Peter Farnsworth ND
Naturopath and Medical Herbalist.
A few words about me
I have over 35 years’ experience as a practitioner of herbal medicine and nutritional therapy. My approach combines modern, evidence-based science with Western Herbal Medicine to create individualised treatment plans that support balance, resilience, and long-term vitality.
I am registered with the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS Registration No. 0025) and hold multiple accredited qualifications, including nationally recognised Advanced Diplomas in Naturopathy, Herbal Medicine, and Nutrition, as well as formal training in East Asian Medicine.
What sets my work apart is the depth of my clinical experience and the use of functional assessment tools, including medical pulse diagnosis. This allows me to gain real-time insight into how your body is functioning and to tailor therapy with greater precision.
Many of my clients come to me after seeing doctors or other practitioners and are seeking a second opinion or a more refined approach. Functional assessment often provides additional clarity and helps guide more targeted treatment decisions.
Outside of clinical practice, my interests include meditation, yoga, and Ayurvedic cooking, which continue to inform my understanding of health, balance, and lifestyle medicine.
First Consultation
When you book a consultation, a client intake form will be emailed to you to complete online and to return before the consultation. A list of medications and supplements you are taking needs to be detailed before the consultation.
What to bring to your first consultation:
1. Please briefly outline your medical history and the results/reports of any medical consultations, including photostated copies of blood tests. Blood tests, although helpful, are not crucial to the consultation, as functional testing is performed at the consultation, which will reveal your imbalances.
2. It is recommended to bring the supplements and medicines that you detailed in the return e-mail with you, to assess the brand and ingredients you have been taking.
After the initial consultation:
A free check-in consultation will be arranged to answer any questions. This will be followed by a face-to-face consultation to check your pulse and progress. Any adjustment to the herbal prescription or lifestyle advice will be given at this time.
Herbal Dispensary:
The clinic has an off-site Herbal Dispensary that prepares all prescriptions within 48 hours. Herbal preparations are double-checked against consultation findings before dispensing. Your customised herbal preparation will be left at Kokoro clinic for collection or sent to your nominated address via express post for a small postage fee.
Prescription Renewal:
A review consultation is required to renew the herbal medicine dispensed and to monitor progress. Clients are advised to book their review consultation well in advance to ensure their prescriptions are supplied before they run out. Continuity is important.