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The initial consultation – what to expect
In classical or unity homeopathy, the homeopath looks at a totality of symptoms and signs –
especially unusual or characteristic symptoms – before determining a single, individualized remedy.
Your initial consultation will encompass a thorough interview. You can expect this first visit to take about two hours. It will include a discussion of your family history, as well as questions that touch on your body, mind and emotions. You can assist in this information gathering by filling out the forms in Before Your First Visit.
When all of the information about your physical, mental and emotional symptoms has been documented, then the final search for a remedy begins. Unlike a medical physician, the homeopath’s goal is not only to remove the symptoms, but to act as a detective and find the root cause of the problem. The goal is to eliminate this cause by stimulating the body’s own curative powers with a well-chosen remedy.
You may leave your initial consultation with a prescribed remedy. Or I may conduct further research and call you when I have decided on your remedy, which will often be within a week in non-acute cases.
Please be as specific as possible in answering my questions, both on these forms and during the consultation. You have a greater chance of receiving an effective remedy if you are open and complete in describing your physical and psychological symptoms.
It is also important to be observant of the changes taking place in your system. To that end, you might want to keep a journal or notes on any noticeable changes or shifts in your symptoms or health. Dreams are also important to note while on a remedy as remedies often stimulate our dreams.
Follow-up
In simple cases, a patient may feel significantly better after the first treatment. Remedies are deep acting, especially in long-term problems, and must sometimes work over a long period to restore health. A remedy may need to be repeated or changed as you progress. Several visits or extended treatment may be necessary.
For more on follow-up, see Current Patients.
Before your first visit
It is helpful if new patients complete the following forms. (selecting the appropriate links will download forms as microsoft word documents). Please be sure to save frequently as you complete the forms! Once completed, please return the documents by eMail in advance to your appointment.
Questionnaire -- Child
Questionnaire -- Adult
Personal timeline
Family history
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