How the Programs Work Over Time
Many people arrive with years of testing behind them, including blood work, functional labs, and supplement protocols, yet still feel unsure about what their body needs.
The InMB approach is different. It is not based on isolated results or one-off consultations. Instead, it follows a clear timeline, using repeat HTMA testing to track how your system responds over time.
This page explains how the program is structured across time, including what to expect in your first year, how things change in ongoing care, and why the timing of each cycle matters.
Where You Are in Your Journey
Every InMB Program follows the same structure: one HTMA, one consultation, a personalised InMB Plan, and a defined support period. These individual cycles form the building blocks of your longer-term journey with John.
Foundational Clients
The first year of your journey
The Foundational Year includes four complete program cycles: one New Client Program followed by three Retests, typically completed within 12 to 18 months.
This stage is called the Foundational Year because that’s exactly what it does — it sets the Foundation. These first four cycles give John the clinical insight needed to understand how your system responds, identify consistent patterns, and build a clear picture of what your body needs moving forward.
Established Clients
Long-term care with John
Once you’ve completed the Foundational Year, you’ll continue with Periodical Programs. These cycles follow the same structure but may include shorter consultation times and longer program expiry windows.
John sets the timing for each new cycle based on your individual needs and clinical presentation, ensuring your care remains responsive and relevant over time.
What Comes After Periodical Care
Behind the scenes, we’re actively building the next layer of support. While periodical programs are how we currently continue care, they may not be the final step for every client. We’re developing public education on mineralbalancing.org and laying the groundwork for longer-term options.
Learn more about the future direction of client care on this page.
Visual Overview: Timelines & Buffers
These diagrams help explain how your HTMA, consultation, and Plan fit together — and how long each phase lasts.
First-Year Program Overview
Shows how your first year typically unfolds across four cycles.
This visual is designed to help new clients understand the full structure of a foundational year.
If you're an established client, your cycle may differ slightly depending on your testing rhythm, though the overall structure remains consistent.
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Program Cycle Example – Typical 3-Month HTMA Validity
This visual represents the most common structure for newer clients.
If you're an established client on a 4/5 month cycle, your expiry timing will simply include an extra month between cycles.
John will note your expiry dates directly on your Supplement Plan.
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Understanding Your Program Cycle
Your Program includes two expiry periods: one for clinical support (based on HTMA data) and one for how long your Supplement Plan is suggested to follow.
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HTMA Results – Valid for 3 Months
This is because your body chemistry changes over time, and older data may no longer reflect your current mineral status. This period is used for clinical interpretation and adjustment support.
If you’re an established client on a 4–5 month cycle, a longer timeframe may be noted directly on your Plan.
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Supplement Plan – Valid for 4 Months
Your Supplement Plan is valid for an additional month after the expiry date of your HTMA. This timeframe includes a 1-month overlap window, designed to give you time to submit your next sample, attend an online consultation, and order supplements before your Plan expires.
For established clients with a longer testing cycle, John may note an extended validity period on your Plan.
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When Adjustment Support Ends
Adjustment Support applies only to your current Supplement Plan and is available only while your HTMA is valid. Once your HTMA expires, no further support or changes can be made to that Plan.
If you require clinical support after your current HTMA has expired but before your next Program begins, a follow-up consultation may be more appropriate.
