Bone Health Program

The Bone Health Program

Healthy bones aren’t just about preventing fractures—they’re about protecting your freedom, independence and quality of life for decades to come.

Bone loss can begin silently years before osteoporosis is diagnosed. We reach peak bone mass in our twenties, then experience gradual loss as we age — which can be accelerated by factors like undiagnosed coeliac disease, IBD, poor nutrient intake, or some medications.

For many women, the transition through perimenopause and menopause is a critical window for protecting long-term bone health, as declining oestrogen can accelerate loss and increase the risk of osteopenia, osteoporosis, and fractures. The good news: women and men can take proactive steps to support healthy bones at any age.

Why should I care about my bone health?

Strong, healthy bones are about so much more than preventing fractures. They’re the foundation for staying active, travelling with confidence, maintaining your independence, and continuing to do the things you love as you get older—whether that’s hiking, gardening, playing with your grandchildren, or simply living life on your own terms. If you care about healthy ageing and longevity, you should care about your bones.

This evidence-informed, personalised program helps you understand your individual risk factors and build a practical plan to maintain strong bones for life — addressing nutrition, gut health, hormones, exercise, inflammation, stress, and lifestyle.

Available in East Melbourne, Malvern, and via telehealth across Australia.

Who is this program for?

This program may suit you if you…

Are in perimenopause or menopause and want to support bone health and longevity
Have been diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis, or have a family history of either
Have digestive conditions such as coeliac disease or IBD that may affect nutrient absorption
Have been diagnosed with RED-S, or have a history of disordered or restrictive eating
Want to take a proactive approach to osteoporosis prevention
Are concerned about maintaining bone strength as you age
Are taking medications that may impact bone health
Are looking for a naturopath for osteoporosis prevention or osteopenia support
Want an evidence-informed, holistic approach that complements your medical care
Why bone health needs a whole-body approach

Strong bones depend on more than calcium

Hormones, gut health, nutrient absorption, inflammation, physical activity, sleep, stress, medications, genetics, and underlying conditions all influence healthy bone remodelling.

As a naturopath and nutritionist specialising in bone health during perimenopause and menopause, I take a comprehensive approach to identifying and addressing the factors that may be contributing to bone loss. By intervening early, there’s often an opportunity to slow bone loss, support bone formation, and reduce your future risk of osteoporosis and fractures.

Strong bones depend on more than calcium
Benefits of the program

What you can expect

Understand your individual risk

Gain clarity on the factors affecting your bones — family history, hormonal changes, digestive health, medications, inflammation, stress, nutrient deficiencies, and lifestyle.

Support bones through menopause

Targeted nutrition and lifestyle support to help protect bone density during this important life stage.

Intervene early

Whether you have osteopenia, coeliac disease, IBD, or other risk factors, early intervention can help slow or prevent further bone loss.

Optimise nutrient intake & absorption

Ensure you’re consuming — and absorbing — key bone-building nutrients: calcium, protein, vitamin D, vitamin K2, magnesium, and trace minerals.

Address gut health

Digestive issues can impair absorption and drive inflammation, both of which affect bone health. Supporting the gut is an important part of prevention.

Build sustainable habits

A realistic plan across bone-supportive nutrition, strength and resistance training, balance and mobility, sleep, and stress management.

Stay accountable

Regular consultations provide ongoing guidance, support, and adjustments as your needs evolve.

Benefit from coordinated care

Integrated with your existing healthcare team — GP, endocrinologist, physiotherapist, exercise physiologist, personal trainer, and other allied health practitioners.

What is included?

Your program journey

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Initial consultation (60–75 minutes)

We’ll explore your medical and family history, nutrition and lifestyle, medications and supplements, digestive and hormonal health, your DEXA or REMS scan results, and blood tests and bone markers. If required, referrals for DEXA scans or pathology can be organised through us or your GP.

