Conditions I treat Health conditions Acute conditions Natural fertility management Weight loss How I treat Herbal medicine Nutritional medicine Homoeopathy Flower remedies Lifestyle counselling About Kathryn Conditions I treat Health conditions such as skin complaints, allergies/hay fever, anxiety, mild depression, nervous system problems, male reproductive problems, female reproductive and menstrual problems such as period pain, irregular periods, PCOS and endometriosis; digestive problems, cardiovascular problems, fatigue syndromes, sleep disorders and thyroid abnormalities. Acute conditions such as colds, flu’s, bronchitis, constipation and diarrhoea, sinusitis and urinary tract infections. I can also assist with such things as pregnancy, weight loss and liver detox’s. I am qualified in Natural Fertility Management. Natural fertility management allows you to better understand your own, or your partner's cycle, enabling you to understand and practice natural contraception or conception. Natural contraception is about learning when you are fertile and abstaining at these times to prevent pregnancy. It is best suited to committed, co-operative relationships. Natural conception is about preparing the body of both parents for a healthy conception and understanding the cycle to consciously conceive at fertile times. Weight loss: I help people to lose weight using the Shake It Professional Weight Management Program www.shake-it.com.au How I treat Herbal medicine: Herbal medicine involves the use of different parts of herbs to improve the body’s natural functions and restore the natural balance of health. The powerful healing properties of herbs have been used in many different cultures throughout history, and were the basis of the earliest pharmaceutical drugs. Herbs are the healing plants that nature provided, and in a society where we are mostly disconnected from the earth, herbs can bring us back in touch with the wonder of nature, and allow it to cure our illnesses and prevent problems appearing. I use herbal liquids and occasionally tablets. Nutritional medicine: Due to over farming and the depletion of our soils, we are seeing that people are more deficient in vitamins and minerals than ever before. The levels in fruit, vegetables and grains are found to be lower in conventional foods than early last century. Minerals are the basic building blocks of our tissues and vitamins are the catalysts for many reactions within the body. As a result, we sometimes need to supplement if levels in the body are low. Homoeopathy: Homoeopathy is based on the principle that “like cures like.” Minute doses of medicines are given to stimulate immunity, and enhance the body’s energy so that organ function is restored and health can be achieved. The symptoms and the personality of the patient are taken into account to find the correct homoeopathic remedy. Flower remedies: Bach flower remedies were developed in the 1930's by English physician Dr Edward Bach based on the belief that disease is created by imbalance at the level of the soul. The remedies act to remove the imbalances by treating the emotional aspect of illness. This removes blockages which then allows health to be achieved. Lifestyle counselling: I offer diet and lifestyle advice with the aim of increasing your energy and vitality by guiding you to supply your body with the correct balance of nutrients, and to help you remove physical and emotional blockages to health. About Kathryn ‘ I love gardening, growing food, cooking and eating great meals, particularly with friends, and sewing, cycling, dancing, bushwalking and being out in the bush.’ Kathryn is a qualified Naturopath and Natural Fertility Educator. After graduating she worked in private practice in Melbourne for a year before moving to the country to create her home and business in Castlemaine. ‘ I’ve been practising in Castlemaine and in Gisborne for three years and feel strongly attracted to the area, having grown up in rural Victoria. ‘ I like to work with people in a holistic and cooperative way to help them get better in a whole range of areas. I take an in-depth case history with some short diagnostic tests, including iridology. ‘ I treat using herbal and nutritional medicine, homoeopathic complexes, flower essences and diet and lifestyle counselling. My area of special interest and expertise is in women’s health and fertility issues, which includes fertility management, hormonal and reproductive issues, pregnancy and pre-conception care and menopause. ‘ I treat stress, fatigue, digestive and sleep issues and weight loss, and I particularly enjoy helping couples to improve their fertility to conceive a child.’ Kathryn is inspired by seeing people make positive changes to improve their health and wellbeing. It is wonderful to see the body return to a state of renewed health with the assistance of improved health choices together with the support of botanical and nutritional medicine. Qualifications: BHSc. Southern School of Natural Medicine Certificate Natural Fertility Education top