What is Homoeopathy?
Homoeopathy is a system of medicine which involves treating the individual with highly diluted substances, given in tablet or tinctures, with the aim of triggering the body’s natural system of healing. Based on their specific symptoms, I will match the most appropriate medicine to each patient.
Homoeopathy is based on the principle that you can treat ‘like with like’, so a substance which causes symptoms when taken in large doses, can be used in small amounts to treat similar symptoms.
Homoeopathic medicines (which we call remedies) are prepared by specialist pharmacies using a careful process of dilution and succussion (a specific form of vigorous shaking). I also prescribe HomeoBotanicals, potentised blends of herbal remedies aimed at supporting organs and systems within the body.
There is a growing body of research into homoeopathy in practice that supports the suggestion that homoeopathy can be effective, cost- effective and safe as a treatment option. There is also a growing body of research evidence that homoeopathic medicines have clinical effects.
How can I support you?
Pregnancy
& postnatal
A holistic approach to physical, mental and emotional support is wonderful to use during pregnancy and childbirth. It can reduce and alleviate pregnancy related symptoms by addressing stress and trauma, balancing hormones and the nervous system.
Newborn
& early years
Babies and small children appreciate the way that CranioSacral Therapy speaks to them. It is a non-verbal language that they respond to particularly well. Our sessions can work to promote family bonding, establish breastfeeding, develop sleep patterns, and investigating problems such as colic, reflux & allergies.
Older children
& adults
CranioSacral Therapy works to improve behavioural issues, concentration and to reduce symptoms of hyperactivity, ADHD, anxiety and emotional overload. Physical ailments, digestive problems, repeat infections and poor recovery respond positively to the gentle touch.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A SESSION
As a holistic practitioner, during our first session, I will take a written case history, listening with care for the reasons given for the visit. This is an important part of the session, both for gathering information and to establish understanding and trust, building a relationship between me as therapist and you as client. I will then make a recommendation of the course of action for treatment. This might include CranioSacral Therapy, Homoeopathic or HomeoBotanical remedies, lifestyle and dietary advice or a combination of all three.
If you are a homoeopathic patient, following an in-depth analysis of your individual symptoms, I will make a prescription of a remedy, which can be supplied during the appointment if in stock, or supplied by post or collection in person.
The first follow up consultation will usually be around four weeks after the first prescription, although in some cases it may be sooner. This session may be shorter, and I will ask about changes that have occurred, before deciding on the next step in your treatment.
The number of consultations an individual may need is difficult to predict – it depends on a number of factors such as the age of the patient, how long the symptoms have been going on and their individual response to the prescription.
WHAT IS HOMEOBOTANICAL THERAPY?
Homeobotanical Therapy is a new way to heal — prescribing with power and precision. Homeobotanicals are a powerful, synergistic blend of organic herbs in liquid form, potentised homoeopathically and selectively chosen to target the organs and systems of the body.
Detoxification is often the first step in the therapeutic process (esp. for chronic conditions). When the toxins have been removed a nutritional blend of herbs is again individually selected to encourage the body to regain homoeostasis (balance).
Acute conditions respond very quickly to these remedies, supporting the immune system and accelerating the healing process.
Chronic conditions respond at a more measured pace, according to the duration and severity of the disease or imbalance. Asthma, eczema, bowel problems, poor vitality due to toxin build-up, arthritis, hormone imbalance (and all the distressing symptoms that causes), allergies and so much more. In many instances, once the toxic load has been taken off the organs, the body will heal itself and no further intervention is required. Because this is a CORE THERAPY it can be used in conjunction with any other form of healing technique to enhance vitality and accelerate recovery.
