Naturopathy

Personalised wellbeing for your whole body.

 

Naturopathy

Our bodies' are constantly undergoing regeneration and repair. Through this mechanism, the body contains the ability to heal itself. Unfortunately with our modern lifestyles, it can become overwhelmed, generating a "backlog" of cleaning and repair without containing enough of the ingredients with which to carry out its' day to day maintenance.


One of the founding tenets of Naturopathy is to "remove the cause". The cause of illness may be attributed to a wide range of factors, from diet and lifestyle, emotional wellbeing or genetic predisposition, to chemical/radiation exposure, or a plethora of other possibilities. The role of the naturopath is to identify these causes, and find ways to either remove them directly or enhance the bodies' ability to deal with them.


Naturopathy is a complementary therapy, and includes aspects of Clinical Nutrition, Herbalism, and also may incorporate Flower essence therapy, Homeopathy and Lifestyle advice. It may be used as primary health care for many different conditions, or as an adjunct to orthodox medicine. They do not need to be mutually exclusive, in fact, often they work extremely well together to optimize health outcomes.


Naturopathic treatment can be used alone or in combination to treat almost any health condition. However certain issues are particularly suited to the Naturopathic approach.


These include:

  • Digestive disturbances
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Collitis
  • Acne
  • Psoriasis
  • Mood imbalances
  • Sleep disorders
  • Chronic Fatigue/low energy levels
  • Recurrent infections
  • Weight Loss
  • Auto-immune conditions
  • Fertility issues
  • Hormonal imbalances

Session length and cost:
Initial Consultation 75-90 minutes $95*
Follow Up Consultation 30-45 minutes $70*
*Cost does not include prescribed supplements

 

Iridology

iridologyIt’s an old adage that the eyes are the windows to the soul. Over the last two centuries, a new practice of examining the iris (the colored part of the eye) has emerged. This has resulted in a fascinating and surprisingly accurate method of assessing an individual’s potential for health.
The iridologist examines the colors and the textures within the iris landscape. Each person's iris is completely unique. The picture that emerges within the eye can distinguish between healthy systems and organs in the body and those that are overactive, inflamed, or distressed. This information may be used to assess a patient's susceptibility towards certain illnesses, to reflect past medical problems, or to predict later consequences of health problems that may be developing. This gives the iridology practitioner a detailed framework for treatment.


Also within the eyes reside a “personality blueprint” which can provide wonderful information to help an individual on their soul’s journey. This information comes from a different school of iridology known as Rayid iridology. The aim of Rayid is to help the individual understand their natural gifts, and challenges, in order to help them fully embrace and embody their own uniqueness.


An integrated iridology assessment will take into account both schools of iridology, to impart both fascinating and practical information that will aid a person on their path to achieving optimal wellbeing.

Session length and cost:
40 minutes $70

 

Clinical Nutrition

What is clinical nutrition?
Clinical nutrition is the study of the relationship between food and the well-being of the body. More specifically, it is the science of nutrients and how they are digested, absorbed, transported, metabolised, stored, and discharged by the body. Besides studying how food works in the body, nutritionists are interested in how the environment affects the quality and safety of foods, and how these factors influence health and disease.


What are nutrients?
Nutrients are substances that are involved in the creation of every molecule in the body. The body needs more than 45 nutrients, and the ways that nutrients are used are as varied as the molecules, cells, and tissues they help to create. Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats (called macronutrients) are broken down (metabolised) to give the body energy. Vitamins and minerals (called micronutrients) are not themselves metabolised for energy, but they are crucial in helping the macronutrients convert to energy.


What are nutritional supplements?
The term "nutritional supplement" refers to vitamins, minerals, and other food components that are used to support good health and treat illness. For example, plant compounds known as phytochemicals (found abundantly in tomatoes, broccoli, herbs and many other common foods) have powerful disease-battling properties. While it's possible almost all of the time to successfully incorporate nutrients into your diet alone, supplementation can help maintain sufficient levels and produce specific desired effects. For example, supplementation with zinc has been reported to reduce the duration of the common cold and decrease the incidence of acute diarrhea in children.


Researchers and scientists also continue to uncover the therapeutic role of individual nutrients in the prevention and treatment of other diseases. For example, antioxidants like beta-carotene, selenium, vitamin E, and vitamin C, particularly from foods, appear to protect against the development of heart disease, cancer, and other chronic degenerative diseases. The field of clinical nutrition has evolved into a practice that is increasingly incorporated into mainstream medical treatment.


How do vitamins and minerals work?
Vitamins and minerals play an essential role in the body's normal metabolism, growth, and development. They do this by helping the body to perform various tasks. For example, while a vitamin is not a source of energy in and of itself, it can provide the key the body needs to unlock energy stored in food. Some vitamins and minerals work together -- such as the mineral zinc and vitamin A. Zinc enables the body to use vitamin A to promote good vision. Deficiencies in vitamin A may lead to night blindness, a condition in which the eyes have difficulty adjusting to darkness. Zinc supplementation, therefore, may prevent this condition by keeping vitamin A functioning normally. Also, calcium, which is very important in bone and heart health, is more readily absorbed if vitamin D is also present in the diet.


Dietary supplementation with vitamins and minerals alone, however, is not the answer to long-term good health. Combining a healthful diet with a regular exercise program and a positive mental attitude has been shown, time and again, to be the best bet for a healthy lifestyle.

 

Session Times and Fee's

Initial Consult up to 1.5 hours $95

Followup consultations up to 1 hour $70

 

About Ally

Ally completed the Bachelor of Health Sciences in Naturopathy at the Melbourne College of Natural Medicine in 2005. This provided her with extensive training in both traditional and modern approaches to health and healing using the modalities of Clinical Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, Iridology (both Jensen and Rayid methods) and Flower Essences. She has trained in Massage, Counseling Practices and Homeopathy, and also studied Biochemistry, Clinical Medicine and Integrated Pharmacology.


Ally has always been interested in alternative therapies, and over the years has explored many different healing modalities. She has been attuned to level 2 Usui Reiki, and completed a Certificate in Feng Shui and Geobiology at the Australian College of Environmental studies, which is at the forefront of environmental medicine in Australia, offering the most comprehensive Feng Shui course in Australia.


She has also undertaken residency training in MORA, one of the first forms of Bioresonance Therapy, and is a qualified RBTI analyst, using the Reams system of Biochemical Analysis in her clinical practice.
Ally believes in a balance between the intuitive and the rationalist scientific approach, and understands the need for integrating both within the healing process. She has been assisting people with their health and offering sound, practical and effective advice to her clients for many years in a results oriented manner. She regularly participates in ongoing professional development seminars to ensure access to the latest in scientific approaches to naturopathic therapies, and keeping abreast of new and exciting complementary medicines as they become available.