The Homeopathic Consultation
When you
see a homeopath, she will often want to know a lot about your chief
complaint, what bothers you most. The goal of the homeopath is to
understand your experience of your suffering as well as possible. To
come to the understanding that is deep enough to match a remedy that is
individualized, she will often ask you to repeat and more thoroughly
describe your experience. She will be especially interested in unusual
symptoms.
This first visit can last two to three hours. For
the best care, it is ideal to return for follow up visits every 6-8
weeks (these are usually about 45 minutes to one hour long), and to
report by phone or email any time you experience an acute illness. It
is also helpful if you take note of your symptoms, changes you notice,
as well as any strong dreams you may have.