Private Practice
Welcome to my private practice!
Here you will find much of the background information that you may be interested in prior to our first appointment.
If this is your first-time experience with homeopathy, some elements may seem unusual! So, this is a way to meet me and decide if it feels right to work together.
About me
After 4 years of homeopathic training, 23 years of private practice and as many years attending and teaching seminars, I still have a passion to share what I wish I had known when I was a young parent… what I wish I had known about this medical art and science of homeopathy.
Please find enclosed the following information:
- Common questions about homeopathy
- Appointment details and what to expect.
- My profile, education, and background
- Client intake forms
- Fee schedule
- How to access the POH community portal
The information has been designed so that you will be well informed when you make your appointment, but should you have any additional questions, please ask. To ask your questions or to make an appointment, contact me by email at donna@powersofhomeopathy.com
Client intake forms
Adult
Child
Consent form
Schedule of fees
FEE SCHEDULE – September 2024
First consultation for an adult:
$150.00 per hour (2-2½ hours; consult in person or by Zoom)
First consultation for a child:
$150.00 per hour (1 ½ -3 hours; 3-hour appointments include a pre-initial orientation for parents of children diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. In person or by Zoom)
Homeoprophylaxis:
$150.00 per hour (1-1/2 to 2 hours includes initial consult, instructions & binder; $10.00 for each nosode remedy required)
Follow-up appointments:
$150.00 per hour (85.00 minimum)
Telephone/Email/Zoom appointments (for acute complaints):
$45.00 - $ 85.00 (15 minutes– 30 minutes. Remedies extra.)
Travel/First Aid Kit:
$150.00 per hour (1-2 hours & remedies extra)
Remedies:
$15.00 per vial
Supervision Rates (Graduates of a Recognized School of Homeopathy):
$125.00 per hour
Supervision Rates (Students of a Recognized School of Homeopathy):
$75.00 per hour
Fees for remedies:
Remedies are generally included in the initial consult fee (small packets) with the exception of whole vials or bottles, which may be needed from time to time, depending on the homeopathic protocol.
There is a charge for all remedies given:
$15.00 for 30 ml liquids
$15.00 for 4g granules
$25.00 for LM liquids
If the remedy has to be ordered from England:
$25.00 liquids or granules
Remedy Storage Pouches:
$5.50 5-6 remedy size
$8.50 10-12 remedy size
Cash or email interact transfer is gratefully accepted.
WHAT IS HOMEOPATHY?
Homeopathy is a system of medicine founded some 250 years ago by Samuel Hahnemann, a German medical doctor. Disillusioned with the practice of medicine of that time and the harm that it was doing to patients (bloodletting, purging and poisoning which compromised immune systems), he left his profession to translate medical texts. It was during that time that he began to form a philosophy of health, disease, medicine and cure, a philosophy that honoured a physician’s highest oath and calling i.e. “first, do no harm.” Homeopathy’s highest aim and only calling according to Hahnemann is to restore the sick to health.
DOES HOMEOPATHY WORK?
In a simple word, yes…homeopathy works…for and with many disease conditions and ailments. It also works to prevent disease, illness and improve overall health and vitality; homeopathy strengthens the immune system. To understand how it can work and how it can work for you…READ ON.
HOW DOES Homeopathy WORK?
HOMEOPATHY is a system of treating sickness or disease, which utilizes micro-doses of substances from plants, mineral or the animal kingdom to arouse a person’s natural healing response. Homeopathic medicines stimulate the person’s overall resistance to infection by strengthening the organism so that it is more capable of defending itself.
HOMEOPATHY studies one’s whole body and mind and individualizes the person with theillness. It then applies medicines to the person with the disease according to the specific principle known as “Similia Similibus Curentur” which means “Let Likes be Treated by Likes”. According to Samuel Hahnemann, the father of homeopathy:
Any substance that produces specific symptoms in a healthy person when given in its full strength form, will cure a sick person with those same symptoms when given in a very diluted form.
HOMEOPATHY treats the person as a whole. It recognizes the fact that the whole person is affected when becoming sick…that the body, the mind and the spirit are affected. It treats the whole person, not just the diseased part. The homeopathic approach of treating the person as a whole makes it a holistic therapy.
WHY HOMEOPATHY?
