Chinese-speaking naturopaths in Sydney
Naturopaths look at your health, diet and lifestyle and give advice on food, lifestyle, herbal medicines and supplements. Since July 2025 naturopathy can again be covered by Extras, but each insurer decides whether to pay.
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Private health rebate + provider's own pricing · Estimated for a typical mid-level Extras policy and provider prices; your policy and provider decide the actual amount · Updated October 2026
What is a naturopath?
A naturopath usually holds a qualification such as a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) and gives advice on diet, lifestyle and herbal medicines. The profession isn't registered with Ahpra; most belong to an association such as the Australian Naturopathic Practitioners Association or the Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia.
What a naturopath does
- Ask about your health, diet and daily habits
- Diet and lifestyle advice
- May recommend herbal medicines or supplements
How they differ from similar roles
Accredited Practising Dietitians specialise in diet and nutrition, and Chinese medicine practitioners are Ahpra-registered. A naturopath doesn't replace your GP's diagnosis and treatment — if you take medicines, tell both your GP and the naturopath.
When to see a naturopath
- Wanting someone to look at your diet and daily habits with you
- Questions about herbal medicines or supplements
- Already seeing a GP and wanting naturopathic advice alongside
How Extras usually pays
Typical price $80–$140; Extras typically pays $20–$50 (per visit).
（Estimate only — your insurer has the final say）
From 1 July 2025, naturopathy can again be covered by Extras. Whether your insurer pays, how much and from when is up to each insurer. Those that pay often list it under natural therapies, usually only to help manage a health condition, and only with naturopaths they recognise. Herbs and supplements themselves usually aren't covered.
Qualifications and registration
Naturopaths aren't Ahpra-registered; most have a qualification such as a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy). Insurers that pay usually require membership of an association (such as the Australian Naturopathic Practitioners Association or the Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia) and a provider number with that insurer.
Good to know
- Check your policy first: search "Naturopathy" or "Natural therapies" in your insurer's app to see whether your cover includes it and from when.
- If you take prescription medicines, tell the naturopath and check with your GP or pharmacist — herbs and supplements can interact with medicines.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Please follow your practitioner's professional advice about treatment.
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