My Consultations
I'm a professionally trained homeopath, educated in Canada and now based in Japan. I offer online consultations by phone, with the option for video if preferred. Most of my clients choose audio sessions for privacy and ease.
Before you book
It might seem like a bad idea but I thought it would help if I started by giving you a few reasons why NOT to book a consultation with me.
Firstly, I live in Japan so my consultations are online, and you might not like that. Some people prefer to discuss their health issues in-person while others find it a relief to talk in the comfort of their own home.
Secondly, I deal with serious chronic illnesses and that takes time. As a general guideline, expect about one month of treatment for every year you’ve been ill. For example, ten years of illness takes about ten months of steady progress. However, in very severe cases healing can take longer.
Thirdly, I place a strong focus on lifestyle and mindfulness activities. I will be asking you to do things such as eating different foods, doing exercises, or journaling and this can be tough for a lot of people. However, I'll never push you harder than you can go. Also, all the changes I will ask you to make are things we would have discussed and agreed on before.
Fourthly, I will ask you many questions about your personal life. I'll enquire about your fears, your dreams, your mistakes, and some of the things you keep hidden from the world. I will do this very gently and with respect. And, of course, everything you tell me is completely private and will never be shared with anyone.
Free 20-Minute Call
If you’re unsure whether homeopathy is right for you, this call is a chance to ask questions without any sales pressure. Homeopathic consultations are very personal, so it’s important that we connect. During the call, you can choose to talk about a specific topic such as sleep or nutrition.
Consultation
Each consultation is $190 and includes remedies and postage. An initial consultation may last around 90 minutes, while a follow-up tends to be much shorter. Sometimes I only need 30 minutes. The goal is not to fill time but to gather the exact information needed to prescribe the right remedy. After the session, I spend additional time analyzing your case.
190 US dollars
What happens during a consultation
If you’re new to homeopathy or wondering what it’s like to work with me, here is everything I do, one step at a time.
Your major symptoms
We’ll start with your symptoms and really get into the specifics. If you tell me you have headaches, I’ll ask what kind—throbbing, stabbing, or dull? Which part of the head? What makes them worse? What helps? A hot bath? A nap? Are they worse in the morning or at night? Does the weather affect them?
The rest of your body
After we explore your main concerns, I’ll ask about the rest of your body. You might mention your feet are always cold, or that you struggle to wake up in the morning, or that you get a cold every spring. These small details matter—they help paint a full picture of you.
Lifestyle
From there, we’ll talk about your daily life. How’s your sleep? Do you exercise? What do you usually eat for breakfast? What foods do you crave or avoid? How do you feel about coffee? This part can be surprising—we go into more detail than most people expect, but it’s all helpful.
emotions & personality
Next, we’ll move on to your emotions and personality. I’ll ask you to describe yourself. How do you deal with stress? Are you more shy or outgoing? What do you worry about? How do you react when things go wrong? This gives me a sense of how you experience the world.
your medical history
Then we look at your medical history and any trauma you’ve been through. We go all the way back to birth. What illnesses did you have as a child? What setbacks have you experienced? How did those events shape you? This can be emotional territory, but I’ll guide you gently.
your relationships
After that, we’ll discuss relationships. How do you get along with family members, coworkers, or close friends? This might not seem directly related to your health, but it’s actually very important. As people heal, they often start making positive changes—changing their diet, quitting a stressful job, starting something new—and these shifts can stir up reactions in others. I’ve seen it many times: someone makes a breakthrough, and suddenly a partner or friend starts feeling uncomfortable. That’s why it’s important to talk about your support system.
you dreams & aspirations
At the end of the session, I like to ask about your dreams—both the ones you have at night, and your dreams for your life. Your sleep dreams often hold powerful symbolic clues, and your life dreams tell me where you want to go. What do you hope to change with this treatment? What would your life look like if you healed? These questions are just as important as the physical ones.
Aftercare & Remedies
After the session, I’ll take a few days to study everything and choose the best remedy for you. I use a wide range of homeopathic remedies, and I send them by post. You don’t need to pay extra - the cost of the remedy and mailing is already included in the consultation fee. It usually takes about a week for the remedy to arrive.
In the meantime, I’ll give you some lifestyle or mindfulness exercises to work on while you wait. I place a strong focus on these kinds of daily practices. Healing isn’t just about taking a remedy—it’s also about slowly shifting how you live.
Weekly Follow-ups
Unlike most homeopaths who check in once a month, I prefer to offer short weekly follow-ups at first. Just a quick 10-minute chat, once a week, to see how you’re doing. These mini check-ins are included in the price of your initial consultation and continue for the first three months. I’ve found they help keep motivation high and give us a chance to make small course corrections together. After that, we’ll usually shift to monthly consultations.
Confidentiality & Respect
Everything you tell me is kept completely confidential. I’m a one-person practice, and I never share your information with anyone. The only exception is when I’m working with a dependent, like a child, and both parties agree to share details. Otherwise, what you tell me stays between us. I’ve worked with all kinds of personalities and walks of life. Nothing you say will be judged. This is a safe space, and you’re welcome just as you are.
I’m Dr. Rodger Douglas, DMH, a South African-born homeopath now based in Osaka, Japan. With a psychology degree from Nelson Mandela University and a diploma from the Hahnemann College of Heilkunst, I specialize in holistic care for fibromyalgia. I serve clients by phone or video across the US, Canada, and the UK.