An in-depth consultation- your first appointment (detective work) -(60 mins) a deep dive into your personal health history, presenting symptoms, lifestyle, diet and emotional health/wellbeing + more- this is not a surface level appointment.

Recent pathology can also be reviewed optimally at this session (different interpretation than GP’S) so copies can be sent prior to your appointment.

This appointment is a big exhale for your Nervous system- its a space for you to explore what has been happening with your health and why it is presenting the way it is. After your appointment Monique will spend time linking your case to make sense of it. She will usually also suggest functional testing to see what pattern the body is currently in.

Your results and main protocol will be presented to you at your second appointment usually booked 4 weeks after your initial consultation.

The Slow Life Naturopath offers access to modern, private functional testing to gain deeper insight into your health.

Monique commonly recommends stress panels, hormone testing, and comprehensive blood work to assess your nervous system, reproductive hormones, thyroid function, insulin, and identify any underlying deficiencies or imbalances contributing to your symptoms.

In more complex cases, gut microbiome testing may also be suggested.

Functional testing allows Monique to interpret your results thoroughly and develop more personalised, targeted treatment strategies based on your unique physiology.

Testing is usually recommended after your first appointment so your case history and results can be properly considered together. These tests are an out-of-pocket cost, as they are not covered by Medicare. If cost is a concern, Monique can provide a referral letter to your GP to request standard pathology where appropriate.

Many women choose private testing as it allows us to assess more specific markers relevant to your symptoms and nervous system health.

The Slow Life Naturopath clinic works a bit differently. Monique believe’s that addressing the Nervous system (NS) first is foundational for healing. Even if you come in for hormone support, energy, gut health or cycle concerns we will always include the NS in your treatment protocol- the body cannot truly heal when its in a state of stress, nutrient depletion or dysregulation. This approach forms the foundation for lasting balance & wellbeing. Everyone has a unique Nervous system that requires different support strategies. Monique also uses intuition, lived experience. and mindset tools to support your treatment.

Monique recommends protocols that feel achievable and supportive for your life. This will also be a very specific protocol for what we find on functional blood results and in your initial case notes.

Monique will choose carefully chosen natural therapies specific for you. Tailored to what we find with pathology as well as what the body is needing. Herbal medicine and practitioner grade supplements are very powerful tools to nourish the body and address imbalances. Monique does not give you multiple supplements she only gives you what you need- her focus is more on nutrition and lifestyle changes that can be sustained long term.

Offering gentle techniques, exercises and curated tools to calm, reset & regulate your nervous system- giving you practical ways to reconnect with yourself- you will also receieve detailed protocols after every appointment suitable to your life.

Monique may sometimes recommend specialists or medical practitioners when indicated, ensuring your care is fully supported without overwhelm.

Most women have reported feeling better after 1-2 weeks after their first appointment with their symptoms. But major changes are seen usually after the second appointment when we have your test results back and Monique has worked on your case in great detail. Most women have 3-5 appointments with Monique depending on the complexity of the case. Women report feeling: Calmer, more energised, less bloated, calmer throughout their cycles & more like themselves again.