Naturopathy & Herbal Medicine
Jasmin is now the owner of the Warkworth Natural Health Store. She is a current member of the New Zealand Society of Naturopaths (www.naturopath.org.nz) and attends regular seminars on the latest research in natural health. Her most recent seminars were on the 'management of chronic pain' and 'addressing adrenal stress'.During September and October she will be attending seminars on 'diagnosing mineral inbalances from the iris' and ' treating fatigue'.
Naturopathy is a holistic treatment approach and at its core is the concept of treating the whole person (mental, emotional and physical) and working with the cause or root of the health issue rather than just the symptoms. (Of course symptoms will also be addressed with a treatment plan).
Herbal medicine involves the formulation of a specific herbal tonic for an individual person designed to address their specific health issues. Teas and infusions may also be prescribed.
What sorts of things can a naturopath/medical herbalist treat?
Natural health practitioners treat the whole person and as such – we can work with most health issues. If you are on some prescription medications we may not be able to prescribe some herbal or vitamin supplements.
Natural health practitioners can help with:
Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Pain, Tiredness, Fatigue, Arthritis, Weight issues, Asthma, IBS, Allergies, Hypertension, And much more……
What is involved?
A first consultation involves an in-depth look at your presenting health problems and medical history as well as your diet and lifestyle. Basic iridology is considered. It generally takes 1 ¼ hours.A questionnaire may be given to you to complete prior to the consultation.
Jasmin uses a range of treatment methods including dietary modification, Bach flowers, herbal formulae, vitamin and/or mineral supplementation, homeopathy and Bowen therapy. She will also refer you to other health professionals when necessary.
A follow up consultation usually happens within 2 - 4 weeks and allows Jasmin to plot your progress, answer any questions and modify your treatment plan as necessary.
Adults:
- Initial consultation * (allow 1 ¼ hours) $ 70
- A detailed lifestyle plan will be prepared for you with suggested supplements or herbs to take.
- It will be emailed or posted to you within 3- 4 days and Jasmin will call you to answer any questions.
- Follow up consultation (allow approximately 30 minutes) $40
- For Acute and simple complaints 20 minute consultation $25
Children:
- Initial consultation with free follow-up 45 mins $40
Testing:
- (HTMA) Hair tissue mineral analysis (basic) $170
- (HTMA) Hair tissue mineral analysis (interpretive) $210
- Allergy testing via a hair sample $99. (This will identify any food or environmental allergens or intolerances). Allow four weeks for results. Jasmin will explain the results with you in a 10 minute consultation.
- Vitamin and mineral testing via hair analysis is also available.
* Cost of supplements or herbal formula is not included in the consultation fee.
Please ring and speak with Jasmin personally if you have any queries about naturopathy and/or herbal medicine.