Victoria has worked with many clients and hosts a facebook group for those interested in learning more. 

Tune in to this episode to learn more about

• Avoiding common mistakes in running your own business
• Having a system to manage money in your business
• Choosing the right business structure for your practice or clinic
• Different tax obligations as a Naturopath, Nutritionist or allied health professional in Australia

For show notes, discount offers, and to join Victoria's facebook group:

https://www.numbersforhealth.com.au/podcast

Victoria's website: 

Numbers for Health

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In our previous episode, Shonelle gave us an insight into the importance of building your online presence as a natural health practitioner and business owner. In this episode, Shonelle will go into more detail around refreshing your old website – when to and why you should, including some of Shonelle’s hacks to make this process as easy as possible.

Shonelle will cover:

• How to go about setting up their website - when it requires simply a refresh vs. a complete overview
• When and why should you engage a professional to build your website vs. DIY?
• An overview of the key pages a practitioner should prioritise when creating a website
• Setting up SEO - why it's important
• When to outsource - eg. blogging and social media

Additional Resources

• Shonelle's Clinic Website for design ideas and best practice https://shonellesiegmann.com/ 
• Tech for Pracs for ideas and support on website design and branding https://www.techforpracs.com.au/ 
• Tech for Pracs ebooks https://www.techforpracs.com.au/ebooks 

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As a qualified naturopath and design expert, Shonelle is able to effectively communicate with likeminded natural health practitioners to bring to life their brand and vision. In this episode Shonelle will cover

• The importance of building an online presence and it's role in building a brand
• The role of branding
• What is SEO
• Why she considers Social Media as "rented space"

Additional Resources

• Shonelle's Clinic Website for design ideas and best practice https://shonellesiegmann.com/ 
• Tech for Pracs for ideas and support on website design and branding https://www.techforpracs.com.au/ 

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In the final part of this series on research, Vanessa and Laurence discuss an area that many practitioners don’t feel comfortable about – running your own research in clinic & the benefits of doing so.

Vanessa discusses: 

• Why get involved in research - "the benefits" of running your research (eg. publish a paper)
• The basic steps for setting up research
• Opportunities to work in collaboration with Integria's R&D department

Contact Vanessa Vigar, Clinical Research Program Manager via email: IHC-Research@integria.com

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In Part 2 of this 3 part series will go into detail on opportunities as a naturopath working in research, and the work she is currently doing to contribute to body of literature in natural medicine.

Vanessa discusses: 

• Different types of research she works on at Integria - a pre-clinical arm (working with research institutions) as well as a clinical research arm. 
• Her contributions to the body of evidence for natural medicine 
• Streamlining clinical trials into a virtual setting
• Her journey - from a naturopath in clinic to Clinical Research Program Manager
• Advice on how other practitioners can get involved in research

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In Part 1 of this 3 part series, Vanessa provides an overview on clinical research, and it's significance for a natural health practitioner. 

Vanessa discusses:

• What is research, and why it is important for natural health practitioners.
• Different types of research - beyond clinical trials such as observation studies and the role they play in clinical practice eg. patient evidence for taking supplements over the longer-term
• How to assess the quality of research - starting with systematic reviews (and the limitations), as well as Vanessa's checklist to consider when reviewing research

Quick Links:
Critical Appraisal Tools from Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine: https://www.cebm.ox.ac.uk/resources/ebm-tools/critical-appraisal-tools  

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In Part 3 of this series will cover Adverse Reactions and Pharmacovigilance and your responsibilities as a practitioner. 

Sue discusses: 

• Definition of Pharmacovigilance (PV)
• What is the difference between an adverse reaction and adverse event
• Who is responsible for reporting adverse reactions and events
• Reporting an adverse reaction
• Wider implications- labelling and warnings

Quick Links:

• https://www.tga.gov.au/reporting-adverse-events 

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In Part 2 of this 3 part series will cover the regulations around Advertising and your responsibilities as a practitioner. 

Sue discusses: 

• Legislative requirements: TGA advertising code and the ACCC- Australian Consumer Law
• Advertising complementary medicines 
• Promotion of practitioner services- what can I say and can't 
• Advertising in the traditional vs. digital space (eg. website and social media)
• Receiving a complaint, and how to respond
• Advertising compliance checklist

Quick Links:

• https://www.tga.gov.au/hubs/advertising-therapeutic-goods

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In Part 1 of this 3 part series, Sue provides a basic understanding of Australian regulations. 

Sue discusses:

• Why complementary medicines are regulated in Australia, and how this differs from countries overseas
• The Therapeutic Goods Association (TGA)- what they do and who they are
• Why buy Australian Listed (AUST-L) products vs. those produced overseas
• What is the difference between AUST-L vs. an AUST-R  medicines
• What is a grandfathered product
• Pre-approved ingredients and doses for use in AUST-L medicines

Quick Links:

• Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods: https://www.tga.gov.au/australian-register-therapeutic-goods 

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