Physiotherapy

What should I expect from a Naturopathic Consultation?

Questions:

Your Naturopath will spend time asking comprehensive questions about your whole health, including how areas of your body are currently functioning, your health history, your goals and your lifestyle (eg. what you like to do for exercise).

Physical Examination:

Your consultation will require a physical examination, which can include taking your blood pressure, body composition measurements and observation of your nails, skin, tongue and eyes (Iridology).

Functional Pathology Tests:

Functional Pathology tests may be used to rule out certain health conditions or to monitor health improvements. These Functional Pathology tests can include food sensitivity profiles, gastrointestinal tract tests, genetic diagnostic testing, hormone profiles, metabolic profiles and nutritional profiles. The tests may require saliva, cheek swab or urine samples. Occasionally, blood samples may be required. These can be collected in the clinic or at a pathology collection centre.

Your Health Plan:

Your Naturopath will consult with about some goals for your health. These will be collated into a health treatment plan that will include diet and lifestyle recommendations. Some health plans may include educational resources such as recipes, specific diet information, meal suggestions, meditation music, or exercises and so on.

Health Supplements:

ATUNE Naturopaths aim to prescribe as few products as possible to assist the body to heal itself. If however your Naturopath believes it is necessary, some supplements may be prescribed to you. These will be mixed especially for you and your health status and may include nutritional supplements, homeopathics, Bach flower remedies or other supplements as required.

Follow Up Appointments:

In order to monitor your progression toward improved health your Naturopath will need to see you again. The second appointment is shorter than the first and involves reviewing the aims that were made in the initial appointment. Subsequent appointments may be necessary depending on your health status. Your Naturopath will discuss this with you at the time of your consultation.

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