Naturopathic Treatments

Rhian Stephenson, ND

 

Rhian’s goal is to inspire her patients to make positive lifestyle choices in order to enjoy healthier lives. Her passion for promoting wellness, fitness and integrated medicine  is based on empowering each individual with the skills and knowledge needed to achieve their health goals. Her integrative and individualized approach to treatment makes use of progressive laboratory diagnostics, nutrition, herbal medicine, acupuncture, mesotherapy, and lifestyle counseling. Although Rhian treats a wide variety of medical conditions, her main interests are hormonal issues, weight management, dermatology, digestive disturbances, anti-aging therapies. 

 

 

Naturopathic Medicine

 

Naturopathic Medicine is a system of primary health care that addresses the root causes of illness, and promotes health and healing using natural therapies & integrative medicine. It supports your body's own healing ability using an integrated approach to disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention that includes:

acupuncture/Asian medicine, botanical medicine, physical medicine (massage, hydrotherapy, etc.), clinical, nutrition, lifestyle counselling.

 

Clinical Nutrition & Weight Loss

 

Nutrition is the foundation of Naturopathic Medicine. It is used to achieve and maintain optimal health and body composition through food. The key to success with any nutrition plan is to consider individuality - nutritional counselling takes into account your nutritional status, individual requirements, underlying dysfunctions, drug-nutrient interactions, and addresses the consequences of nutrient deficiencies. By addressing these issues through dietary intervention we can help to restore the metabolism, balance hormones, and reduce inflammation & reactivity within the body.

 

Individually tailored treatment protocols involving dietary guidelines, menu planning, nutrient analysis, and supplementation are provided as a part of nutritional therapy and will help you achieve your short term and long term goals. 

 

some conditions that can benefit from nutritional therapy include: 

  • irritable Bowel Syndrome and other GI disturbances

  • skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, acne, rosacea

  • poor immune system & autoimmune conditions

  • weight loss & detoxification

  • allergies

  • hormone imbalances

  • athletic performance

  • pregnancy and post natal counselling

  • behavioural problems and psychological disorders

  • fertility issues

  • chronic fatigue

and many more

 

Cosmetic Acupuncture

 

Cosmetic acupuncture, also known as the Acupuncture Facelift or Facial Enhancement Acupuncture. is used to reduce the signs of aging and improve the physical  appearance of the skin. The treatment involves the use of small disposable acupuncture needles inserted into various point on the face, and works by stimulating these points to clear energy blockages, and improve oxygen & nutrient flow to the face. The treatment also aids in eliminating toxins and promoting lymphatic drainage. Effects seen from facial acupuncture include - 



  • stimulation of collagen and elastin fibers

  • improved muscle tone and skin integrity

  • reduction in fine lines and wrinkles

  • increased circulation and lymphatic drainage

  • results in smooth, more radiant skin

 

First Session                 £120
Subsequent Treatments £100
Course of 5 £460
Course of 10 £900

 

 

Consultation forms

 

 

 

 

Pathology & Functional Laboratory Tests

While some conditions are straightforward, others require the use of pathology tests to help asses the underlying cause of imbalance.  The use of proactive and functional laboratory testing will  result in a more targeted approach and reveal areas of biochemical, nutritional, and functional imbalance that may not be apparent during consultation, or are outside the realm of traditional allopathic testing. These tests can provide early recognition of disease risk factors, free radical stress, hormone imbalances, vitamin deficiencies, and factors that will influence early ageing. 

Available tests include: food intolerance & food allergy, adrenal stress profile,metabolic syndrome/insulin resistance, comprehensive stool analysis (CDSA 2+), parasitology, candida & bowel toxicity, ONE: Optimal Nutritional Evaluation, thyroid function,comprehensive female & male hormone panel, intestinal permeability & inflammation, gluten intolerance/coeliac, digestive function analysis, genetic screening, an extensive range of additional tests can be undertaken depending on the presenting conditions and can be assessed at the time of consultation.

 

Naturopathic Medicine and Clinical Nutrition/Weight Loss


Initial appointment 90min - £150

Follow Up - 45min - £80

Pathology & Functional Laboratory Tests Varies depending on tests

 

 

 

 

Mesotherapy

Mesotherapy treatment involves the use of vitamin, mineral, and amino acid cocktails delivered into the mesoderm or middle layer of skin. These compounds are formulated to administer a variety of corrective treatments to specific areas of the body, including cellulite reduction, skin rejuvenation, body sculpting, eczema, acne, and anti-aging.

 

Mesotherapy for the face £150
Mesotherapy for the Body £150 per area

 

Facial Acupuncture and Caci Non-Surgical Facelift Courses

Bringing together the powers of Facial Acupuncture and Caci Non-Surgical Facelift for a faster, longer lasting and more dramatic result. Combined, these treatments will:

 

  • stimulation of collagen and elastin fibres

  • improved muscle tone, firmness and skin integrity

  • reduction in fine lines and wrinkles

  • increased circulation and lymphatic drainage

  • results in smooth, more radiant skin

 

A course of 5 Facial Acupuncture and 5 Caci Non-Surgical Facelift £820
A course of 5 Facial Acupuncture and 10 Caci Non-Surgical Facelift £1180

 

Cupping

Cupping is a massage treatment that has its origins in traditional Chinese medicine. Glass cups are placed on various acupressure and meridian points on the body to create a vacuum seal, promoting blood flow, circulation, and immune stimulation. This technique improves energy flow throughout the body and is used for a variety of conditions such as pain relief, migraines, fibromyalgia, to support detoxification, and for cellulite reduction. 

1 hour      £50