Thierry Perrin, Naturopath in Dieppe

A holistic approach

During private consultations, seminars or workshops, a Naturopath will inform and try to correct the harmful habits which in the long run could endanger you. A Naturopath is here to decipher silent symptoms, to get to the core of the problem, like a Sherlock Holmes of Health, looking for the cause of the cause of the cause.

A Naturopath considers a human being as a whole by taking in consideration their physical, emotional, energetic, spiritual or even environmental dimensions.

A Naturopath knows there’s no healthy diet or body hygiene if it’s not in line with nature. To respect the world and the laws of nature means to respect oneself.

But above all, a Naturopath is here to empower so you become aware of the role you play in your health and well-being. This is achieved with the full commitment and cooperation of both you and the Naturopath. No dietary supplements, nor aggressive recommendations, nor drastic diets will ever replace your own real motivation for a change. This is the vision in which the Naturopath works and advises.

A benevolent therapist

When you suffer from functional or chronic disorders, the Naturopath will make sure that inflammation doesn’t settle to deteriorate your situation.

Sometimes the Naturopath needs to listen carefully, humbly, with care, and kind-heartedness to perceive small sounds which signal a hidden, persistent inflammation.

The relation is never unilateral, it’s an exchange, two paths that cross and take each other to the highest level possible, a bond between two souls.

Believing in vitalism

When sickness is diagnosed, the Naturopath will accompany you to mobilize all your possible strengths.

The Naturopath deeply believes in the resources of the body and soul and in an Energy which each of us possesses, a vital force that allows us to heal. Difficult to define, this Energy is referred to by some as Prana or Chi – Life, in short.

It’s not the Naturopath who heals, but life itself that does.

Integrative medicine

The Naturopath works hand in hand with specialists so as to never harm you. They help you deal with your treatment and strengthen your natural defenses, your well-being and your quality of life.

A Naturopath never conducts a diagnosis, or does any surgery or invasive exams. A Naturopath respects the work of allopathic physicians and never hesitates to call them when they feel there’s an emergency or has reached their limits.

A Naturopath is bound by medical secrecy like every doctor who took the oath.

Profile study : the anamnesis

The first encounter is very important. It is usually done face to face (even though some therapists propose skype meetings) and usually lasts 1 hour and a half, two hours. The Naturopath studies their client very carefully, through iris observations, Chinese pulses, and thanks to a long series of questions that will cover all the systems of the client : the anamnesis.

The Vital Hygiene Program (VHP)

At the end of the interview, the Naturopath has a clearer view of the energy, the vitality, the overload and deficiencies of their client and is able to then personalize their recommendations for optimum support.

Based on their observations, the Naturopath will write out a program for the client, le Programme d’Hygiène Vital (PHV).

Follow up consultations are usually shorter (one hour at most) and can easily be done via phone or videoconferencing.

The general misconception many people have of Naturopaths, unfortunately reduce them to only recommending herbs (herbal tea, essential oils) or natural pills (super food or dietary supplement)

Truth be told, a Naturopath’s first (and main) recommendations rely on long term adjustments on vital hygiene, diet, advice regarding stress management, and introducing physical activity in daily life. A Naturopath not only makes use of hydrology, but also plants, techniques in energy, reflex and breathing, as much as massages to put in place their strategy of revitalization, detoxification or stabilization…

Rates and consultation with a Naturopath

I consult in a cabinet that is located at 2 rue du Château d'Eau in Dieppe and the first consultation with me costs 70 euros, 60 euros for the follow-up. It’s usually not reimbursed by Social Security but some private health insurance will cover the cost – ask your insurer.

But under no circumstances do my consultations replace a medical visit with a doctor.

Micronutrition

About Micronutrition, I usually rely on the blood and urinary analysis proposed by the Belgium laboratory LIMPS (but not only) to come as close as possible to the finest adjustment and correct potential vitamin or mineral deficiencies, reinforce the cells abilities to produce energy, resist insulin, support the liver in its cleansing role, help the intestinal microbiota, optimize the nutrients assimilation and ensure a good absorption of fatty acids. While micronutrition takes longer, it's more subtle, and like a good naturopathic follow up, enables me to adapt with precision the program to the specific and unique needs of my clients.