Adelaide Naturopath Christina Ettore

If you are ready to stop guessing and start getting answers, this page will walk you through exactly what working together looks like. As an Adelaide naturopath specialising in weight loss, hormone health, and gut health, my approach is thorough, personalised, and designed to give you real clinical direction from your very first appointment.

How It Works

Step 1: Book Your Initial Consultation

Your initial consultation is 60 minutes. This is where we do the real work of understanding your health. We go through your full health history, your current symptoms, your hormones, digestion, energy, sleep, stress, and your relationship with food and your body. You will leave this appointment with a clear personalised plan, not a list of things to think about.

To get the most out of your first appointment, please share any blood test results from the past three months at least 48 hours before we meet. This gives me time to review them through a functional lens before we speak, so we can use our time together as efficiently as possible. If you do not have recent blood work, that is absolutely fine. We will work with what we have and identify any gaps from there.

Your initial consultation is designed to give you everything you need to get started.

Step 2: Begin Your Plan

Following your initial consultation you will have a personalised protocol in hand. This will include nutrition guidance, supplementation recommendations, and lifestyle support specific to your presentation. Most women notice shifts in energy, cravings, and digestion within the first two to four weeks of following their plan.

Step 3: Check In and Refine

Your first follow up is scheduled two to four weeks after your initial consultation, depending on the level of support you need. Follow up appointments are 15 to 30 minutes and are focused on reviewing your progress, answering questions, and refining your plan as your body responds. From there, the frequency of check-ins is guided by how you are going and what you need.

Investment

Initial Consultation (60 minutes) $195 A comprehensive review of your health history, symptoms, and goals. You will leave with a personalised plan ready to implement.

Follow Up Consultation (15 to 30 minutes) $70 to $85 Progress review, plan adjustments, and ongoing support. Appointment length and pricing is determined by the level of support required at the time of booking.

Health fund rebates may be available depending on your level of cover. Naturopathy became eligible for private health insurance rebates again from 1 July 2025, however each fund determines whether to include it and at what level. I recommend checking directly with your fund before booking.

Supplements, Herbal Medicine and Testing

Practitioner Supplements

Where supplementation is recommended as part of your protocol, I prescribe practitioner-only supplements through Vitaly. Your supplements are dispensed and posted directly to your door, so there is nothing you need to source yourself. If you would prefer not to order online, I am happy to place the order on your behalf.

Custom Herbal Medicine

I create custom blended herbal medicines in-house, formulated specifically for your presentation. Current blends available include formulas for weight loss support, appetite and craving control, sleep, stress and nervous system support, and detoxification. If you are seeing me in person your blend can be ready to collect at your consultation. If you are a Zoom client it will be posted directly to you.

Functional Testing

Functional testing is not a routine part of every initial consultation. If testing would genuinely add value to your care, I will raise it during your follow up appointment once I have a clearer picture of your health and what further investigation might be useful. Testing is always recommended with a clear clinical reason, never as a default.

Appointments: In Person and Online

Consultations are available in person at RehabCorp Physiotherapy, 166 Payneham Road, Evandale SA 5069, and via Zoom for women across Adelaide and Australia. If you are booking online, all relevant paperwork and intake forms will be sent to you ahead of your appointment.

Before Your Appointment: What to Prepare

To make the most of your initial consultation, please have the following ready where possible:

Any blood test results from the past three months sent through at least 48 hours before your appointment. Results from your GP, specialist, or any private testing are all useful.

A general sense of your main health concerns and what you are hoping to achieve. You do not need to have it perfectly articulated. We will work through it together.

A list of any current medications, supplements, or herbal medicines you are taking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a referral to book an appointment? No referral is needed. You can book directly through the link below.

What if I do not have recent blood test results? Recent blood work is helpful but not essential for your first appointment. We will work with whatever you have and I will let you know if further testing would be beneficial after we have spoken.

Can I book a discovery call before committing to an appointment? I do not offer discovery calls as part of my standard process. Your initial consultation is specifically designed to give you real clinical answers from the start, and 60 minutes together is a far better use of your time and mine than a preliminary call. If you have a specific question before booking, you are welcome to reach out via the contact page.

Is my initial consultation covered by private health insurance? Naturopathy has been eligible for private health fund rebates again since 1 July 2025. Whether your specific fund covers it and at what level will depend on your policy. Please check directly with your fund to confirm before your appointment.

How often will I need to come back? This varies depending on your presenting concerns and how your body responds to your initial protocol. Most women check in two to four weeks after their first appointment, then move to monthly or as-needed follow ups from there. I will always give you an honest sense of what I think you will need at your first appointment.

Do you offer online consultations? Yes. Zoom consultations are available for women across Adelaide and Australia and are identical in depth to in-person appointments.

Book Your Initial Consultation