FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about Naturopathy

What can I expect when I visit a Naturopath?

The goal of the Naturopath is to understand the patient and all the factors which impact on his/her health. They will take an in-depth patient history & devise a personal treatment plan that will suit your specific needs to help facilitate your healing process.

What range of conditions does a Naturopath treat?

A Naturopath treats the person as a whole & not just the named condition from which the person is suffering. Most conditions can be assisted/supported in some way with the use of natural therapies. The Naturopath aims to support the body’s intrinsic healing process.

Typically a Naturopath will examine many aspects of a person’s health before recommending a course of treatment.

What conditions are not suitable for treatment by a Naturopath?

All emergencies should report to the emergency room of your nearest hospital.

How is a Naturopath Trained?

The training for Naturopathic medicine varies in different countries. In Ireland, there are diploma courses in Naturopathic subjects (Nutrition, Herbal medicine & Homeopathy) but there is no complete Naturopathy diploma/degree course available at this time.

The Naturopath practicing at Satmya trained at ACNT in Sydney, Australia.

The training in Australia varies between a three to four year full-time

Degree program. The course is generally divided between Natural therapies (Herbal medicine, Homeopathy, Nutrition, Iridology, Remedial Massage, Bush flower essences, Counseling, etc) & science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, Pathology, Symptomatology & Diagnosis, Pharmacology, Research Methods, etc). This gives the Naturopath a good understanding of the body from both an orthodox & naturopathic perspective.

On completion of this course, the Naturopath graduates with a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy). This qualification incorporates: Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy, Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine, Advanced Diploma of Homeopathy, Diploma of Nutrition, Diploma of Remedial Massage & Diploma of Iridology.

What is the difference between a Naturopath and a Homeopath?

Homeopathic practitioners are trained to use homeopathic medicine only. Naturopaths use homeopathic medicine as well, but not exclusively. Under the umbrella of Naturopathic medicine are: Herbal (Botanical) medicine, Homeopathy, Nutrition, Remedial Massage & Iridology.

What type of medicine is a Naturopath trained to use?

A Naturopath is trained to use: