The goal
of homeopathic treatment is to improve health in the most gentle and long
lasting way. To assist you in this treatment, I must do the following:
•
Understand
the totality of what you are experiencing that characterizes your individual
state
•
Determine
the homeopathic remedy most similar to that state.
During the initial consultation
I will gather an extensive amount of information about you and your medical
history. Typically this requires up to two
hours of time in order to conduct a thorough evaluation. During this evaluation, we will discuss you
in your entirety and not just focus on the ailment that brought you to me. After gathering all of this information I
will spend a day or two evaluating your case and determining the appropriate
remedy. At this point, I will either
mail you the remedy or you are welcome to stop by and pick it up.
After having gathered a significant
amount of base line information during the initial consultation, follow up
consultations usually only require a 30 minute discussion.
For some people the healing journey
with homeopathy is of a shorter duration (2-3 months), and for others it can be
a longer period of time (up to a year or more).
I schedule weekly, monthly or quarterly visits that are tailored to the
specific needs of my clients. The length of time homeopathy takes is dependent
on the nature and duration of the state and the response to the remedy.
One of the many benefits of
Homeopathy is that it is extremely safe as most remedies are highly diluted
substances and do not contain any chemicals (except sugar). Clients sometimes
do experience a short-lived aggravation of an existing or previous condition after
a remedy is given. If you experience what you think is an aggravation, please
contact me. Usually this aggravation is very brief as the remedy stimulating
your immune system. This aggravation is a good sign and indicates the remedy is
working. First time users of homeopathic remedies will often be concerned by
this experience, but over time they realize that this is the body’s way of
working through the natural healing process.
The rate for homeopathic consultation services is
$200.00 for initial consultations and $75.00 for follow-up appointments. This
includes time in the office, on the telephone, or in case study. Payment is due at the time of service. No
insurance reimbursement can be expected for these services. The client is responsible for full payment of
the charges for the consultation at the time of the visit, and cannot expect
any insurance reimbursement. Many companies have Flex Plans, which will
reimburse for homeopathic treatment. Cancellations will be free of charge if
you inform the office 48 hours before the appointment or in case of an
emergency, otherwise 50% of the fee will be due.
Records of client visits and other
transactions are confidential. I may, for purposes of improving your care,
discuss a case in a confidential manner with a professional peer, without
disclosing any information by which you might be identified.
Any other use of your case information
such as teaching, research, or publication in professional journals would
require separate and specific permission from the client.
Client
Advice
•
One
dose of two to three pellets of the indicated remedy taken one time can be an
effective treatment. There is no need to repeat the remedies daily, unless
daily repetitions are prescribed. Do not take another homeopathic remedy or
combination of remedies during your treatment.
•
After
you begin homeopathic treatment, it is advised to not begin other alternative
practices, such as acupuncture, herbal medicine and shiatsu without consulting
your homeopath first.
•
Homeopathy
can treat many health related problems that may arise in your life. Should you
develop an acute condition such as a cold, flu, migraine etc, please contact
me. Also, it is important that you keep
me informed of major life changes or family losses as all of these could
potentially impact your health. In essence, open communication will help me to
help you!
Mardi Biernat, CHom •
Certified Homeopath
