Resources for health practitioners
I love helping practitioners build a successful business, that’s in alignment with their values, vision and lifestyle.
In addition to 1:1 business mentoring, professional supervision of cancer and complex cases, workshops and practitioner retreats, I create articles on different aspects of naturopathic business, ethics and mentoring. There are also some handpicked collaborations with with people I respect, who provide dynamic resources for clinicians and business owners.
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I just wanted to say I enjoyed this newsletter particularly the comment about the fact that working remotely is not as glamorous as it sounds (as I also do this). And also, all the info on increasing prices. Thank you.
Free resources
Latest mentoring article
A beginners guide to collaborating
Health business essentials
AI in naturopathic practice: are we replaceable?
Are you required to register for GST? The issues and some remarkable facts most health practitioners don’t know about GST.
Repeat prescriptions: what are the rules?
Testimonials: what can you share on your website, social media posts and any clinic literature? Can you call yourself an ND?
Understanding the 2019 private health insurance reforms. Why naturopathy currently cannot be claimed by clients with ‘extras’ cover and the latest updates regarding a new review into natural therapies.
Patient management
Building trust: The problem we didn’t know we had – encouraging trust and full disclosure.
Feeling overwhelmend? Start simple and layer your treatment. [Video] A case of GERD.
How to avoid no shows and late cancellations
The Goldilocks prescription: Treatment plans: what’s the “just right”amount of info and remedies for your client?
Supporting clients with cancer
Growing your business
Mentoring update December 2024: maverick herbalists, BlueSky and more
30 years in practice: longevity in practice and what’s changed over the decades?
Burnout: Strategies to prevent burnout in practice.
Business health check Oct 2020. What have you learnt from this challenging year and what further adaptations does your business need?
Does the 85% rule work in practice? Can working less reap greater rewards?
End of the financial year review: how to check in with how your business is going and set goals for the coming months.
EOFY must dos: no matter the date have you reviewed supplier price rises and adjusted your RRP?
Finance, economy and recession planning: take your head out of the sand, understand the peaks and troughs in business and take control of your finances.
Future-proofing your business: mentoring update: Are you prepared for what’s coming?
Golden clients are and how to nurture this hidden asset
Has the traditional clinic had it’s day? Pros and cons of ditching bricks and mortar for 100% online practice
How do external herbal dispensaries compare? Thinking of going virtual and outsourcing your clients herbal prescriptions, check this free comparison guide.
How to transition your practice to external dispensing What to do with your stock when you move to an online external dispensary
How video can grow your business
If you find your passion will the money follow?
Making location independence work in practice
Navigating transitions in practice
Physician health thyself: mentoring update: why taking care of you is important for business.
Professional supervision and reflective practice: is this different from mentoring and how can it help you grow your business.
Signs you’re quiet quitting your business
Super-niching and more: mentoring update: super-niching a health business, building trust, leases.
The secrets of being a happy practitioner: how do you rate?
What’s your practice style? Are you a Stayer, Entrepreneur or Butterfly, and tips on building your business for each type.
Conversations with extraordinary people
Please subscribe – Gill’s YouTube channel for health practitioners
Dr Sue Evans Pt 1 – herbal ethics
Dr Sue Evans Pt 2 – herbal culture and colonisation
Dr Sue Evans Pt 3 – sharing herbal knowledge and innovative grassroots herbalism projects
Dr Sue Evans Pt 4 – Medical astrology + Culpepper
Kath Cornthwaite why you (and your clients) need to know about Lynch Syndrome
Michelle Whitehead Lawyer extraordinaire (so much more business gems than the legal stuff!)
Dr Airdre Grant – Does spirituality have a place in naturoapthy?
Dr Airdre Grant – on grief
Anna Hearn – body positivity and Health At Every Size
Online practitioner services
Digital security
Always use a VPN if working from a public space, using someone else’s internet connection or when travelling. I use Nord VPN*.
External dispensing
Being able to outsource your dispensary sales is essential for online practice. How the four major Australian external herbal dispensaries compare?
2022 comparison of external herbal dispensaries
Lawyer Michelle Whitehead’s DIY legals
Most practitioners have a website. With that comes privacy, terms and conditions and a bundle of legal issues that are frequently assigned to the too hard basket.
Michelle Whitehead is an Australian lawyer who has tailor-made affordable packages to suit health professionals running an online or bricks and mortar businesses.
Her “contracts that care” are easy to use, avoid jargon and include an online accountability session.
Explore the affordable Do It Yourself legal docs*, website T&Cs, privacy policy and a host of contracts for 1:1 sessions and group programs.
Books
Whether you’re a practitioner wanting a resource to support your clients or you’re trying to conceive yourself, the talented team at Fertile Ground Health Group has made it easier for everyone. Packed full of invaluable, evidence-based lifestyle advice, and endorsed by respected colleagues in the fertility community – don’t go past this book. It’s a perfect companion to the 1:1 work you do when helping clients prepare for pregnancy, increase chances of conception, or navigate assisted reproduction.
Need more?
Mentoring for over 20 years, I’ve developed unique resources for practitioners in my individual and group programs. From a handy checklist before signing a commercial lease to exercises to discover if your values are aligned before working with others, I have processes that cover most situations that arise in business.
Just as our health consultations are individualised according to our client’s needs; 1:1 mentoring focuses on identifying the practical skills you need to grow your business and clinical acuity with confidence.
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* I only share external resources that I personally use and genuinely love. If you purchase from some of these sites marked with an asterisk, I sometimes get a small affiliate reward. I donate profits made from that partnership to my favourite charities including The Smith Family and the Fred Hollows Foundation.