Choosing a practitioner
About the author
Catherine Doyle is the founder of natural bloom. Catherine uses complementary therapies regularly, and has been interested in an holistic approach to health for many years.
She is a qualified meditation facilitator and Bowen therapist working on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
www.soothed.com.au
The best way is to ask a friend, or someone you trust, if they can recommend a therapist. You could also ask your GP if they can refer you to someone, or recommend a practitioner.
Holistic practitioners can be found by looking
in the yellow pages, reading local specialist publications, checking
flyers in health food shops, or on one of the many practitioner
listings to be found on the web.
You can also write to the complementary therapy organisations (or professional bodies) governing the therapy you are interested in, and ask them to send you a list of registered practitioners. Depending on the organisation, there may be a small charge for this service.
So now you've got a list of possibilities, how do you choose between them? As we mentioned before, a personal recommendation is best. If you're seeking treatment for a specific problem, you may also want to find out whether the therapist has experience of treating your particular ailment or condition. You should also check that the practitioner is properly qualified and insured to practise.
Try to speak to the practitioner in person or on the phone, to see whether you get on with them, and whether they think they can help you. Finally, if it's not working out, discuss your problems with your therapist - maybe they know of someone who might be in a better position to help you.
