Cottesloe Naturopathic Clinic

Naturopathic & Homeopathy Clinic Perth WA

Cottesloe Naturopathic Clinic was established in 1991 by Michael Blanch, one of Perth WA's most experienced naturopaths and homeopaths. As a natural health practitioner has has been assisting people and families with a wide range of medical conditions for more than twenty-five years. He has also lectured in natural therapy colleges for most of this time and has helped train many of the younger generation of Perth  practitioners. 

Having practised full time since 1984, he moved from Sydney to Perth WA in 1990. You may read more about Michael Blanch and his philosophy of treatment, including the integration of naturopathy with traditional and modern homeopathy, on the Profile page.

This clinic is a general practice. While this means that most health problems are dealt with, there are some areas of expertise. You will understand these if you explore the page Conditions Treated, which has links to many other pages on specific conditions. 

In the philosophy of this clinic, we cannot treat a problem as if it is separate from the person as a whole. It is people who are treated; and as a result, their complaints are improved. In every case, the focus is always on the individual, regardless of the diagnosis or the name of the disease. This is the most basic difference between our approach and that of orthodox medicine. 

"Holistic" is the word used to describe any therapy that  treats the person as a whole, and homeopathy is the most holistic of all therapies.  It is also the most natural and the most free of side effects. It is aimed at balancing the individual on all levels: mentally, emotionally and physically; and because homeopathy is applicable and safe for all age groups, family treatment is our forte. If you wish to understand more about homeopathy, please visit the page Homeopathy Explained.

As a naturopath and homeopath with more than twenty-five years' experience, Michael Blanch "knows what works". He applies naturopathic principles of health, lifestyle, diet and stress management alongside homeopathic medicine accurately prescribed to the individual as a whole.This treatment stimulates the innate healing mechanisms of the body, and more than 90% of people report very positive changes from the first to the second visit, in a matter of weeks. Our experience shows that in most cases a permanently improved situation of health can be achieved. 

The page Naturopathy Explained describes the approach, and fees and charges are explained on Programs and Offers. 

If you wish to explore the approach further, read down; and please visit the page Patient Information, if you are ready to make a booking or if you have already been to this clinic.

The body needs to be given space to heal. In conjunction with naturopathic principles, homeopathy assists these natural processes. The integrated approach of naturopathy with homeopathic treatment offers a genuine alternative to drug treatment, which mostly attempts to counter what the body is trying to do. 

The focus may be said to be either alternative or complementary, depending on the circumstance and the individual case. Where patients need to continue with orthodox drugs, the treatment offered through this clinic will not interfere and doses of medication can often be reduced. In the process, the wellbeing of the patient will likely be improved. 

If drug treatment can be reduced, in most cases the patient will be referred back to their GP for that reduction and for monitoring. Also, please note that we do not treat life threatening situations.

Our clinic sees itself as part of a responsible network of health solutions for today's educated consumer. We receive referrals from a range of therapists, including medical doctors, chiropractors, osteopaths, yoga and meditation teachers, psychologists, counsellors and psychotherapists throughout Perth, and in turn refers to these practitioners where necessary. 

Even though our philosophy is so different to orthodox medicine, we understand the importance of medical investigations to diagnose serious conditions, as a safety net for our clients, and in surgical emergencies. We are pragmatists and will never let our philosophy compromise our judgement, where the safety or health of our patients is concerned!

Treatment with homeopathy at this Perth naturopathic clinic can be effective for most conditions, both acute and chronic. Acute (self-limiting) conditions such as coughs, colds, ear infections and glue ear, tonsillitis, sinusitis and bladder infections (cystitis) may be promptly relieved, often quicker than with drugs and with no side effects. Chronic (long-lasting) conditions such as allergies, hay fever, asthma, fatigue and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), eczema and dermatitis, acne, psoriasis, migraines and headaches, back pain, sciatica, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), menstrual problems, including period pains, PMS, fertility and infertility issues, including natural fertility management, fibroids and PCOS, menopausal hot flushes, prostatitis, interstitial cystitis, sleep problems, insomnia, anxiety, phobias, obsessions and compulsions (OCD), etc., will usually be quickly improved and after a time may even be free of symptoms. Click here for a fuller list of conditions treated.

As treatment consists of low dose medicines that are palatable and entirely safe, all age groups are catered for, including babies, pregnant women, children and the elderly. In fact children are the largest single age group seen - and they all love taking homeopathic medicine! It is a family practice and often whole family groups are treated, where substantial discounts are offered.