Last updated on 10 July 2025 by Brisbane Livewell Clinic Editorial Team
Choosing the Right Naturopath for you.
Naturopathy is a treatment that revolves around the mindset that the human body has a fundamental force that triggers the process of self-healing. It aims to treat the undisclosed causes of diseases comprehensively. The importance of Naturopathy is arguable; some Non-Complementary Doctors question the effectiveness of this treatment. However, patients who have experienced this treatment have found their medical conditions improving. Therefore, before beginning with Naturopathy, you must find the right Naturopath who knows how to work well for your needs.
Do some research on Naturopathy.
Discuss with your present medical consultant all the benefits and drawbacks of naturopathy. Find some articles on Naturopathic consultants online and go through them. Also, search for Naturopathic doctors, who are practising in your city and see if you can get in touch with them. Reviews and History in Business are always good indicators.
Find out the laws that govern Naturopathic treatment.
Find out what rules and regulations is governing naturopathy in Australia. Some authorities allow the naturopathic practitioners to prescribe medication, whilst some are even allowed to perform surgery.
Identify your concerns that need to be treated.
Naturopathy provides some treatments, known as Modalities. Find out what is your need, which Naturopath practices in the area of your need and which modality would suit your need—out of Botanical Medicine, Homeopathic and Acupuncture.
Think over what kind of Naturopathic Practitioner you need.
Before choosing your doctor, find out which out of two naturopaths would you need. Naturopaths who have a background of conservative medicine and work under strict professional rules of authorisation or Naturopaths who are not certified to practice medicine; the ones who bend towards opting for substitute therapies when the need occurs.
Ensure the Naturopath is Professionally Certified.
A Professional Naturopath organisation authorises naturopaths, so find out which one is highly regarded in your region and if the Naturopath you are opting for is certified by any organisation. The Naturopaths Credentials should be clearly available on their web presence.
Ensure you and your Naturopath have compatibility.
Because you and your Naturopath will be working together, it’s important you feel comfortable with them. Arrange a meeting before the treatment starts; introduce yourself; find out more about his practices, knowledge and experience.
