The Foundational Phase
Your First 12–18 Months
Before we show the pricing, it’s helpful to understand how your first year of care is structured.
We refer to this stage as the Foundational Phase. It begins with a 90-minute Initial Consultation, where John gains a comprehensive understanding of your history, priorities and system load before arranging any testing.
From there, your care continues through a series of Program Cycles.
Each cycle includes:
A new HTMA
A one-hour consultation with John
A revised InMB Plan
An adjustment support window
Most clients complete several cycles within 12–18 months, though the exact timing varies. Some move steadily from cycle to cycle; others progress more slowly due to life circumstances or what their system requires. The structure is flexible, provided you remain engaged and complete cycles at appropriate intervals.
These repeating cycles allow John to track changes over time, make targeted adjustments, and support you with a plan that reflects your current state—not a static protocol.
Why does this matter?
Because integrative 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 for any service other than the Initial Consultation. 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)
Foundational Phase
Integrative Mineral Balancing Program
Scheduled every 3–4 months in the first year to maintain momentum and guide adjustments
Once you’ve completed your Initial Consultation, your care continues through a series of Program Cycles, each of which is built around your next HTMA.
Most clients complete several cycles across their first 12–18 months. The typical rhythm is every 3–4 months, but timing is adjusted individually based on your progress, life circumstances, and what John determines is most appropriate for your system.
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$416
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
A 10% concession 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.
Concession support applies to Program Fees only and does not apply to Initial Consultations or HTMA laboratory fees.
Concession pricing applies to Independent Entry clients and cannot be combined with the 20% household discount available through the Primary Client Household Pathway.
If you believe you may qualify, please let us know before your next invoice is issued so we can confirm eligibility and apply the appropriate rate.
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Invoicing & Payment Process
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).
Programs are invoiced in two stages to align with the HTMA testing process and the timing of your consultation.
HTMA Reminder Invoice
Issued before your hair sample is due and covers the HTMA laboratory fee.Program Invoice
Issued once your HTMA results have been received by the clinic and covers the consultation and program planning.⮕ 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.