Naturopath, Nutritionist, Medical Herbalist
Welcome to Apothecare!
My name is Erin, and I'm an Auckland-based Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Medical Herbalist.
My philosophy is simple: To help my clients to be as healthy and happy as they can, through simple lifestyle and diet changes and the use of herbal medicine where necessary. Being healthy doesn't need to be complicated and difficult - often the simplest things have the biggest impact (and are the most fun and easy, too!)
Whilst I'm happy to work with people at any stage of life, my key areas of interest are
- Environmental toxicity; helping people to understand it and the potential impact on health now and in the future, to heal from its effects, and to understand ways to minimise exposure
- Women's and children's health, from pre-conception to adulthood
- Childhood learning, behavioural, and developmental disorders such as ASD, ADD, ADHD, etc etc
- Whole-food superfood nutrition for every diet and every budget
I utilise only the very best whole-food supplements, superfoods, high-quality herbal medicines, NZ flower essences, and combine them with realistic dietary and lifestyle approaches.
Naturopathy consultations
These generally involve us sitting down and going over your health history, family health history, current circumstances, and whole body health. It can feel a little like 20 (million) questions, or an interrogation, but the idea is to get the most full picture possible of all aspects of your health and what's affecting you, in order to find the root cause of the issue and therefore the way to bring things back to balance and wellness. Naturopaths work holistically - i.e. 'whole body' - rather than by just treating symptoms. Though of course, if there's a symptom that's driving you nuts, such as a nasty eczema flare-up, we can work on that in the meantime as well to bring about relief!
May involve: Herbal medicine, nutrition, lifestyle management, massage/body therapies, meditation, yoga, etc
Initial consultation: $95, lasts 90mins or just over
Follow-ups: $40, lasts around half an hour (can by done via Skype if necessary)
Acute cases: $40 for half an hour. For when you've got a cold you just can't shift, a cough that won't go away, just getting over the 'flu...
Nutrition consultations
These are similar to the naturopathy consultations, but focus more on diet and digestion. Again, I like to look at the whole body and everything that's going on, but the idea is to then tailor a diet plan to suit your needs, your tastes, your lifestyle, and any particular dietary issues such as allergies or intolerances. Very good for dealing with said allergies and intolerances, and great for people suffering digestive issues. I'll often bring a little herbal medicine in here too, primarily involving culinary herbs to assist with digestion, herbal teas, etc.
May involve: Diet, herbal medicine
Initial consultation: $95, 90minsFollow-ups: $40, 30minsSkype: Skype consultations may be possible for nutrition - message me for more info!!
Herbal medicine
Again, much the same as naturopathy, but tailored for people who just want to work with herbal medicine.
May involve: Herbal medicine, diet, lifestyle approaches
Initial consultation: $95, 90mins
Follow-ups: $40, 30mins
Lifestyle coaching
Have you heard a bit about natural health, but aren't sure what it's about or how to use it? Or have you heard about 'natural lifestyles', 'natural living', 'being 'crunchy' ', 'alternative lifestyles', 'chemical-free living', etc? Wanting to make changes to living a more natural, holistic life and cutting out the nasty chemicals from your world but just don't know where to start and haven't got the time to look into it and do it properly? I'm here to help! I've been there, done that, and know the effort involved. I've tried and thrown out so many useless products over the years that I've got a pretty good idea of what works, and made so many horrible 'healthy' meals that just taste yuck that I have a fairly solid repertoire of easy, tasty, healthy meals to share with you... learn from my mistakes!!
Healthy living doesn't have to be expensive, it doesn't have to be time-consuming, and it doesn't have to involve navigating a minefield of paranoid and useless information. My healthy lifestyle coaching package takes all the hard work away for you, so you can start living a happier, healthier, safer lifestyle without the hassle. Feel great, be healthy, and minimise the risks to yourself and your family.
Involves: A number of one-on-one or group sessions where we discuss what you'd like to achieve, and figure out the ways to do it - whether that be switching to healthier meals, making your home eco-friendly and low-chemical, or anything else in between. Packages tailored for every budget and every lifestyle - message me for more info!!
Naturopathy Parties
We've all heard of Tupperware parties, and make-up parties, and all kinds of other product parties over the years. Apothecare Natural Health is now bringing you Naturopathy Parties!! Lots of fun for yourself and your friends. Unleash your alternative side, learn a little about health, and get your friends in on the fun too. This is a great way to get a free consultation if finances are tight, and works well for groups of people with common health concerns, e.g. a group of expectant mothers, a group of people with a common illness, a group of people wanting to lose weight, etc.
Involves: I can come to you (if you're in Auckland), or we can book the clinic I usually work from (may cost a little more, depending on group size). I'll show up half an hour early and the hostess has a free consultation with me. After this, her friends come along and I'll do an informal talk on a health topic of their choice - or just natural health in general - after which I'll be available for them to have a consultation with me then and there ($35 for half an hour, so a bargain price!) in another room, while the rest of the group chat, mingle, and eat lots of healthy food in the main room.
Cost: Free to the hostess, $35 for guests to have a consultation
Pregnancy and pre-conception wellness
- More or less a naturopathic consultation, but with a focus on conceiving and growing the healthiest baby possible! Covers nutrition, lifestyle, environmental hazards, emotional health, and much more - for parents and baby. Environmental toxicity is a huge issue to contend with these days, the importance of which cannot be emphasised loudly enough. With hundreds of chemicals turning up in the blood of newborn babies, before they've set foot in this world, and childhood learning/behavioural disorders at epidemic levels, we're facing a health crisis of unprecedented proportions - and one which can be helped, at least to some extent. Child health and parent/child wellbeing is a HUGE passion of mine. So let me help you with things!!
Cost: $95 initial consultationPackages available for throughout pregnancy, i.e. numerous follow-ups for a reduced price to monitor mother's and baby's health throughout the time, through to early childhood. Contact me for more info and we can discuss this further.
Autistic Spectrum and related disorders
Another huge passion of mine. There is so much that can be done!! Similar to a naturopathic consultation, but with a focus on the health of the child and family, and alleviation of problematic symptoms. Another huge passion of mine which I have a lot of experience in. Please contact me for more info.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Diploma of Naturopathy
Diploma of Nutrition
Diploma of Herbal Medicine
Bachelor of Naturopathy (2013)
Service Categories
Children’s Health, Flower Essences, Herbalists, Mens Health, Natural Fertility Management, Naturopaths, Nutrition, Weight Loss, Womens Health
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