Naturopathy is a system of medicine based around the principle “The Healing Power of Nature” (Vis Medicatrix Naturae). Natural therapies are mentioned in some of the first known written records and have been employed by every known culture to assist in the treatment and management of disease.

The foundation of Naturopathic philosophy has been built upon a combination of this traditional healing knowledge from many cultures. The approach is to treat the person a whole not just treating a set of symptoms or applying a ones size fits all approach. Taking the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual disposition of the person into account, a variety of natural therapies can be administered to treat and correct the underlying factors causing the diseased state.

Today the modern practice of Naturopathy is a distinct science of its own that encompasses herbal medicine, nutritional medicine, diet and lifestyle advice. A combination of these various therapies will be prescribed to enhance the body’s own natural healing ability.

Another aspect of Naturopathy is the emphasis it places on prevention, prevention is more favourable than cure. Through naturopathy you will be educated and guided to be proactive with your health, diet and lifestyle and have a long term system of support to point you in the right direction.