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Practitioners: Jocelyn Carter and Raji Samprathi
Naturopathy and naturopathic medicine is a health care system that take an holistic approach to healing. It is suitable for all age groups.
A Naturopath draws on a range of different treatment methods to use the body’s own ability to heal itself.
Naturopathy seeks to find and address the underlining cause of disease and illness, rather than treating only the symptoms.
Naturopathic practices are firmly based in science and have a long standing traditional wisdom.
A naturopath will educate, empower and motivate the patient, to take responsibility for their own ongoing health and wellbeing.
Each patient is treated as an individual with a complex interaction of physical and lifestyle factors effecting health and wellbeing.
At the initial consultation
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to complete a form that will collect information on many aspects of your health and lifestyle.
At your appointment you will be asked about your medical history, current symptoms, eating habits, and what medications + supplements you take on a regular basis.
A comprehensive patient history is taken that includes your current health concerns but also your health history and all systems of the body (ie digestive, nervous system etc)
Recommended treatment options will be tailored to suit you and may include prescription of herbal and/or nutritional supplements, along with specific changes to your diet and lifestyle.
What to bring to your first appointment
It is useful if you bring to your appointment recent pathology tests, scans or X-rays relevant to your health concerns.
Please bring a list of your current medications and supplements you take regularly.
Naturopathy Blog Posts:
- Traveler’s Diarrhoea: One Way to Ruin a Holiday!
With international borders reopening many people are considering, or even booking, an overseas holiday. Traveler’s Diarrhoea is one of the most common illnesses experienced by people who travel overseas. It’s a generic term that covers anything from a mild stomach upset and loose poo, to severe vomiting and diarrhoea. It’s mostly a self-limiting illness that […] - Guide to Pantry Essentials – recommendations from Jocelyn Carter, Naturopath, Nutritionist and Herbalist
I am often asked what I consider to be pantry essentials, i.e what basics do I have on hand to ensure we are able to eat quite well and follow a healthy diet. Here’s what I see as essentials to have in my pantry. Dried beans/pulses like borlotti beans, chickpeas, black beans, lentils and moong […] - Endometriosis
Endometriosis is an insidious female reproductive disease. Statistics indicate that around 10% of women in Australia will suffer from endometriosis at some time in their life. It can take 7-12 years to diagnose; the delay in diagnosis leading to years of pain and discomfort. Why some women develop endometriosis is not fully understood. One theory […] - Fibre – The Key to a Healthy Gut and a Healthy You!
Over the past 5-10 years research into the human gut microbioime has increased exponentially. While we continue to learn more about our gut bugs, one thing experts agree on is that a diet high in a variety of plant fibre is essential to having a health gut microbiome, a healthy gut, and a healthy you. […] - Stay Healthy and Have Fun this Christmas/New Year
2020 has been a challenging year! We are now at the end of it, and so our attention turns to the festive season. While we probably won’t be filling our diaries with parties, get togethers with friends, and social events with work colleagues, we will be attending events to celebrate the season, and the end of […]
