The Foundational Year
Your First 12–18 Months
Before we show the pricing, it’s helpful to understand what your first year with us is designed to do.
We call this the Foundational Year because it lays the groundwork for everything that follows. It includes four complete program cycles:
1 × New Client Program: your starting point
3 × Retest Programs: completed at regular intervals
These cycles are typically completed within 12 to 18 months. Some clients move through them steadily, while others may need more time — either due to what their body needs, or simply because life happens. The structure is flexible enough to accommodate both, whilst still allowing the commitment we require to remain an active client.
Each cycle includes a new HTMA, a private consultation with John, and a revised InMB Plan tailored to your current state.
Why does this matter?
Because mineral balancing isn’t about chasing symptoms or following static protocols. It’s a process of observing, adjusting, and understanding how your system responds over time, so we can support your long-term adaptability and resilience.
To learn more about how the program is structured and why timing matters, visit this page ›
Payment by Invoice
We don’t offer instant checkout through the website. All bookings are confirmed by email and require a secure invoice for payment. Payment options include:
Stripe (credit/debit card)
PayPal
Bank transfer (Australia only)
New Client
Integrative Mineral Balancing Program
A comprehensive 3-month intake package for adult clients, or children with chronic conditions
Includes:
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) from ARL, bar graph report only
2-hour Consultation with John, covering health history, diet and lifestyle context, and HTMA interpretation
Personalised InMB Plan with supplement recommendations and calorie/macronutrient targets
Supplement adjustment support is included for up to 3 months from the date of your HTMA test
Total cost is made up of HTMA (AUD$120) and Program Services (AUD$790).
Program Total
AUD$910
Approx USD$587 as of 4 July 25
Retest
Integrative Mineral Balancing Program
Scheduled every 3–4 months in the first year to maintain momentum and guide adjustments
For at least the first year, clients are expected to complete a retest every 3–4 months to continue with the program. This allows for timely updates to your protocol and ensures your plan remains responsive to changes in your mineral patterns.
After the first year, alternate retest options may be available depending on your progress and level of ongoing support required.
Includes:
• HTMA test
• 1-hour Consultation
• Updated InMB Plan with supplement recommendations
• Supplement adjustment support
Total cost is made up of HTMA (AUD$120) and Program Services (AUD$470).
Program Total
AUD$590
Approx USD$380 as of 4 July 25
Optional Extras You May Need
These optional services are sometimes added to your program depending on your needs. They cover things like extra consultation time, follow-up sessions between retests, and lab or admin-related requests. Most are only used occasionally, and we’ll always confirm any additional charges with you in advance.
Follow-Up Consultations
💬 Additional consultations are available for active clients who need extra support between retests.
Billed at AU$320/hr
Your eligible discount (e.g. family or concession) is applied automatically
Bookings are available in 30-minute or 1-hour slots
Time is billed in 10-minute increments after the consultation, with a minimum charge of 20 minutes
Clients are invoiced after the session based on the actual time used.
Program Time Add-Ons
🕒 Optional extensions to your standard consultation time.
+15 minutes: AU$80
+30 minutes: AU$160
+45 minutes: AU$240
These can be added when you need more time for your consultation. Please request in advance so we can schedule accordingly.
HTMA Add-ons
📊 Profile 2 Report Upgrade AU$50
Optional written report from ARL.
📊 Profile 4 Report Upgrade AU$50
Optional written report from TEI.
🧬 Boron Add-On (TEI only) AU$10
Adds boron testing to TEI Profile 1 or Profile 2. Must be selected before submitting your hair sample.
Admin Fees
📄 Test Referral Fee AU$50
Applies when a referral is provided for practitioner-only or external lab testing (outside of HTMA).
Program Discounts & Payment Details
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Concession & Discounts
Support is available for eligible clients
A 10% discount may be available for clients who hold a valid concession card or are experiencing genuine financial hardship.
In Australia, this typically includes pensioners, disability support recipients, full-time carers, students, and low-income earners with a government-issued health care card.Discounts only apply to Program Services — not to HTMA lab fees or Pathway Planning Sessions.
Concession pricing is not the same as a family discount and cannot be combined with it.If you believe you may qualify, please let us know before your next invoice is issued so we can confirm both your eligibility and your applicable discount rate.
⮕ Looking for family pricing or children’s programs? View Family & Child Program Terms ›
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Invoicing & Payment Process
Flexible and secure options
All bookings and payments are arranged by email, and you’ll receive a secure invoice with the option to pay via Stripe (card), PayPal, or bank transfer (within Australia).
Most programs can be paid in two instalments:
Part 1: AU$200 (approx. US$129) per person, which covers your HTMA lab fee and confirms your place.
Part 2: The remaining balance, due once your results are in.
Erin will personally send your invoice and walk you through the next steps. There’s no automated system, just a real person making sure everything is clear and in place before your program begins.
⮕ For information on cancellations, credits, or changes, please see our Returns & Refunds Policy ›
From Foundations to Established Care
Once the Foundational Year is complete, clients continue with Established Programs, where the same core structure is maintained with greater flexibility in timing and ongoing support.
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.