Naturopathy
Practitioners:
Kellie Ellington
Chloe Thomas
Professional Association:
Australian Traditional Medicine Society Ltd
Naturopathy is a holistic system of medicine that focuses on the underlying causes of illness and disease, including physical, emotional and lifestyle factors. Naturopathy provides the foundation of real preventative health care, where we focus on keeping our clients well, not waiting for them to become ill. Nutritional advice, Herbal Medicine and lifestyle counselling will generally be a part of any Naturopathic prescription
A Naturopathic Consultation will begin with a detailed personal and family medical history. It is important to get a thorough background of all your symptoms, dietary habits, exercise and lifestyle as this gives a a picture of how ill health may have come about and gives us a direction on how to develop an individually based treatment plan. It is in this that we work together, because to make long term health goals, the treatment plan needs to be realistic and the patient will be supported to make necessary lasting changes. You may also be required to bring any recent blood tests that may have been done through your GP or you may be asked to have further Naturopathic testing. We can offer a range of Functional tests including those for gut health, micro-biome, nutrition levels, and hormone testing etc.
We generally start with the all important fundamentals of building health which include a good healthy, wholesome diet and ensuring that your digestion is working well so you are absorbing and utilising that fuel. Often going back to basics with good nourishment and good digestion, and quality sleep and looking at how to manage stress levels will support any other work that is needed.
Our Naturopaths can help with a wide range of health concerns:
menstrual problems, painful heavy menses, PMS, pregnancy and childbirth to peri-menopause and post menopause;
hormonal health including thyroid conditions
children’s health; infections, digestive issues etc
digestive system disturbances including inflammatory bowel diseases, liver and gall bladder disorders;
stress related illness, anxiety and mild depression;
immune system weakness; respiratory infections; sinus, acute and chronic infections
chronic and life threatening illnesses, autoimmune conditions
skin conditions including acne and hormone related skin conditions.
general feelings of fatigue and for those wanting to improve their health and prevent chronic illness.
We are experienced in treating people who are taking other medications and are happy to work with their medical practitioner.
If you are unsure of what you need, please feel free to speak with one of our Naturopathic health hub practitioners. Call us on 4268 3399 Tuesday to Saturday.