Homeopathy

We have three homeopaths working at Bodywise.

Homeopathy is based on the principle that 'like is cured by like'; an illness which produces certain symptoms can be cured by a substance which produces the same symptoms by stimulating the body's own healing mechanism. The approach is to find a remedy which matches the individual's whole symptom picture in detail, but also takes account of general aspects of the person's health, such as the weather and temperature they do best in, their diet and life style, stresses that might contribute to ill health, and family history - to look at inherited tendency to illness.

Remedies are derived from plant, animal or mineral sources and are prescribed in tiny concentrated doses as pills or drops. The therapy is suitable for all ages, including babies, and pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Homeopathy can be use in the treatment of chronic and acute conditions, including:

• alergies, such as hay fever, and other allergies
• skin conditions
• depression
• arthritis
• chronic fatigue syndrome
• PMT and other menstral disorders, including problems resulting from menopause
• digestive disorders
• coughs, colds and 'flu.

Janet Cobil qualified as a Licentiate at the College of Homeopathy in 1990. She works at Bodywise on Wednesday evenings, and charges £55 for the first appointment (90 mins) and follow-up appointments are £45 (45 mins). For children under 11, she charges £40 for each appointment. The cost of remedies is included. Concessions are available.

Kalpna Kadri qualified as a Licentiate at the College of Practical Homeopathy in 1997. She works at Bodywise on alternate Tuesday evenings, and charges £50 for the first appointment (75 mins) and follow-up appointments are £40 (45 mins). For children under 18, she charges £40 for the first appointment and £30 for follow-ups. She is happy to see acute patients for 20 mins for free, with a £10 charge for the remedies. Normally there is no extra charge for remedies.

Lesley Murphy qualified as a Licentiate at the College of Homeopathy in London in 1988. She works at Bodywise on Thursday evenings, and charges £55 for the first appointment (90 mins) and follow-up appointments are £45 (45 mins). For children, students and OAPs, she charges £40 the first appointment and £30 for follow-ups. The cost of remedies is included. Concessions can be negotiated.

Grazia Gatti qualified as a Licentiate at the London College of Classical Homeopathy in 1999 and is registered with the Society of Homeopaths. She works at Bodywise on Mondays evenings, and charges £55 for the first appointment (90 mins) and follow-up appointments are £45 (45 mins). For children under 11, she charges £40 for each appointment. The cost of remedies is included. Concessions are available.