatment plan for you.
You will receive advice and use remedies consistent with traditional Naturopathy and its philosophy. These will enable your body to correct problems now and help prevent problems in the future.
To be sure of the training of your Naturopath and their adherence to natural healing principles, ask your Naturopath if they are an accredited Naturopath and with which association.
The Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA) www.anta.com.au requires high levels of education, and compliance with a code of ethics, before accrediting practitioners.
Herbal Medicine
History
Just think for a moment, herbs were our very first medicines, even long before the detailed herbology of our ancient civilizations, the history and use of herbal medicines is interwoven with humankind’s earliest attempts to find solace for its problems. In one sense herbs have been the subjects of an ongoing clinical trial for at least 40,000 years! We have constantly sought out those leaves, flowers, berries, roots and barks that have reliably eased our suffering and returned us to health. Along the way we have tried countless thousands of different remedies, discarding those that didn’t work well enough and constantly passing down the knowledge of what did, through the many generations.
Today
Today it is recognized by the World Health Organisation that herbs are by far the most widespread form of medicine used by people living on our planet. Enormous amounts of scientific research and discovery have taken place within herbal medicine in modern times. The great test of time has proven those herbal medicines that work, now the tests of science are helping us to understand how they work, and in the process new possibilities are constantly coming to light. Health problems seen by modern herbalists have typically developed over considerable periods and involve a weakness or imbalance of one or more of the body’s core systems. Herbal medicine is especially suited to the safe treatment of such long-standing problems. Herbs are strong, real medicines, they are here to stay!
Philosophy
At the heart of the practice of herbal medicine is the understanding that, given the removal of obstacles and the right support, the body has an incredible, sometimes almost miraculous ability to heal itself from injury and illness. The effect of taking herbal medicines, especially when a problem has been long-standing, is to slowly but surely build a tonic, healing response from within. This focus is far removed from simply treating symptoms; largely the role of allopathic drugs, which are often more appropriate for short periods of time in acute need. The correct herbs, used at full strength, can have a phenomenal effect on your health. You are taking the highest quality herbal medicines available; given their great history along with the many validations of modern research they deserve the confidence that they will make a positive impact on your health.
The Medicines
Herbal Extracts: These form the basis of most herbal treatment programs. They are the dark, concentrated liquids that you take in drops or mls each day. They are sourced from the best suppliers in the world using pure, high-grade herbs that have been carefully and exactly processed over months to produce pure, potent medicines. Compounding extracts together enables a formula to be tailor-made exactly for you, choosing from hundreds of medicines from the great European, Western, Chinese and Ayurvedic herbal traditions. The importance of giving a strong, physical dosage to achieve real success with herbs cannot be overstated. Modern herbalists realise that most people would prefer the ease of taking a pill compared to liquid extracts, however to reach the equivalence of a typical full adult dose of extacts you would literally need to swallow two large handfuls of pills or capsules every day! The taste aspect can be an initial hurdle, though it has been frequently observed that people do quickly become accustomed, and in many cases even grow to like the taste after a while! The flavour of extracts can be much reduced by minimising the amount of contact time in the mouth, this can be achieved by diluting the dose with a small amount of water (approx 10mls), swallowing it quickly and immediately following up with a small drink of water or other liquid.
Teas and Decoctions: (A tea is soaked, or infused in boiled water, a decoction is simmmered in boiling water). These are the most widely used forms of herbal medicines around the world and again allow a strong dosage to be rapidly achieved. Teas and decoctions are frequently used as a support for the primary medicinal action of the extracts but can certainly also be used as health tonics in their own right. You will have instructions on how to prepare them if they have been given or recommended.
Selected supplements: Where there are clinical signs of a deficiency or we know that a particular problem should respond well; nutritional supplements are commonly used for a specific time. Likewise a few, selected herbal medicines can be used in the pill form, usually where lower doses are required to reach the therapeutic threshold or the herb has been concentrated to a much greater level than normal within a pill or capsule.
Adverse Reactions
The herbs used in modern herbal medicine are the most tried, tested and safe in the world. They are however powerful medicines and it is true that in programs that include a strong tissue cleansing component some people will get worse before the get better. This is usually very transitory and can be safely managed if necessary. You should contact the clinic if you are concerned about possible negative effects. For the overwhelming majority of people who use herbs there are absolutely no adverse side effects.
