Naturopathic Care
At Floralia Wellness, we blend the time-honoured wisdoms of Western and Eastern philosophies with our integrative naturopathic principles to address a variety of health concerns. Our patients come to us dealing with anything from fatigue, perimenopausal symptoms, chronic digestive issues, to unexplained infertility. Whatever your experience is our naturopathic approach focuses on long-term wellbeing and disease prevention helping you to get to the root of your concerns, rather than addressing symptoms as they arise. Our naturopaths are committed to studying evidence-based treatments and combining that knowledge with time-honoured healing practices that have supported women for generations.
We treat our patients with a combination of botanical medicines, high quality practitioner-only supplements, lifestyle medicines and our own range of meticulously formulated medicines. At your first appointment with us, we take the time out to thoroughly understand your health history and the symptoms you are experiencing day to day. Akin to a warm and supportive network of empowered women, our reception and administrative staff, along with our clinicians, are committed to putting you first.
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Herbal and botanical medicines are powerful way for us to tailor naturopathic remedies designed to support your body's innate ability to heal and thrive. Our temperature-controlled dispensary contains more than two hundred herbs sourced from Australia’s most reputable suppliers, each with a proven record of efficacy and safety.
Unlike conventional medicines that often overpower bodily functions, botanical medicine works harmoniously with your body. Some herbs can soothe an overactive stress response, while others enhance liver detoxification and gut health. Certain herbs are also effective in supporting your hormones.
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What you eat can provide you with a solid foundation of health. We can look at what you are absorbing from your food intake but also any vitamins or minerals that require repletion in your body. This process detects deficiencies in nutrients, like low iron, vitamin D deficiency, low B12, and zinc deficiency, which can impact optimal health.
These deficiencies can subtly sap your energy, interfere with your menstrual cycle, and hinder your recovery. Our naturopaths can tailor a treatment plan for you, combining botanical medicines, nutritional supplements and dietary advice to address any deficiencies uncovered by functional testing or blood tests.
However, commonly diet alone does not work to resolve deficiencies, so we recommend working with a health practitioner who select nutritional supplements and botanical medicines based on your blood test results and your individual needs. For example, an expectant mother has different nutrient requirements to someone who is perimenopausal or a child with allergies.
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Naturopathic care encompasses much more than just what you consume. Stress is a key factor in many health issues, and can contribute to sleep disturbances, irregular menstrual cycles, and flare-ups of gut and skin conditions. When stress becomes chronic, cortisol levels remain elevated, which can eventually impact everything from thyroid function to fertility. Prolonged stress can lead to what is commonly referred to as adrenal fatigue. Addressing each of these conditions with targeted lifestyle recommendations can create a strong foundation for health and give your body the support to heal.
Our naturopaths will work with you to find means of improving your sleeping hygiene, introducing physical exercise and reducing stress, all of which will blend into your treatment plan and lifestyle. The gradual implementation of changes will bring much better results than sudden radical ones.
What Is Involved In Naturopathic Care?
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- PCOS
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids
- Painful and heavy periods
- PMS + PMDD
- Menopause and perimenopause
- Thyroid health
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- Natural conception and preconception care for both partners
- Support alongside a fertility specialist or through an IVF cycle
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- Postpartum suport
- Support throughout each trimester of pregnancy
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- Bloating, reflux, IBS and food intolerances, which often show up alongside skin issues
- Problematic skin driven by hormonal imbalances
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Fertility and preconception care support, energy, stress and generally not feeling like themselves.
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Support through all stages of development, from fussy eating and recurrent infections to anxiety, digestive issues, allergies, and behavioural concerns.
What Health Concerns Does Naturopathic Care Help With?
Naturopathy works especially well for chronic and complex illnesses because it focuses on uncovering what is driving the problem rather than treating only the symptoms. We see patients at Floralia for:
Our team of highly regarded naturopathic professionals hold specialties in different areas, you can find out more about our team and discover which practitioner you would align best with here.
How Does Naturopathy Get To The Root Of Your Concern?
Naturopathic medicine, a form of medicine that is well known around the world, aims to discover the root causes of disease rather than simply treating your symptoms with a bandaid approach. The process starts with a thorough examination of your health history, including your symptoms and major life events, medication, stress, and previous illnesses.
