Preparing for Your First Naturopathy Appointment

Preparing for your first naturopathy consultation

A little preparation can make the time with your naturopath more useful. This guide covers practical questions and information to bring; it does not recommend a treatment or replace medical advice.

Write down what matters to you

List the concerns you want to discuss and any questions about the practitioner’s approach. If several issues are on your mind, decide which you most want to cover during the first appointment.

Bring your existing health information

Prepare a list of prescribed medicines, supplements and allergies, and bring relevant existing test results if you have them. Include details of other treating practitioners and current care. Ask before paying for any new tests.

Ask about recommendations and costs

Ask what a proposed recommendation is intended to do, what evidence supports it, what the alternatives are, and how progress will be reviewed. Confirm the costs of consultations, tests and products separately. Tell your practitioner about medicines so interactions can be considered.

Keep your medical care connected

Continue prescribed treatment and medical appointments. Discuss concerns about medicines with the prescribing professional. Naturopathy consultations are complementary care and do not replace medical diagnosis or urgent assessment.

Choose an initial appointment

Read about Caitlin Schuit and Clare Shuttle, then use the naturopathy appointment options. Check the confirmation for duration and preparation instructions.

Visit 194 Wright Street, Adelaide SA 5000. Appointments are by booking. Explore our services or read appointment questions.