What are the core naturopathic principles?
First Do No Harm
Utilize the most natural, least invasive and least toxic therapies.
Identify and Treat the Causes
Look beyond the symptoms to the underlying cause.
The Healing Power of Nature
Trust in the body’s inherent wisdom to heal itself.
Doctor as Teacher
Educate patients in the steps to achieving and maintaining health.
Treat the Whole Person
View the body as an integrated whole in all its physical and spiritual dimensions.
Prevention
Focus on overall health, wellness and disease prevention.
What is vitality?
What is a personal wellness plan?
Directions to clinic
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Procedure when get there?
What to expect at your first appointment?
Complete list of in-clinic tests conducted at your first appointment.
Why do I need a 1.5 hr appointment versus a 1hr appointment?
Unless you have specifically requested a longer appointment , we would have had a discussion about your current health and needs and the complexity of your case, your requirements and quality service delivery assist in determining the extra time allotment.
Will I need to continue to have appointments indefinitely?
No. Professional naturopathic care should aim to restore a patient to the point where he/she becomes independent of treatment and is able to maintain normal health using natural means such as good food, fresh air, appropriate exercise, sunlight, positive and ‘life-affirming’ lifestyle choices. Sometimes clients need gentle reminders, or sometimes an ongoing health partner to be able to provide the support, information and advice that you need to achieve your goals. This process is client-driven dependent on needs.
Why do I need to bring my pathology test reports to my first consultation?
What does detox mean? Why do I need to do it?
My treatment plan – individualised and personalised…
What is a Healthy Edge report?
The BC-1000’s wireless technology is compatible with the Garmin FR60, FR70, Forerunner 210, 310, 610 and 910 Fitness Watches and the Garmin Edge 800, 810 and 510.
What is Personalised Lifestyle Medicine?
What is a Report of Findings (ROF)?
Code of ethics
Sarina is a professional member of the Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA), which is one Australia’s largest and longest serving professional associations in Australia. Industry standards and ethics are essential to the Naturopathic industry in Australia and ANTA’s Code of Professional Ethics can be viewed here.
SMS appointment reminders
Payment options
Consultations and products are invoiced and payment can be made using either Direct Deposit or cash.
Receipts for health fund claim purposes or personal administration can be issued upon request.
Emergency appointments
Health Fund Rebates
Procedure for picking up remedies (???)
Why do I use an external laboratory?
Why is feedback important?
Feedback, whether it is perceived as ‘good’ or ‘bad’, is vital to ensuring your continued health success and is always welcomed.
A good example, in the context of undertaking a food elimination diet where food intolerances are suspected, is what the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) describe as ‘withdrawal’ reactions. Some people can experience a temporary “flare-up†in their symptoms and can include headaches, nausea, fatigue, skin eruptions and other such ‘bad’ or ‘negative’ symptoms. However, these usually are brief or can last up to 10 days after which, it is common that the symptoms settle down. This ‘bad’ feedback should be communicated as it usually indicates underlying intolerances and is considered a ‘normal’ part of the healing process.
There are many other examples of ‘bad’ feedback in naturopathic practise, which actually can help direct treatment options.
Communication and feedback is actively encouraged, after all, you know your body better than anyone else.
Why do I have to do all the work?
A naturopathic practitioner has a couple of important roles –
1) to educate people to take more responsibility for their health and assist them to understand the fundamental principles of health relating to rest, exercise, nutrition and life-style; and
2) using natural therapies to remove any obstructions whether chemical, physical or psychological which may interfere with normal function, health and vitality.Â
This is why you have to do all the work. Sorry, if you shortcut yourself, you shortcut your health.
What happens if I don’t get results?
Is my information and my health record secure?
Yes absolutely. National Privacy Principles and ???legislation apply to all health records maintained by the clinic. Refer to our Privacy Policy.
What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?
What is Bio-electrical impedance analysis? What can it do for me?
I am an athlete, can I use my Garmin watch to sync with BIA scales?
I have a complaint. What should I do?
What is Sarina’s 6M Model of HealthCare?
What is a Urinary Indicans test?
What is a ‘holistic health model’?
What are ‘traditional practises’?
What is a lifestyle disease?
What if I am taking prescription medications?
This is OK. Your doctor has prescribed medication for a medical reason. You should never cease medication without discussing this with your medical practitioner first. In fact, there are some prescription medications that should not be ceased suddenly or without the supervision of your medical practitioner, as this could cause more harm than good.Â
In assessing health & wellness options for you, all the interactions, contraindications and warnings indicated for food, herbal medicine and supplement options will be advised. Depending on your case, this may require further research and investigation. No apology will be made for thoroughness when it comes to your health.
What is ‘informed choice’?
Education underpins your informed choice. With the exception of medical emergencies, your health and wellness is your responsibility and your choice. In fact, the Australian Government has ANPHA …… My responsibility in the provision of health and wellness services to you is to educate you….
What is Nature’s Medicine ‘upfront policy’?
“Up, front and centre†is what Sarina remembers a Warrant Officer shouting when she was in the Australian Army Reserves. And this is exactly what it means in terms of healthcare service and treatment options for you.
All relevant health information and education will be presented up, front and centre focusing on transparency, informed health choices, achieving desired health outcomes and two-way feedback that supports your health goals. Feedback, whether it is perceived as ‘good’ or ‘bad’, is vital to ensuring your continued health success and is always welcomed.
What is the nature of our relationship?
Sarina has many years experience in coaching & mentoring staff and clients and believes that the best and most satisfying individual results are achieved when a person is empowered to act when coupled with the acknowledgement of personal responsibility, informed choice, committed action and vision. Hence, your relationship with Sarina can best be described as a partnership.
Why have I been prescribed liquid herbs and supplements?
Liquid herbs and supplements are more easily absorbed by the digestive system. The technical term is that they are more ‘bioavailable’. When your digestive system is over-burdened whether because of chronic disease, poor food choices, or even chronic constipation, amongst other reasons, it is difficult for the body to properly digest, absorb or assimilate vital nutrients. Using liquids requires minimal digestion.
Why does Nature’s Medicine use products that are made only for ‘practitioner dispensing’?
What is iridology?
What is face and tongue analysis?
“GP is my case manager†– what does this mean?
Can I still see my GP and see a Naturopathic practitioner at the same time?
Yes absolutely, and in some cases, this is actually the best way to manage heath conditions and to maximize health outcomes. It is strongly encouraged that you inform your GP of any naturopathic advice and treatment options, including natural medicines such as food, herbs and supplements. In this way there is total transparency, avoids the potential for adverse reactions (for example, grapefruit cannot be taken with certain prescription medications), and optimizes every care opportunity.
What if I have to cancel an appointment?
Life happens, but out of respect and fairness to others who may need an appointment, the clinic has a 24 hour cancellation policy. If less than 24 hours is given, 50% of the consultation fee may still be applied.
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