Akana wellness Medicine Perth

FAQs

• What is integrative medicine?

  Integrative medicine incorporates the best of evidence-based integrative medical care alongside evidence-based complementary therapies to support a person’s journey to health and wellness.

  Integrative medicine has a major interest in the underlying cause of disease, makes the patient an active participant in their healing and focuses on making the patient as healthy as possible.

• What is the difference between an integrative GP and a holistic GP?

  At Akana, we are home to both integrative GPs and holistic GPs.

  An Integrative GP is a GP who has done further training through ACNEM – The Australian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine – and is able to provide more complex functional medical testing. For example, this may include looking into environmental toxic exposures and the gut microbiome, which are not routinely provided by our holistic GPs. They are also more familiar with the use of compounded medications, as clinically indicated. A Holistic GP is a GP that provides comprehensive care looking at aspects including lifestyle, medicine and preventative health, as well as dealing with the patient’s most pressing concerns. Their first-line approach is a non-pharmaceutical path, however holistic GPs use pharmaceuticals as indicated if that approach is also required. Akana’s holistic GPs are excited to be working with our wonderful, allied health and complementary health practitioners, who are not often involved in usual doctor/practitioner relationships.

• Why choose Akana?

  Based in Perth, Akana is Western Australia’s most comprehensive integrative medicine clinic.

  It is Western Australia’s only holistic wellness clinic that is owned and developed by an integrative GP and offers an extensive option of holistic services.

  From integrative and holistic GPs to naturopaths, nutritionists, health coaches, osteopaths, podiatrists and Chinese medicine doctors, as well as acupuncture, massage, and lymphatic drainage and more, we are a one-stop holistic wellness destination.

• How does Akana work?

  At Akana Integrative Medicine, we offer face-to-face consultations with a range of doctors and practitioners, based on your preference.

  Our approach includes longer consultations to enable us to take a comprehensive health history, undertake any relevant examinations and develop a holistic treatment plan that is aligned with your goals. Our plans are also practical and easy to apply to your daily life.

  At Akana, we know much more health & healing can be achieved in an hour-long appointment, than compared to four shorter ones.

• How do I become a patient at Akana?

  We work with people of all ages. Get in touch with our team here or call us on (08) 6288 0663.

• What services does Akana offer?

  Akana offers general practitioner consultations and a range of health testing, naturopathy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, massage, psychology, counselling, nutritionist consultations, osteopathic care, health coaching and more.

• What does Akana mean?

  Akana is a mythological Turkic sea goddess, also sometimes known as ‘the white mother’, believed to live in the Mediterranean Sea. With the land and life as we know created at her suggestion, she is known for her strength, divinity, wisdom, potency, and positive action.

• Akana is a collaborative clinic. Does this mean my practitioner will share my information with other practitioners in the clinic?

  Your private clinical information will only be shared with the other practitioners in the clinic if you give your consent. Your practitioner may ask you if you want some of your clinical information shared to harness the breadth and depth of the Akana team’s experience, but this will be entirely up to you.

• Why does Akana have longer consultations?

  Longer consultations enable our team to:

  • thoroughly understand your history
  • undertake any necessary examinations
  • develop a holistic treatment plan that is aligned with your goals & which is also practical and easy to apply to daily life

  Much more can be achieved with an hour-long appointment than four shorter ones.

• What rebates will I be able to claim?

  Our GPs are all RACGP qualified, meaning you will receive a Medicare rebate dependent on the time spent in the consult. Many of our other practitioners are eligible to claim private health rebates, however, unfortunately, some are not eligible. Please ask our reception staff for more details.

• How does collaboration work at Akana Wellness Medicine?

  At Akana Wellness Medicine, collaboration means our practitioners work together as a team to support your health in a coordinated and holistic way. This may include GPs, naturopaths, psychologists, chiropractors, and other allied health professionals sharing insights (with your consent) to ensure your care is well-rounded and aligned with your health goals.

  Rather than treating each concern in isolation, practitioners communicate and coordinate where appropriate so that medical care, lifestyle support, nutrition, and mental wellbeing are all considered together. This helps create a more complete understanding of your health and avoids fragmented treatment.

  You remain at the centre of all decision-making, and any collaboration between practitioners only happens with your approval. The goal is to provide integrated, patient-focused care that supports both short-term concerns and long-term wellbeing.

• How is my privacy protected at Akana Wellness Medicine

  At Akana Wellness Medicine, your privacy and confidentiality are treated with the highest importance. All personal and health information is managed in accordance with Australian privacy laws and strict medical confidentiality standards.

  Your information is only accessed by authorised healthcare practitioners involved in your care and is never shared without your consent.

  When practitioners collaborate within the clinic, this is done securely and only with your approval to ensure your care is well-coordinated.