Naturopathy
A degree qualified naturopath with a pharmacist background, who brings a balanced approach to your health.
Naturopathy looks at the patient as a whole body system & seeks to find underlying causes contributing to disease or imbalance in the body.
Naturopathic treatment can include herbal & nutritional medicine, diet and lifestyle measures.
Working wholistically with patients to optimise their health providing Individualised treatment plans tailored to their needs.
Naturopathy can assist in the management of a vast array of health conditions:
- Gastrointestinal Conditions - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Gut Dysbiosis (micro flora imbalance)
- Endocrine Disorders - Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Diabetes mellitus, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Digestive Issues - Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disorder (GORD), Indigestion, Chronic constipation and/or diarrhoea
- Skin Conditions - Eczema/dermatitis, Acne, Psoriasis, Urticaria/hives
- Nervous System Support - Stress, Fatigue, Anxiety, Insomnia, Low mood & other mood disorders, Headaches
- Hormonal Imbalances - Both male & female reproductive health, Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), Endometriosis
Naturopathy is a complementary medicine system that works holistically to treat the underlying cause or causes of health conditions. This means that a naturopath looks at the body as a whole and not as separate body systems. We investigate how insufficiency or weakness in one system, affects the functioning of others and how this ultimately presents as signs and symptoms of illness and disease.
This interplay between all our body systems should be in a state of balance (homeostasis) for optimal health. There are many factors in our modern lifestyles that drive our health out of this balance. Naturopathic treatment aims to counteract these drivers and restore vitality and well being.
Herbal Medicine
Herbs can be prescribed in many forms, such as tablet and capsule formulations and topical preparations like creams and ointments. But my favourite way of prescribing herbs is as a liquid mixture. Herbal mixtures allow multiple herb extracts to be blended in a tailored manner for the individual patient according to their needs. This means that one prescribed herbal mix can have several therapeutic actions which address multiple concerns.
Nutritional Supplementation
Many of you would be aware of the numerous vitamin and mineral supplements available. As a naturopath I prescribe nutritional supplements in an evidence based and targeted manner. This involves using therapeutic dosing ranges and specific combinations for best health outcomes.
Dietary Advice
What we eat has a significant impact on every aspect of our overall health. You have probably heard the words of Hippocrates “All disease begins in the gut.” Looking at one’s diet is an integral part of a wholistic approach to health. I can help patients identify which components of their diet may be causing harm.
Lifestyle Modification
Treating patients wholistically includes considering the different environmental and lifestyle factors that may be contributing to their health status. I like working with patients to modify these factors in a realistic way. Some things can be easy changes while others can take some commitment and time. It’s all a balance.
Samantha Buckley
Qualified Naturopath
Hello, my name is Samantha Buckley and I am a naturopath in the Blue Mountains.
I was a community pharmacist for 14 years when my curiosity of herbal medicine led me to further my studies and complete a Bachelor of Health Science in Naturopathy. This also sparked a passion for nutrition and I have also attained a Graduate Certificate in Human Nutrition.
I am an evidence based natural healthcare practitioner. With my pharmacy background, I use my knowledge of medical conditions and conventional medicine, together with evidenced based complementary treatments to optimise the health outcomes for each individual. I believe in a balanced approach to helping patients.
Bachelor of Pharmacy – University of Sydney
2000-2003
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Naturopathy) – Australasian College of Natural Therapies
2016-2021
Graduate Certificate (Human Nutrition) – Deakin University
2021-2022