Environmental naturopath with a special interest in CIRS, stealth pathogens, gastrointestinal, endocrine and neurological complex cases.
Naturopathic consultation
Naturopathic and Bioresonance consultation
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) sessions
Laura Howell
(BHSc) Naturopath
Hi I'm Laura, I’m a naturopath, bioresonance practitioner, artist and mother. My own experiences with significant ill health, complex medical diagnoses, grief, and loss brought me to healing work.
From the Forest Naturopathy is located on Peramangk country, in the beautiful Barossa Valley.
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What is Naturopathy?
Naturopathic medicine is a whole system modality and form of traditional medicine, which focuses on healing through minimum intervention or as little force as necessary via dietary and lifestyle changes, nutritional supplementation, herbal and energetic medicine. It incorporates 6 core naturopathic principles and the underlying philosophy of a vital force, which are the framework upon which Naturopathy is built.
The philosophy of core vitality, a vital force within each person, is suppressed or depressed by both external and internal influences such as pathogens (viruses, bacterias, parasites etc), allergens and intolerances (such as environmental toxic metals, moulds and fungi’s, foods) and the bodies own internal microbiome dictating specific reactions that have a flow on effect throughout the mind, body and spirit.
Similarities of the vital force and certain parallels can be seen within Traditional Chinese Medicine’s Qi. this vital force can also be influenced favourably by herbs, vitamins, nutrients and positive lifestyle choices. A core central concept of Naturopathy is the healing power of nature and the body’s inherent ability to heal itself, the vis medicatrix naturae, when given the right tools.
Naturopathic principles and framework
It is through the process of naturopath as teacher or docere, that patients cultivate a deep understanding of the steps they need to take to assist themselves on their journey to health. Laura encourages and empowers clients to take personal responsibility to create these changes in their lives. Identifying, reducing, and removing the causes of ill health, the tolle causum, is a core principle of Naturopathic medicine. Laura is skilled at finding and identifying hidden causative factors in client’s health concerns and sharing knowledge along the way.
As a naturopath Laura adheres to these principles and the principle primum non nocere, the concept of minimal intervention, with the least force needed for the person. As someone experienced in sensitivities Laura understands how important it is to treat each person as an individual, with their own specific needs in mind.
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Working with a knowledgeable naturopath can assist you in approaching your health concerns in a safe, supported, and individualized way. People often seek out Naturopathic care to assist in the prevention and management of digestive, immunological, endocrine/ hormonal, neurological, degenerative, weight and mental health concerns.
Preventative medicine is a focal point of naturopathy, Laura seeks to educate and inform clients how to improve their health and wellbeing and transform their lives, through active participation in the transformation process. Appropriate naturopathic prescription for clients is decided upon with careful consideration to traditional use, contemporary and evidence-based research. From the Forest Naturopathy prescription and treatment plans are always individually tailored to meet client’s needs, they may include herbal medicine, nutrient supplementation, sleep hygiene practices, stress reduction exercises, dietary and lifestyle advice.For some clients Naturopathy may be part of a multi-modality approach, Laura has experience with respectful communication with other health professionals and has experience liaising with them.
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Naturopathic case management with Laura includes thorough case taking, assessment and assistance. This process begins with intake forms which are required 3 days prior to an initial assessment, following receiving your completed intake forms (and any additional scan and pathology results, referral letters etc) I start working on your case prior to your appointment. Complex cases usually take an estimated 3-5 hours, some can take longer.
At your initial appointment, usually in-person, we have a chat and I ask follow up questions for clarification or to fill in any gaps. I perform physical assessment (as appropriate), iridology, pulse, tongue and nail analysis and bioresonance scanning.Treatment plans incorporate dietary and lifestyle advice, supplementation (including compounding), flower essences, homoeopathic preparations and herbal medicine tinctures, powders, teas, tablets and capsules to address your individual needs. Therapeutic dosage and preparation is based upon your individual needs, with both alcohol and non-alcoholic preparations available for homoeopathics, flower essences and herbal medicines.
Only the best quality supplements, flower essences, homoeopathics and herbal medicine preparations (tinctures, creams, poultices etc.) are dispensed. These are either sourced externally or compounded and created on site. -
From the Forest Naturopathy is a holistic clinic with focus on both the traditional use and energetics of herbal medicine and evidence informed practices. Laura has a deep respect and love for naturopathy and sacred plant medicines, whilst there are certainly limitations in scientific research and data; where possible relevant, unbiased, reliable, and clinically applicable research is used to guide treatment.
Laura is committed to further learning and seeks to gain a deeper understanding of client cases, research often involves deep dives into articles, pathology analysis, clinical trials and traditional medicine literature to assist clients at a deeper level.
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