Nonna's Garden Herbals
Intake Consultation
Intake Consultation
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What to expect in a herbal consultation
Many people will have no idea what to expect during a herbal consultation.
How a herbal consultation is different
Herbal medicine is empowering.
I will listen to you. I want to know all about you - body, mind and spirit to understand how to improve your health. I will spend time getting to know you and your health concerns. Only then can then can I guide and support you to restore your health.
You can ask questions. Some people just want to know what to do to get well. I will explain my recommendations.
The initial consultation
The first consultation involves gathering the relevant information that I need. This may include a clinical examination as appropriate. Any recent lab testing results can also help. Further testing might be recommended if necessary.
There should be a discussion about the important points and agreement on a suggested treatment program. For instance, in a herbal consultation where I am learning more about your health, we will discuss your goals and the best possible approach to achieving them. Your unique herbal program will usually include a herbal, diet and lifestyle recommendations.
When to have a herbal consultation
Some people simply want to have a chat about how to maintain their good health. For instance, you may want to learn how to incorporate herbs into daily life.
However, it is much more common to have an herbal consultation to help with a chronic health concern or complex symptoms.
Wherever possible, rather than simply managing chronic health problems like diabetes, heart disease, digestive symptoms, skin problems, arthritis, allergies, fatigue, anxiety or depression, your healthcare practitioner should always try to reverse the disease progression.
Working with me
To provide you with the best advice I offer in-depth consultations. The first appointment usually lasts around 90 minutes, which means that we have plenty of time to discuss your health concerns and possible solutions.
I will consider your health history, your family medical history, your diet and lifestyle factors such as sleep quality and exercise. I may also ask what you have tried before. Whether you have had any medical tests. And I will need to know what medication or supplements you are taking.
A complimentary chat
I know that working with a herbalist is a big commitment on your part. I understand you might want to know a bit more about me before you decide to share this information with me.
This is why I offer a complimentary chat before you make a decision to work with me. This chat can be by telephone or online.
During this free chat, you can explain what you want me to help you with. This can vary quite a lot. From migraines or menopause to sleep, stress or skin problems—from allergies and recurrent infections to pre-diabetes and period pain.
I work with many people who have struggled with ill health, sometimes for a long time. Even, people who have been told that they are just not poorly enough to require medical treatment, yet.
Rather than ‘watch and wait’ I believe it is better to try to improve health. Prevention is better than cure.
Whether you have a diagnosed condition or you just don’t feel like you anymore. Get in touch and let’s have a chat.
Then I will describe how herbal medicine can help. This short consultation provides the opportunity for us both to see how we might work together to improve your health.
Intake forms for the herbal consultation
After this chat, if you wish to go ahead I can send you my intake forms. These are secure, comprehensive, online forms that may take some time to complete depending on your medical history.
I will then review your forms and you can book your appointment.
The herbal consultation
A herbal consultation will take much longer than a visit to your medical doctor. Usually, your initial visit will last around 90 minutes. This allows plenty of time to discuss your health concerns.
At the consultation, we go through your intake forms to clarify any details. I will review any testing you might already have, and we can discuss any additional testing that might help to track your progress.
After gathering the information we will create your plan. This might include dietary changes, herbal medicines, nutritional supplements, or other forms of support including meditation or relaxation, exercise prescription or referral to other healthcare practitioners.
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