Have you ever sent a patient on their way with a thorough recommendation plan that included a 3-month supply of supplements, only to get a call later that day asking if they can return the products? They aren’t certain they want to begin the protocol. They still have questions. You are baffled. Where did things […]
Despite the fact that 86% of patients purchase product from their integrative practitioners on the first visit, the majority of those patients quickly switch to an online retailer* — an online retailer you likely know well, Amazon. With convenience being cited as one of the biggest reasons that patients don’t continue to purchase products from […]
Julia Zaslow, NC Many practitioners want to take some, or all, of their business online to reach more people, develop new revenue sources, and leverage their time. Many also crave the freedom of location that a virtual business can provide. You may be one of them. There are three primary revenue generating opportunities for an […]
Online patient dispensaries solve a number of problems for integrative practitioners. Practitioners can communicate personalized recommendations to patients, and patients can order (and reorder) products at their convenience. It also allows practices to earn an additional stream of revenue without the investment in physical inventory, all while liberating staff from the duties of product fulfillment […]
Patients usually leave their conventional doctor’s office one of two ways: – With a prescription in hand – An electronic prescription that has been sent directly to a pharmacy The process from there continues to be straightforward. The patient goes to the pharmacy, fills the prescription, and is on their way, no questions and no […]
As more functional medicine practitioners exit the insurance payer system in an effort to find greater satisfaction in their work, they find themselves in the unfamiliar (and sometimes uncomfortable) position of having to market their practice in order to attract new patients. Here are three pillars of successful practice marketing to ensure your practice gains […]
Ready to bring in more patients, but don’t know when you will find time to treat them AND manage the day-to-day needs of your practice? It might be time to start building your dream practice team. By expanding your staff, you can free up time to focus on your true passion of patient care. Building […]
By Jaclyn Chasse, ND Nowadays, you can buy supplements almost anywhere. In addition to traditional options like vitamin stores, natural food stores, and your office, patients can now buy supplements online from vitamin retailers, online dispensaries and even eBay! We’re not talking only about retail brands – now some professional brands can also be […]
By Sarah Cook, ND Most integrative practitioners sell dietary supplements to patients, but very few sell personal care products. Why is this? Is it because we are trained to treat illness from the inside out? Is it because we believe that personal care products do not affect human health? Is it because we don’t think […]
More and more patients are looking for alternatives to failed allopathic medical treatment and are willing to invest in you and your practice to solve their biggest health challenges. These patients are looking for more than a practitioner – they are looking for a true partner to help them achieve optimal wellness! Your challenge is […]
