Fees

First Consultation - Dr. Bratt                   $185
First Consultation - Dr. Karim                  $145
Second & Extended Consult                    $118
Return Consult                                             $ 88
Short Consult 10 minutes                         $ 48 

Phone consults are available and billed at office visit rates according to time.

Comprehensive testing is a vital component of biomedical treatment, as individual plans are implemented based on these results.  For a complete list of available tests, please visit the Testing page at the left of the screen. During the 60 minute first visit, patient history is reviewed, test samples are taken, and an initial treatment plan is developed.  Patients return for a follow-up 45 minute visit  in approximately 4 weeks to review test results and revise treatment plans.  Subsequent visits are scheduled every 2-3 months for 30 minutes, or as needed.

The following is a list of tests normally ordered at the initial consultation:

• Organic Acid Test              $380       Screens for yeast, bacteria, vitamins, neurotransmitters and metabolic markers.  Requires urine sample, collected at home.
  
• IgG food allergy test    $280     Determines food sensitivities.  Requires blood by finger prick, in office sample collection.
  
• Hair analysis                        $130       Assesses heavy metal exposure & mineral status. Requires hair to be at least 2.5 cm or 1 inch long.
• Gluten/Casein Peptide       $195       For detection of opiate-like substances from improper digestion of milk and wheat proteins

* Prices are subject to change and do not include GST*

Payments
Payment is due at the time of patient consultation, when lab tests are ordered, and upon receipt of medicines. We accept payment by cash, cheque, debit, Visa and MasterCard.

Cancellation Policy
Appointments may be cancelled without charge up to 48 hours before the scheduled consultation. First appointments missed or cancelled without 48 hours notice will be charged $100. Return visits missed or cancelled without 48 hours notice will be charged $50.

Patients on MSP premium assistance are eligible for partial coverage of visit fees.
Most extended or private health insurance plans cover naturopathic services. For details contact your insurance carrier.

Benecaid Health Spending Accounts are available in Canada, which herlp save on medical expenses by converting healthcare costs into legitimate business expenses.  For more information, click to view brochure or go to http://www.benecaid.com

*Please note that naturopathic dietary consultations are no longer eligible expenses for Autism Funding in BC for children under or over 6* If you have questions or concerns regarding this policy change, please contact:

Ministry of Children & Family Development- Minister's Office
PO Box 9057, Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, BC
V8W 9E2
Phone: 250 387-9699
Fax: 250 387-9722

Autism Funds Processing Unit
PO Box 9776 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, BC V8W 9S5
Toll Free: 1-877-777-3530