What Can I Expect When Visiting a Naturopath?
An initial naturopathic consultation takes 1 hour, however for fertility clients the first consultation is 2 hours with both partners present. During this time the naturopath will ask questions about your condition (if any) and general health, medical history, diet and lifestyle, and any conventional treatments that you may be taking or doing. If needed, pathology testing such as hair, stool, blood or urine analysis may be recommended.
Once all the information is gathered, a treatment plan is formulated that addresses all areas of your life, providing the body with the optimum chance to heal itself. The treatment plan may include advice on diet, lifestyle, exercise, herbal medicine, homeopathic treatments, Bach flowers or other suitable remedies. Your naturopath may also refer you to other practitioners as part of an integrated health care approach.