faq’s
How much does it cost to see a naturopath?
An initial appointment (Discovery & Diagnosis session) with a Shift Brisbane naturopath is $249 and is up to 90 minutes in length. In the appointment you’ll gain insights into your current state of health, which key areas you need to work on and what you need to do to begin your shift.
Appointments for fertility are $269, 120 minutes in length and include both parters.
You’ll get an initial prescription which will show you what you need to take and what dietary changes we need to make right now.
How much are naturopathy memberships?
Naturopathy memberships are tailored to what you need but can start from as little as $89 per week in the acute phase of treatment, and be as little as $29 per week once your condition is stabilised. After your initial assessment and diagnostic session your naturopath will map out your wellness journey and discuss your options as well as the costs involved.
You can have your initial appointment without becoming a member of the clinic, this is still highly valuable and you’ll get some key insights to make some initial shifts.
What do I need to bring to the initial appointment?
Please bring any blood or other testing to you to your appointment (or better still scan and email to us beforehand) so your naturopath can use these in your assessment. You can obtain these by calling your doctors (or allied health practitioners) office and requesting copies.
Can I book an initial as a standalone appointment?
Yes! The initial consultation (Discovery & Diagnosis session) will provide you with a great amount of value and insight on its own. Our clients report feeling more at ease and informed about their health when they leave. You’ll get advice to begin to shift, which will help you whether you decide to continue the journey and become a member or not.
Will natural treatment interfere with my medications?
Our naturopaths are all highly qualified and have training in pharmacology. We are hyper aware of any herb-drug or nutrient-drug interactions and will only prescribe you natural medicines which compliment your allopathic treatment, not hinder it.
How do I choose which practitioner to see?
We have 4 excellent naturopaths that are experienced in a wide range of conditions. When you call us on 07 3367 0337 we will ask you what you need help with specifically so we can match you with the naturopath who can help the most.
We also work collaboratively so you’ll get the insight of the minds of three naturopaths rather than one. Founding naturopath Katherine Maslen will have input on all complex cases as well.
Do you offer virtual/online appointments?
Yes! Our naturopaths see lots of patients virtually, in particular from regional and remote areas like Rockhampton, Gladstone, Roma and Mt Isa. We currently have patients in Bangladesh, New York, Cambodia and Vanuatu.
Virtual appointments are done via video chat (no accounts or software needed) or over the phone. Medicines can then be shipped to you.
Can my child see a naturopath?
Kids respond incredibly well to naturopathy. All of our naturopaths are trained in treating children with naturopathy, as well as mothers themselves so they know the unique challenges that kids are faced with.
We frequently see children and adolescents for health conditions like eczema, acne, asthma, digestive issues and stress and fatigue.
Do kids need a membership to see a Shift naturopath?
Children and adolescents are not required to have a membership to see any practitioner at Shift, including our naturopaths. This is because they often respond very quickly, don’t need as many appointments and care is often often are less intensive than the care of adults.
What will my naturopath prescribe me?
Once we have all of the information that they need our naturopaths will prescribe you a specific treatment protocol to help your body to heal. We use high quality practitioner strength brands that pass our stringent quality assurance tests.
We have over 150 liquid herbal medicines and 300 supplements in the clinic, so we can use the exact thing that is needed for your current condition.
Our founder and principal naturopath Katherine Maslen was interviewed by student edge about what naturopathy is about. Watch the video to learn about her naturopathic journey including writing her first book.