Cottesloe Naturopathic Clinic

Naturopathic & Homeopathy Clinic Perth

Cottesloe Naturopathic Clinic was established in 1991 by Michael Blanch, one of Perth's most experienced homeopaths/naturopaths. As well as lecturing in natural therapy colleges for twenty years, he has been in full time practice since 1984 and moved from Sydney to Perth in 1990. 

For 25 years, Michael Blanch has been assisting people and families with a wide range of medical conditions. He has also helped train many of the younger generation of Perth practitioners.

Cottesloe Naturopathic Clinic is a general practice. This means that most conditions are dealt with. There are no areas of specialty, although there are some areas of expertise. This suits the philosophy, as we cannot treat a problem as if it is separate from the whole. We treat people before we treat diseases. In every case, the focus is always on the whole person, regardless of the diagnosis. 

Treatment through the primary modality of homeopathy is holistic and is aimed at balancing the individual on all levels: mentally, emotionally and physically. Because homeopathy is applicable to all age groups, family treatment is our forte.

As a naturopath and homeopath with 25 years experience, Michael Blanch "knows what works". He applies naturopathic principles of health, lifestyle, and diet and stress management alongside homeopathic medicine accurately prescribed to the individual as a whole, not to a named condition.

Through treating the whole person, homeopathic philosophy reveals that the innate healing mechanisms of the body are stimulated. In many cases, a permanently improved situation of health can be achieved, not just relief of symptoms. We do not claim to cure, as only the body itself can do that, and we make no promises as results will vary. 

If problems are to be remedied permanently, or the person become healthier and the situation much more manageable, the body needs to heal itself. Homeopathic medicine, in conjunction with naturopathic principles, works with and not against  the body's attempt to restore health. Health is no more, nor less, than the relative absence of disturbing symptoms on all three levels: mental, emotional and physical.

The integrated approach of naturopathy with homeopathy is often a genuine alternative to drug treatment. 

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 from which today’s educated consumer can choose. 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 and approach 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!

Our treatment can be effective for most conditions, both acute and chronic. Acute (self-limiting) conditions such as coughs, colds, ear infections, tonsillitis, sinusitis and bladder infections may be promptly relieved, often quicker than with drugs and with no side effects. Chronic (long-lasting) conditions such as allergies, fatigue, eczema, psoriasis, back pain, sciatica, irritable bowel syndrome, menstrual problems, including period pains, fertility issues, sleep problems, depression, anxiety, phobias, compulsions, ADHD, etc., will usually be quickly improved and after a time may even be free of symptoms. Click on the tab above 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.