Elise Wright Naturopath & Remedial Massage Therapy

About

Weight issues: Treating body composition is a crucial area of health. It prevents disease, improves the state of existing disease, and makes you feel good about your health.

I understand that weight should be approached with long-term realistic goals, which will improve overall health, specific illness and energy, not to mention physical appearance. I approach weight though personally tailored diets, treating functional metabolism and lifestyle changes which can be carried on by patients after treatment has finished.

Digestion: The digestive system is responsible for nurturing every system in the body, and is often the first step in overall health improvement.

Digestive health ranges from bloating, wind, oesophageal reflux, diarrhea, constipation and irritable bowel syndrome, to more serious conditions such as peptic ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease and even colorectal cancer.

Mental and Emotional Health: Unfortunately depression and anxiety are becoming more and more common in our society, and these conditions are incredibly difficult to deal with alone. I have worked with both medicated and non-medicated patients and helped them through their difficult journey, which many of us face. I am incredibly passionate about mental health, and I find working with my patients a very special part of my practice.

Mental and emotional illness is caused by a wide range of internal and external factors, so it makes sense to treat the whole person, and cater for their individual needs and emotions. I have had vast amounts of experience treating depression, anxiety and general stress, as well as more complex issues such as eating disorders and addiction.

Energy, Fatigue and Sleep: Energy is a major cornerstone of health. Frequent feelings of fatigue are indications of physical dysfunction in the body, due to a wide range of causes, such as poor diets, hormonal imbalances and emotional stress. Treating energy levels is a large part of my practice, as I emphasise the need to be living life, and not just surviving.

Gynaecology / Reproductive issues: Because a large percentage of women suffer from period pain and/ or PMS every month, we have come to accept it as a part of life. Although these conditions are common, they are far from 'normal', and can in fact be treated through hormonal balancing, stress management and dietary changes. The same applies to more complex conditions, such as endometriosis, poly-cystic ovarian syndrome, irregular bleeding patterns and thrush.

Colds and Flues: Colds and flues are often a seasonal burden for many of us. Although they are often contracted by external germs, the reason many of us get sick is due to a lowered immune function incapable of fighting disease.

The majority of medicines available only treat the symptoms of colds and flues by suppression, leaving the immune system depleted and fatigued.

Lowered immune function may be due to different causes between each individual, and naturopathy treatment provides specific immune support, as well as reducing symptoms and assisting the body to heal itself.

Massage for back neck and shoulder pain. Deep tissue, trigger point release, tension, frozen shoulder, repeated strain injury, sporting injuries. Also do a lovely hot stones massage and Chinese cups.