Dana Kraft, Naturopath

Contact: dana@lifepathretreats.com

Dana is a UK-trained Naturopath, specializing in Nutritional Therapy and Herbal Medicine. Upon completing her MA dissertation in Media and Alternative Medicine at Goldsmiths College, University of London in 2005, she realized that her real passion lay in natural medicine. She trained at the prestigious College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM) in London, graduating with specialties in Nutritional Therapy, Herbal Medicine and Naturopathy.

As well as running a busy private practice in London, Dana also had the wonderful opportunity to work as a nutrition lecturer and clinic supervisor at the CNM.

A passionate supporter and advocate of natural health, Dana Kraft is co-founder and former Vice President of the UK’s Naturopathic Nutrition Association (NNA), a member of the UK General Naturopathic Council (GNC). She has recently been appointed a Fellow of the NNA and regularly contributes to its newsletters.

Philosophy and Approach

The European style of naturopathy is an ‘eclectic’ approach to healing, where various tools and perspectives are incorporated in order to help set each individual on the right healing path. Herbal remedies, nutrition advice, flower essences, lifestyle changes and more will be recommended to clients as is deemed appropriate for the individual at the time. Dana often uses Traditional Chinese Medicine and/or Ayurvedic theory and diagnostic techniques (tongue and pulse analysis, face reading, etc.) as well as the use of Iridology, the study of the iris of the eye, to ascertain constitutional weakness and confirm suspected areas of dis-ease in the body.

All of Dana’s work is guided by the fundamental principles of naturopathy:

• The WHOLE person is treated – physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually
• The PERSON is treated, not the disease, and each individual is unique and each person responds in a different way to different remedies
• The root (underlying) cause of dysfunction is identified and treated, not the branches (symptoms)
• Vis Medicatrix Naturae – The healing power of nature There is ‘vital force’ or ‘life force’ which given the right conditions, will self-heal or self-correct.
• Health is much greater than just ‘absence of infirmity’ – it should be abundant vitality
• Prevention is preferable to cure

Consultations and Costs

The initial consultation is approximately 75-90 minutes and involves a thorough case taking including medical history and a review of bodily systems, and an analysis of diet and lifestyle. Following the session, individualized recommendations will be provided to you. The initial consultation is 600 pesos.

Follow-up consultations last approximately 45-60 minutes. Follow-ups are recommended every 3-4 weeks for the first few months, and as you improve they will become less frequent, such as every 3 months then every 6 months and eventually an annual appointment and if you ever suffer from an acute condition such as a cold/flu/parasite etc. Again, after each follow-up you will receive updated recommendations based on progress. Follow-up consultations are 400 pesos per session.

Herbal remedies and nutritional supplementation will be recommended at extra cost to the client, however budgetary requirements can always be considered, and most of Dana’s suppliers offer discounts for her clients.

Testimonials

My struggle with IBS led me to Dana. I had been seeing a practitioner for a few years, but didn’t feel I was regaining my health the way I had wanted. Shortly after seeing Dana, I was feeling better than I ever had. Not only did my IBS become manageable, I had more energy and vitality than ever, and I learned so much about myself. Dana addressed the whole picture of my health – emotional and mental, lifestyle and diet, not just the physical symptoms. She used a variety of healing tools to not only treat me, but to teach me how to be in charge of my health. Dana is a fantastic naturopath, and I would highly recommend her to anyone who isn’t feeling as well as they want to. J.S., Female 30 years old

Having suffered a recurrence of systemic candida, the normal candida diet and supplements were not having the effect that I needed to get me back to stable health. In a previous attack it had taken me over year to regain energy. I went to Dana Kraft and, over the course of only a few months, she speeded up the recovery process and gave me back my health and energy with unfailing thoroughness, encouragement and kindness. L.C., Female 46 years old

I trained with Dana at the CNM in London, and I would highly recommend her as an amazing practitioner due to her knowledge and strength and superb intuition. Anyone can consider themselves lucky to be treated by her, a true angel. Good Luck in Mexico, Dana. Alexandra Andrews