Length of Treatment
Remember that herbs do not suppress the symptoms of illness; rather they help the body to heal itself. Herbs are generally slower than drugs to affect changes but their long-term benefits can also be much greater. In many cases the effects are gradual and accumulative, which means that the longer you take herbal medicines the better they work. Having said that, it must be noted that many people report feeling the action of their herbal medicines very rapidly. Often after a short while of taking herbs people begin to feel an improvement in their overall vitality and general well being, an excellent sign that the body has engaged in the vital process of self-repair.
We will try to closely monitor how the medicines are working and alter or extend the course of treatment as needed. Stay the course, and be patient if necessary, it will definitely be worth it.
Biomesotherapy
Biomesotherapy is a new therapy, which stimulates the body by putting a sterile saline solution (exactly the same as the body’s fluid composition) under the skin. This stimulates deeper organ systems known as a cutivisceral response. Oral homeopathic medicines may be given simultaneously which focus upon the organ or tissue requiring treatment.
There are over 70 million consultations in this therapy in Europe every year. It is a very popular form of natural medicine.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Biomesotherapy stimulates your body’s own healing capacity. The body is encouraged to start healing itself.
WHERE IS THE SALINE SOLUTION INSERTED?
People are often very surprised at the ease of the treatment. This technique cannot be compared with the injections given in conventional medicine. The needles are finer, like acupuncture needles. Saline is inserted just under the skin or into specific muscle points. Some of these points are trigger points or acupuncture points. Acupuncture points are derived from ancient Chinese medicine, while trigger point therapy has its origin in the USA.
More than one treatment may be necessary for initial improvement, depending if the pain is recent or chronic. After the first treatment it is possible you may feel somewhat worse. This is because the healing process is being activated, and your body is working on the cause of the problem.
Safety and efficiency of biomesotherapy
Practitioners of Biomesotherapy are using a technique that adheres to strict technical guidelines. They have a duty of care as a professional clinician, which involves using correct technique and sterile disposable material. This technique often has much less discomfort than the average acupuncture treatment.
Biomesotherapy uses carefully diluted substances, commonly known as homeopathic potencies. Specific healing combinations of these medicines are used for particular conditions. These medicines contain low concentrations of substances, usually of plant and mineral origin.
WHY BIOMESOTHERAPY?
Biomesotherapy cannot heal all your medical problems and is not a miracle therapy.
Your practitioner will decide it is an appropriate treatment for you. The majority of patients are treated with Biomesotherapy for pain management, although many other complaints can be treated using Biomesotherapy.
ForeverSLIM™ Weight Management Program
BE ENCOURAGED and MOTIVATED to LOSE WEIGHT, GAIN ENERGY
and LOOK GREAT
Participants of the successful ForeverSLIM™ program find that not only are they losing weight, they are also enjoying increased energy and an improvement in their self-esteem.
The ForeverSLIM™ program involves a well balanced eating plan including protein foods, vegetables, fruits, nuts and dairy products. Clients prepare their own nutritious meals. There are no prepackaged meals.
ForeverSLIM™ is a clinically tested lifestyle program that ensures weight loss is maintained long term as opposed to a quick fix.
If you would like to take charge of your health, lose weight and enjoy life, you are invited to ring and arrange a free, no obligation face to face chat with one of the trained ForeverSLIM™ consultants on 5332 3222.
Key Points:
- Open 6 days per week. Appointments available as early as 8.30am and as late as 6pm.
- Flexible payment program allows you to plan and commit to your own health and weight loss goals
- Lose 2 – 5 kgs in the first week (up to 2kg each week thereafter).
- Break cravings and addictive eating habits.
- Eat three delicious, nutritionally balanced meals you prepare yourself daily.
- Reach your ideal weight and stay there.
- Improves muscle tone.
- Increases energy levels.
- Helps with self-esteem.
- Easy payment plans
- Obligation free first consultations.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
- Diploma Applied Science (Naturopathy)
- Bachelor Health Science (Natural Medicine)
- Fellow ANTA, Member NHAA
Health Fund Rebates Applicable
Service Categories
Biomesotherapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Herbalists, Homoeopaths, Iridologists, Lymphatic Drainage, Natural Fertility Management, Naturopaths, Nutrition, Remedial Massage, Remedial Therapies, Sports Injury Therapy, Sports Massage, Swedish Relaxation Massage, Weight Loss, Womens Health
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