The initial consultation involves an interview lasting approximately 2.5 - 3 hours. Children's cases are usually closer to 2 hours. This extended length of time is necessary to get a complete and full picture of who you are as a human being.

The first part of the interview involves going over the chronology of your condition as well as the conventional pathology (e.g. "I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 1988. I had gallbladder surgery in 1996. Here is the report from my abdominal CT scan. Etc.).

In the second part of the interview, you will be asked to describe in detail the exact nature of your experience. This will include physical symptoms, your emotional life, and various personal idiosyncrasies and tendencies (e.g. food cravings, weather preferences, seasonal and temperature aversions, etc.) Everybody experiences illness in different ways, and this information is important in finding the correct homeopathic remedy to suit each individual.

In addition to the homeopathic remedy, Dr. Johnson may also make recommendations regarding diet, lifestyle, and use of nutritional/botanical supplementation.

It is important to keep in mind that Dr. Johnson is one part of the health care community. His recommendations are meant to work in tandem with those of your other health care providers. To that end, it may be necessary for him to consult with these other practitioners.

Some supplements and nutrients have the potential to interact with prescription medications and/or surgical procedures. Dr. Johnson is aware of these potential interactions and will not recommend anything which may cause a problem.