I am a Pro-Choice practitioner. Not anti-vaccination. I totally respect your choice.
I closed my brick n mortar clinic during the first lockdown as naturopaths were deemed non-essential (bottle stores were essential!).
A She Shed was made on our property in Kapiti as my clinic space for appointments in a secure and private space. Many people around New Zealand wanted appointments with me, so I embraced technology and now offer consults via distance using the phone or Zoom. It is working really well!! And I can reach so many more people.
I work with a lot of Wounded Souls through these times - Flower Remedies, Homeobotanicals and Reiki are modalities I have found really helpful for people.
There is much I can offer
Homeobotanical - Homeobotanical therapy, and its dynamic herbal energy, were introduced forty years ago in New Zealand by Dr. Brian Murray and his associates. The remedies are prepared in a homeopathic manner and used in an herbal manner hence homeobotanicals access both homeopathic and herbal actions of the remedies. A dynamic form of healing energy is released when herbal extracts are potentised which activates the dynamic herbal energy. They are an extremely subtle and gentle remedy that works on both the physical and vibrational levels of a person.
Revive and thrive for energy and immune support through stressful times (practitioner only)
Long COVID -naturopaths and herbalists have experience with post viral fatigue for many years and have lots of tools in their kit to help. I have worked with people with CFS/ME with great success - from bed bound to now working part time. It is an interprofessional collaboration process tailored to each individual person (as is often all illness). CFS/ME has MANY of the same symptoms as long Covid which are: fatigue, headache, respiratory insufficiency, cognitive performance, mood disorders, loss of smell, taste, and hair, sweatiness, cough, pain in joints, muscles, and chest . A randomized quadruple blind, placebo-controlled study discovered that Rhodiola, Siberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus) and Schisandra, significantly decreased long Covid symptoms. As a registered medical herbalist I have access to these and many other high quality practitioner only herbal extracts. Efficacy of Adaptogens in Patients with Long COVID-19: A Randomized, Quadruple-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial - PubMed (nih.gov).
Flower Essences - Flower remedies work particularly on the emotional conditions of each person to rebalance the whole person physically (body), mentally (mind), and emotionally (soul). Flower essences are a vibrational therapy or energetic medicine. They are used to change and raise vibrations so that negative thoughts can be changed into positive ones. Flower remedies are more homeopathic than herbal in the way they work, effecting energy levels rather than chemical balances. They are totally safe, no side effects, and will not interfere with medications.
Wild Rose Flower Remedy - I often use for people with exhaustion and lack of vitality. Long illness or trauma which we have seen over the last few years can contribute to a person becoming apathetic, loss of joy in their life, lost their sparkle or resigned to an unpleasant situation. They often lack energy and ambition. Most people may find Wild Rose helpful with what is going on in the world at the moment. Wild Rose helps restore vitality, creativity and general overall happiness and joy.
Sweet Chestnut has been such a helpful remedy for people who have been mandated or coerced into having something they didn’t want to do. They may have felt trapped and no way out that has caused extreme mental anguish. This remedy may help the person bring back the sweetness of life and help them face life with optimism, hope and peace of mind.
Hornbeam may be helpful for fatigue, tiredness, mental weariness, low stamina and low vitality. Often they are not having refreshed sleep and may be convalescing from an illness. Hornbeam helps give one strength and ability to do daily tasks. A bit like the Monday morning blues feeling - but once the day is started they find the energy, vitality and enjoy life again.
Olive is for those who are exhausted in body and mind especially after a long illness or deep emotional exhaustion, or long emotional turmoil where they feel physically depleted and life lacks zest. It helps to bring back a sense of wellbeing and interest in life.
Supplements. There are many supplements that I can offer for COVID, but I am a practitioner that does focus on diet more than just taking a supplement. However, there are times when supplements may be beneficial to take along side eating a nutrient dense diet.
Star of Bethlehem is “the comforter and soother of pains and sorrows” Dr. Bach. An essence to use after great shock, grief and trauma either recent or in the past. It is in the Rescue Remedy formula that Dr. Bach is well known for.