An Inspirational Journey to Becoming a Naturopath
From Corporate Challenges to Embracing Natural Healthcare
Cush’s journey into the realm of natural healthcare began following a twenty-year career in the corporate world, which led to severe burnout impacting her health significantly. The challenges multiplied with the birth of her youngest child, who presented unexpected health issues. Motivated by these personal health challenges and driven by an intrinsic passion for natural health and the mind-body connection, Cush embarked on a quest to delve into the underlying causes of these health concerns, both for her child and herself. This marked the start of a profound personal and professional transformation into a Naturopath.
Cush Reid: An Experienced Naturopath
My world changed when my health crashed as a result of the stresses of twenty years in the corporate environment. The birth of my youngest child at this time meant I had to change or go under. I turned to my long-held interest in natural health and the mind-body connection to search for answers to my own ill health and to discover what was wrong with my baby.
Qualifications and Expertise
Cush brings a wealth of knowledge and a broad spectrum of qualifications to the field of natural health. She is qualified in Nutritional Therapy, Functional Evaluation, Herbal Medicine, Advanced Functional Test Analysis, Gene Analysis, Neuromuscular Therapy, Life Coaching, and BodyTalk. Her training spans Human Science, Disease Processes, and Biochemistry. This extensive education provides her with a deep understanding of the orthodox approach to health, coupled with a strong, science-based knowledge and qualification.
Cush’s ability to apply analytical thinking from her business career to patient cases has proven invaluable. This system has helped complex and difficult cases reveal the way forward to restore good health.
How Cush Works with Patients
Cush uses a functional medicine approach to her clinical practice, leveraging her extensive knowledge and experience. She takes a broad focus on the mental, emotional, spiritual, physical, and social aspects of wellbeing and wholeness of health.
The goal of this approach is to find the root cause of any unease or dysfunction in the body and work with this to restore optimal health and a balanced lifestyle. A range of testing assists Cush in her information gathering and evaluations. These include:
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Stool analysis
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Hormone testing
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Blood tests
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DNA profiles
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Functional evaluation
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Zinc taste tally
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Urinary pH
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Hair tissue mineral analysis
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Salivary cortisol stress profiles
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Food journals
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Online nutritional assessment questionnaires
Cush is well experienced in the areas of the digestive system, fatigue, nutrition, herbal medicine, gene analysis, the effects of stress on the health and wellbeing of the mind/body complex, and individuals on the autism spectrum. She is passionate about encouraging, supporting, and educating her patients to develop and maintain a healthy body and lifestyle. This dedication brings the benefits of good energy levels, healthy ageing, and enjoyment of life.
Integrative Techniques for Holistic Health
Cush is not only a Nutritional Therapist and also a Certified Gluten Practitioner and BodyTalk practitioner. She encourages her patients to add regular BodyTalk sessions into their treatment plans if they are looking for faster results. This integrative technique supports the functional medicine approach by addressing various aspects of health and wellbeing.
A Passion for Lifelong Learning
Cush’s commitment to lifelong learning is evident in her continuous pursuit of knowledge and enrichment. She believes that an in-depth understanding of health and wellness requires constant education and adaptation to new findings and methodologies.
Cush’s Journey to Natural Health
The personal journey that led Cush to natural health started with her own health crisis. The stresses of a corporate career took a toll on her health, and the birth of her youngest child added to the pressures. Instead of succumbing to these challenges, Cush Reid turned to her long-held interest in natural health and the mind-body connection. Her quest for answers to her own health issues and those of her baby fuelled her passion for natural health.
Building Your Healthier Future with Cush Reid
Cush’s approach to health is holistic and patient-centred. She understands that each individual is unique and that health and wellbeing require a tailored approach. Her dedication to finding the root cause of health issues and working with patients to restore optimal health is the cornerstone of her practice.
Through her extensive qualifications, integrative techniques, and passion for lifelong learning, Cush offers a comprehensive approach to natural health. Her commitment to supporting and educating her patients ensures that they can achieve and maintain a healthy body and lifestyle. Cush’s journey from the corporate world to becoming a renowned naturopath serves as an inspiration to those seeking to take control of their health and wellbeing.
In conclusion, Cush Reid’s expertise and holistic approach make her a standout figure in the field of natural health. Her ability to blend scientific knowledge with natural health practices offers her patients a unique and effective path to wellness. As Cush Reid continues to learn and grow in her field, her patients can be confident that they are receiving the best possible care for their health and wellbeing.
