Gold Coast Holistic Health

1. How do I find out my Metabolic Type?

We provide you with a link to a professional Online Metabolic Typing Questionnaire available from a facility in the USA.  The Questionnaire is very detailed and will take you at least an hour to complete.  The results are returned to us and include your Metabolic Type, your Sub-type and your Endocrine Type. -- We are often asked if this Questionnaire is reliable for assessing your Metabolic Type.  We believe it is very reliable and have been using it since 2006.  Prior to that date we undertook clinical testing to determine a Metabolic Type (3 hours of testing). We ceased doing this in 2006, when a new updated Online Questionnaire became available and proved to be very accurate.

2. What will I learn from Metabolic Typing?

• Your Metabolic Type -- this is the beginning of a journey!
• Your Sub-type -- this has an influence on your Metabolic Type
• Your Endocrine Type - this is especially important if you are wanting to lose weight
• What foods are best for your Metabolic Type
• What drinks are right for your Metabolic Type
• What foods you are advised to keep away from
• How to understand cravings
• Guidance about how much protein, fat and carbohydrate to eat
• What fats work best for you
• What snacks work for your Type - and should you snack
• What specific nutritional supplements suit your Metabolic Type
• How to read the signals, given to you by your body, telling you your diet needs fine-tuning
• How your food and your energy are so inter-linked
• Why your pH matters
• How to help your digestion
• Where your mood and focus fits in to all this
• Long-term use of your Metabolic Typing Diet Plan
• Why food quality matters
• How to eat out
• And much much more!
• Here's a link back to Metabolic Typing Consultations

3. What is Metabolic Typing PLUS?

Metabolic Typing PLUS provides an additional 3 consultations. It is applicable to someone on the Metabolic Typing Consultation Program who has chronic health or weight issues that require extra naturopathic assessment and nutritional treatment.  The Questionnaires Pack, sent at the beginning of the Metabolic Typing Consultation Program, helps to identify chronic problems and extra consultations may be recommended at this stage. The additional 3 consultations are offered as a Package -- made up of 3 x 60 minute consultations.

4. When do you recommend Metabolic Typing PLUS for Weight Loss?

Typically those who report long-term problems with weight loss (extremely slow weight loss, or no loss, or the tendency to gain weight again quickly) require more than dietary change, and Metabolic Typing PLUS adds:

• Weight Management Assessment (urine test) for Fatty Acids, Energy Metabolites and a range of Hormones
• Various Blood Tests
• Altering the Metabolic Typing Diet Plan to take account of test results.

5. Can I have BY-DISTANCE Consultations? (Consults by telephone/Skype and email)

Yes. Because we offer a comprehensive Metabolic Typing service, we attract clients from all parts of Australia. Our Program is designed so you can undertake your entire program by telephone/Skype and email. Of course, you are welcome to come to the clinic, if you prefer, or you can do a combination of both.

6. How do I book? How do I begin my Metabolic Typing Program?

Call our reception on 07 5597 0669 or send us an email and we will contact you. You will be asked to make an initial payment and you will recieve your Questionnaires Pack, giving you immediate access to the Online Metabolic Typing Questionnaire.

7. Why do you recommend a FREE 20 MINUTE CONSULTATION before I start my Program?

We encourage anyone who is interested to begin by booking a FREE 20 MINUTE INTRODUCTORY CONSULTATION. The consultation gives you the opportunity to tell us what you are looking for and what you wish to achieve.  We will answer all your questions and help you to decide if Metabolic Typing is right for you.

8. Can I spread the cost of the Metabolic Typing Program?

Yes, we offer a Payment Plan that divides your fee into “easy-to-manage” chunks. Call our reception and ask for more details - 07 5597 0669.

9. Can I receive Health Fund Rebates?

If you hold Extras Cover, Health Fund Rebates are generally applicable for consultations. We advise you to check with your Health Fund as different funds have different requirements. Known exceptions are:

• HCF and a few of the smaller Health Funds
• Any consultations By-distance. At this stage Health Funds do not cover telephone/Skype consultations.

10 My problem is chronic - is this applicable to Metabolic Typing?

We screen your health issues and are likely to recommend Metabolic Typing PLUS when problems are particularly chronic. If we find you have health issues that are outside the scope of our clinic and our expertise, we will refer you to another clinic or to your GP.

11. I have lots of chronic health issues and I am consulting with my naturopath/GP/other practitioner to resolve these. Can I continue working with my practitioner and do Metabolic Typing at the same time?

Yes, you can. Our Metabolic Typing Consultation Program can run alongside the recommendations given by your practitioner(s). You do not need our Metabolic Typing PLUS consultations, because your practitioner is already helping you to resolve chronic issues.

12. Can anyone join a Metabolic Typing Program?

In theory Yes, in practice No! The benefits to you of Metabolic Typing are something that everyone aspires to – lots of energy, lack of cravings, good digestion and so much more! But like every Program, your commitment to the process is required! If during your FREE 20 MINUTE CONSULTATION it becomes clear that Metabolic Typing is not for you, you will be encouraged to seek an alternative solution.

13. Can I fill in the Online Metabolic Typing Questionnaire without using a computer?

Yes, you can request a paper version. Fill it in at your convenience and return it to Metabolic Typing in Australia. One of our Team will submit it for you online.

14. I'm a previous Metabolic Typing client. I finished my Program a while ago. Can I have more Consultations?

Former clients are always welcome to return for a review. Simply call reception and ask for a Metabolic Typing Follow-up Consultation.

15. Are you easy to find?

Metabolic Typing in Australia is located at Gold Coast Holistic Health. We are in Ashmore, central Gold Coast.

Our facility is run from 2 modern, purpose-designed clinics located within a smart medical complex. We are comfortable, easy to find, and there is parking just outside the door. And for those travelling from afar, we are conveniently located just 10 minutes from Surfers Paradise (where there are numerous hotels) and only 35 minutes from the Gold Coast Airport.

It is extremely important to us that you enjoy the whole Metabolic Typing experience.  We look forward to welcoming you to Metabolic Typing in Australia