The medicine that both heals and divides

By Jeremy Brown, Naturopath (Adv. Dip. Nat., TAE IV, MNHAA) Writing this blog has been something I do when I'm not busy seeing patients, yet it has become more successful than I imagined. This success has spilled over into print media and I have been published a few times now. One of the latest occasions …

The Do It Yourself guide to starting a business

The Do It Yourself guide to starting a business (5 things I have learnt, or 5 things I wish I knew sooner) For many years now, Lyndal and myself have wanted to start a business. In the first few years of our marriage, we dreamed and even planned of owning a small boutique wine business …

Retail Vitamins Vs Consulting a Naturopath

Retail Vitamins Vs Consulting a Naturopath Over my career I have worked in many roles. From a “vitamin specialist” at a major chemist store, to a health food store and now: to consulting as a Naturopath. Many have asked me why it is worth the time, energy and money consulting with a Naturopath. It can …

Top five tips for new clinic owners

Top five tips for new clinic owners Its been a great first 9 months at Brown’s Wellbeing Centre. We’ve gone beyond our expectations in the number of patients seen, in addition to some healthy revenue. Most importantly though, we have helped our Patients improve their health. Admittedly, there is still a large of amount of …

Welcoming Patients for the first time

Welcoming Patients for the first time  Having a break from the clinical side of this Blog, and on Lyndal’s suggestion, I am writing this Blog on what it is like for a new Practitioner to see patients for the first time. This will be a somewhat personal story and reflection on what it means. Why …

What is Naturopathy

What is Naturopathy? 5 things it is, and a couple of things it isn’t By Jeremy Brown I am often asked about what my profession is. At times it is strange to be in a place where a percentage of the population do not know what a Naturopath is, but it is always nice to …