At Centre of Balance  naturopathic herbal medicine is used as a form of treatment which is wholistic in the sense that the whole person rather than a set of symptoms are treated as a way of enhancing total health and well being. All people who attend the clinic or yoga centre are assessed by Maria who is a registered nurse, naturopathic herbalist, and yoga instructor. An integrated treatment plan is then developed which may include herbal medicine, nutritional advice, remedial massage and yoga. Yoga is undertaken either  on an individual basis or within a class environment.

This is in no way a radical or new therapy. Integrated treatment and the use and knowledge of the healing properties of herbs has been acquired and refined over long ages.

As practised at this Clinic herbal medicine is a safe, gentle and effective component in the treatment of particular ailments and the promotion of general well-being.

Most commonly, naturopathic treatment consists of a First Consultation of about one and a half hours and including photographic Iris Analysis as a diagnostic aid. Where appropriate a herbal mix is prescribed. Over a 6 - 12 week period two more Follow Up Consultations provide feedback to the practitioner and support and feedback to the patient, allowing refinement of the treatment.

After this time most people will only require occasional contact while continuing with herbal treatment; others will continue with other forms of therapy (massage, yoga etc) for a longer period of time as necessary.

Many, but not all, private health funds offer rebates.  Maria Jude is Member Number 7317 of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society Ltd.