Naturopathy – Kate Lukis
Naturopathy is a general term that encompasses western herbal medicine, nutrition, and diet and lifestyle counselling. Naturopaths follow the principle that there is a life force that enables the body to heal itself, given the right conditions.
Natural therapies can be used to stimulate the vital force and realign the body towards a healthy balance. Naturopathy can be used to treat a range of disorders from stress and general fatigue to more complex conditions such as digestive disorders, asthma, arthritis and endometriosis.
Nutritional Counselling – Kate Lukis
Food and digestion are essential to our health. All the factors that affect our nutritional status, such as diet, drugs, stress and lifestyle are closely examined and evaluated.
As a Naturopathic practitioner, Kate helps her clients to gain a better understanding of their individual nutritional needs and teach them how to adapt their diet for achieving optimum health. Specific foods, mineral and nutritional supplements may be given to strengthen and balance the body.
Homeopathy – Kate Lukis
This form of medicine is a highly individualised form of treatment which needs to fit the individual on a physical and emotional level. This theory of medicine is based on the law of 'like cures like'. Homeopathy has been practiced since the 1700's. The old Prince Henry’s hospital in St Kilda Road was built as a homeopathic hospital.
The theory of homeopathy is that a minute dose of a substance will cure symptoms in an unwell person but create those similar symptoms in a healthy person. A remedy is matched according to the individual so a thorough assessment is required. These remedies are extremely effective for both acute and chronic conditions.
Homeopathy is a very gentle form of medicine, ideal for people of all ages. Children especially respond well to the pleasant tasting remedies.
Iridology - Kate Lukis
In the initial iridology consultation, Kate takes photos of the iris as a diagnostic tool to assess the constitutional strength of the client, and highlight potential underlying health issues and psychological make-up.
The colour and structure of a client’s iris is ‘read’ with the understanding that the eye is a reflection of one’s past three generations. The eye is an indication of potential health issues which may or may not present themselves according to the way we choose to live. Reading the eye can greatly assist with nutritional and lifestyle advice together with an appropriate treatment plan.
Western Herbal Medicine - Kate Lukis
As a European herbalist, Kate uses the principles of naturopathy to guide herbal treatment. This involves a multi-facetted understanding of the client's health and the individual nature of the social, emotional and environmental influences on their health.
After completing a full health history and undertaking any relevant health checks, individual herbal prescriptions are prepared for clients. These prescriptions may be in tablet, powdered herb, tea or liquid form and are prepared according to individual client’s symptom patterns and needs, in conjunction with recommended alterations in diet or lifestyle.