The aim of homeopathic treatment is to understand why you have these health problems at this time, to unravel the different strands in your unique situation and to find the remedies that will create a steady and continuing improvement in you health.
During the first consultation the homeopath endeavors to build a well rounded picture of you as an individual (and not just the symptoms that brought you for treatment). Homeopathy can only be effective when the treatment is individualized.
The first appointment lasts about one to one and a half hours. We will talk about your symptoms, when they started and whether you noticed any specific patterns about them. In addition I shall ask about various aspects of your emotional and physical make-up, your lifestyle, your medical history and your family's health. In homeopathy we understand illness as a multi-dimensional phenomenon, brought on by an internal disturbance that manifests in each person in a uniquely characteristic way.
These individual characteristics are the result of many different factors, including heredity, life experiences, life stle and the kind of interventions you have had for your condition. Thus the homeopathic consultation is a gentle yet thorough exploration of and emotional make up or constitution. Many people find this an empowering and beneficial experience. I aim to facilitate this exploration in a way that is sensitive to your needs and which respects your boundaries and wishes.
We shall talk about your expectations from homeopathy and how we can work together in order to safely meet them; also we will mutually agree on a course of treatment with usually monthly appointments.
After you consultation you will be given your remedy, with full instructions how to take it.
these appointments are usually spaced at intervals of 4 weeks and last 30 to 45 minutes. They are an essential part of the treatment process, and enable the homeopath to thoroughly evaluate your reaction to the remedy previously prescribed and to adjust the next prescription accordingly. Changes in your energy, as well as physical and emotional patterns will indicate how to continue the treatment at the pace most suited to your present health needs.
The reaction to homeopathic remedies can differ from person to person. Some people experience a significant improvement on their symptoms and overall energy within a few weeks. With others the improvement will be more gradual. Some people experience a brief intensification of some symptoms which may last a few days, followed by a gradual and steady improvement.
The length of your treatment depends on a number of factors such as the nature of your illness, how long you have had it, your response to remedies and your present life circumstances. Normally I recommend that people have a course of three months of treatment, at the end of which I shall provide an evaluation and prognosis for future treatment if necessary.
Homeopathic remedies work effectively alongside most conventional drugs. Moreover, they do not interfere with the action of the medication prescribed by your doctor.