Frequently
Asked Questions

 

Some Basics

 

  • To get started, give us a call at 0226 100 700 to discuss your current health concerns and determine whether our practice is the right fit for your needs.

  • Following your initial visit, you will receive:

    • A blood test request tailored to your clinical presentation

    • An individualized treatment plan, carefully reviewed and overseen by Dr. Barnes

    • A scheduled 40-minute in-person follow-up appointment with Dr. Barnes

    During your follow-up, we will:

    • Reassess your initial treatment plan

    • Review your lab results

    • Identify any additional specialty testing that may be appropriate.

    Please note that this is generally how the initial consults are structured, however every patient is unique and so circumstances may differ.

  • The initial consultation with Dr. Barnes is $500, which includes your first year of Annual Membership. Ongoing appointments are billed at $450 per hour (GST inclusive).

    Time is billed in 10-minute increments, and payment is due at the conclusion of each appointment. Please note that consultation fees are subject to change without prior notice.

  • At the end of your first year with our clinic, you’ll have the opportunity to reflect on your progress and evaluate how far you’ve come in your healing journey. At that point, you can choose whether to continue as a Member by paying your $149 Annual Membership, or decide that you no longer require ongoing care.

    Optimizing your health is not a quick fix—it’s a journey of time, discovery, and transformation. Our clinic is here to guide you every step of the way. The Annual Membership provides you with the flexibility to adjust your care as your needs evolve, while also helping to cover the administrative costs of delivering a high-touch, personalized service model. It promotes sustainability and reinforces the commitment required to overcome chronic and complex health issues.

  • Dr. Barnes takes a comprehensive Functional Medicine approach, drawing from a wide-ranging toolkit to support your unique health journey.

    We always begin with the foundations—nutrition, lifestyle, sleep, stress management, and movement—as these are essential to long-term healing. Once those core areas are addressed, we often focus on restoring the gut-immune axis, recognizing that optimal gut health is central to overall wellness.

    In treatment, we use a combination of high-quality, practitioner-grade supplements and, when appropriate, targeted pharmaceutical interventions. A variety of additional therapeutic tools are also available, and these will be discussed and tailored to your needs during your consultation.

  • Dr. Barnes is highly trained in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) and other advanced strategies for hormonal balance. Our approach is always personalized and may include:

    • Comprehensive hormone testing (e.g., DUTCH test, blood panels)

    • Bioidentical hormone therapies tailored to your needs and goals

    • Lifestyle and nutritional strategies to support endocrine function

    • Botanical and nutraceutical support for gentle hormonal modulation

    • Detoxification support, particularly for estrogen metabolism and endocrine-disrupting exposures