Services
naturopathY | nutrition | herbal medicine
Treatments tailored for you.
Every client is unique. I help people with a range of health conditions, offering nutrition and lifestyle advice, herbal medicine, supplements and testing when required, using an evidence-based approach.
How can I help?
I offer support for the following:
Naturopathy
Naturopathy is a comprehensive and holistic form of healthcare that considers all aspects of a person, the physical, mental, social, emotional and environmental factors, and aims to uncover the root cause of a person’s symptoms.
Naturopaths draw on evidence-based research and use a combination of nutritional therapy, lifestyle modifications, supplements and herbal medicines to support your body to heal itself.
When you see a Naturopath, their care for you is based on the 6 Principles Of Naturopathy.
Nutrition
Whether it’s general dietary guidance, or a more structured meal plan that you require, I am here to help.
The power of the correct foods and nutrients to transform a person’s health is truly incredible. Ensuring you are getting all the nutrients for vibrant health, using targeted and individualised nutrition therapy can offer profound results.
I take into consideration your current diet, goals, lifestyle, exercise, medical history and your likes and dislikes to provide education and tools for you to use nutrition to your advantage. If I uncover any nutritional deficiencies you may require further testing and targeted nutritional supplementation to address these, but first and foremost I aim to use food as medicine.
Meal planning
Living Health Meal Plans are created after a one-on-one consultation to really understand your individual wants and needs. I take into consideration your goals, health, lifestyle, family, time, budget, likes and dislikes to create a plan that is easy and enjoyable to follow.
If you are wanting to…
Then meal planning is for you!
Nutritional supplementation
As much as we would like to think we can get all the nutrition we need from the foods we eat, the reality is that many of today’s foods lack certain nutrients due to being grown in poor quality soil and other environmental factors.
Combine this with poor gut absorption, different life stages or lifestyle factors and often we are left lacking in one or more nutrients which can have a profound effect on how we feel and function.
If this is the case for you, I will recommend targeted supplementation using high quality practitioner grade products to correct a deficiency or imbalance, while working with you on dietary and lifestyle changes that will maintain your health for the long term.
If you’d like a review of your current supplement regime, or would like a prescription for practitioner grade products, book a free assessment so we can get you on the right track.
Herbal Medicine
Humans have been using plants as medicine for thousands of years.
Modern use of herbal medicine combines ancient knowledge with scientific research to provide evidence-based solutions to a range of health problems. Herbs used therapeutically are a safe, gentle and non-addictive way to improve your health and wellbeing. When prescribing herbs, careful consideration is always given to other medications or supplements you may be taking to avoid contraindications or drug interactions. The beauty of herbs is they can be used alone, or in combination with each other and in many different forms; liquid extracts, tinctures, teas, dried herbs and capsules. An herbal formulation can be created specifically for your unique needs, something you can’t get off the shelf!
Homeobotanicals
This a form of natural medicine developed right here in New Zealand. It uses combinations of multiple herbs in small doses that have been prepared using the principals of homeopathy. This means they are a very well tolerated, safe, inexpensive and effective treatment that can be specifically tailored to your individual healing needs. They are often used to support the immune response, drainage pathways and digestion and absorption of food and nutrients.
Testing
Investigations through functional testing or blood work are sometimes recommended to help get to the underlying cause of your health concerns.
This can be a very efficient way to determine the best course of treatment by taking away the guesswork and allowing for effective, targeted healthcare.
If you have had a blood test in the last few months, bringing this information along to your appointment is helpful. If required, I can order blood tests directly through your local lab or refer you back to your GP to have these done.
Some of the tests I use include the DUTCH hormone test, stool testing, SIBO breath test, DNA profiles, Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis, Organic Acid Test (OAT), thyroid profile, food and environmental intolerance tests.
Integrative Healthcare
I take an integrative approach to your healthcare, meaning that I am happy to work in conjunction with any treatments you are receiving from your doctor or other health professionals.
I believe that combining conventional medicines when required, with naturopathic treatments offers the best approach to long term health and wellness.
Health Insurance
My services are recognised by Southern Cross Health Insurance, NIB Health Insurance and Accuro Health Insurance. Depending on your insurance policy you may be eligible to claim back your consultation. Check with your health insurance provider today.
Thorough, knowledgeable and professional.
I’ve known Becs for a number of years and recently found myself with a ‘shopping list’ of seemingly unrelated health conditions. Becs has been amazing at pulling together my complicated human picture, researching and presenting her findings and putting forward a plan.
I’ve now been working with Becs for several months and have already seen a number of notable improvements. Thanks Becs.
Mark
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Book a free 15-minute assessment call with me to discuss your health concerns and see how I may be able to support you.
