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Homeopathy is a system of medicine that was established by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann in Germany over 200 years ago. Now, it is estimated that over 500 million people worldwide utilize this medicine according to the WHO.
The word homeopathy means "similar suffering" - based on the principle that a disease can be lifted by a substance that produces same symptoms in a healthy person.
The homeopathic remedies are made from substances found in nature [plants, minerals, animals] and diluted to where they are no longer toxic and match the disease pattern on an energetic level.
The homeopath will look at all of your symptoms on the physical, mental and emotional levels and recommend one remedy at a time to alleviate unwanted symptoms and increase the body's vitality.
In classical homeopathy, we do not recommend protocols or multiple remedies taken as these are often not rooted in homeopathic philosophy and will not get to the underlying condition but only suppress it. Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of Homeopathy, wrote clear instructions on the best way to administer remedies, and that they should not be repeated unnecessarily. Classical homeopaths adhere to this tenant, as it allows us to track progress better and effect more lasting results.
I am a graduate of the Academy of Homeopathy Education where I completed over 1,000 hours of rigorous didactic education and clinical training with supervision in the full time program. I also am certified by the North American Homeopathy Examiners (CHP) and licensed (LHP) by the Arizona Homeopathic and Integrative Medical Association.
It depends! One of the main factors is how long your chronic condition has been going on. If it is an ailment you have had for a number of years, it will take more time to address than if you just developed it a few months ago. Other factors such as age and lifestyle can also influence the length of time you will need homeopathic support.
Over time you may need more than one remedy. You can expect to have one follow-up appointment per month at the outset. This will allow me to closely follow your progress and recommend any adjustments, if needed. As a good remedy is established, you may find you are able to space your appointments out for longer stretches. I recommend a commitment of at least 6 months.
Homeopathic remedies are made from substances found in nature that go through a process of dilution and succussion in pharmacies and work on an energetic level.
What does this mean? Vibrations are a kind of rhythm. For example, heartbeats and breathing are physiological rhythms we can measure but there are smaller vibrations happening inside each of the cells. These vibrations generate electromagnetic energy waves. Over time, internal and external factors can affect the vibrations of these cells and the body starts throwing out symptoms signaling that something is wrong.
There is a substance in nature which can cause these symptoms in a healthy person, thus being used to match the pattern of dis-regulation to alleviate negative symptoms.
The remedy acts as a signal for the body's own healing mechanisms to bring the body to a higher level of vitality.
A homeopath does not diagnosis, treat or prescribe for any medical condition. Instead, homeopathic care aims to strengthen your overall constitution and vitality by details of specific symptoms. It is not a substitute for licensed medical care but can complement it by supporting your body's natural healing processes.
Acute symptoms develop rapidly and typically have a cause (an injury, virus or bacteria). If you experience an ailment that re-occurs at any periodicity, this is not a true acute but rather an exacerbation of your chronic state.
Chronic symptoms are ongoing or re-occurring and often have no cause or solution.
It's important to know that a quick internet search will yield very limited, general results. There have been many books written on homeopathic remedies over the last 200+ years and there are close to 8,000 remedies presently.
I have underdone rigorous training in analyzation of cases and it is a very complex process that only a qualified homeopath is trained to do. I do welcome your questions and will work to bring understanding to you based on your individual case!
I do not support the use of muscle testing techniques to confirm my remedy recommendation. Many hours are spent in analysis and decision making for each case and there are many variables at play in recommending the remedy chosen as well as posology and administration. If this is something you feel strongly about, I encourage you to partner with a homeopath who is open to this.
Yes! Homeopathy is a complementary to allopathic treatment. Homeopathic remedies do not work on the chemical level like allopathic medicines do so there are rarely, if ever, any contraindications.
If you are seeing alleviation of your symptoms and wish to reduce your prescription medication, you will need to work closely with your medical doctor to do so. Do not stop any medications before consulting with your medical doctor.
Communication is really important so I ask that you please e-mail me for assistance because often times what may be perceived as an acute is actually an exacerbation of your chronic state in which we could possibly recommend your chronic remedy to allow you to move through it.
If it is a true acute, I am happy to assist and we will have a 20-25 minute Zoom session and I will make a remedy recommendation and be available daily for up to 5 days. There is a $25 fee for established clients.
I know it is very tempting to try and handle things on your own, but it would be most beneficial to contact me before taking any remedies but understand that's not always possible especially if it's after hours.
However, repeated self remedying can sometimes have a negative effect on the good healing progress we've made and if this happens repeatedly, care could be discontinued from Wave of Wellness, LLC.
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Fridays: 11am-4pm EST
If you need assistance between appointments, please e-mail me as I do check my e-mail frequently even though I do not have appointments available on the calendar. Please allow 24-48 hours for response.
I do ask that you respect I am not on call 24-7 and will get back to you as soon as I can. If you have an emergency, it is best to call your doctor or go to your nearest ER and we can connect afterwards.
If you are dealing with financial hardship, I do offer the option of a payment plan because I believe homeopathic care should be accessible to all. I do have a limited number of spots for lower cost and probono care. If you are in need of this accommodation and I do not have space in my practice, I am happy to refer you to a well-regarded teaching clinic or to a student under supervision who charges a lower fee.
I offer a military discount, please enquire!
This is a package for *unlimited acute care for up to 4 family members for $75 per month. Each additional family member is $25.
If your family gets sick multiple times in 1 month, it's still the same price. If they get sick zero times 1 month, it's still the same price. There will be no refunds; you are essentially paying to have me on retainer should you need care.
This operates during the hours of 10am-6pm M-F and occasionally on weekends if available.
I have time each day for communication and admin work. If anything comes up between visits, please, always reach out via e-mail.
Depending on what time of day you send your message and the urgency of the issue, I will get back to you in 24-48 hours (often sooner!). I note this range because triage is essential during busy acute seasons. If you don’t hear back from me in 48 hours, assume there has been a glitch, or the fallibility of my human condition has emerged so reach out again.