We often see people who are desperate and have given up on seeking help because they have seen a lot of people in the past, and have, in the end felt let down by their approach. They have often had a lot of tests done and these have either been “normal” or the person treating them has not known how to treat abnormal results. Do you feel you have not been heard, and you have been fobbed off with some made up story that doesn’t make sense.
It is frustrating to have an illness where all your tests are normal or point to some untreatable condition when you know that there is something wrong. We specialise in getting successful outcomes for these types of problems where no one else has been able to provide a solution.
Rather than looking for enough symptoms to make a diagnosis we try and make sense of every symptom that you have, because they all mean something. We feel that the more we can make sense of your symptoms the better picture we have of what is going on, so that our treatment is more successful. We drill down to the biochemistry that is behind your symptoms and look at nutrients that you might be lacking, toxins that are affecting you, hormonal imbalances (that are too subtle for normal blood tests to pick up), food intolerances, and how your brain processes things.
We often see things that other providers do not know about and are not picked up on conventional testing, like mould related illness, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), pyrrole disorder, porphyria. These problems often lead to body wide issues that are sometimes seen in isolation and be put down to individual unconnected problems (eg chest pain might be thought to be heart related, gut ache might be thought of as a gut issue, depression may be thought to be due to psychological issues) when all of them could be related to underlying inflammation due to mould exposure.
Please use the enquiry portal on the home page of our website to submit your questions. We will then reach out to you either by phone or email with the latest available appointments and prices.
Before your first appointment we will get you to fill on some questionnaires so that we know what we are in for.
The first appointment is a fact finding exercise, examination treatment plan and nutritional assessment and plan. It helps if you bring as much information as possible. It is helpful if you can provide a one page summary of your problems. Any specialist letters and investigations are also helpful as it can cut down on further investigations that you may need. At the end of the first appointment a treatment plan will be formulated and either given to you before you leave, or in more complex problems, one will be sent to you.
The first appointment takes 90 minutes, after that each follow up appointment is 20 minutes long. If you feel you need or want more time, please book this ahead of time. If appointments run over time, you will get charged extra.
Subsequent appointments are used to review and if necessary modify the treatment according to the plan that has been given to you. Often treatment plans will evolve depending on your response to treatment. Follow up appointments are usually for 20 minutes.
Dr Steve Joe brings a unique perspective to all types of health problems. If you're unsure whether he can help, feel free to email him at [email protected].
Please see the information on this website and links to Applied Kinesiology sites. Applied kinesiology is not recognised by conventional doctors, but it is practiced worldwide by doctors, dentists, chiropractors and osteopaths who have undertaken post-graduate training in this field. I view it as treatment that doctors would use if they did not have access to medication. It is a drug free method of treatment that is often successful in difficult to treat conditions.
Coming to see me implies that you are open to unconventional treatments. No treatment will be undertaken unless you are comfortable in with it.
We aim to get significant improvements within 3-6 months. Sometimes it can take longer. For example cases of chronic fatigue syndrome can take months to years before slow steady improvements occur. Sometimes we cannot make any progress because of the chronicity of the condition, but we will let you know if we think that this point has been reached rather than continue unnecessarily.
We do not usually order specialised tests anymore, preferring to use a good history and examination to diagnose and treat you. However we can access tests for problems related to methylation, faecal analysis, disease risk profiles, hormone, vitamin and mineral profiles. The tests are sent to either Australia or US for analysis and typically take 4-6 weeks. If we are planning long term treatment, then sometimes it is important to do the specialised test
Payment is required in full on the day of the appointment. We accept cash, EFTPOS, and credit cards (we do not accept American Express).
Medical insurance will only cover the cost of consultations up to the limit allowable for a General Practice visit.
To cancel an appointment, please call (07 8558592) or email the office ( [email protected]). As the appointments tend to be long, we require a minimum of 48 hours notice. Normal consultation charges may apply if you cancel too late.
Of course you can bring someone with you. It is a good idea to have someone with you because we will cover a lot of different aspects of your case and having someone there will help you remember the details. It is important that your companion knows that my sole focus is on your problem.
Feel free to email Dr Steve Joe ([email protected]) or contact the office for advice. Alternatively please consult with your usual health provider in emergencies. We are not available Friday - Sunday.
Some patients feel embarrassed about telling their GP or specialist that they are seeking alternative treatment. However, it is common to look for complementary treatments and we encourage you to keep them fully informed. Our aim is to get the best outcome out of conventional and alternative treatments for you. Please let us know whether you would like to communicate with your doctor. We would prefer to keep them informed if possible.
Every care is taken to make sure that your treatment does not interfere with what you are already on. Where there may be a concern, we encourage you to discuss this with your usual doctor.
This depends on the urgency that you want your appointment, Please email or phone for enquiries. Please note that our fees are higher than other practices, but 99% of any testing in house at no extra cost so you will save in the long run.
