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. In all cases, an initial consultation is held along with the completion of a preliminary information sheet for my evaluation of the case. The information gathered in this consultation helps me arrive at an appropriate plan of coaching or consultation to achieve your objectives.

The initial consultation is perhaps the most comprehensive that you would ever experience with a health professional, and typically lasts 2 to 4 hours. Subsequent consultations take about 45 minutes to an hour each time.

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 every week, and two personal consultations every month for monitoring progress and answering questions. 

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 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, and monitoring / feedback / Q&A sessions as many times as needed, either by me or by you. This requires a good deal of time investment on your part as well for feedback purposes as well as information gathering.
 

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

Consultations may be over phone (max 45 min) or via email. The monthly   charges are payable in full at the beginning of each month (1st of the 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.

Contributions

I dislike the concept of “charges” for my services. I prefer to think of it as an exchange of contributions: I contribute to your health and you contribute to my sustenance. Unfortunately, we all have to depend on money for a living.

Individual consultations

The following sliding scale for individual consultations is based on your current savings plus income in the past year (CS+IPY). I believe in the inherent goodness of people and in your integrity in determining what your contribution will be.


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; contributions for hypnotherapy services are individually determined, and are separate from the health education and coaching services discussed in this document.

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 is the preferred mode for audio communication. Email is always the most viable.