Peter Farnsworth ND
Naturopath and Medical Herbalist.
Experience & philosophy : Naturopathic care in Findon
I am an experienced Naturopath and Medical Herbalist serving the Adelaide, Findon & Western Suburbs Communities with 35 years of clinical experience. 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 training in East Asian Medicine. I am based in the Kolkoro Healing Collective in Findon .
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.
What to expect : Naturopathic Consultation Process
After you book a consultation, a client intake form will be emailed to you to complete and return prior to your appointment.
What to bring to your first consultation:
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A brief outline of your medical history, including copies of any relevant reports or blood test results. While laboratory testing is helpful, functional assessment through pulse and tongue examination forms the core of your evaluation to determine your body's requirements and Health status.
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Any supplements or medicines you are currently using, including brands and ingredients, so they can be reviewed.
My Unique Pulse guided 4-Week Care Cycle
Chronic health patterns are treated in structured 4-week cycles.
This allows time for regulation, consolidation, and precise adjustment based on pulse and tongue findings.
Week 0 – Initial Consultation
• Comprehensive history with Pulse & Tongue assessment
- Findings discussed and verified
- Personalised herbal prescription & Health Care Plan.
- 14-day supply dispensed
Day 10 – Progress Review
• A structured email or text review is conducted to monitor your response
• If progress is stable, a further 14-day supply is prepared
• Herbs may be collected or sent via post
Week 4 – In-Person Reassessment
• Pulse and tongue re-evaluated
• Progress reviewed
• Prescription adjusted as required
Chronic conditions respond gradually.
The first cycle establishes direction.
Subsequent cycles deepen and stabilise the result.
Custom Herbal Dispensary & Prescription check
All prescriptions are prepared by an off-site herbal dispensary and safety-checked prior to dispensing. Prescriptions are generally prepared within 48 hours and may be collected from Kokoro Clinic or sent to your mailing adress per post /
Prescription Continuity
Ongoing prescriptions form part of the structured 4-week care cycle.
Review consultations at the completion of each cycle ensure treatment remains accurate, safe, and aligned with your progress. Prescriptions cannot be renewed unless a review consultation has been taken.
Continuity of care supports lasting change.