Functional testing may be recommended to help identify the real causes behind disease. Often we see patients who have gone to their GP multiple times not feeling one hundred percent themselves, where basic blood tests have been ordered and measured against general reference ranges and not necessarily the range that is associated with optimal health.
The difference in functional medicine is that the emphasis is placed on how all of the body’s systems work cohesively, and not just looking at the health issue in isolation. For instance, running a thyroid panel for just TSH might yield an “okay” result, but the free T3 or thyroid antibodies may tell a totally different story and reveal that thyroid function is suboptimal.
Likewise, stool analysis may help identify the particular imbalance behind recurring bloating. Methylation testing along with nutritional testing may provide information about underlying reasons behind fatigue that conventional medicine cannot.
It's important to work with a practitioner who can perform functional testing and compare these results against optimal ranges, so that they can tailor a personalised treatment plan with the goal of achieving optimal health.
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Meet Our Team Of Naturopaths
Our naturopaths are qualified practitioners with extensive training in naturopathy, women’s health, and functional testing. Working alongside our team of integrative clinicians, they bring a holistic, compassionate and evidence-based approach to every patient's journey.
Each practitioner is passionate about helping you understand your body and helping you to find alignment on your wellness journey.
What To Expect From A Naturopathic Treatment Plan
During your first consultation, expect to spend about an hour discussing your complete health story. This time allows us to explore your medical history, current worries, menstrual cycle (if relevant), digestion, sleep patterns, and overall well-being.
Our approach involves treating you as a whole person rather than just addressing individual symptoms. We design your treatment plan taking into consideration your individual needs and lifestyle.
As we continue with follow-up appointments, we incorporate testing and make necessary adjustments. Naturopathic care aims to rebalance your body, a gradual process that occurs over weeks and months rather than instantaneously.
Is Naturopathic Care Right For You?
Naturopathy is suitable for people who desire an integrative and holistic approach with the goal of not only relieving distressing symptoms but achieving optimal health. Often our patients feel they have been overlooked within an unresponsive health care system that tells them their tests are "normal", even when they don't feel like themselves.
Naturopathy offers a complementary approach, working alongside your general practitioner or specialist, rather than as a replacement. We're not here to take over your doctor's role, and we won't advise you to stop following medical prescriptions or recommendations. Our approach is always to use the least-invasive, evidence-based methods to complement the traditional model of medical care.
Many of our patients visit us while also consulting their fertility specialists or GPs, and this type of integrative care often leads to the most positive outcomes. If you're seeking a quick fix in the form of a single pill or a one-time appointment, you might find naturopathic care isn't for you. However, if you're interested in a thoughtful approach that targets the root causes of health issues, we would love to meet you.
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Naturopathy treatment FAQs
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The cost differs based on which practitioner you see, the duration of your appointment and whether you are referred for functional testing and which medicines are prescribed on your treatment plan. Your first consultation goes for at least one hour and is priced accordingly, while subsequent follow-up consultations will be shorter in length and therefore incur a reduced cost. Our reception team are happy to talk you through the estimated fees before you commit to a consultation.
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Our practitioners are continually learning and growing in their field and focus on offering scientific evidence-based information and drawing on the traditional wisdom of herbal medicine.
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Yes, and many of our patients do. Since there is the possibility that herbs and supplements might react with prescription medications, we do a full medication review before prescribing anything. Our naturopaths are trained to prescribe herbal medicines alongside prescription medications and understand the contraindications of herbs with medications. This is why it is always important to consult with a trusted health practitioner before taking any supplements, even if they are available to you off the shelf.
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Referrals are not necessary, and you can make appointments directly with our clinic. If you are receiving any other treatment from your GP or specialist, we are always happy to collaborate with them. If you give us permission, we will also be able to share our results with them.
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It will depend on what issue you have and how long that issue has existed. Some women see changes in their energy or digestion within weeks, but working with hormones or preparing for fertility can take several months. Your naturopath will help you understand what to expect when you come in for your first appointment.
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Yes. We provide Telehealth appointments for women throughout Australia who are unable to attend our clinic in person. Functional testing can be arranged remotely, and prescriptions arranged posted to you same-day, so distance is no barrier to personalised care.