Online herbal consultations

Adults who want a herbal practitioner but live far from one, or who prefer the flexibility of online appointments.

Consultation fees for first visits and follow-ups, plus remedy charges. Some practitioners offer follow-up packages for ongoing support.

• Recognised herbal medicine training
• Comfortable running video consultations
• Clear written follow-up and record keeping

• Check TGA rules on supplying herbal medicines and on advertising health claims, which apply to your website and social media
• Privacy obligations for storing client health information, so check what applies to you
• Council approval may be needed to run a business from home, so check with your local council
• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance that covers online consultations and postage of remedies
• Only registered practitioners can use protected titles such as Chinese medicine practitioner, so check which titles you can use
• Know when to refer clients to a GP, as you cannot examine them in person

Startup costs are typically estimated around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on your set-up, insurance, and how you arrange for personalised remedies to be made up and posted to clients.

Check TGA rules on supplying herbal medicines and advertising health claims, which apply to your website and social media. Also check privacy obligations for client health information, council approval for a home business, insurance, and which professional titles you can use.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated around $600 to $4,000, depending on how many clients you see and what you charge. Time needed typically starts from around 6 hours a week, depending on your client numbers.