What to expect from naturopathy & FAQs

I offer real-life strategies and manageable change based on the person in front of me, not pricey protocols or long, scary checklists.

What to expect at your first 60-minute appointment:

Time spent listening to your story
Questions around your symptoms and related body systems
Discussion of what your life looks like now and your health goals
Physical assessments as required (if in-person)
Nutritional assessment based on your diet habits, signs & symptoms
Education around likely causes, contributing factors, and next steps
Co-creating health strategies and manageable changes
Access to immediate, custom-designed herbal formulas
Access to the Vital.ly platform for any required supplements
Realistic discussion about budget, leading to a prioritised supplement stack, if appropriate
Accessible options and alternatives provided, with a focus on food first
Discussion around prognosis, further appointments needed, and further testing, if required

After your appointment, you will be emailed a comprehensive prescription, with:

The highlight “Aha!” moments of our session
Your health goals
The therapeutic strategy to reach them
Dosing of any medicines
Nutritional assessment based on your diet habits, signs & symptoms
Specific nutritional and food prep advice based on your nutritional needs
Manageable, co-created lifestyle changes that fit you
Ideally, download and print your prescription off, placing it somewhere that you can see regularly.

How to prepare for your first appointment:

Upon booking, you will receive a confirmation email and text message
In the email, there will be a link to our consent form - please fill in as soon as possible
There is also a link to a health questionnaire which gives us important information about you - please fill in as soon as possible (approx. 5min)
If you have booked an online appointment, you will receive a Google Meet link for your appointment in the confirmation email
5 minutes before your appointment, click on the Google Meet link to set up and ensure your video and sound are working properly
If you have any recent medical test results, please bring them with you, or email copies to hello@kanaturopath.com.au before your appointment
Come to your appointment as you are, with a cuppa if online, and an openness to sharing your story and receiving new ideas!

FAQs

Do you offer health insurance rebates?

Not currently. However, the situation should change in the near future, as the government revises its policy on naturopathy. Stay posted.

What if I can’t afford your service?

I want to be able to help those who are financially challenged because I believe good healthcare should be accessible to everyone. All you need to do is ask – please email me or discuss the issue directly in a free discovery call. I am open to various strategies, including discounts for seniors, students and single parents, as well as payment plans to suit you.

Why do you cost so much?

As a small business owner, I have a variety of large overheads to meet in order to operate at all. Not only do I offer longer consultations than many mainstream health providers can, in order to properly understand your health needs and context I also research and plan for your case outside of the appointment time. I also am available to you via email for questions or help thereafter. For comparison: a $180 naturopathy session of 60 minutes, is equivalent to paying $45 each for 4 x 15 minute sessions with a doctor.

Do you work with GPs?

Yes, I much prefer to work with doctors than not! They are the official gatekeepers of the medical world, and they provide access to so many services and referrals. Having a good healthcare team is critical to getting the best health outcomes for people. I am not anti-medical, anti-science, or anti-anything that will help my patients, and good referring is a foundational part of my approach.

Will you make me come back?

No, I will not make you buy a bundle of appointments, or book you in without your input. Unless I really believe for your safety and well-being that you need return appointments, I do not push for this. Of course, I love to see return patients and provide email check-ins to make sure you are travelling well with your therapeutic plan. I will sometimes ask for a return appointment to make sure supplements or herbs are still appropriate, where time-intensive questioning is more appropriate to a consultation. Supplements on Vital.ly will also have a time-limit in which to purchase, typically a few months, at the end of which we will discuss whether a new appointment is required or if the prescription can be renewed.

I can’t find my Vital.ly account email.

If you have checked your spam inbox and done a search for “vital.ly” with no result in your email, please contact me and I will resend it to you.

Can I bring my kids to my appointment?

Yes, if you have an in-person appointment with me at TLC Birth & Beyond, there is space for kids in the consulting room. There is also a kids play area in the waiting room. I realise how difficult it can be to organise babysitting or respite with young children so just let me know and we can work out the best way to occupy them.