FAQ

What is the difference between Homœopathy and Naturopathy?

A naturopath works with a range of natural therapies including nutrition, herbal medicine and massage, and may use some homœopathy. Homœopathy is a separate discipline in its own right.

What can I expect in a Homœopathic consultation?

As a homœopath, I am interested in the unique features of your condition, and aim to match the most appropriate homœopathic remedy to your unique symptom picture.

Your first consultation can last up to one and a half hours. I gather information about your presenting complaint, and take a detailed medical and personal history in which emotional and environmental stresses play an important part.

Follow up consultations usually last around 45 minutes.

How Often Should I Have an Appointment?

After the first consultation we usually wait about 4 weeks to assess the effectiveness of the treatment. Further appointments at 4 to 6 week intervals will be made as required. Usually, over time, the frequency diminishes and you would only need to come back if symptoms recur, or a new complaint emerges.

What are Homœopathic Remedies Made From?

The medicines used in homeopathic treatment come from vegetable, mineral and animal sources. The preparation of each medicine follows strict pharmaceutical guidelines. The medicines are usually dispensed in either pillule or drop form.

By their nature, homœopathic medicines are very safe. The method of preparation makes them non-toxic and non-addictive. They can be used during pregnancy, while taking other medications and alongside other medical complaints. They can be used by people of all ages, even by the family pet! However, they should always be taken under the guidance of a homœopath or physician to ensure they are being used properly.

How are the Remedies Used?
Homœopathic remedies can work on many different levels.

Constitutional remedies provide a general boost to the immune system. So often your physical symptoms and mental state will both be part of the symptom picture of the constitutional remedy that you need at the time.

Acute remedies may be necessary to treat the particular symptoms of a cold, flu, gastro attach etc. They can also be used for particular situations eg jet lag, carsickness. Often they are best followed up with a dose of constitutional remedy to restore balance to the system. Also, a constitutional remedy taken at the first signs of a cold or flu may ward it off.

First Aid remedies aid recovery from bruises, sprains, fractures, burns, bites & stings etc. They also help to reduce pain.

For more information about acute and first aid treatment, you can attend a Homœopathy at Home workshop, and learn how to administer remedies for these situations.

Homœopaths also have success treating animals.

How are Homœopaths Regulated?

The Australian Register of Homœopaths Ltd is the national registration body for professional homœopaths and is the receiver and arbiter of complaints from the public against registered members. Homeopaths registered with the board have qualifications matched to the government endorsed National Competency Standards and are required to meet the Board’s continuing education and insurance requirements each year. Email aroh1957@aol.com

The AROH member association in NSW is the Australian Homœopathic Association (AHA) NSW. AHA has branches in each state and is the largest professional homœopathic association in Australia. All member associations of AROH have a Constitution, which includes a Code of Ethics and Complaints Procedure.

AROH admits homœopaths who have undergone training at Registered Training Organisations or Universities, which comply with Commonwealth Government recognised National Competency Standards. This involves a three-year Diploma Course of full time study and clinical training and is now being upgraded to an Advanced Diploma.

Can I get Cover from my Private Health Fund?

All major health funds provide cover for homœopathic treatment. Contact your fund for details.