WHAT TO EXPECT
HOW SHOULDÂ I PREPARE FOR MY INITIAL CONSULTATION?
According to Ayurveda, all disease is caused by an imbalance of the dosha / constitution. At your initial consultation, my first priority is for you to feel relaxed and comfortable so that I can see and understand the real you and you can be open and honest. We will spend 60-90 minutes, talking about you!
Be prepared to answer questions about all areas of your life. This will help me to understand enough about you to understand the root causes of the imbalance, rather than simply focusing on treating the symptoms. I'll use a variety of diagnostic methods, including observation and taking an extensive personal and medical history. We will discuss your diet, professional life, relationships, mental health and exercise routines.
After this consultation I will use all of the information I have gathered about you, to identify the potential causes of imbalance, in the mind or body, and develop a bespoke treatment plan. This will include dietary and nutritional advice, lifestyle recommendations Ayurvedic herbal remedies and massage treatment where required. We will then have a 45-60min follow up Treatment Guidance session, where we will agree an approach that works for you. In this second session I will help you to understand the cause of your dis-ease and how you can take ownership to improve your health and resolve your symptoms. Most importantly just be yourself.
HOW WILL YOU DIAGNOSE AND DETERMINE MY TREATMENT?
An Ayurvedic diagnosis and treatment differ from modern, Western processes. In Ayurveda, the diagnosis is made at both the disease level and the patient level. I will combine detailed Ayurvedic Clinical disease analysis with a deep examination of each individual. This will include a detailed assessment of your unique dosha and how your imbalances affect your whole person. This means that your treatment is tailored to your individual needs, not generic to a disease. The human body and mind are already equipped with the required intelligence and energy to restore balance. I will identify the cause of the imbalance and then focus on treatment that will strengthen the healthy elements inherent in every body and support the body’s self-healing. This is done to restore patients to their unique balance where the three elements of body, mind and soul are aligned. Your treatment will include herbal remedies, lifestyle, diet and nutritional advice, as well as Ayurvedic counselling and massage therapy as required. You will receive your Treatment Guidance within 7 days of your Guidance session.
ARE CONSULTATIONS IN PERSON OR ONLINE?
It's your choice! I have a private and comfortable consultation room at my home in Nairn, Scottish Highlands. If you prefer, or do not live nearby we can meet via zoom. If you are unsure you can go to the booking page and have a FREE Discovery Session so that we can meet via Zoom and you can find out more. Some choose to combine in person and online consultations, which works very well.
All Ayurvedic Massage treatments are available only in Nairn, Highlands.
WILL I HAVE ANY SUPPORT AFTERWARDS?
Yes. After the initial consultation, I recommend a 30min Follow Up meeting in 2weeks to refine your plan, monitor your initial adoption of the changes and reaction to the herbs. I will also be available to answer simple questions about your Treatment Plan via email. Following this I recommend a minimum of 45min Follow Up every 3-4wks. Some choose to have more frequent and/or longer sessions, it will all depend on the level of support you need, and whether Talking Therapy is required.
HOW SECURE IS MY PERSONAL DATA?
At Highland Ayurveda, I take privacy seriously; information is documented and stored securely and only used specifically to provide the services offered. Highland Ayurveda uses Wix web services, Google Docs and Heidi Health. Heidi Health is used and approved by the NHS as an AI-powered medical scribe to ensure accuracy and efficiency of note-taking, so that I can spend more time with patients, focused on your care rather than admin. The full Privacy Policy can be found at the bottom of this page. Please take a look and advise me before your appointment if you have any concerns.
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WHAT IS THE COST OF TREATMENT?
The Initial Consultation is £110 for 1.5 hours in person and 1-1.5 hours for me to develop your unique Treatment Guidance. Following this, we will have a Treatment Guidance consultation, which costs £90 for 1 hour to discuss and refine your plan and a further 1hr me to refine your plan. I will then email this to you for you to commence your journey. Follow-up consultations and Talking Therapy are £60 for 55 minutes, including email support.
Herbal remedies depend on your symptoms and are additional. A basic package of 6 herbal products for a 3-4 week supply is approx. £65, costs vary according to illness. Post, packing is circa £5, and herbs can be collected. Payment for consults/massages is due on the day of the consultation. Payment for herbal remedies is due before posting, and refunds are not available. If you are struggling financially, we can discuss deferred payment options, or for those in desperate need, I have a limited number of spaces at any one time to provide reduced cost consultations.
YOUR PRIVACY
Your privacy is important
At Highland Ayurveda I provide a personal and confidential service, and your ability to trust me is paramount. Please review the Privacy Policy to learn more about how I use your data and what your rights are. Please click on the link below and let me know in person or via email if you have any concerns.
