What is Naturopathy? From a Sydney-based Naturopath's Perspective

What is Naturopathy?

The primary focus of Naturopathic Medicine is to identify and correct the underlying cause/s of disease.

Naturopathy encompasses a number of modalities, particularly herbal medicine and nutrition, to help identify and support illnesses and imbalances within the body, whilst adhering to the six Naturopathic Principles;

  1. First, do no harm

  2. The healing power of nature

  3. Treat the cause

  4. Treat the whole person

  5. Preventative medicine

  6. Patient education

Naturopathy offers a holistic approach to health, based on the principle that the body, given all the right love and support, has an innate ability to heal itself. With a focus on determining the root cause of an imbalance or illness, Naturopathy helps to restore optimal health and bring homeostasis (balance) to the body. Naturopathy looks at the individual as a whole, taking in to account all body systems, mental & physical - everything is connected!

How Can Naturopathy Help You?

Naturopathy is designed to support the body, helping it to heal naturally, particularly through the use of diet & lifestyle advice, nutritional supplementation and herbal medicine. Each Naturopathic care plan is designed to cater for the individual at focus. We are all different and thus each require a unique treatment approach.
At Nutmeg Naturopathy, Phoebe Jobson takes a comprehensive approach that combines diet, lifestyle, herbal, and nutritional treatments alongside stress management techniques. Your naturopathic care is based on the latest scientific research, utilising evidence-based functional medicine testing when necessary, with the goal to get to the root cause of your health concerns.. The range of functional testing offered includes (but is not limited to), blood, urine and comprehensive stool analysis. Phoebe provides individualised treatment protocols for each patient, which may involve diet or lifestyle changes, herbal medicine, and/or nutritional supplementation.

At Nutmeg Naturopathy, Phoebe supports a number of acute and chronic conditions, having a particular love and interest for helping women and those with skin issues, gut imbalances, building healthy relationships around food/body image, thyroid health and stress/fatigue. As a mum, Phoebe is also knowledgeable when it comes to children's health and wellbeing. Learn more about Phoebe here.

Not sure if Naturopathy is the right fit for you or how Naturopathy can help? Phoebe offers a complimentary, no-obligation 10-minute phone conversation to discuss your health concerns and any questions you might. Enquire today!