Jana Cernochova HD., RHom is a graduate of CTH (Centre de Techniques Homeopathiques) in Montreal - an intense four year program of Homeopathic Medicine. She graduated in 2000 at which time she formed Homeopathic Clinic Lipa. The name Lipa is the Czech name for the Linden tree - the flowers of which are used in herbal medicine and homeopathy.

She also has a university diploma in Biochemistry and Food Chemistry from Prague, Czech Republic.

She is a member of NAN (National Association of Naturopaths) and NUPATH (National United Professional Association of Trained Homeopaths).

Her knowledge is continuously being expanded with conferences and seminars on health and homeopathy and studies on latest research of master homeopaths from around the world.

 

 

My Story

I first discovered the power of an alternative approach to healing through personal experience. I spent my early childhood at my grandparents’ farm, playing outside most of the time. I shared some special moments with my grandmother - going out to the woods together to pick mushrooms, herbs or berries. She would then cook a very simple meal from it, adding a variety of our farm grown vegetables or eggs. I knew at that time I was lucky to have my grandparents who loved me unconditionally but I realized how lucky I was only after all these years living in big urban cities and dealing with the “real world”.

Over the years I developed not only a strong interest in herbs but also in nutrition. I remember studying food ingredients on every label of a jar or a can we bought for our household, which was at one point considered an obsession by my parents. After I graduated from the Faculty of Food Chemistry and Biochemistry in Prague, I got a position as a researcher in the Institute of Balneology in one of our most beautiful spa towns in Europe. I witnessed many miracles in healing of our patients after their diet had been changed and they indulged themselves with mineral baths and a “mud” therapy. I realized that teaching about changing or even building upon our current life style would be a powerful way of boosting wellness and treating sickness.

Then, life took me to another continent and gave me children, an experience that dramatically changed my views. After my son received his fourth vaccine (DCT & polio booster), he became seriously ill with whooping cough - one of the diseases he was vaccinated for. He had to be hospitalized for many days and doctors couldn’t give me any answer as to why my little boy got a disease he was supposed to be protected from. After that, despite all my efforts and best care, he was falling ill very often. The numerous drugs that were prescribed to him had no impact on the periodic pattern of his respiratory ailments, including pneumonia. At that time, I felt that this was something beyond my understanding and that familiar treatment with just a diet and supplements would not be enough.

Finally I took my son to see a homeopath, which was to prove a turning point for his state of health. The results were so impressive, that I bought myself many homeopathic self-help books and began to treat not only my son, but the whole family, including friends. One year later I registered to a full time program in homeopathic training, and 4 years later I became a practicing homeopath myself.

Homeopathy, to me, was an instant attraction that deepened as its philosophical shape was revealed. Today, after meeting numerous people who had spent decades searching for work that was fulfilling and meaningful, I know how fortunate I am to have found a path, a vocation that helped me and enables me to help others as well.

I know my grandmother is looking down on me from heaven, and she smiles…..

 

What to Expect From Homeopathic Treatment

Homeopathy has been aptly characterized as a "medicine for the 21st century." It is a powerful yet gentle method of augmenting a person's own immune and defence system. It is a sophisticated method of individualizing medicines to the totality of physical and psychological aspects of an individual, not simply to his or her disease; and it is a tried-and-true method of healing people who experience a wide range of acute, chronic and even hereditary ailments.

The process of healing varies from person to person, depending on how ill you are, on your levels of vitality, and of course, on the accuracy of the homeopathic prescription itself. In the days/weeks after taking the homeopathic remedy you may find that you feel better in yourself: you experience an increase in energy and/or your complaints gradually or even clear.

With an acute or recent illness your improvement may be quite swift. Or it can be a more gradual or even prolonged process, especially if you have been suffering from a long term, or chronic illness. In general, the longer you have been ill the longer that process takes.

Some people experience a slight worsening or aggravations after their first treatment. This usually occurs within the first two weeks of starting a remedy and it is a good sign. Aggravations mostly do not last long, are manageable and are usually accompanied by an increased sense of well-being.

You may experience a 'return of old symptoms', in other words symptoms that you experienced in the past may return, and these too, are a good sign. They indicate that your body is clearing out an old disease pattern and are generally short-lived. If you fall ill after your first consultation, ask yourself whether your symptoms are familiar, whether they remind you of something you have experienced in the past.

If they don't, it may be that you have contracted an acute illness (i.e.: a flu, a cough, or urinary tract infection) or something has occurred as a result of some additional stress in your life. If your symptoms are serious, you will need to consult your doctor (or even the emergency room if they are very serious). It may be possible to treat your complaint homeopathically so it is worth calling me to check out-the earlier the better. In any case, it is always helpful to let me know if you are considering medical treatment for an acute complaint between consultations.