Naturopathy, a world of ‘wholeness’

It is hard to paint an experience that typifies how someone makes the choice to visit a naturopath so I am adding  little blurbs and descriptions generously sent by a patient. Through her writings from her journal, ‘Corey’ hopes to describe her initial reticence toward alternative medicines, her growing ambivalence toward western medicine and her understanding that working with a naturopath is more like a ‘partnership’ in achieving optimum health.

“how did i find out about naturopathic medicine?

… It wasn’t long before I was convinced that alternative medicines could help me. So I started drilling through google in search of a naturopathic clinic that would offer me the best treatment for my symptoms. The world of naturopathy seemed strange to me and yet there was something comfortable and ‘right’ about the attention paid to mind/body/spirit. In this world of ‘separateness’ and individualized treatment, wholistic medicine seemed like the most rational choice.”

” A typical 20 minute visit to a doctor representing western medicine did not offer me any clues as to why my problem persisted. After speaking to a  naturopath in particular Dr. Leila Sahabi, the doctor helped me to realize that my condition was symptomatic of something very different than the initial physical problem. Stress affects the body in so many different ways and the oftentimes the cause and affect is not easy to pinpoint. My experience with Dr. Sahabi helped me to determine how past relationships, present day financial situations and future worries have all construed to upset my entire system, not just the one part of me that led to my affliction.”

More thoughts from her ‘journal’.

“…It is freeing to discover a course of action that involves a wholistic approach. I understand that my symptoms will not disappear as quickly as my western doctor promised, however my search for a long term solution that incorporates a change of lifestyle will ensure me a much better future.” It is reassuring that I will not be alone on my journey toward good health nor will I be viewed as a ‘number’ on a bill.”

Corey M.