Where to start
Initial consultation
A private clinician-led assessment of your goals, medical history and treatment options. You do not have to arrive knowing which treatment to ask for — working that out is what the appointment is for.
At a glance
- Length
- 30 to 45 minutes
- Who you see
- Kim Armstrong, Registered Nurse and Independent Prescriber
- Where
- London, Marbella or by secure video consultation
- Fee
- To be confirmed
- Obligation to proceed
- None, and no follow-up sales call
- What you leave with
- A written plan and the total expected cost, where treatment is appropriate
The appointment
What happens at your first appointment
Kim will listen before making any recommendation. You will not be shown a treatment menu, and you will not be asked to choose from a list of packages.
She will ask what has been troubling you — which is not always the same as the treatment you booked to discuss, and the gap between the two is often the most useful thing in the appointment.
She will then take a full medical history, review every medicine and supplement you take, ask what you have tried before and how you responded, and where relevant examine the area concerned.
Appointments last 30 to 45 minutes and are not rushed. If the honest answer is that this clinic cannot help you, you will be told that within the appointment rather than after you have paid for a course.
Preparing
What to bring, and what not to worry about
Bring these if you can
- A list of your current medicines and supplements, including anything bought over the counter
- Any relevant recent test results
- Details of previous treatments and how you responded
- Any questions you want answered
- Another person, if you would like to bring someone
You do not need to
- Arrive knowing which treatment to ask for
- Bring a referral from anyone
- Decide anything on the day
- Prepare for a sales conversation — there is not one
The outcome
What you will leave with
All of it, in every case — including the cases where the recommendation is that you do not go ahead.
- A clear answer
- On whether treatment is likely to help you at all.
- A written plan
- Where one is appropriate, setting out what is recommended and why.
- The total expected cost
- For the whole course or programme, not only the cost of the first appointment.
- A realistic timeframe
- Including how long before you see a change.
- The expected outcome
- Including its limits, stated rather than implied.
- The risks and side effects
- In full, before you decide.
- The alternatives
- Including not having treatment. Where treatment is not appropriate for you, Kim will explain the reason and, where possible, suggest what would be more suitable.
You will be given a plan and a price, and then left to decide. There is no follow-up sales call.
Kim Armstrong · Registered Nurse and Independent Prescriber
Where
In person or online
In person
London
The full range of services, including everything that depends on prescribed medication.
London
In person
Marbella
Consultation and the treatments given in person, in English, with a UK-registered clinician.
Marbella
Secure video consultation
Online
Suitable for most consultations and reviews, wherever you happen to be that month.
OnlineSome assessments are more reliable in person. Kim will tell you at the outset if that applies to you, rather than after you have booked.
Fees
What it costs
Initial consultation
30 to 45 minutes, in person or by secure video consultation.
To be confirmed
Redeemable against treatment
You will be told the position before you book.
To be confirmed
You do not need to decide during the appointment. Most patients take time to consider their options, and if you would like to go ahead you contact the clinic when you are ready.
Before you book
Common questions
How long is an initial consultation?
Between 30 and 45 minutes.
Who will I see?
Kim Armstrong. Every consultation at this clinic is carried out by Kim personally.
Will I be asked to book treatment?
You will be given a plan and a price, and then left to decide. There is no follow-up sales call.
Is the consultation fee redeemable against treatment?
The redemption policy is to be confirmed. You will be told before you book.
Can I have my consultation online?
Yes, for most services. Some assessments are more reliable in person, and Kim will tell you at the outset.
What if I am not sure which treatment I need?
That is what the consultation is for. Describe what has been troubling you and Kim will advise.
What if the clinic cannot help me?
Kim will tell you, explain why and, where she can, suggest who might be able to help.
Can I bring someone with me?
Yes.
Next step
Book your consultation.
You will be given a plan and a price, and then left to decide. There is no follow-up sales call.
Or call +44 (0) 7706 077888email kim@thearmstrongclinic.com