Mikaela FelsteadSpecial interest in:
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Naturopathy & Nutrition
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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. |
Initial consultations
In order to provide the most appropriate and individualised care, naturopathy consultations are very thorough and can last for much longer than those of allopathic medicine. Your initial consultation will be 1 - 1.5 hours in length, and will provide you with ample time to explain the reason(s) for your appointment and to discuss your personal health goals in detail.
Prior to your initial consultation, you will be asked to complete a comprehensive health questionnaire and to email Mikaela a copy of any relevant pathology test results.
During your initial consultation you will be asked an in-depth series of questions regarding your medical history since birth, as well as questions about your past and current diet and lifestyle. You may also be asked to fill out some further written questionnaires. Non-invasive physical observations may be taken (such as blood pressure or analysis of the nails, tongue, and eyes), and arrangements for functional pathology testing will be made if necessary.
Functional tests may involve blood, saliva, urine, or faecal specimens, but 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 protocol 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.
Case review consultations
The purpose of your case review consultation is to give you a clear explanation of your initial treatment protocol and expected outcomes.
Treatment protocols can vary greatly depending upon your own personal health concerns and goals, and can range from simple dietary changes to more complex prescriptions of herbs and nutritional medicines.
During your case review consultation, you will be given a detailed document with step-by-step instructions to follow, including the following:
- A list of the key goals of your treatment protocol
- Expected timeframes for these goals to be achieved
- An explanation of any test results and their relevance to your treatment protocol
- 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 such high 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.
Follow up consultations
Follow up consultations are 30 - 45 minutes in length, allowing time to discuss how you are going with your treatment protocol, 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 protocol 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
- Initial consultation (1-1.5 hours): $130
- Case review consultation (30 mins): $95
- Follow up consultation (30-45 mins): $95
- Phone consultations: same rates apply
- Prescription refill (via your account at www.vital.ly): no extra charge
Consultation Add-Ons
- 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 Amaroo, 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
Consultation Times
Update 25th July 2018:
Mikaela has now returned from maternity leave and is taking bookings for phone consultations only at this stage.
Phone consultations are currently available on Saturdays. After-hours on weekdays may also be available upon request.
PLEASE NOTE:
Clients are required to give a minimum of 24 hours notice when cancelling an appointment, which can then be rescheduled at no extra charge. Any appointments that are cancelled with less than 24 hours notice will be billed 50% of the appointment rate.
Mikaela has now returned from maternity leave and is taking bookings for phone consultations only at this stage.
Phone consultations are currently available on Saturdays. After-hours on weekdays may also be available upon request.
PLEASE NOTE:
Clients are required to give a minimum of 24 hours notice when cancelling an appointment, which can then be rescheduled at no extra charge. Any appointments that are cancelled with less than 24 hours notice will be billed 50% of the appointment rate.
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
Payment can be made via our online payment system at the end of your consultation. Bank transfer is also available upon request, and is to be received by Own Health at least 3 business days prior to your consultation. Please read our Client Policies for further 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.
Please contact your health fund provider for exact refund details.
Net Medical Expenses Tax Offset
Naturopathic consultations and prescribed supplements are able to be included as part of the tax-deductible medical expenses incurred each year if the patient is referred to the practitioner by a Medical Doctor. To be able to make a claim for your naturopathic / nutrition consultation and prescription, you will need to obtain a referral to Mikaela from a doctor before your consultation. The threshold is indexed and changes each year. For further information, click here.
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