Did you know that almost half of the UK population (45.7% of men and 50.1% of women) report having a long-standing health problem? Unfortunately, this worrying health trend is occurring just as underfunded public health services are increasingly behind schedule and difficult to access.
At Nutrition Diets, we recently decided to leverage technology and its influence on healthcare delivery and become a fully online functional medicine clinic. By embracing this digital shift, we have been able to improve our services, making them more effective, accessible and affordable for more people across the country who need support.
In this month’s blog, we explore the field of online therapy, why we made this change, its impact on the therapeutic process and the patient-practitioner relationship, and explain the many benefits it offers our customers.
Almost half of the British population (45.7% of men and 50.1% of women) reported having a long-standing health problem.
The transition to online therapy
We began migrating our clinical services to the online space post-COVID-19, as we sought to maintain support for our clients’ health and wellbeing amid lockdown restrictions and increased concerns regarding immunity, respiratory problems and cardiovascular health. This move to virtual therapy has not only prioritized the safety of our clients and staff, but has also introduced a new level of accessibility and convenience.
As our clinic and clients have become accustomed to this new workflow and society has increasingly adopted remote work and virtual connectivity, the benefits of online therapy have become clear. The vast majority of our clients have highlighted the benefits of saving time and money with online consultations and at-home health screenings, as well as the ease and convenience of scheduling therapy sessions based on their daily life.
As the world began to open up again, we found that our clients preferred the comfort and convenience of online therapy and as a result, we decided to migrate our services to a full-time virtual platform for meet the changing needs of our customers and the evolution of our customers. healthcare landscape.
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What is the impact of online therapy on the patient-practitioner relationship?
What are the benefits of online therapy?
Accessible, convenient healthcare that saves you time and money
One of the biggest benefits of online therapy is its increased convenience. Sessions are easy to book and can be accommodated around busy, changing work schedules or family commitments.
As a clinic, we were able to reduce some overhead costs with this change, allowing us to pass those savings on to our clients by offering the most reasonable fees possible. For our clients, eliminating travel time and associated costs means a therapy that has made therapy more accessible than ever, allowing individuals from all backgrounds to prioritize their health and well-being.
Comfort and privacy
Another beneficial aspect of online therapy that is often mentioned by our clients is the added comfort and privacy of receiving therapy in the familiarity of one’s own home. Physical or psychological discomfort can sometimes prevent people from proactively seeking help for a health problem before it gets worse.
By removing the barrier of physical travel or traveling to a clinic for an in-person session, online therapy has allowed people – who might otherwise have been reluctant to take the first steps in therapy – to talk about their health conditions. and their work. with a practitioner more easily. Online sessions provide clients with a relaxed, safe and confidential space to explore and resolve their health concerns with greater confidence.
Consistency and flexibility
Consistency is key when striving to improve any aspect of life, and achieving your health goals or managing an illness is no exception. It is a journey that requires time, patience and dedication. Online therapy enables consistency by providing unparalleled scheduling flexibility.
With the freedom to attend sessions from anywhere with an internet connection, clients can avoid the tedious journey to a physical clinic, removing a significant barrier to regular attendance. By reducing barriers and friction, online therapy promotes continuity of care, allowing clients to maintain consistent treatment and achieve meaningful results, regardless of their location or circumstances.
Improved commitment and resources
Digital platforms offer a wealth of resources and tools to enhance the therapy experience, enabling a more interactive experience using screen sharing and instant messaging during consultations to share important and useful information. Clients can record their sessions, providing a valuable resource for reviewing and reinforcing key ideas and strategies between appointments.
We are also seeing an increasing number of sessions where couples or family members can attend an online consultation together despite being in different locations; something that wouldn’t have been possible in person.
YOUR HEALTH. YOUR CHOICE.
At Nutrition Diets, we approach health concerns from a personalized and holistic perspective, taking into account your unique genetic makeup, environmental exposures, lifestyle factors and medical history:
1) Expert individual therapy
2) Personalized Nutrition and Lifestyle Plans
3) Easy functional tests at home
We offer in-depth clinical assessment and therapy via convenient online consultations. Getting started is easy and free, so why not take charge of your health today with our evidence-based strategies that investigate, identify and treat the root cause of your symptoms at their source?
