Catherine specialises in the use of herbal medicines, she also uses iridology, flower essences, dietary advice and lifestyle strategies to assist to develop your individual health plan.
HERBAL MEDICINE
Herbal medicine is a system of natural health care that uses concentrated medicinal plant extracts to treat a broad range of health conditions. Herbal medicine supports the body's innate capacity to heal itself and harnesses your natural vitality to promote health and restore balance. The Western Herbal Medicine tradition reaches back to ancient times with influences from Greek, Roman and Egyptian civilisations. Modern practice combines the wisdom gained from traditional use with modern scientific methods and research. Herbalists believe that using whole herbs rather than isolated constituents ensures a much more effective and holistic treatment with few side effects.
IRIDOLOGY
The colours and fibres of the eye can reveal information about the underlying causes of many symptoms.
Catherine will take a photo of the iris and enlarge it on a computer screen to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the factors contributing to ill health and the most appropriate healing strategies for each individual.
FLOWER ESSENCES
Bach Flower remedies were developed by Dr Edward Bach in the 1930’s when he noticed that for the majority of his patients, it was the emotional state that most influenced their healing from a variety of physical conditions. Bach Flowers act on a subtle level to affect our emotional well-being and raise our self awareness.
Catherine finds that by using the Bach Flowers with other forms of medicine, healing occurs more quickly and effectively.
DIET AND LIFESTYLE ADVICE
There are many lifestyle factors that can contribute to ill health, for example a lack of exercise or poor food choices. Some complaints such as insomnia will resolve more quickly with a combination of herbal medicines and specific lifestyle strategies.
Catherine will work with you to establish any lifestyle and/or dietary factors that may be influencing your health and will help you to develop a realistic health plan to address these issues.
MAPS FOR BIPOLAR DISORDER
MAPS for Bipolar Disorder is a unique 12 week program which enables participants to better manage their Bipolar Disorder and live life to the fullest. The program aims to assist people:
- Understand how stress impacts on health and well-being
- Be able to identify and choose the most appropriate coping strategies to deal with stress and maintain health
- Learn to recognise signs of becoming unwell and form partnerships with others who can help to maintain optimal health
Catherine was involved in the initial evaluation of this program at the Mental Health Research Institute. The program was shown to be effective in reducing relapses of mania and depression for people with Bipolar Disorder, as well as improving people's ability to do the things that are important to them in everyday life.
Catherine is the only private practitioner in Australia currently qualified to provide this program to clients through individual sessions.
PRESENTATIONS AND TRAINING
As an experienced public speaker and trainer, Catherine is available for presentations, seminars, workshops or training days tailored to the needs of your organisation. Some of her most popular presentations include Mood and Food; Stress Management for a Busy Lifestyle; Herbal Home Remedies; Herbal Teas for Common Complaints; A Good Night's Sleep the Easy Way; and Bipolar Disorder Explained. Catherine will develop and present specific presentations for your organisation. Give her a call to discuss your needs.