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How can a naturopath help my child (or teenager)?

Writer's picture: Jasmin SturmJasmin Sturm

Yes I do work with children and teenagers. In fact, I love to work with young people.



This is how I got started in naturopathy. My own daughter was a preschooler (30 odd years ago) she had a repeated cough, cold and a runny nose. I’d taken her to the doctor numerous times and ended up feeling disillusioned as antibiotics were repeatedly the treatment that I was offered.

So, I delved into what natural remedies I could use which included homeopathy, dietary modification, herbal medicine, flower essences amongst other things. I


learnt iridology (our health potentials and weaknesses are reflected in our iris) and this opened up to studying naturopathy and herbal medicine in 1994.


(Click here to learn how I can help teenagers)


What sort of health concerns do I help children with?


✅Tummy aches, bloating, constipation, runny poos, encopresis, tummy bugs

✅Anxiety, resistance to sleeping, waking up repeatedly, moodiness, separation anxiety

✅Hyperactivity, ADHD, poor concentration, lack of motivation

✅Repeated infections - coughs, colds, sore throats, earaches, constant runny noses, chestiness, viruses, gum infections, tummy bugs

✅ Eczema, sores that don’t heal, eczema, rashes

✅Allergies, sneezing, hayfever, itchy throat, sinus, mouth breathing

✅Sporting injuries, sore muscles, growing pains, leg cramps


What services are suitable for children and teenagers?


✅Hair Testing (particularly for digestive and skin symptoms)

✅ Naturopathy (using food (nutrition) supplements / flower essences/herbal medicine or homeopathy as required and lifestyle guidance)

✅Bowen Therapy (body aches, cramps, spasms, tension, headaches, migraines and more)

✅An acute consultation for tummy bugs, colds, coughs, acute stress, grief, shock


"The probiotic & dietary recommendations you gave *** settled down the diarrhoea so fast! Thankyou so much." Mum of a 6 year old.

If you're ready to book your child (under 13) in here is the link


How do you help teenagers & why work with a naturopath?



The early teens are a great time to start educating your child on the importance of healthy eating, (and why we need to include adequate protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates for a growing body).


It can be helpful for someone else (other than the parent) to talk to them about the need for creating a healthy work/school/ life balance. I can support you by explaining to them the need for adequate sleep, exercise, why certain foods may be depleting them, how certain nutrients can help them with stress, a depleted immune system, digestive issues and mood imbalances.


More specifically I can help with:

✅General stress from school: including exam stress, performance anxiety, perfectionism, social anxiety

✅Fatigue and low energy from a busy work/social / sporting regime (again supporting the nervous system)

✅Hormonal imbalances causing acne, period pain, heavy periods, pre-menstrual tension

✅Nutrient depletion from taking the oral contraceptive pill, antibiotics, antiinflammatories

✅Insomnia, poor sleep habits, shock and grief

✅Creating new habits (see 21 Day Cleanse below)*


Those over 13 require an adult consultation - however I am offering a 10% discount for Term 1 2024 https://BooknowwithJasmin.as.me/teenagers


*The 21 Day Whole food cleanse is a great way to learn with your teenagers.

In this cleanse we learn about

  • Common toxins & chemicals that you and your family are exposed to as part of everyday living and how they are causing harm to your health

  • Toxicity and sugar and how to deal with cravings

  • How toxins create mineral deficiencies

  • Candida, worms, parasites and how to protect yourself from these infestations

  • Toxicity and your hormones

  • Staying toxin free

Note the Cleanse is based on a whole food diet and can be modified for teenagers or to suit your needs.


I also offer a free 15 minute discovery call for parents




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Jasmin is a qualified naturopath and medical herbalist with over 25 years experience. She also holds a Bachelor of Health Science in Complementary Medicine (BHScCompMed), which included papers in nutritional biochemistry, microbiology and immunology as well as pathophysiology. 

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From the metaphysical perspective she has spent the last 32 years developing her spiritual awareness and understandings. In 2021 she became certified in Soul Centre Healing Hypnosis (SCHH). More about her spiritual journey here. Go straight to the SCHH page.

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Warkworth Naturopath 

Matakana and Online

jasmin@warkworthnaturopath.co.nz
Phone: 027 372 4200

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