At One Health Clinics, some of our doctors are Authorised Prescribers who are able to assess and support eligible patients seeking alternative natural treatment options. These practitioners are approved under the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), ensuring that all prescriptions are provided safely, appropriately, and in line with current medical guidelines.
If you have an assessment booked with one of our doctors, please bring the following to your appointment:
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A current health summary from your usual GP
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A referral or letter confirming your diagnosed condition
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Details of previous treatments that have been ineffective or caused side effects
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A current medication list
The TGA requires that there is some clinical or preclinical evidence supporting the use of any alternative natural therapy for your specific condition. Providing accurate medical history helps our doctors make a thorough and informed assessment.
Alternative natural treatment options may be considered for a range of diagnosed conditions, including:
- ADHD
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Anorexia
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Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Behaviour disorder
- Cancer pain and symptom management
- Cannabis use disorder
- Cerebral palsy
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Chronic pain
- Crohn’s disease
- Dementia
- Depression
- Dystonia
- Eczema
- Epilepsy
- Fibromyalgia
- Inflammation
- Inflammatory bowel disease
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Insomnia
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Lennox Gastaut syndrome
- Lunes disease
- Migraine
- Mood disorder
- Movement disorder
- Multiple sclerosis
- Muscle spasm
- Nausea and vomiting
- Neurological disorder
- Neuropathic pain
- Palliative care
- Parkinson’s disease
- Pruritis
- PTSD
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Restless leg syndrome
- Seizure management
- Sleep disorder
- Spasticity
- Tourette syndrome
- Tremor
- Ulcerative colitis
Some non-impairing natural products can be used in above conditions, as well as:
For safety reasons, impairing natural products are not suitable for patients who have:
- A current or previous history of schizophrenia, psychosis, or drug and alcohol dependency
- Unstable heart conditions, such as severe arrhythmia or heart failure
- Are taking certain medications, including amphetamines, Duromine, or antipsychotics
Alternative natural therapies are also generally not suitable for:
Please note that treatment is not guaranteed at your first appointment. Providing your medical history and supporting documents helps our authorised prescribers make a safe and informed assessment.
The cost of alternative natural therapies varies depending on the prescribed product and dosage. Your doctor will discuss all options, risks, and pricing with you during your consultation.