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Functional testing referrals

Testing may include comprehensive microbiome analysis through Microba and/or DUTCH hormone testing, plus standard blood tests and bone turnover markers (possibly covered by Medicare). Your referral is organised after your initial consultation, and tests can be done at home.

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Test review consultation

Once results are available, we’ll review them in detail. You’ll receive a copy of your results, a personalised report of findings, detailed explanations during our consultation, and a tailored nutrition, lifestyle, and supplementation plan.

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Two follow-up consultations (30 minutes each)

These appointments let us review your progress, monitor changes, discuss new symptoms, adjust your plan, review supplements and lifestyle strategies, and provide ongoing accountability and support.

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Four personalised, extensive treatment plans

After each consultation you’ll receive a detailed plan with targeted nutrition, supplement, and lifestyle recommendations — stored in your patient portal as a resource library you can revisit long after the program.

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Three 15-minute check-ins (15 minutes each · across 3 days)

Between consultations you’ll have three check-ins via the Practice Better messaging platform to ask questions, share updates, and receive guidance between appointments.

Additional program inclusions

Practice Better patient portal — treatment plans, resources, recipes, and meal plans
An exclusive gut health eBook
A 7-day bone-building meal plan
Practitioner-only supplements via Vital.ly with a 10% discount
Exclusive discounts on premium retail products at Vital.ly — collagen, protein powders, magnesium and many others
Optional Nerva account (gut-directed hypnotherapy) with 25% off the annual subscription when referred through us
Recipes and meal ideas to expand your nutritional intake
A beginner’s guide to exercise for bone strength and balance
When appropriate, referrals can be made to trusted healthcare professionals, including physiotherapists, personal trainers, exercise physiologists, GPs and many others

Bonus inclusion: a complimentary 200 mL personalised liquid herbal tincture (herbal medicine is prescribed only when clinically appropriate).

Bone Health Program
Investment

Total package

$1,350

Payment plan: $550 deposit, then 2 monthly instalments of $400

Please note: functional testing, pathology, imaging (including DEXA & REMS scans), and supplements are not included in the program fee.

Cost estimates

Recommended functional tests

Microba Microbiome Explorer
$449–$549
DUTCH hormone and/or adrenal testing
$320–$430
SIBO testing (optional)
On enquiry
Food intolerance testing (optional)
On enquiry

SIBO and food intolerance testing pricing can be discussed during your discovery call or initial appointment.

Optional add-ons

Additional Microba or DUTCH test review consultation
$375

Testing costs are additional and not included in consultation fees.

At a glance

Program vs individual consultations

Inclusions Bone Program Individual
Complimentary discovery call ✓ ✓
Comprehensive initial consultation (60–75 min) ✓ 60 min only
DEXA scan review ✓ ✓
Blood test and bone marker review ✓ ✓
Functional testing recommendations ✓ –
Microbiome test interpretation ✓ –
Personalised treatment plan ✓ ✓
Test review consultation ✓ –
Two follow-up consultations ✓ Additional booking
Ongoing accountability and support ✓ Limited
Practice Better patient portal access ✓ ✓
7-day bone-building meal plan ✓ –
Exclusive gut health eBook ✓ –
Educational resources and recipes ✓ –
Exercise for bone health guide ✓ –
Exercise and lifestyle guidance ✓ ✓
Practitioner-only supplement access ✓ ✓
Vital.ly member discounts ✓ –
Personalised herbal tincture ✓ Additional cost
Coordinated care with your team ✓ ✓
Priority referrals to practitioners ✓ ✓

This program is designed to provide structure, accountability, and ongoing support — helping you implement meaningful changes over time, rather than addressing bone health in a single consultation.

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Build stronger bones for life

The best time to protect your bones is before osteoporosis develops. By taking action during perimenopause — or as soon as risk factors emerge — you can support healthy ageing, maintain independence, and reduce your risk of fractures later in life.

Available in East Melbourne, Malvern, and via telehealth Australia-wide.

Andrea Robinson