Devon naturopath and nutritionist offering naturopathy, nutritional therapy and functional medicine consultations in Totnes, Devon (South Hams). For a list of conditions that can be helped by nutrition, supplements and lifestyle changes and for information on the structure and timing of nutritional therapy, naturopathy and functional medicine consultations as well as further information please see Nutritional Therapy in London.
What is naturopathy?
Naturopathy is a philosophy of healing that is said to begin with a 19th century movement to ‘work with nature’. I appreciate that the phrase ‘work with nature’ sounds vague and I will elaborate on its meaning shortly.
Naturopaths, however, will say that Hippocrates was the first naturopath, although the term was coined over 2000 years later.
The old tradition of naturopathy made use of many modalities of healing based on a set of principles that may stem back as far as Hippocrates’s principles of “First do no harm” and “Let food be thy medicine” (which he would agree with even if those were not his precise words).
Did naturopathic principles really begin with Hippocrates?
To my mind it is plausible and in fact likely that Hippocrates was himself influenced (via trades routes to the east) by ancient Taoist philosophy and medicine.
Indeed, whether or not Hippocrates (and thus naturopathic medicine) was influenced by ancient Chinese medicine rooted in Taoism is a topic under discussion by scholars, with complex evidence for and against. One aspect that both Greek and Chinese medicine shared was the concept of bodily channels, which in the Chinese system carry chi, or life energy. (1).
Aside from the energy channels and historical evidence, my observation is that the guiding philosophy of Taoism permeates that of naturopathy, with some striking similarities.
The Tao of naturopathy?
Understanding a few of the central ideas of Taoism and how they are applied in various disciplines other than medicine could give you a better idea of what naturopaths mean by ‘working with nature’. It can also provide a philosophical framework for safe and effective clinical practice.
Totnes nutritional therapy prices
Initial consultation – up to 80 minutes – £150
Follow-up consultation – up to 80 minutes – £150
Lab test interpretation – £50 per hour
Questionnaire filling appointment – up to 80 minutes – £100
Telephone support in between consultations – £60 for 45 minutes, £45 for 30 minutes, £30 for 15 minutes
30 minute coaching phone calls – £30
Home visit – 80 minutes – £200 (within 40 minutes of TQ11 0DD)
Package – £645
The initial consultation includes my analysis of a very comprehensive health questionnaire, half of which I process before the consultation itself. I will ask you, as a new client, to register on my website where you can fill in and submit an online form.
NB: Please note that although I may sometimes offer some basic recipe ideas and point you towards books or websites with further recipes I do not offer meal plans, as these need to be tailored to individual tastes and budget and would be very time consuming. If you need a few ideas you can ask me and we can set aside some time during the consultation to find a few simple meals that would work for you.
I also offer nutrigenomics consultations in Totnes to interpret your genetic testing results.
Nutrigenomics – £350 (not including laboratory fees)
2-hour consultation for advice that is personalised according to your genetics. A nutrigenomics consultation usually follows nutritional therapy so that I can relate your genetics to how they are actualising in your current state of health and with your current diet and lifestyle. Nutritional therapy is generally more useful than nutrigenomics analysis for most people and is certainly the more useful focus in the early stages of working with me. Click here for laboratory fees for genetic testing.
Free 20-minute telephone appointment
Book a free no-obligation 20-minute telephone appointment using the box to the right to find out more about how I can help you before booking an initial consultation. Please note that for legal reasons I cannot give dietary or lifestyle advice in this short conversation. Before considering working with me it is essential that you read my e-mail policy and guidelines.
What are nutritional therapy services and how might they help me?
Nutrients and other components within our food influence how our bodies function. As such, nutritional therapy uses nutrition science to support individual health and performance.
Diet and nutrition can be a risk factor for a number of diseases and, in fact, formulating an appropriate nutrition plan can alleviate symptoms associated with syndromes, illnesses and diseases, such as IBS and fatigue.
What’s more, if you’re preparing for your fertility journey and/or trying to conceive, nutritional therapy can have a significant impact – a nutritional therapist acting as a professional support along the way.
Further information
For the cost of functional testing please consult with me.
Consultations after 6pm may sometimes be possible but are charged at 1.5 times the normal rate.
Fees are normally paid by bank transfer two weeks in advance of the consultation. If paying by cheque add a £30 administration fee. Any bank transfer charges must be paid by you.
The above prices reflect the time in between consultations on researching the most effective and safe way to support your health according to your individual circumstances, interpreting any laboratory testing and the time and money spent on continuing professional development at the cutting edge of a field that is rapidly growing.
Prices are subject to change. You can ask me in the free telephone consultation about expected price changes and expected dates of price changes.
Consultations are held at Nautilus Rooms on Fore Street.
Please note: I am a naturopath, nutritional therapist and a functional medicine pracitioner. I am not a functional doctor and therefore I do not offer medical advice. nor is my work a substitute for medical care. You will be required to agree to my Terms and Conditions.
