3 Things you MUST know before engaging a Naturopath to overhaul your health….
Reading this before you book with a Naturopath could save you a bundle….
Natural healthcare in particular, Naturopathic, is intense, comprehensive and insightful. It aims to get to the root cause of your health concern and fix it at that level. In doing this, you will be empowered to learn how to get well and stay well. But as with anything worth investing in, there is a cost to using Naturopathic healthcare and it is NOT covered by MEDICARE or HEALTH INSURANCE!
It is paramount that you understand how the costs are determined in order to make an informed choice about who to engage as your Naturopath. Currently, Naturopathy is not subsidised by the government or private insurers in any way, shape or form.
Health fund rebates for Naturopathy were commonplace until 2 years ago, when they were withdrawn. (This is currently under review by the Federal Health Department as so many Australians signed a petition to stop this legislation from being enacted, however, to date it is still under review.)
With this in mind, GWN is doing everything it can to make premium quality, natural healthcare, affordable for all women in Melbourne’s western suburbs and Melbourne CBD.
To engage a Naturopath to overhaul your health concerns, you have to be prepared to help yourself with a user pays system. If you are hoping to get a QUOTE to know how much you will SPEND, please know, this is almost impossible to provide upfront.
1. The Cost of Consultations: Beyond the cost of the Initial Naturopathic Consult (Normally $160, at GWN limited time offer of see $130) it really all depends on your health status.
The Initial Naturopathic Consultation takes an hour and is an in depth review of your past & current health status, family history, diet, lifestyle, medications, nutritional status and more. Your health goals will also be discussed. It won’t be until the end of your first consult that your initial Treatment Plan will be formulated with recommendations for diet, lifestyle, nutritional and herbal treatments and testing if required. The cost of the supplements will vary more on this later….
2. The Cost of Testing: The tests available to Naturopaths are extemely comprehensive. They are conducted by private labs and range anywhere from $50 to several hundred dollars for highly specialised tests.
At GWN we believe in working with your GP whenever possible for routine blood tests. This can include a recommendation to get a Complete Blood Count (CBC) or Iron Studies, etc. These tests are covered by MEDICARE. If you do require specialised testing, please know GWN will email you a pathology request slip. You will pay the lab directly for a test kit which will be sent out to you and then sent back to the lab via Australia Post.
GWN does not receive any commission or mark-ups on these tests. All of our testing is outsourced to our trusted labs and professionals. We do not conduct any testing onsite. The benefit to you is that you will never be asked to pay for any routine testing that the clinic always does. This is a common practice in our industry but not at GWN. We only prescribe testing which is essential and this can save you a lot of time and money.
3. The Cost of Supplements: Beyond the first consultation, when follow up consults become quicker and less expensive (ie 40 mins $80, 30 mins $65) spaced 3 weeks apart, supplements will become your main expense. By your second follow-up any ongoing supplements are likely to be well established and refined.
At GWN we aim to address as many health concerns a possible with the least amount of supplements. We are able to do this by using premium quality, Practitioner Only, supplements capable of addressing multiple health issues at once. These high quality nutritional and herbal formulations save you money and time in the long run.
In addition to this, we also provide a Patient Order System. This means that once your ongoing supplements are well established, you can self order your supplements without needing a consultation. This in itself can save you hundreds of dollars in maintaining your health.
Does this mean that we lose consulation fees, yes absolutely! But we would rather support your long term health by putting you in control of your health and finances. And if you need to make an adjustment to your supplements or require further advice and recommendations, you are welcome to rebook anytime.
So to recap your 3 main expenses when seeing a Naturopath are: 1. Consultations 60 mins $130.00, introductory special, normally $160.00, 40 mins $80.00, 30 mins $65.00 All up $275 paid as you go over 3 months (90 days) normally, $305.00 Or select our Women’s Wellness Package and pay just $259.00 up front for 3 consultations!
2. Tests (optional, some covered by Medicare).
3. Supplements (usually required unless using diet only).
The GWN Promise: Iron clad 90 Day Guarantee: If after 90 days (3 consults spaced 3-4 weeks apart) your initial health concern has not signifiantly improved, depsite following your treatment plans recommendations and supplements, we are commited to repeating the process of consultations over the next 90 days.
Yes that correct!
We will give you another in depth health review for an hour, followed by one for 40 mins and 30 mins spaced 3-4 weeks apart absolutely free of charge.
We aim to provide the very best, natural healthcare to women in Melbourne’s western suburbs & CBD. We stand by the experience and care of our Naturopath and the partnerships we have formed with our supplement providers and labs, to get you the best results.
So you really have nothing to lose!
Hurry, for a limited time book your introductory special offer. We can’t wait to meet you.
Finally, if you need any more information please feel free to reach out via email at: gettingwellnatually@gmail.com or phone 0477 888 166.