Yes, most medical aids cover homeopathic consultations and remedies. Other than the first consultation with me, I submit directly to medical aids that then reimburse me directly, as long as there are savings/benefits available.

The first consultation with a classically trained homeopath generally takes 60-90minutes. The consultation is patient-centric where all the details of the main complaint as well as many other factors are taken into consideration to allow for the correct selection of a well-matched remedy.

For chronic complaints this is a factor because the body has been diseased for a while and there has probably been chemical medication taken as an intervention. However, when the well-selected homeopathic remedy is administered, it gently helps stimulate the body to recover health.

With acute conditions like colds, flu, fever and the like, the remedies will be selected to assist the body with a quick response so that relief can be obtained. This will not take a long time to work and will also not suppress any symptoms.

Many people assume that homeopathic remedies are only valuable in treating chronic long-standing conditions. However, the remedies can offer rapid relief to many acute conditions like fever, chest complaints, headaches, stomach bugs, colds and flu. Not only do the remedies assist with acute conditions, there are remedies that help boost the body’s innate healing system to make the immune system stronger.

One of the main advantages of homeopathic remedies is that they do not have side-effects like chemical medications may have. The remedies initiate the body’s healing ability and thus there are no bad effects from them. Sometimes when the patient has had suppressive medication (eg cortisone) the remedy can initiate a healing crisis where it pushes out symptoms that need to be released so that the patient can heal.

Yes, modern / western medical diagnostic procedures are used. If necessary, blood or other tests are ordered. Depending on diagnostic results and/or presentation of symptoms I could also refer the patient to the appropriate medical specialist.

Children respond very well to taking homeopathic remedies. A detailed history is also taken including the mother’s history during pregnancy to help select a remedy that can have deep results.

Depending on the remedy, it is very easy to take homeopathic remedies. I dispense powders, pillules and drops/sprays. The powders and pillules are easily dissolved in the mouth. The frequency of dose is determined by the nature of the illness and symptoms.