Sally May-Jeffrey

What is Naturopathy?

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Naturopathy is both an ancient traditional and evidence-based approach to human health which aims to heal the whole person in mind, body and spirit and not just the symptoms of poor health, illness and disease.

The holistic or whole person approach of naturopathy recognizes that the body has an innate intelligence which has the ability to heal the whole person, given the right conditions and care.

Why see a Naturopath?

A Naturopath understands that the body’s intelligent innate healing mechanism can be activated with the use of correct diet, plenty of exercise, natural therapies, practices such as yoga, meditation and body therapies, all of which improve and aid the body’s ability to eliminate, detoxify, reduce, repair, rejuvenate, nourish, hydrate and heal. With this in mind, a naturopath will help you determine what it is that you need to be doing to support your own healing and health.

Common Conditions that people come to see a naturopath for include digestive and bowel complaints, musculoskeletal and arthritic pain, allergies, sinusitis, coughs and colds, menstrual irregularities and hormonal imbalances, PCOS, infertility, emotional stress, anxiety and depression, weight management, fatigue and some skin conditions.

Natural Healing Modalities such as Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy, Nutrition and Mineral Therapy are often prescribed as required while dietary, lifestyle advice and bodywork therapies are often also recommended to complement naturopathic treatment. Often, one or more of these modalities are required to help stimulate the body’s innate healing force to return and maintain equilibrium, bringing balance and harmony to the mind, body and spirit.

NATUROPATH CONSULTATION:

Get your health and life back! Improve your vitality, health and well-being with a whole-person, evidence-based approach using natural medicines and therapies. Naturopathic principles reflect an understanding that the body has its own innate intelligence which has the ability to heal given the right conditions and attention. Start healing your body today and begin feeling better with the help of a naturopathic consultation. Therapies include herbal medicine, nutritional supplementation, dietary & lifestyle modification, homeopathy and flower essences. Body therapies are also recommended to complement your naturopathic treatments as needed.

Mind Body & Massage Therapies

There now exists a more comprehensive understanding of the connection that exists between the body and the mind and the impact that one has on the other. Everything that we are thinking has an impact on our bodies and often what is happening in our minds and bodies can direct us to understanding the path of healing we need to follow. Our inner pain, often deep within the soul brings us dis-ease, we therefore need to begin to look within and use our pain to heal ourselves and our situation. Mind Body therapies help us to understand further our emotional links to our illnesses and pains that can then help us raise our consciousness, awareness and wisdom. Mind Body therapies encourage a deeper understanding of ourselves and our experiences, often leading to a better understanding of why we need to do what we need to do to heal on our own unique journey.

AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE:

Combine the therapeutic effects of Waterlily’s professional essential oil blends steeped in a skin nourishing infusion of pure vitamin E, sweet almond and soya bean plant oils. Enjoy traditional full body Aromatherapy massage techniques which not only leaves the skin replenished and rejuvenated but enhance relaxation, releasing tension and stress. Surrender to the sensory journey and relax the mind, body and soul! Choose from the following pure essential oil blends:

Relaxation
Frankincense, Bergamot, Sweet Orange, Rose Geranium, French Lavender

Princess
Indian Jasmine, Australian Sandalwood, Cinnamon Leaf, Mandarin Rind, Ylang Ylang

Revitalisation
Lemongrass, Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Ginger and Peppermint

RELAXATION MASSAGE:

Relax and unwind the body, mind and soul with this flowing full body massage.

PRE & POST NATAL MASSAGE:

Using Waterlily’s Pre Natal gentle blend of Mandarin & Orange Rinds, Australian Sandalwood, French Lavender, this side lying massage is designed specifically for mum-to-be or new mum.

DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE:

A strong, firm pressure massage that works on problem areas to release tense fatigued and overtired muscles. Also includes Myofascial Glide Cupping Techniques for deeper myofascial release upon request. Emotional blockages may also be released with this type of massage.

HOT STONE MASSAGE:

Luxurious and therapeutic, this massage uses heated river stones to delivers penetrating heat to tired, tense and stiff muscles. Hot Stone Massage induces a deep state of calm and stillness to the mind, body and soul. The gentle weight and heat of the stones increases cellular activity which stimulates the circulation and lymphatic system, aiding in detoxification and decongestion and helping to remove metabolic waste. You may even fall asleep with this amazing and beautiful massage. Aromatherapy blend included in this treatment and treatment only available in the cooler months (March to October).

BOWEN WORK:

An extremely gentle form of bodywork where subtle moves are performed over muscles and fascia, that which will assist the body in correcting its posture, balance and re-alignment. Useful in acute and chronic health issues and is also suitable for babies, children, pregnant women and the elderly. Treatment may be prescribed as an adjunct to Naturopathic Treatment to enhance the holistic healing process.

MIND BODY BOWEN BALANCE & RELEASE:

“Some pain knows no release”- Long term physical, mental and emotional stress often results in stored tension in the body, often locked in the nervous system as frozen residues of energy. Unresolved, unexpressed or unreleased pain and tension which has been denied full expression can often wreak havoc in the body and mind, manifesting as painful physical, mental or emotional symptoms. This residue release technique uses gentle fascia release techniques based on Bowen Therapy principles to bring attention to internal body sensations. As sensations are felt, frozen or unreleased energy that has been held in check by the body is unbound and released, so that healing may take place. This is an advanced healing technique that would not be used in a first treatment, and is only available on recommendation by myself and performed in conjunction with supporting naturopathic treatments.

CRYSTAL THERAPY:

Using crystals specifically located around and on the body, this treatment opens and balance the body’s energy centres, releasing and clear stagnant, congested and blocked energy around the body and in the aura. Crystals can also be combined with a massage treatment.

VOICE DIALOGUE:

This dialogue technique works with archetypal energy patterns or selves within, to help gain a deeper insight into current emotional and physical blocks within our life and why we are stuck in a pattern of behaviour or thinking. .