Getting started
Homeopathy, explained.
Everything you need to know, in about two minutes.
A natural, whole-person approach to wellbeing, used for over 200 years.
Energy medicine
Working with your energy.
Homeopathy is an energy medicine that stimulates the body to heal.
In homeopathic philosophy, each of us has a vital force: the natural energy that keeps body, mind and emotions in balance. A well-matched remedy is chosen to work with that energy, which is why homeopathy looks at the whole person rather than one symptom.
The basics
What is homeopathic medicine?
A system of natural remedies, each one matched to the unique way your symptoms show up.
Read more about homeopathic medicine
A different way of looking
Many approaches ask "what is the problem?". Homeopathy also asks "how is it showing up for you?" Two people with a cough might be described very differently: one dry and tickly at night, the other rattly and worse in the morning. Each picture points to a different remedy.
What a remedy is made from
Remedies come from natural sources, such as chamomile, arnica and marigold flowers, minerals like salt and calcium, and other substances from nature. Each is prepared in careful steps of dilution and shaking.
Who uses it
Families, practitioners and people around the world use homeopathy for everyday moments at home and alongside their usual care. Many like that the drops are simple to take, even for little ones.
How it fits with your life
You can use it at home for short-term, everyday moments, or work with a homeopath for things that linger. Either way, you're looking at the whole person.
The big ideas
How it works.
Like with like
A remedy is matched to the symptoms it's traditionally linked with.
The whole you
Mood, sleep and energy matter as much as the main symptom.
Small doses
A few drops, spaced out as things settle.
Read more about how it works
Where it came from
Homeopathy was developed in the late 1700s by Samuel Hahnemann, a German doctor. Today it is used by families and practitioners in many countries around the world.
Like with like
The central idea is that a substance which brings on certain symptoms in a large amount is traditionally used, in a tiny diluted amount, for a similar picture of symptoms. That's why the details of how you feel matter so much.
Why the whole you matters
Two people with the same complaint can describe it very differently. One feels better for warmth, the other for fresh air; one wants company, the other wants to be left alone. These small differences guide the choice of remedy.
Why small doses
Remedies are taken a little at a time. The usual pattern is a few doses close together at first, then spaced further apart as things settle, and stopping once you feel well.
From nature to bottle
How a remedy is made.
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Nature
Plants, minerals and other natural sources.
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Dilute and shake
Diluted and shaken in careful steps.
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Your bottle
Liquid drops in 15 mL or 30 mL amber glass.
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Where remedies come from
Remedies are made from plants (like chamomile and arnica), minerals (like salt and calcium) and other natural sources. Each one has a Latin name, so you'll see names like Arnica montana or Chamomilla.
What the numbers mean
A remedy is diluted and shaken in careful steps, a process called potentisation. The number on a remedy, like 6C or 30C, tells you how many times this has been done. A higher number isn't "stronger"; choosing the right remedy matters more than the number.
Vibe remedies
The Vibe shop sends single remedies as Fibonacci Homochords (ten potencies of the same remedy in one bottle) unless you ask for another potency. In consultations, I prescribe other potencies too. Learn about potency.
What's in the bottle
The remedy, in a base of brandy and distilled water, in a 15 mL amber glass bottle with a dropper or dripolator lid.
Two ways to begin
Where do you start?
At home
Everyday moments
Knocks, bites, sniffles and restless nights.
Open the remedy finder →With me
Things that linger
A consultation looking at the whole picture.
See consultations →Read more about which to choose
Everyday moments at home
For short-term things that have come on recently, like a knock at the park, a bite at the beach or a restless night. You can choose a remedy yourself with the remedy finder, or email me for a 20-minute acute consult if you'd like help.
Things that linger
For concerns that have been around for a while or keep coming back. An initial consultation takes about 90 minutes and looks at your health history, energy, sleep, mood and more, then we make a plan together with follow-ups.
Not sure?
If you're considering ongoing care, start with a free 15-minute call to see whether homeopathy, and working with me, is the right fit.
Your first remedy
Four simple steps.
Read more about each step
1. Notice
Jot down what happened and when, what it feels like (sore, stinging, throbbing, itchy), what makes it better or worse (warmth, cool, rest, movement), and how the person is in themselves: clingy, cranky, quiet or restless.
2. Match
Look for the remedy whose traditional picture fits most closely, paying attention to the "better or worse for" details and the mood. The how to choose a remedy guide walks you through it.
3. Take
Bang the bottle firmly against the palm of your other hand 3 times, then take three drops under the tongue, in a clean mouth, about 10 minutes away from food and drink. Keep the dropper from touching the mouth. For little ones, drops in a little water work well.
4. Watch
Wait and see. If nothing changes after a few doses, stop and look at the picture again. If things improve, space the doses out and stop once you feel well. The dosing guide has a simple flowchart.
Quick questions
Good to know.
Is it suitable for children?
Many families use remedies with little ones. For babies, please ask me first.
What's in the bottle?
The remedy, in brandy and distilled water.
Not sure where to start?
Book a 20-minute acute consult, or a free 15-minute call if you're considering ongoing care.
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