What is homeopathy?

Many people confuse homeopathy and homeopathic medicine with herbal remedies or with the broad field of alternative or natural medicine. Homeopathy is a scientific method of triggering your body’s self-healing potential to strengthen the immune system and restore health. It is a holistic medicine that integrates the body and mind together so you that will experience increased physical, mental and emotional health. Clients often report better sleep, more energy and feeling more joy, freedom, relaxation and peacefulness after homeopathic treatment.

For a homeopath, the emphasis is less on what you have (diagnosis) and more on how you have it (your individual expression of the symptoms).

How is working with a homeopath different than conventional medicine?

Symptoms are the body’s way of communicating an imbalance or a lack of homeostasis. Unlike conventional medicine and their approach to treating isolated symptoms, classical homeopathy is holistic healthcare that integrates body and mind. Homeopathy does not treat symptoms or conditions, it treats the whole person. Your consultation is bio-individualized to your unique mental, emotional and physical expressions…how your particular concerns and sensations manifest and what makes them characteristic.

A certified homeopath does not diagnose or treat specific symptoms, diseases or conditions. Robin is a board-certified classical homeopath and works from a holistic perspective to improve general vitality, in cooperation with each client’s primary care practitioner.

Can I work with a homeopath AND a conventional doctor?

Absolutely! Homeopathy is a beautiful system of holistic medicine that appeals to clients interested in taking a more natural approach to health & vitality. Most clients have a primary care provider as well as specialists, as needed. Robin is a board-certified classical homeopath and works from a holistic perspective to improve general vitality, in cooperation with each client’s primary care practitioner.

Do you work with clients with chronic conditions?

Yes! While, homeopathy does not treat specific symptoms, diseases or conditions, homeopathy affects the entire person and thus offers potential to restore health and vitality.

Some examples of conditions homeopathy has helped include: migraines, insomnia, anxiety, depression, trauma, shock, grief, fatigue, vertigo, respiratory complaints, digestive ailments, bladder troubles, reproductive health, musculoskeletal pain, skin conditions, and more.

Do you work with clients for sudden onset (acute) conditions?

Yes! Homeopathy can work to stimulate the immune system to begin restoring health for shorter term complaints. Examples of acute conditions include: ear or sinus infections, cough/cold/flu, vomitting, diarrhea/constipation, urinary/bladder infections, kidney stones, broken bones, sprains/strains, accidents/traumas, burns, pre-surgery prep/post-operation recovery, hives, poison oak/ivy, eczema, cellulitis, and more.

Can you help me reduce/eliminate the need for pharmaceuticals?

Only a prescribing medical doctor can make changes/adjustment to your current medication regimine. With increased vitality and monitoring, there may be potential for your doctor(s) to reduce quantity/frequency of pharmaceuticals. Many clients have reported a reduction in required medication(s) after incorporating homeopathic remedies into their wellness plan.

What will my first visit be like?

The initial constitutional homeopathic evaluation lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Although this is much longer than a typical visit to the doctor, the methods Robin Roppo uses require she completely understand you as a whole person: how you function in the world, how you respond to stress and who you are both psychologically and physiologically.

In addition to discussing your primary complaint(s), we will explore your health history, a head-to-toe review, and general symptoms (such as thirst, perspiration, sleep, energy, etc.)

We will also explore the unique, strange, rare & particular symptoms your have as well as what positions, temperatures, activities make you feel better (or worse).

What is included in your service?

After your initial constitutional homeopathic visit, Ms. Roppo will carefully research, study and analyze your case, elements discussed and observed in the visit. Then, she will make one remedy recommendation, exclusively for you from the thousands of remedies available.

Depending on your situation, she may also recommend other treatments, dietary/lifestyle changes, etc. Through this therapeutic and collaborative partnership, clients often gain increased vitality and health.

The initial constitutional homeopathic evaluation fee includes prep before the consult, an initial office consult (up to 2 hours), case research and analysis of your case, on-call support, follow up scheduling/reminder and practice infrastructure.

How frequently do you see clients for follow up visits?

Follow up appointments are a vital means of assessing your progress. Often scheduled in 4-6 week intervals until your condition stabilizes, your individual needs will determine the frequency of follow ups. The goal is to return you to health so you only call the homeopath as needed. Follow ups last approximately 40 minutes.

Where do appointments take place?

• For local clients, Halcyon is conveniently located in Piermont, NY and is easily accessible to residents of Rockland, Westchester, New York City, Hudson Valley & Bergen counties.
• For distance clients, virtual & online tele-health sessions are available.

What are homeopathic remedies?

Homeopathic remedies are recognized by the FDA and prepared in accordance with the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the U.S. Available in health food stores, drugstores and homeopathic pharmacies, these pleasant-tasting & environmentally friendly remedies are made from natural sources (e.g., plants, minerals, etc.) and are taken in extremely small doses.

Are remedies safe?

When used as directed, there are no known reactions and are safe for all ages, including pregnant women, newborns, children and adults, even those on medications.

Are remedies safe to take alongside medication?

Yes! And you need not worry about toxic side effects as you do with pharmaceuticals.

Where can I buy remedies?

The first remedy is included in your initial visit and available at Halcyon Health & Wellness.

Locally:

• Sage's Herbal Apothecary - Nyack, NY
• Organica - Northvale, NJ
• A Matter of Health - Nanuet, NY
• Whole Foods, Fairway & Other Health Food Stores

Online:

• Hahnemann Labs
• Helios

What are your rates?

Halcyon offers options available for individual appointments as well as those invested in a moderate-term commitment towards their health 6-month wellness programs.

• New Client Intake & Consultation (90 mins) - $295

• Follow up appointments (40 mins) - $115

• Acute Intake - New Client - $150

• Acute Intake - Existing Client - $100
• 6-month Wellness Program - $697, if paid in full*.

*Wellness Programs payment plans available for total health investment of $775.

What is included in your 6-month wellness program?

Comprehensive 6-month wellness program includes:

• 6 months holistic homeopathic care
• Initial intake + consultation (90 mins)
• 4 follow up consultations (40 mins each)
• Brief phone, email, text correspondence
• Oracle card reading

Are there different rates for in-person, online or phone appointments?

Phone/web appointments are billed at the same rate as office visits.

What payment types do you accept?

Payment in full by cash, check, Apple Pay, Square, Venmo or Paypal, is due at the time of service. Checks can be made out to Halcyon Health & Wellness, LLC.

Payment plans are available for wellness programs.

Do you take insurance?

Insurance is not accepted at this time.

May I submit for reimburinesment with FSA, HSA or HRA?

Alternative treatment reimbursement is eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a physician with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA).

For those clients residing in NY State, 'Holistic Healers' is considered an eligible medical expense. Your individual plan requirements will indicate whether or not a LMN is also necessary from a physician.

Alternative treatment reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Homeopathic remedies are not eligible for reimbursement.

What is your cancellation policy?

If you are unable to keep your scheduled appointment, kindly provide at least 24 hours’ notice. Charges will apply for missed appointments and late cancellations.

What are my client responsibilities?

Your participation and active involvement in your (or your child's) health includes a collaboration on what you'd like to achieve in your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health as well as your short and long-term goals.

While I am available to support you in your journey towards health, you are responsible for your (or your child's) own health and making thoughtful, healthy decisions & intentions including:

• Food as fuel
• Adequate sleep
• Movement & activity
• Managing stress
• Connecting with nature
• Healthy, supportive relationships

What forms do I need to complete prior to my first appointment?

• Consent Form
• Health History Form or
• Pediatric Health History Form
• Modalities Worksheet