Herbal Medicine, Naturopathy, Natural Fertility Management (TM), Flower Essences Practitioner
SERVICES
Naturopathic Care Programs
These programs integrate combinations of nutritional & environmental medicine, herbal medicine, homeopathy, flower essences, diet, exercise & lifestyle support as appropriate. I utilise an “individualised” approach which creates a specific health recovery program for each client within these general areas.
- Acute & Chronic Illness Care
- Athletic Performance Enhancement
- Beauty from the Inside Out
- Children’s Health
- Cognitive Enhancement
- Integrated Detoxification
- Stress & Fatigue
- Vitality, Longevity & Anti-ageing
- Wellness Enhancement
- Wholistic Weight Loss
- Metabolic Syndrome
Natural Fertility Management ™ (NFM)
These programs integrate “intensive” care into my treatment programs. Again I create an individualised approach utilising the very best of Naturopathic Medicine along with the specialised NFM techniques & protocols. NFM™ is only available through Naturopaths who have undergone specialist post graduate training.
- Natural Contraception
- Preconception & Conception Care
- Pregnancy, Birthing & Breastfeeding
- Menstrual & Premenstrual Wellness : PMS, PMSD, Irregular Cycles, Hormonal Imbalance, Painful Periods, Heavy or Irregular Bleeding
- Menopause
- Female Infertility : Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids, “Unexplained” Infertility, Recurrent Miscarriage, Thyroid Dysfunction, Metabolic Syndrome X, Fallopian Tube Scarring / Blockage, Endocrine & Reproductive System Hormonal Imbalance, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.
- Male Infertility : Dysfunctional Spermatogenesis, Varicoceles, Vasectomy Reversal, Oxidative Stress, Toxic Metal or Chemical Overload
- Mutual Infertility: Hostile Mucus, Sperm & Miscarriage Antibodies, Genetic Problems.
Cell Health Analysis (BIA)
This Naturopathic tool is available through practitioners who have undergone post graduate training in this technique. This allows a practitioner to assess the biomarkers of ageing & body composition including
- ATM Quality Index – a measurement of the functionality & integrity of the body’s “active tissue” ( muscle & organs) their cell membranes and the cells ability to produce energy
- Biomarker Index – a measurement of the ageing process
- Body Mass Index – a measure of body weight (over or under) compared to body height.
- Cellular Fluid Balance – the ability of the cells to regulate fluid balance inside & outside the cell
- Fat Mass : Active Tissue Mass – the amount of body fat vs. lean muscle & organ tissue
- Intracellular & Extracellular Water – the amount of water inside & outside the cells
CHA Optional Additions – Metabolic Risk Assessment, Fitness Index & ABO Blood Typing
BIA also allows practitioners to add a Metabolic Risk Assessment utilising results from Lipid Studies, Fasting Blood Glucose, Blood Pressure & Waist Circumference & or a Fitness Index utilising results from a Fitness Appraisal measuring upper & lower body strength & aerobic performance if clients desire this. Testing to determine blood type: AB or O is also available
Pathology Testing
Through Analytical Reference Laboratory & Queensland Medical Laboratory
- Blood & Salivary Hormone Profiles – Oestradiol, Progesterone, Testosterone, DHEA-S, Cortisol, Melatonin, Growth Hormone.
- Blood Amino Acid Profile
- Blood Food Sensitivity Panels
- Blood Heavy Metals Profile – Cadmium, Chromium, Aluminum, Arsenic, Mercury & Lead
- Blood Lipid Studies - Total Cholesterol HDL, LDL, & Triglycerides
- Blood Pesticide Residues
- Blood Trace Elements Profile – Copper, Zinc, Selenium, Manganese & Red Cell Magnesium
- Blood Vitamins & Antioxidants Profile
- Complete Digestive Stool Analysis (CDSA)
- Essential Fatty Acids Profile
- Functional Liver Detoxification Profile (FLDP)
- Glucose Tolerance Test
- Hair Mineral Analysis
- Intestinal Permeability (IP)
- Liver Function Test (LFT)
- Osteoporosis Risk Assessment – NTx
- Thyroid Hormone Profile – TSH, fT4 & fT3, rT3
- Urinary Oestrogen Metabolites – 2OHE & 16OHE
What Are Sam's Qualifications?
Sam’s study & research into alternative medicine represents a passion for preventative health that began more than 15 years ago. Prior to her naturopathic consulting, she completed a degree in Nursing at Curtin University and worked as a registered nurse in the areas of Paediatrics, Oncology and Environmental Medicine.
She held positions at major teaching hospitals and specialist clinics both in WA and NSW. She has also worked within the faculty of Curtin University Nursing School as a clinical tutor. She has been practicing as a Flower Essences Practitioner since 1989.
Sam graduated from the Perth Academy of Natural Therapies in 1998 as a qualified Naturopath. Since then she has been in full time clinical practice specialising in endocrine, reproductive health & infertility.
In the last 5 years she has been a guest & “on staff” lecturer for various Naturopathic Colleges & Universities along with presenting CPE Workshops for various Professional Associations in the subjects of Herbal Medicine, Naturopathic Philosophy, Wellness Analysis, Paediatrics, Reproductive Health, Herbal Medicine & Flower Essences. She has also written articles on Herbal Medicine & Infertility treatment for the practitioner journal the “Modern Phytotherapist”. During 2004, she co developed & delivered the “New Graduate Mentoring Program” for newly qualified Naturopaths & Presented the “Lifestyle, Diet & Wellness” module of the Murdoch St John Of God Staff Wellness Program.
Sam completed post graduate training & mentoring with Francesca Naish during 1998, 1999, 2000 & 2002 and as result has completed and then reviewed both the Foundation Course in NFM & the Advanced Course in NFM & Preconception Care. She is a fully accredited & recognised practitioner of NFM who consistently receives fertility & preconception care referrals from Francesca Naish and other allied health professionals.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Bachelor of Applied Science – Nursing
Diploma of Applied Science – Naturopathy
Adv Cert – Natural Fertility Management
Cert – Flower Essences (Hons)
Professional Memberships – National Herbalists Association of Australia, Australian Natural Therapists Association, Flower Essences Society (USA)
Service Categories
Herbalists, Natural Fertility Management, Naturopaths, Nutrition
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