- It believes and practices holistic therapy and considers each person as an individual and attempts to heal him/her.
- It is the only system of treatment that has medicines for susceptibilities, allergies, constitutional diseases, inherited diseases, occupational diseases, topographical diseases and mental and moral disorders.
- There are no side effects of homeopathic medicines.
- It can cure all kinds of suppressions due to prescription and over the counter drugs and cosmetics.
- It has the largest Materia Medica (the homeopath’s pharmacy of remedies) to cope with all kinds of emotional stress, strains, upsets, deviations and aberrations.
- It has medicines to cope with inclinations to addictions, drugs, crime and violence.
- Homeopathic treatment as a long-term system of health care, is more cost effective than any other form of treatment. It addresses chronic illness and disease prevention.
- Homeopathic remedies are safe, gentle and non-toxic and can be used within the family to treat colds, sore throats, flu, accident injury, digestive ailments, teething and dental problems, etc.
Homeopathy Appointment FAQ
What to expect from homeopathic treatment?
Homeopathic medicines are designed to stimulate your body’s natural ability to heal itself-to act as a catalyst for healing. A homeopathic remedy doesn’t cure as such; it works rather like throwing a pebble into a pond. The homeopath’s job is to throw that pebble into the middle of “your” pond so that it sends out healing ripples to every part of you.
The process of healing varies from person to person; depending on how ill you are, on your levels of vitality and of course, on the accuracy of the homeopathic prescription itself. In the days/weeks after taking the homeopathic remedy you my find that you feel better in yourself: you experience an increase in energy and/or your complaints improve gradually of even clear.
With an acute or recent illness your improvement may be quite swift. Or it can be a more gradual or even prolonged process, especially if you have been suffering from a long term or chronic illness. In general, the longer you have been ill the longer that process takes.
Some people experience a slight worsening or aggravation after their treatment. This usually occurs within the first two weeks of starting a remedy and is a good sign. Aggravations mostly do not last long, are manageable and are usually accompanied by an increased sense of well-being.
You may experience a “return of old symptoms”, in other words symptoms that you experienced in the past may return, and these too, are a good sign, they indicate that your body is clearing out an old disease pattern and are generally short-lived. If you fall ill after your consultation ask yourself whether you symptoms are familiar, whether they remind of something you have experienced in the past.
If they don’t, it may be that you have contracted an acute illness i.e. a flu, a cough or urinary tract infection, something that has occurred as a result of some additional stress in your life. If your symptoms are serious you will need to consult your doctor or even the emergency room if they are very serious). It may be possible to treat your complaint homeopathically so it is worth calling me to check this out-the earlier the better. In any case, it is always helpful to let me know if you are considering medical treatment for an acute complaint in between consultations.
Possible response
* You feel more tired than usual.
What you can do
This could mean your body is concentrating its energy on the healing process and you can help by resting and/or sleeping more (going to bed earlier at night and/or taking a nap in the day). You may also want to cut out all caffeine and alcohol to encourage this process further.
* You experience a worsening of one or more of your symptoms.
This may be a good sign, keep notes of what happens and call me if you need reassurance or advice.
* Your moods are changeable or surprising.
Some people find that their moods are more unpredictable after homeopathic treatment. You may feel calmer, or you may experience an increase in irritability or sadness-feelings that you may have “stuffed” in the past. Please call me if you are experiencing difficulty in expressing your emotions.
* You experience a return of old symptoms
If you become ill in between consultations with symptoms that are familiar to you please contact me if you are concerned about how long they will last or would like advice on how to manage them.
* You fall ill with an acute illness.
Call me if you would like homeopathic treatment, or to let me know if you need other medical treatment for an acute illness.
* No response.
If you have no reaction to treatment after 14-21 days please call me.
Please keep notes of anything unusual or different that happens between consultations, along with the dates, as this information is meaningful to me and will enable me to track your progress more effectively.
I am especially interested in any changes in your energy, your moods, your appetite, any significant dreams and of course, any changes in your symptoms.
My background
Payment by cash, Bank Interac Email transfer, PayPal or Wise (for international payment) is gratefully accepted.
Again, thank you for your interest in homeopathy and I look forward to being a part of your choice toward a safe, non-toxic path to healing and continued health.
Sincerely,
Donna Powers
