OUR PHILOSOPHY
The Wellnest utilises a naturopathic approach to healthcare grounded in the defining philosophies of vitalism and holism.
Vitalism
All living things contain a non-physical ‘life force’ which drives their growth and development. Vitality is referred to as the inherent ability of living things to maintain health. Vitalism is considered to be comparable to breath, qi, prana, and mana in other cultures & modalities.
Holism
Holism is the theory that parts of a whole are intimately connected and interdependent, such that one can not exist on its own, and cannot be understood without reference to the whole. A holistic perspective of health considers the physical, psychological, spiritual when treating a person- including external factors such as your physical environment and community.
NATUROPATHY IS…
A complimentary health modality that blends traditional healing practices with modern science to treat the whole person—body, mind, and spirit.
Instead of focusing on symptom management, naturopaths seek to uncover and address the underlying causes of health issues to promote long-lasting, sustainable wellness.
Your wellness plan will recommend a range of evidence-based, natural therapies that ensure safe & effective care.
We utilise natural solutions to wellness.
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Herbal Medicine
The medicinal parts of a herb extracted in an alcohol or glycerin base. A formula of one or more herbs will be selected for you. From NZ native herbs, to medicinal mushrooms, to your everyday ‘weeds’ in potent formulations.
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Holistic Nutrition
Dietary advice with consideration to foods you already eat. From diet plans, guides to hit nutrient targets, strategies to manage intolerances and more!
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Lifestyle Solutions
Recommendations such as mind-body techniques, self- care, exercise regimens, sleep support, and creative hobbies that are suited to your abilities and lifestyle.
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Functional Testing
Functional tests involve laboratory analysis of biological markers. They’re a simple way to end the guessing game, receive targeted treatments, and save your time & money in future. e.g. DUTCH hormone tests, allergy and intolerance tests , gut microbiome mapping, OAT tests (overall health), HTMA (minerals & toxins), blood test referrals.
The Seven Naturopathic Principles.
The principles that guide our approach to your care.
First, Do No Harm: use minimally invasive therapies to support wellness.
The Healing Power of Nature: the body naturally wants to heal and resist disease. Also, promotion of natural therapies for healing.
Identify & Treat The Cause: investigate and rectify the deeper imbalances rather than focusing solely on the symptom to provide long-lasting wellness.
Treat the Whole Person: examine the roles and interrelatedness of internal and external health factors. We must understand each client’s unique complexities to procure tailored & effective care.
Practitioner as Teacher: empower clients and increase health literacy to enable capability of maintaining their own health.
Health Promotion & Disease Prevention: encourage health-promoting behaviours to prevent disease.
Establishing Health & Wellness: aiming for optimal physical, mental, spiritual and social wellbeing- a state of health that fosters a content and vibrant temperament.