Nicoal Dean, naturopath and medical herbalist

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What is Naturopathy?

The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.
- Thomas Edison

Naturopathy is a unique system of medicine that encourages the body’s powerful ability to heal by using dietary changes, nutritional therapy and herbal medicines.

Naturopathy is an effective option for the prevention of illness, the treatment of disease and the promotion of good health.

Herbal medicine combines the time-honoured wisdom of traditional knowledge with sound clinical experience & the proof of modern scientific research.

Naturopathic clinics: A Paradigm Shift in Healthcare

Naturopathic clinics embody a paradigm shift in the practice of medicine. Imagine healthcare that treats you, a whole person, and not simply the disease you possess. Imagine healthcare that focuses on discovering the root causes of disease and not simply the suppression of symptoms. Imagine a practitioner who takes the time to truly listen to your story and not simply write you a prescription.

No need to imagine ... Naturopathic clinics provide a holistic system of healthcare.

Do you need to see a naturopath?

If you:

feel under par, not 100%,
catch colds and flu’s easily,
lack the energy to carry out the daily tasks of life,
experience recurring illnesses & allergies,
suffer from pain and discomfort,
have problems digesting your meals,
can’t sleep,
feel depressed, anxious or stressed…then you should visit a naturopath.

All of these and many other health problems can be effectively managed by an individual naturopathic program.

A naturopathic practitioner can offer specialist advice on diet, lifestyle, vitamins, minerals and herbs to best suit your needs & help you to feel better.

Naturopathy clients range from small children to the elderly and everyone in between! If you suffer from an existing condition, our aim is to alleviate symptoms whilst identifying and treating the underlying causes. If you are feeling well and want to remain well naturopathy can fine tune your health so you feel terrific – ready to deal to life’s challenges!

Preventing illness, staying healthy, energised & happy is our goal.

The benefits of Naturopathy

Promotes good health & vitality
Prevents ill-health
Alleviates symptoms & treats the causes of disease
Improves resistance to disease
Encourages fast recovery from illness
Individually prescribed treatment plans
Unconditional support & encouragement
Aims at long-term positive change
Helps you to take charge of your health

What happens in a Consultation?

During the initial consultation, a thorough case history is taken (i.e.: a lot of questions are asked!) in order to understand your needs. Some naturopathic diagnostic examinations (eg: iris analysis, blood typing, zinc testing) are included and an individual treatment plan is formulated – aimed at a level you feel comfortable with.

Follow-up visits are necessary to provide unconditional support, monitor progress and make any changes to your treatment – I never suggest what you cannot achieve.

Fees

Initial consultation (1 Hour, includes diagnostic testing)

$80.00

Follow-up consultations (1/2 hour)

$45.00

Medications extra

NB: Long distance consultations are also available via telephone or email.

Testimonials

For the last few years my hay fever had been worsening to the point where it had become debilitating when the symptoms presented. After meeting Nicola and chatting with her I decided, that because none of the ‘normal’ treatments seemed to be working, to jump headlong into a natural alternative. It was the best thing I have done for my health in years and years!!

My initial chat with Nicola was about lifestyle – food intake, exercise patterns, stress triggers and the like. It appeared to her pretty early on that all of those factors were contributing to my hyper sensitive immune system, as well as the normal pollens and allergens that made me feel lousy. Her ideas were simple – “lets treat the effect of the symptoms to make life a bit more comfortable, lets then build your body’s resistance and finally clean your system out of all of the toxins and rubbish that’s refocusing your immune system away from enabling it to deal with even the smallest exposure to what normally gives people hay-fever”.

Well, after about two weeks of simple changes to diet, another two weeks of some natural supplements and another month or so of detoxification, I can now get through the worst Nor’West days in Canterbury without so much as a sniffle! Thank you Nicola!

I have returned to a quality of life that I wasn’t sure I ever be able to enjoy again – even friends and family have noticed a significant improvement to them point now where they are actually surprised to see me with watering eyes and a running nose.

In general terms the advice that Nicola has given me has resulted in other lifestyle changes in terms of putting stuff into my body that doesn’t help those allergies rearing their heads. Because I’m now clear of the symptoms I have been better able to work out what the things are that bring them on – additives and preservatives in food and wine, coffee, exposure to certain types of plants and flowers, and unfortunately even some types of womens perfume! However, just knowing those things has made managing them a lot easier.

Once again a big big thank you!!

Murray

What good fortune seeing you. I started the regime last tues and already feel better! I have more energy, my brain's working and I feel less anxious. I think I'm a convert!

Thanks so much

Rachel

You are an amazing lady that has made a huge change in my approach to my latest health scare.
I'm back to my early morning walks along the beach then home for some weetbix, yoghurt and berries... I have had one glass of lemonade since seeing you, its been water water and more water. Im really enjoying my new take on what goes into my system.

Thank you & I'm looking forward to seeing you next.

Hannah R
(Real Estate Agent & 'Supermum')

I write to thank you for your ongoing professional advice and treatment over the past several months. Thankfully the sinusitis symptoms have not returned and I am now free of pain. Had I not consulted you over this matter I fear I would still be trying to solve the problem with my GP and my dentist or the ENT specialist, all of whom and to my frustration, were unable to give an accurate diagnosis. The dietary advice you have offered me I find particularly helpful and easy to follow and, combined with the other treatment, has resulted in my blood pressure reducing significantly to what I understand to be near normal levels for a man of my age. Thank you Nicola for making such a significant difference to my life.

Warm regards
Ian Butcher

About Nicola Dean

Nicola Dean
B.Arts (Otago), ND, Dip Herb.Med
Director H2k Otago Limited
Medical Herbalist
Qualified Naturopath

Born and bred in Dunedin Nicola achieved a Bachelor of Arts degree (Otago) and headed for Christchurch to complete a 6-year Diploma in Naturopathy and Diploma in Clinical Herbal Medicine at the Canterbury College of Natural Medicine. Under the supervision of well-respected Naturopath/Herbalist Peter Kearns, she progressed to practicing from the Clinic of Natural Medicine in Christchurch.

In 1999 Nicola was offered a job at supplement company Thompson Nutrition Limited, as Training Manager and Technical adviser. This varied role included product development, technical information and delivering nationwide seminars and lectures to Health stores, Pharmacy’s and medical professionals. Topics often included recent scientific research on nutrition and herbs, and drug-herb interactions. She has taught & lectured to students at Colleges & Universities, been involved in NZQA approved course development and written articles for NZPharmacy magazine & The Health Store UK bulletin.

Nicola is a longstanding member of the New Zealand Association of Medical Herbalists (NZAMH), which is active in promoting the safe and effective use of herbal medicines. Nicola and her husband Graeme, own and operate four busy Health 2000 stores and Naturomed Integrative Clinic. She is working towards a MSc in Herbal Medicine.

In her clinic she focuses on nervous system function and hormonal health. Stress and insomnia are common issues for her clients, adversely affecting physical and emotional health and the ability to meet the challenges of everyday life.

Nicola has been fortunate enough to work with Richard Joseph and the graduates of the Turning Point Program.