DISCOVERY CALL
DISCOVERY CALL
Interested to learn more about Orenda & Naturopathy? Below we’ve answered some of the most common questions we receive!
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Naturopathy combines traditional healing methods with evidence-based science to help you understand and support your body on a deeper level. Rather than just treating your symptoms, we focus on finding why they’re happening in the first place and how to restore balance long term.
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We support clients with a wide range of health concerns, but we most often work with skin conditions (like acne, eczema, POD and rosacea), hormonal imbalances (like PCOS or thyroid concerns), gut issues (like bloating, IBS and food intolerances), mood-related concerns (like anxiety, depression or fatigue) and fertility support.
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Your free discovery call is a quick 15 minute chat where we get to understand your health goals, explain how we can support you and assign you to a practitioner that is best suited for you to get you started! We recommend to read through the FAQ prior to booking in a discovery call to understand the Naturopathic Process and the answers to our most commonly asked questions.
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In your Initial Consultation, your assigned practitioner will spend 60-90 minutes with you asking an extensive list of questions to understand your medical history and how this can be impacting your health now. Our goal of this consultation is to identify the potential areas to optimise and help you to connect the dots as to the drivers of your presenting condition. You’ll leave your consultation with a customised prescription, referrals for further testing/investigations and a tailored plan regarding your diet and lifestyle modifications.
Don’t stress about getting any testing done before your consultation; your practitioner needs to get to know you and the function of each of your systems in order to determine where to begin with testing.
If the purpose of your consultation is for treating acne, you might like to start with our Initial Consultation & Clear Skin Blueprint - so you can get started on the science backed and clinically proven method to clear your skin once and for all, from today!
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In most cases, yes - but it’s tailored to your needs. We may request general blood work (like iron studies, thyroid, hormones or inflammatory markers) or functional tests that look deeper at things like your gut microbiome. This helps us uncover what’s really going on, not just guess.
Our goal with testing is to ensure we are being as thorough as possible, whilst ensuring to not break the bank. In your Initial Consultation we will discuss with you the best avenues for testing which can be completed either through your GP and/or through private pathology referral testing (i.e we will authorise the test for you). -
Your testing cost will vary depending on where you are having your testing completed and the type of tests included. If we’re able to get some testing completed through your GP, this may then be bulk billed and help to reduce the overall total cost (depending on your GP). If you have to complete all your testing privately it could be anywhere from $150-300
Gut Microbiome Testing varies from $300-600 depending on the type of test which is being completed (please note, this is not necessary for all clients and assessment of testing is case by case - we are HUGE on individualised treatment) -
Depending on your presentation, we might request markers such as:
Full Blood Count (FBC)
Iron Studies (including Ferritin & Transferrin Saturation)
Thyroid Panel (TSH, FT4, FT3, Thyroid Antibodies)
Vitamin D, B12, Folate
CRP (inflammation)
Liver & Kidney Function
Hormone Profile (Oestrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone, DHEA, Androstenedione, LH, FSH)
Fasting Insulin & Glucose
These give us a comprehensive picture of what’s happening in your body however this would be discussed in your Initial Consultation to ensure nothing is missed.
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Nope! You can book directly with us - though we often collaborate with your GP or specialists to make sure you’re supported from every angle.
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Absolutely. We love a collaborative approach. If you’re seeing an Integrated GP, Corenotherapist, or any other health professional, we’ll happily work alongside them to make sure your care is cohesive and well-rounded.
And if you require a recommendation, we work with plenty of practitioners we can confidently refer to.
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This depends on your body, your consistency, and how long you’ve been experiencing symptoms. Many clients notice small shifts within a few weeks, while deeper healing can take a few months. That’s why we’ve created our membership options - to make long-term support more achievable. Often our clients are working with us for at least 6-12 months.
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Never. Your medication is prescribed by your doctor, and we always respect that. Our goal is to work with your current treatment plan - not against it - and to help your body function better overall.
If your goal is to come off medication, we will absolutely meet you with where you’re at (as long as this has also been discussed with the prescribing Dr). -
We get it - and we see it all the time. Often, the missing piece is that no one’s looked at the root cause. Our process is designed to uncover what’s really driving your symptoms so you can finally stop chasing quick fixes and start seeing sustainable results.
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We only see clients via telehealth! You can access the same level of care and personalised support from wherever you are.
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Unfortunately private health insurance currently doesn’t cover Naturopathy; some new clients may be able to obtain private health insurance from Jacinta (Nutritionist & Herbalist), however Jacinta currently has her books closed to new clients.
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Let's break it down for you:
- Initial Consultation (60-90 minutes) = $240.00
- Return Consultation (15-60 minutes) = $55 - 160 (Every 4-8 weeks)
- Consultation Package (Includes 1 x Initial & 2 x 45 minute Appts) = $490 (Saves you $40!)
- Initial Consultation + Clear Skin Blueprint = $340 (Saves you $60!) -
Easy - if you still have questions for us or would like to speak to our team first to see if we’re the right fit, you can book a free discovery call here.
From here, we’ll chat about your goals, walk you through our process, and help you find the best practitioner for you!
If you’re ready to get started - you can book in here!
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