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About

Megan is a dedicated clinical naturopath, and medical herbalist with a Bachelor of Naturopathic and Herbal Medicine. Registered with the Naturopath and Medical Herbalist of New Zealand Association, Megan combines her knowledge and experience to provide holistic health solutions tailored to individual needs.

What is Naturopathy?

Naturopathy aims to address the root causes of health issues rather than just alleviating symptoms, ultimately supporting the body’s ability to achieve optimal wellness. Naturopathy uses a structured approach known as the Therapeutic Order to guide its practice. The Therapeutic Order is a hierarchy of principles used in naturopathy to address health concerns in a effective manner.

Here’s a breakdown:

  1. Establish the Foundation for Health: This involves addressing lifestyle factors such as nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management. By ensuring a strong foundation, the body’s natural healing processes are supported.

  2. Stimulate the Vital Force: This step focuses on enhancing the body’s inherent ability to heal itself. Therapies may include herbal medicine and/or supplementation to stimulate and support the body’s vital force.

  3. Address Structural Integrity: Here, attention is given to physical alignment and structural issues that might affect health. If required this may involve a referral for osteopathy or massage therapy.

  4. Correct Organ Function: This step involves supporting and optimizing the function of organs and systems that may be underperforming. This might include detoxification protocols or targeted nutritional support.

  5. Support the Body’s Natural Defenses: Strengthening the immune system and promoting overall resilience are key. This could involve strategies to boost immune function and enhance the body’s ability to defend against illness.

  6. Address Pathology: Finally, if specific diseases or conditions are present, more targeted approaches are applied to address these issues directly. This step comes after foundational and supportive strategies have been put in place.

Clinical areas of interest:

  • Fatigue, low energy, burnout

  • Low immune function - recurrent illnesses, recovery post illness

  • Nervous system health - anxiety, stress, low mood, sleep troubles

  • Skin concerns - acne, eczema

  • Gut health - bloating, food intolerances, stomach pains, irregular bowel motions