CONSULTATIONS
INITIAL CONSULTATION
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As part of your initial consultation at The Sattva Centre, we will work together to establish important holistic health plan. Your initial appointment will be approximately one hour in length.
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Your consultation with an Ayurvedic Practitioner will include:​
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An explanation of Ayurvedic origin, science and philosophy.
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Establishing both your Prakriti (natural constitution) and Vikriti (current state of health imbalance) through discussion, analysis and questioning.
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Establishing medical history, family history, past health issues and any current medications.
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A systemic examination.
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Daily dietary intake analysis.
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Discussion about your current emotions and the mind.
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Establishing any Ama (toxins) that may be in the body.
A subsequent follow up consultation is often required to review treatment plans and administer both external and herbal treatments if needed.
NURTURE PROGRAM
An Ayurvedic Health Care Support Program for Mothers and Babies
In Ayurveda, pregnancy, birth and post-partum care are considered sacred rites of passage that need to be highly supported and nurtured to ensure optimum health and wellbeing for both mother and baby.
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Through the Nurture program at The Sattva Centre, the following services are offered to expectant mothers, partners and babies both during pregnancy and the birth but also during the critical post-partum recovery period.
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FIRST & SECOND TRIMESTER
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Monthly check ups with a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner or Doctor to support mothers and babies during this important first few months of pregnancy. This includes dietary and lifestyle guidance, medicinal support especially for morning sickness and fatigue, yoga and meditation practice for balancing mind and body.
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24 hour contact available via phone for any questions, queries or concerns.
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Ayurvedic pregnancy massage given with soothing medicated oils to strengthen and nourish mother and baby.
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THIRD TRIMESTER
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Fortnightly check-ups with a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner or Doctor in monitoring mother and baby’s progress.
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24-hour contact available via phone for any questions, queries or concerns.
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Ayurvedic pregnancy massage given with soothing medicated oils to strengthen and nourish mother and baby.
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Yoga, breathing and meditation practices taught to both mother and partner in preparation for use during birth to naturally manage pain and fatigue.
LABOUR & BIRTH​
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Your Ayurvedic Practitioner or Doctor can be present at the birth if requested as a support member in assisting mother and partner. This includes, working with mother and partner in implementing the yoga, breathing and meditation practices as taught in months prior, providing Ayurvedic aromatherapy, massage and music if requested.
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POST-PARTUM (WEEKS 1-4 AFTER BIRTH)
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Weekly to twice weekly (if required) home or hospital visits to provide education, health care and support for mothers and babies through:
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Check ups on general health of mother and baby,
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Breastfeeding support,
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Establishing sleep and feeding routines for baby,
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Dietary guidelines for mother’s recovery,
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Massage for both mother and baby and,
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Herbal medicinal support for both mother and baby as required.
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