"A wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings."

Hippocrates

Frequently Asked Questions

I have seen Dr Denning on the TV and read her book and I would like to come and see her, how can I arrange this?

Dr Denning has found that most people need both medical and nutritional help so we recommend the joint consultation with her and one of the nutritionists. This is a very thorough 90minute consultation, during which time you will spend 30minutes with Dr Denning. You will be expected to fill out a medical questionnaire and typical 4 day diet sheet before you come. Dr Denning will go through your medical history and examine you and then together they will devise a dietary, exercise, lifestyle and if necessary supplement plan for you to follow. The types of problems that this appointment would be appropriate for are; weight loss, digestive problems, skin problems, food intolerances, generally feeling down, fatigue, sleep problems, pmt, hives, depression, diabetes, candida and hormonal imbalances.

Do I need to come back and how often?

Generally every patient needs at least one follow up after an initial appointment. They are very important for assessing your progress and you may also have test results to discuss. Follow ups are usually 30minutes. Follow ups can be conducted over the phone if you have a long way to travel but are charged at the same rate and booked in the same way.

Why do I need a follow up to get test results?

We have found that many people find the test results difficult to interpret and so really appreciate the opportunity to have a trained practitioner go through them. Often the test results bring new information that has to be incorporated into the initial plan that they gave you and they will need to talk this through with you. In our experience the follow up consultation can be just as important as the initial consultation.

Can I get it covered it on insurance?

Our homeopath and osteopath are covered by private health insurance and so most insurers will cover their treatments. For the other practitioners it can be more difficult. As it depends a lot on the insurance company, we recommend that you speak to your insurance company and ask them, in particular it may be worth checking if the tests will be covered.

Can I get a test for food intolerances?

Yes we can do that for you. You need to see either a nutritionist or a doctor first and then we can arrange this for you. The test is a blood test and this will be performed by a nurse at The Health Doctors and sent to the laboratory.

Can I get tested for mineral and vitamin deficiencies?

Yes we can do that for you. You need to see either a nutritionist or a doctor first and they will help you decide what you want to be tested for. These are blood tests and this will be performed by a nurse at The Health Doctors and sent to the laboratory.

How long are your waiting lists?

These vary and so it is best you give us a call. Generally we should be able to get you an appointment with one of our doctors or nutritionists within a few weeks.

I would like to have chelation, how do I do this?

To have chelation for arterial disease or heavy metal toxicity you need an initial consultation with Dr Denning to discuss your medical case. You will need a blood test and urine test before you start. After this initial assessment the chelation is administered by a nurse at The Health Doctors according to your individual treatment plan given to you by Dr Denning. Please see the section about Chelation for more information.