Fees and charges
Current January 2012
Please note acupuncture – a primary health care treatment, like going to the doctor – is GST free.
Massage, Reiki, Flower Essence Readings and all take-home therapeutic remedies and goods incur GST
What the fees cover at each visit:
Consultation and treatment
All equipment, disposables, and therapeutic substances used during the treatment in the clinic, including surgical-grade, fine, single use acupuncture needles
One-on-one, individualised attention, with NO double-booking of patients
Fresh linen between patients
Information sheets such as diet or lifestyle recommendations, if necessary, according to your condition – emailed after your visit
Telephone or email back-up for the current condition being treated
Occasional reviews of latest research and literature relevant to your condition – especially if your needs are complex, or you have a serious health problem
Fee structure is reviewed annually
Blissful Rewards
A half hour neck, shoulder and upper back massage is offered FREE of charge after every eight treatments in the clinic
Fees
Acupuncture
Initial visit 1.5 hours $90
Standard follow-up 45-60mins $70
Short follow-up 30 mins $55
2nd & subsequent follow-ups in a 7 day period $40
Concessional fee -15% off acupuncture treatments- available to seniors, students & health care card holders
Massage & Reiki
1 hour $77
45 min $66
30 min $55
Time includes consultation and preparation for your therapeutic massage or Reiki
Flower Essence Reading
45 minutes, with take-home Findhorn Flower Essence remedy and small booklet/journal included $88
Practitioner only Chinese Herbal Medicines
Black Pearl brand pills $13-$17 per bottle 5-7 day supply, according to dose
ChinaMed capsules $31-$39 per bottle 7-14 day supply, according to dose
Moxa sticks $10 per box
Prices for take-home goods may change without notice
Herbal medicines are from an Australian company and contain no animal products or endangered species, and meet TGA requirements
Capsule cases are gelatin. Contents of capsules are safe to ingest without capsule if necessary. Instructions provided.
Courtesy, Cancellations and no-shows.
Please be aware that late cancellations – ie less than 24 hours notice – are very damaging to the personal livelihood of natural medicine practitioners, and the sustainability of small, dedicated businesses such as this.
We understand that unexpected and urgent matters may affect your ability to keep an appointment. If this happens, we simply reschedule that appointment at the next most convenient time.
Unfortunately, we live in an era where habitual last-minute cancellations and requests to reschedule are becoming more common.
From 9th January 2012 onwards, enjoying this flexibility in your appointment schedule will incur the following fees:
- Cancellation or request to reschedule made before 5pm on the day prior to your appointment – 75% of the fee for your allocated appointment.
- Cancellation or request to reschedule after 5pm on the day prior, or requested on the day of scheduled appointment – 100% of the fee for your allocated appointment.
- Failure to arrive for appointment without notice – 100% of fee for your allocated appointment.
Thank-you for your understanding and co-operation.
Private health insurance rebates
Margi Macdonald is a recognised acupuncture provider. Rebates are available for acupuncture upon presentation of your official receipt to your health insurer. Please check your health insurance policy before your first visit to ensure you have cover for acupuncture.
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