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Naturopathy

Experienced use of dietary, nutritional, herbal & homoeopathic medicines to achieve optimal health, hormonal balance, reversal of disease and maximisation of fertility. Melanie, Alison and Karen have a depth of understanding of both orthodox and traditional methods of healing. They have experience treating women, men and children with herbal & nutritional medicine.
 

Herbal & Nutritional Medicine

Food and herbs form the foundation of the majority of the world's traditional medicines. The well-known saying ?We are what we eat? is a reminder that optimal nutrition forms the groundwork for a healthy, robust body and mind. Herbal medicine offers effective treatment options for everything as simple as the common cold through to more complex conditions such as fertility. It often works to enhance the body's natural processes, normalising physiology and 'nudging' the body back to health.
 

Natural Fertility Management

Natural and commonsense approaches to reproductive health are

the foundations of Natural Fertility Management. As your body becomes healthier, so does your fertility. Specialised herbal medicine and evidence-based nutritional supplementation ensure that aspects of you and your partner's fertility are enhanced and supported. Couples who have been trying to conceive for a long time or have a history of miscarriage or pregnancy complications can improve their chances of a healthy, happy experience this time round. Couples who are seeking to have a healthy pregnancy and baby come for Preconception preparation. We have helped hundreds of couples achieve natural, healthy conceptions and improved many couples' success on IVF.
 

IVF Support

Couples for whom IVF is the only option have much greater success through improvement of egg and sperm quality, better embryos and improved implantation. IVF preparation is ideally started 3-4 months prior to maximize chances of success.
 

Pregnancy Care

Natural remedies are effective for many of the common complaints
of pregnancy and can improve your chances of having a healthy

pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding experience. Melanie has 2 children of her own and 14 years experience caring for pregnant women. Alison has had 4 children and acquired a wealth of knowledge about the needs of the pregnant woman. Call us with any queries you may have.
 

Doula support

Doula is an ancient Greek word meaning 'woman's servant' which is now known as a 'professional birth attendant'.
 
If you are pregnant and thinking about your birth support team you may wish to consider the benefits of having a trained Doula (listed below). Partners have found the presence of a Doula during labour and birth is a great support to them also.
 
Research has shown the benefits of having a doula at your birth;
  • Shorter labour
  • Reduced caesarean rate
  • Reduced epidural & pain relief use
  • Reduced forceps & vacuum delivery
  • Greater sense of security, control and reduced anxiety
  • Improved breastfeeding experience, greater maternal satisfaction, better mother-infant interaction                       
  • Decreased incidence of post partum depression
Melanie and Karelle are qualified Doulas.
  • We commit to being available on and around your due date, so are on 24 hour 'standby' for 2 weeks either side of that date. We will come to you at home or in the hospital/birth centre as soon as required.
  • We support your choices and decisions, whatever the experience you desire or require.
  • We work alongside your health care professionals, welcoming them to contact us prior to labour if necessary.
  • We support your partner to be as fully available to you as possible. We respect the intimate experience you will share together.
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Thyroid & General Hormonal Balancing

Many women suffer from subtle (and not so subtle!) hormonal imbalances,deficiencies or excesses that are undiagnosed or dismissed by orthodox medicine. At sydney health & fertililty, we identify and address the unique hormonal needs of each woman and man. In the peri menopausal years, underlying problems often emerge. We can help the transition to menopause be smooth and enjoyable.
 

PCOS & Insulin Resistance Treatment

We have extensive experience treating women with these physiological demands. Dietary, lifestyle, nutritional and herbal treatment results in weight loss, improved ovulation rates and fertility, reduced symptoms of excess androgens and long term health problems.
 

Children's Health

Sydney Health & Fertility has evolved into a family practice through the wonderful spin off of helping hundreds of couples have babies! Children respond well to treatment with gentle and safe remedies for every thing from rashes to infections and sleep difficulties.
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Immune & Energy Enhancement

The effects of modern day life are suppressing our immune defence and vitality. Natural treatments can boost our resilience, strength and immune response.
 

Weight loss & Eating Disorder Treatment

The Sydney Health & Fertility Naturopaths have developed a weight loss program that particularly focuses on hormonal benefits, including fertility enhancement. Please call Alison or Karen to discuss how the program can be tailored to your needs. Alison also has a particular interest in supporting women with eating disorders. Call her for a confidential chat over the phone and to arrange an appointment.
 

Stress Management & Sleep Improvement

It has been estimated that 99% of all ill health can be traced back to stress! Check out our Health Assessment Stress Scale to determine how this may be affecting your health. One of the key stones to good health is restorative sleep. We have effective,non-addictive treatments to help your body recover it's natural sleep cycle. Karen has particular success with stress-related ailments.
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Digestive Health Rehabilitation

'We are not just what we eat', but more accurately 'We are what we digest'! A healthy, robust digestive function makes us energetic, happy and strong. A weak digestive system leads to many symptoms of ill health,fatigue and depression. We have many effective, lasting treatments for rehabilitation of this important system.
 

Massage

The benefits of regular massage and relaxation are well known.Aromatherapy, the therapeutic use of essential plant oils, is a blissful experience. Hot Stone Massage melts the tension away from hard, tight muscles. Remedial massage addresses particular chronic or acute muscular problems. Pregnancy massage is an experience for body, mind and baby at any stage of pregnancy. As the body gets heavier and the belly gets larger, massage techniques are adjusted accordingly. Karelle will be happy to answer any of your questions. Just call us with your queries.