How can a Naturopath help? When you are not feeling well a Naturopath may be able to help you. Be that due to a chronic condition, a common ailment or feeling "not quite right". For example, you may be chronically tired, suffer hay fever or other allergies and skin disorders just to name a few. Women might experience the discomforts of menopause, Pre-menstrual Tension (PMT) or other female problems. Men might experience the displeasures of Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH), ED or other male problems. You might have tummy troubles, get sick easily, suffer tension headaches, insomnia or Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) or Overuse Injury. Or you may be experiencing restricted motion, joint pains or neck / shoulder and / or back pain. Consultation A general consultation commences with taking a detailed patient history. This includes detailed questions and a number of non-invasive clinical tests if required, in order to establish your health profile. If necessary, pathology laboratory tests may also be ordered through your medical general practitioner or direct from the pathology laboratory. The specific details of your condition are then discussed in order to develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs taking into consideration your personal and financial situation. You will not be subjected to unreasonable life style regimes or unnecessary purchases. In preparation for your first consultation bring with you any relevant documents concerning your health, such as details of current medication, supplementation (vitamins / minerals), X-rays, pathology test reports etc. What is a Naturopath? A Naturopath is a specialist trained in separate and distinct healing modalities that use non-invasive assessment techniques and complementary natural medicines. The main thrust of naturopathic practice is the belief that the body has an innate ability to heal itself. The role of a Naturopath is to work with you to promote the natural healing powers of your body. Naturopathy does neither replace nor compete with mainstream medicine; it complements and can work with mainstream medicine to restore and / or maintain optimum health. Naturopathy is rooted in the belief that health is more than just the absence of disease and works on strengthening the body's natural defences. Naturopathy complements rather than competes with mainstream Medicine Regulation / Accreditation Naturopathy and other complementary medicine professions are voluntarily self-regulated professions, meaning that practitioners who have achieved a required standard of training can join a professional organisation that enforces minimum standards and a code of ethics.

Suitably qualified Naturopaths have typically studied health science subjects such as anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathophysiology, dietary evaluations etc and would ideally, but not necessarily, hold a degree in health sciences. In addition, a Naturopath is typically trained in complementary medicine subjects such as nutrition, herbal medicine, acupressure, muscle physiology, homeopathy, iridology, exercise physiology, hydrotherapy, just to name a few. Some practitioners are also trained in additional specialties such as acupuncture, Ayurvedic etc. To get a better understanding of the range of complementary medicine modalities, please refer to the brochure on complementary medicine. Always look for a professionally accredited practitioner Your Practitioner John Warouw holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) from the University of New England, a Naturopathy Diploma from Health Schools Australia and a Remedial Massage Diploma from the ACT College of Natural Therapies. He is an accredited Naturopath and Remedial Massage Therapist with the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society (ATMS), a professional member of the Complementary Medicine Practitioner Associations Council (CMPAC) and the Complementary Health Council (CHC). John has been in practice since 1996. His private practice is in Melba, ACT. John is registered with most Health Funds for Naturopathy and Massage. When treating patients, John deploys some or all of the following modalities: Nutrition; Herbal Medicine; Homeopathy; Iridology; Relaxation and Advanced Remedial Massage Techniques; Foot Reflexology. Privacy Personal information is collected in order to deliver the safest and best possible health care to you. That information is obtained directly from you, or with your consent from people like your general medical practitioner. All personal information collected is kept in strict confidence and not disclosed to any third party without gaining your consent or, in some instances, where law requires it. You have full access to all your records kept by the clinic. Your privacy is assured Treatment Plan Tailored to your specific situation a treatment plan that suits you best is formulated. Your treatment plan may consist of one or a combination of: a herbal prescription; vitamin, mineral and / or other types of supplementation; homeopathic prescription; life style advice / regime; dietary guidance and / or a self-treatment plan and bodywork (remedial massage). A personalised treatment plan that only applies to You