Dana Kraft, Naturopath

dana@lifepathretreats.com
Cell phone: 415.100.7847

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.