Meet Vickie Arthur, ND
I have been passionate about natural medicine and alternative therapy since watching my mother practice cupping on family members, as well as using several natural home remedies on myself and my siblings when we were sick. I also remember the joy of picking fresh fruits and vegetables from our organic garden. It showed me that there were perhaps other unconventional ways of healing but which perhaps gave as good or sometimes better results than conventional medicine did. I moved into natural medicine firstly with massage and quickly evolved into naturopathy. Since then I have continued a life-long passion of learning everything I could in my field, a parallel passion for natural medicine in general and the industry, and not to mention the satisfaction I get from helping people reach their health goals using nature's gifts. I have integrated my love of science and research and have now been practising for 20 years.
I also recently created The Road Back to MeTM program which complements our core mission of bringing out the divine essence in you to help a sick society who look outside of themselves for love and validation causing addictions, self hatred, low self esteem and worth, self harm and sometimes suicide. I believe this to be an increasing core issue in many of today's conditions, and societal issues.
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"Only when we reach deep into our core essence, can we find answers to
bring about change and promote healing." Vickie Arthur, ND
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About Plantessence Health
Plantessence Health was originally founded by Vickie Arthur in 2006 in Germany where she practised naturopathy and massage therapy, and also where she managed her own biodynamic medicinal herb farm producing high-quality teas.
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Today in Australia, Plantessence Health has been rebirthed and restructured after its evolution to not only incorporate natural medicine but also the essence of mankind, love, especially self love.
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The logo consists of 3 circles relating to the mind, body and spirit, all connected by one thread which all flow within the heart. The leaf represents plant medicine, and natural medicine in all of its entirety. They are all connected.
Qualifications, Associations and Healthfund Rebates
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Qualifications:
BHSc Complementary Medicine; AdvDipHSc Naturopathy (includes BHSc Nutritional Medicine); DipHSc Nutrition; DipHSc Herbal Medicine; CertIV Massage Therapy; CertIV Training & Assessment; CertHypno; CertNLP Coach & Practitioner; Trained Bioresonance Practitioner; Trained Ultra Lite Weight Loss Licensee & Practitioner; Experienced Meditation Coach; 20 years experience Naturopathy & Nutrition.
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Association Memberships:
ANTA - Australian Natural Therapists Association
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Health Fund Rebates Available from:
AIA Health Insurance (NIB)
Rebates on Nutrition Consultation
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APIA Health Insurance (NIB)
Rebates on Nutrition Consultation
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Australian Unity
Rebate on Nutrition consultations
Australian Unity will provide its members with:
$100 for signing up to Ultra Lite
$100 once the member has achieved their goal weight
$150 for staying within 5kg of their goal weight for 12 months or more.
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BUPA
Bupa will cover the consultation fee associated with the Ultra Lite Program when a Bupa member makes a claim in association with their Health Management Program.
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CBHS (Commonwealth Bank Health Society)
CBHS provides their members with a % off the total Ultra Lite program fee, after they make a claim online.
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CUA Health
Rebate on Nutrition Consultations
CUA Health will provide members with a max of $100 Per annum for a single membership or $200 per annum for a Family membership for approved health management programs. CUA will make a payment to its members for the program and consultant fees only, not any products itself.
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GU Health
Rebate on Nutrition Consultations
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HBF Health
Rebate on Nutrition Consultations
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HCI (Health Care Insurance Limited)
Health Care Insurance (HCI) will pay $50 per person per year for the cost of the weight loss program.
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Health Partners
Health Partners will provide members with a $50 pay out when they initially sign up to the Ultra Lite program, then an additional $100 pay out when their goal weight is achieved. The maximum available to members is a total of $150 for the Ultra Lite program.
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Latrobe Health Services
Rebate on Nutrition Consultations
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Medibank
Rebate on Nutrition Consultations
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Mildura Health Fund
Rebate on Nutrition Consultations
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Nib Health Fund (AAMI & Suncorp)
Rebate on Nutrition Consultations
nib members can claim the consultation portion of the Ultra Lite program
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Phoenix Health Fund
Rebate on Nutrition Consultations
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Qantas Health Insurance (NIB)
Rebate on Nutrition Consultations
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St Lukes Health
Rebate on Nutrition Consultations
St Lukes Health will provide up to a maximum rebate of $150 for a single policy or $300 for a couples or family policy for weight management programs.
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Teachers Union Health Fund
The Teacher’s Union Health Fund cover weight management programs under the “Health Management Program”, which must be approved by the member’s medical practitioner. Members must meet certain criteria to qualify and should contact Teachers Union Health Fund to establish eligibility.
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Westfund Health Insurance
Rebate on Nutrition Consultations