Mikaela Felstead

Clinical Naturopath & Nutritionist
M.A.N.P.A.
Adv. Dip. Nat.
Adv. Dip. Nut. Med.
​B.Mus.
​Special interest in:
  • Ancestral nutrition (paleo/primal/LCHF/keto)
  • Autoimmune conditions and AIP
  • Thyroid health
  • Digestive health
  • HPA-axis maladaptation ("adrenal fatigue")
  • Pregnancy
  • General practice​​​

Naturopathy & Nutrition

Providing health solutions for:
  • Autoimmune conditions
  • Allergies
  • Cardiovascular health
  • Children's health
  • Detoxification
  • Digestive/gut health
  • Fertility enhancement (male & female)
  • Healthy ageing & disease prevention
  • Hormonal balance
  • Immune system support
  • Nutrition assessments & meal planning
  • Oncology support
  • Pregnancy & post-partum wellbeing
  • Skin conditions
  • Stress, anxiety & depression
  • Sleep problems
  • Weight loss and optimal body composition
Naturopathy is a gentle, safe, holistic modality of health care that utilises a range of therapies, with an underlying philosophy that the body is capable of healing itself when given the right 'building blocks' to do so.  

​Whilst conventional medicine generally focuses upon diagnosing and masking the symptoms of a disease or condition, naturopathy seeks to prevent disease from occurring in the first place, whilst also looking for and addressing the underlying cause(s) of any existing health troubles. Environmental and nutritional factors are taken into consideration, and the body is treated as a whole, providing both immediate relief from ailments as well as lifelong solutions to improve overall health and longevity.

At Own Health, Mikaela's naturopathy services focus upon the use of evidence-based nutrition and herbal medicine to support the appropriate biochemical pathways, optimise epigenetic expression, and foster the body's innate ability to heal and thrive. 

High quality practitioner-only supplements are prescribed when necessary, but Mikaela's primary focus is to guide you in adjusting your diet and lifestyle so that supplementation is only required as a short-term 'boost', rather than being a life-long necessity for achieving and maintaining optimal health.

Mikaela is a member of the Australian Naturopathic Practitioners Association, which ensures that she has undergone appropriate training and complies with the highest standards of practice.

Your Initial Consultation - $180

Prior to your initial consultation, you will be required to complete a comprehensive health questionnaire that involves an in-depth series of questions regarding your medical history since birth, as well as questions about your past and current diet and lifestyle and your current health goals. This is to be emailed back to Mikaela along with copies of any relevant pathology test results.

The consultation itself will be between 1 - 1.5 hours in length, in order to provide you with the most appropriate individualised care. Your initial consultation will allow ample time for you to explain the reason(s) for your appointment and to discuss your personal health goals in detail. Arrangements for functional pathology testing will also be made if deemed necessary.

​Functional tests may involve blood, saliva, urine, or faecal specimens, and can usually be undertaken in the privacy of your own home with a kit that will be mailed directly to you. Please note that functional pathology testing will attract additional fees, but you will always be made aware of the cost before any test kits are ordered.

Once the results from any functional tests have been received, Mikaela will put together a detailed individualised treatment plan for you. A case review consultation will then be scheduled so that your treatment protocol can be explained and discussed.

PLEASE NOTE: The fee for your case review consultation will be added to your initial consultation invoice, as it is our policy that case review consultations are prepaid. This is to cover the cost of the many hours it takes for Mikaela to put together your individualised treatment protocol in preparation for your case review consultation.

Your Case Review Consultation & Treatment Plan Document Pack - $180


​The purpose of your case review consultation is to give you a clear explanation of your initial treatment plan and expected outcomes.

Treatment plans can vary greatly depending upon your own personal health concerns, goals, and preferences, and can range from simple dietary changes to more complex prescriptions of herbs and nutritional medicines.

Prior to your case review consultation, you will be emailed a detailed document pack with step-by-step instructions to follow, including the following:
  • A list of the key goals of your treatment plan
  • Expected timeframes for these goals to be achieved
  • An explanation of any test results and their relevance to your treatment plan
  • Recommended timeframes for re-testing
  • Specific dietary advice, tailored to your individual health needs and personal food preferences, with clear information regarding which foods to include in your diet and which foods to avoid (and why)
  • A one-week example meal plan (valued at $40), incorporating the above dietary advice
  • A list of lifestyle recommendations
  • A prescription sheet with clear instructions regarding any prescribed nutritional/herbal medicines, including details about specific brands and dosages
  • An explanation of the rationale behind any prescribed nutritional and herbal medicines
  • A list of recommended resources specific to your health goals

Only the highest quality practitioner-only brands of nutritional and herbal medicines are prescribed, most of which are unavailable for over-the-counter purchase. Being so high in quality, these natural medicines can play a significant role in enhancing treatment outcomes.

In order for you to gain access to any products that have been prescribed for you, an account will be set up for you at www.vital.ly following your case review consultation. ​
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Follow Up Consultations - $110


​Follow up consultations are 30 - 45 minutes in length, allowing time to discuss how you are going with your treatment plan, answer any further questions that you may have, and to arrange any necessary re-testing in order to ascertain if the desired biochemical improvements are occurring. 

​With each follow-up consultation, your individualised treatment plan and any prescribed natural medicines are continuously assessed and modified where necessary. 

​Mikaela will usually see clients more regularly initially, followed by less-regular appointments (usually on a monthly or bi-monthly basis) until the client's health has stabilised. Clients then tend to seek treatment as they deem necessary in order to maintain long-term vitality and wellbeing.

Rates

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  • Initial consultation (1-1.5 hours): $180
  • Case review consultation (30 mins) including individualised Treatment Plan document pack: $180
  • Follow up consultation (30-45 mins): $110
  • Phone consultations: same rates apply​
  • Prescription refill (via your account at www.vital.ly): no extra charge

Consultation Add-Ons

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  • Individualised meal plan - per additional week: $40
    Written specifically for your personal health needs & food preferences.
    ​Please note that a one-week meal plan is already included within your case review consultation.

  • Pantry overhaul home visit (1 hour): $97
    Available in person to those who live within a 20-minute drive of Harrison, ACT
    Available electronically via FaceTime or Skype for clients Australia-wide

    ​I will come to (or video-call) your home at a pre-arranged time to help you sort through the food products currently in your fridge and pantry. You will receive a personalised list of the foods that can stay, the foods that will need to be replaced, the products/brands which they can be replaced with, and a list of ingredients to avoid when purchasing new products.

  • Flower essence card reading and personalised 25mL essence: $27

​Client Policies

Before making a booking, please ensure that you have read and understood our Client Policies. Your booking implies full agreement to these policies, and that you consent to the collection of personal information as defined and described in our Privacy Policy.

Payment Options

Please read our Client Policies for information regarding payment.

Health Fund Rebates

Health fund rebates may be available where "extras" are designated.
​Please contact your health fund provider for exact refund details.