People come to consult with me on a wide variety of problems and different objectives. Problems range from chronic headache and general fatigue to terminal stages of cancer. Objectives range from critical care on urgent priority to recovery of general health and enhancement of well-being. The best way to initiate a consultation is to send me an email with as much detail about your problem and what you are seeking. If the matter is urgent, it helps to insert the word "URGENT" in the subject of the email. In any case, I usually reply to all inquiries within 48 hours. I might then, depending on each case, ask a few questions or otherwise clarify how I can help you (which could save you the money of an initial consultation); if you decide to go with the consultation, I'll send you a preliminary information form, which would ask you for detailed information that cuts down the time for online initial consultation.

The initial consultation is perhaps the most comprehensive that you would ever experience with a health professional, and typically lasts 3 to 4 hours. With the introduction of the preliminary information form I have been able to cut down the time to between 1.5 to 2 hours, and also save you time and money if you find that what I have to offer is not for you.

The fees for initial consultation are paid at the time of returning the preliminary information form.

After I have gone through the completed preliminary information form we schedule the initial consultation.  In this consultation we arrive at an appropriate plan of coaching or individual consultations to achieve your objectives.

Subsequent consultations take about 45 minutes to an hour each time. Again, for individual consultations, fees are payable before the consultation. In the case of coaching plan, the fees are paid in full at the start of each month of the plan, since I have to prepare well in advance for the monitoring modules each week and the overall plan for each month for each individual case.

Because of the time consuming nature of my work, I can only undertake a limited number of personal coaching assignments at any given time. The coaching option is the best value for your money—it gives you a consultation that includes an educational module and monitoring session initiated by me, and a number of personal consultations over phone or email at your initiative. For most long-term health benefits, a coaching plan is recommended. Coaching contracts last from 2 to 6 months or more, and depend on your health objectives, your present health condition, long-term prognosis, and other factors. Time estimates will be discussed with you before starting on any plan so we can monitor your progress. Coaching services can be cancelled at any time with a week's notice, and will take effect at close of the month already paid for.

Plan 1: Basic Coaching. This is for those a) with a specific health problem, and/or b) who are somewhat knowledgeable about dietary approaches to health and about nutrition/physiology/ medical issues, and/or c) who are prepared to do a good deal of self-education (8-10 hrs/week) with guidance. This plan involves an educational module and monitoring session every week, and two personal consultations every month for answering specific questions. This plan requires a good deal of time investment on your part as well for feedback purposes as well as information gathering.

Plan 2: Lifestyle coaching. Suitable for those a) who have little or no knowledge as described above, and/or b) who do not have at least 8-10 hrs per week to do their own research, and/or c) who would like to have easier access to information as well as closer monitoring of transition to better health through lifestyle changes. This plan includes a weekly educational module and monitoring session, and typically upto four personal consultations during the month.

Plan 3: Intensive coaching. Ideal for those who a) have no time to work on information gathering, who would like a ready reference to turn to at any time for short consultations, and/or b) would like to achieve significant and permanent changes in their lifestyles and health, and/or c) those who wish to go well beyond changes in their own lives and wish to gain enough knowledge to start their own research and education activities, and/or d) would like to achieve independence in their own healthcare as quickly as possible. This plan involves a weekly educational module/monitoring session, and Q&A sessions as many times as needed, initiated either by me or by you.
 

Again, the best option depends on many factors, and it is best to decide during or after the initial consultation, when I'll be in a better position to assist you in addressing your concerns.

Consultations may be over phone/skype (max 45 min) or via email. Email is usually preferred because it eliminates the need to schedule a time and thus gets people answers to their questions sooner in most cases. It is also more effective where I need to refer to or review some information in answer to your questions.

Monthly fees are paid in full at the beginning of each month through Paypal online in the case of long-distance clients. Local clients may pay through Paypal or in cash. No other form of payment is available at this time, sorry for any inconvenience; we are working on receiving credit card payment in the future.


Individual consultations

The following sliding scale for individual consultations is based on your Current Savings (CS) plus Income in the Past Year (IPY). I believe in the inherent goodness of people and in your integrity in determining what your consultation fee will be. Please remember that your identification of the correct level for yourself helps offset the services I provide to people less privileged financially. After all, we all suffer the same, regardless of our economic situation.


Coaching Plans (for all income levels)

Plan 1: ……………$ 145 per mo.

Plan 2: ……………$ 175 per mo.

Plan 3: ……………$ 275 per mo.

For all coaching plans following an initial consultation, a part of the contribution for initial consultation in the amount of $30 is credited to the first month’s coaching.

NOTE: Hypnotherapy services are independently offered; fees for hypnotherapy services are individually determined depending on case, and are separate from the health education and coaching services.

NOTE ON COMMUNICATION: While local clients may schedule in-person consultations, all other cases are handled over phone and email. For persons calling from outside the United States, but also for domestic long-distance clients, communication via Skype or Google Talk is the preferred mode for audio/video communication. While video conferencing has become my standard mode for the educational modules and monitoring sessions, email is ususally preferred by clients for consultations they initiate during the month.

Hypnotherapy is used for a variety of objectives, from weight loss to pain control. My use of hypnotherapy is primarily for general relaxation and age-past life regressions to uncover emotional blockages that impact present health, physical or mental. I have successfully undertaken cases for a variety of issues from prenatal concerns to anxiety management.

Fees for hypnotherapy services depend on individual case, since some sessions may last longer than others. The basis for fee calculation is $ 60 per hour.


I am usually able to give an estimate of the time for a session. In some cases, as in regression to cause, it is not possible to give a precise estimate, as we cannot afford to stop until the work is completed. In such cases the actual time spent multiplied by the hourly rate will be used to compute the fees for the session.

In all cases, the fees are paid at the end of each session.