ABOUT MY PRACTICE

Welcome to my practice. Our goal is to work together to promote wellness and to strengthen your immune system naturally. Here are some questions I’m often asked.

How did you become a homeopath?
I graduated from a 3-year program at the Pacific Academy of Homeopathy in June 2005. Previously I studied homeopathy for over 20 years and raised my children using homeopathic self-care for my family. In 2007, I earned the "CCH" credential, Certified Classical Homeopath, from the Council for Homeopathic Certification. In 2008, I moved my home and practice from Sacramento to the Grass Valley, CA. area, where I had lived previously and where I had started my study of homeopathy. 

What is the first appointment like?
Homeopathy is a holistic practice. The initial consultation is 2 hours to allow time to cover your chief complaints and your physical, mental, and emotional make-up. You will receive an intake form and a disclosure form ahead of time to fill out and return prior to or at the time of your first visit.

What happens after the first appointment?
I will need time to study your case. I will contact you when I have determined a recommended remedy and we can arrange for you to obtain it. Directions for taking the remedy will be provided.

A follow-up appointment will be scheduled for about 6 weeks after taking the remedy. If you experience any changes after taking the remedy, please email me. You can also email me with any questions you may have. It’s helpful if you write down any changes you notice after taking a remedy. At the follow-up appointment we will assess the changes to determine if any remedy changes are needed.

What about my current prescriptions and my current conventional care?
It’s important to maintain a relationship with your physician. Homeopathic counseling cannot replace conventional care. Continue with your current prescriptions and have your physician monitor the amount you are taking. Your physician may be able to decrease dosage levels as your health improves.

In order for you to use my services, California state law requires you to sign a disclosure form acknowledging that I am not a licensed physician and that my services are not licensed by the state. Under section 2053.5 and 2053.6 of California’s Business and Professions Code, I can offer you homeopathic consulting services that are alternative or complementary to healing arts that are licensed by the state of California.

What about drinking coffee? I’ve heard it might interfere with the homeopathic remedy.
This can sometimes happen. I don’t ask clients to avoid coffee or other substances unless you know, or we find, that you are sensitive to them. Sometimes if a substance can’t be avoided, I change the dosage and frequency of the remedy to mitigate the situation.

How long will I need to continue with homeopathic treatment?
It depends on what your goal is. Some people want relief from a physical complaint. Others find that homeopathy supports them in emotional and spiritual growth and want to continue. Some physical complaints are quickly relieved. Long-standing chronic complaints take longer to cure. The body prioritizes healing and will heal internal organs before peripheral complaints such as skin problems or congestion.

What are your fees?
Initial consultation and first follow-up $240
Follow-up visits $60
Phone consultations $1/minute