Online natural health consultations

Clients in regional areas, busy people and those who prefer consulting from home.

A fee per online consultation or a package of sessions with follow-ups, plus optional digital guides if you are qualified to provide the advice.

• Recognised training in your therapy
• Comfortable on video calls
• Clear written communication

• Check your insurer covers online consultations and clients in other states
• Careful with health claims on your website and social media: check TGA, AHPRA and ACCC advertising guidance
• Client privacy and secure storage of health information
• Online work cannot replace physical examination, so know when to refer to a doctor
• Selling supplements may involve TGA rules, so check before stocking or recommending products

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $4,000, depending on your video and booking tools, website and insurance. Check that your insurer covers online consultations and clients in other states before you begin.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many clients you see and your fees. Estimates start from about 6 hours a week, so it can fit around other work.

Check TGA, AHPRA and ACCC advertising guidance before making health claims on your website or social media. Look into client privacy and secure storage of health information, and check TGA rules before stocking or recommending supplements.