What Does a Consult Cover?

Personal Care, Every Time

At Thrive, every consultation is with Dr Louisa Barter. You’ll never be passed on to someone else. Louisa will take the time to get to know you, your history, and your goals, so together you can create a plan that feels right for you.

What You Can Expect (Comprehensive Appointment)

• Thorough Pre-Appointment Assessment
  Before your visit, you’ll complete a detailed questionnaire that gives Louisa a full picture of your background and current symptoms. Whether it’s perimenopause or sports related.

• 45-minute Consultation with Louisa
  You’ll sit down with Louisa - in person in Rotorua or virtually - for a focused, unhurried conversation. This is your space to talk openly and ask questions, knowing you’ll be listened to.

• Personalised Management Plan
  Together, you and Louisa will map out a tailored strategy. This might include perimenopause management or injury rehabilitation, training adjustments, nutrition advice, medication, recovery techniques, or support for broader health concerns. You’ll leave with clarity and confidence, knowing exactly how to move forward and feeling good about it.

• Consultation Summary
  You’ll receive a summary letter directly from Louisa, and a letter will go to your GP or preferred health provider at your request.

• Investigations (If needed)
  If scans or blood tests are appropriate, Louisa will organise them and then provide a follow-up letter interpreting the results and explaining next steps. Typically most blood tests are free, however the cost of scans will be passed on.

• Ongoing Care
  You can email Louisa with short questions or clarifications. For more complex issues, she may recommend booking another session to give you the time and care you need. Most patients will have a follow-up consultation at around six weeks, with annual reviews once things are stable. Louisa can also provide repeat prescriptions throughout the year as needed.

Any more questions? Please see FAQs.

Please Note

Everything outlined above is included in your consult when booked for a “Comprehensive” appointment, with additional investigations or referrals only if they’re needed. The best way to understand how Louisa can help is simply to book a time and start the conversation. Reach out today - your path to feeling better begins with this first step.

NEW The Mini Consult is designed to be a much more targeted session, focused on solving one specific concern. It’s ideal if you have a single question or issue you’d like clarity on, and want straightforward, practical guidance without the need for a full review. For example; medication dose review, recurrent urinary infections, vaginal irritation, contraception, sleep issues etc.

The Comprehensive Consult takes things further - allowing time to step back, look at the bigger picture, and create a tailored plan that addresses not just the immediate issue but the wider factors affecting your health and performance. All described above.

NB Appointment type will be discussed with Louisa by email, ahead of appointment to make sure appropriate for the timeframe.