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Consultation Prices
Initial Naturopathic Appointment for Chronic Cases with Christine Barnes, M.Well, N.D
(including significant medical history to analyse - including genetics, substantial pathology, hair analysis, organic oats test, full hormone testing etc
60 - 90 mins $ 350.00
(This include up to 6 hours of analysis and research based on pre-submitted forms, pathology and test results, food and mood diaries etc. prior to the appointment, as well as the initial consultation itself. Please note that the more information provided the easier it will be to formulate a path towards improved health and wellness. Christine prefers a HTMA be available for the initial consultation. She will advise if subsequent tests are required during the initial appointment. Please note that the initial appointment charge does not include the cost of tests (see below). Please contact 07 31512183 for further details)
Initial Naturopathic Appointment with Christine Barnes, M.Well, N.D
(not including substantial test history)
60 mins $ 250.00
Subsequent Appointments
15 mins $ 45.00
30 mins $ 90.00
45 mins $ 135.00
60 mins $ 180.00
(After 60 minutes, appointments are charged at $15 per 5 minutes. Additional pro-rata charges will be incurred when appointments go beyond durations that have been booked )
Expected Duration of Appointments
Whilst standard follow appointments generally do not take longer than 30 minutes, consultations that involve delivery and discussion of blood tests, hair analyses, organic acid tests, stool tests, allergy testing, and most functional testing can be expected to take 45 - 60 minutes in length. Consultations involving delivery and discussion of full genetic tests may take over 60 minutes.
Individual Food Coaching with Nutritionist Belinda Portea
30 mins $ 40.00
(only available to existing patients)
(After 30 minutes, appointments are charged at an additional $7 per 5 minutes. Additional pro-rata charges may be incurred when appointments go beyond durations that have been booked )
Nutritional Medicine Appointments with Nutritionist Belinda Portea
Initial Appointment 40 - 60 mins $120.00
Follow Up Appointment 30 mins $ 40.00
(After 30 minutes of a follow up, appointments are charged at an additional $7 per 5 minutes. Additional pro-rata charges may be incurred when appointments go beyond durations that have been booked )
Testing/Interpretation/Additional Costs
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) $150
Stool Test/OATs Test - $200 - $750 depending on selection of company and practitioner requirements.
(The above cannot be ordered without a full consultation and are charged as supplementaries to a consultation)
Formulation of compounds - $40. This in addition to the cost of the compounds themselves.
Use of Genomic Translation Software - $15 (at cost). This is in addition to the cost of gene testing sites such as 23&Me .
Refer to The Body Guard's practice manager for prices of specific supplements.
Our goal is to provide quality health care and education in a timely manner. As such, we have had to implement an appointment cancellation policy. This policy enables us to better utilise available appointments for our patients in need of our services. Please be courteous and notify us by phone or email if you are unable to attend an appointment at least 3 working days prior to your scheduled appointment. We will then be able to allocate this time to someone on our waiting list. Please note that if you miss an appointment or reschedule inside the requested 72 hours the full consultation fee will be charged.
Net Medical Expenses Tax Offset
Naturopathic consultations (at our clinic in Noosa Heads) and supplements may count towards the net medical expenses tax offset.
Please inquire with your accountant for up to date advice on this ‘medical tax offset’.
The Body Guard with Christine Barnes
Naturopathy, Nutrition, Wellness, Yoga and Meditation
Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast, Qld, Australia
Ph: 0421 379615, 07 31512183
Email: christine@thebodyguard.com.au
