Our Sliding Donation Scale

We recognize that individuals and families have different financial circumstances.

For this reason, NHMEC uses a Sliding Suggested Donation Scale for qualifying consultation services.

The sliding scale allows an individual to request an adjusted suggested contribution when the regular suggested donation would create a financial hardship.

Reduced Contribution

This level may be appropriate for an individual or family experiencing:

• Unemployment or reduced income

• Significant financial hardship

• Difficulty meeting essential household expenses

• Limited discretionary income

• Circumstances that would otherwise prevent access to the consultation

Moderate Contribution

This level may be appropriate for someone who is able to meet normal household expenses but would benefit from some financial flexibility when receiving wellness consultation services.

Full Suggested Contribution

Those who are financially able are encouraged to contribute the full suggested donation amount.

Contributing the full suggested amount helps NHMEC continue providing reduced-contribution consultations to individuals who may be experiencing financial hardship.

Additional Ministry Support

Individuals who wish to contribute beyond the suggested amount may also make an additional ministry contribution.

Additional gifts help support the educational and community ministry work of Natural Health Ministries Education Center.

What the Sliding Donation Scale Applies To

The Sliding Suggested Donation Scale applies only to eligible consultation services provided directly by NHMEC/The Holistic P.E.N. Way™.

This may include:

• General wellness consultations

• Holistic P.E.N. Way™ wellness consultations

• NLS biofeedback wellness screenings

• Biofeedback frequency/BioSessions

• Iridology wellness consultations

• Biomarker wellness review consultations

• Existing laboratory wellness review consultations

• Food and environmental sensitivity wellness review consultations

• Individualized wellness planning

• Follow-up wellness consultations

• Wellness education and coaching

Not every program may be available at every sliding contribution level. Any adjusted contribution should be arranged before the consultation or program begins.

What the Sliding Scale Does NOT Apply To

The Sliding Suggested Donation Scale does not apply to physical products, laboratory charges, supplies, equipment, or third-party services.

This includes:

• Herbal preparations

• Herbal products

• Dietary supplements

• Wellness patches

• Transdermal herbal patches

• Ear seeds or supplies

• Biofeedback or wellness devices

• At-home test kits

• Laboratory fees

• SiPhox laboratory testing

• Shipping and handling

• Third-party products or services

• Other purchased wellness supplies

These expenses are separate because NHMEC must purchase or obtain them from manufacturers, laboratories, suppliers, or other third parties.

SiPhox Ultimate 360

The SiPhox Ultimate 360 laboratory test is purchased separately through SiPhox.

The laboratory portion is therefore not included in NHMEC's Sliding Suggested Donation Scale.

For the current SiPhox wellness option:

SiPhox Ultimate 360 Laboratory Test: approximately $274, purchased separately through SiPhox.

NHMEC 1-Month SiPhox 360 Biomarker Wellness Review & Individualized Holistic P.E.N. Way™ Plan:
Suggested Ministry Donation — $150

Approximate combined amount:

$274 laboratory test + $150 suggested consultation donation = approximately $424

SiPhox First-Test Coupon

When available, qualifying first-time SiPhox customers may receive a one-time SiPhox coupon, such as the current $50 first-test discount.

When applicable:

Approximately $274 SiPhox test
− $50 SiPhox coupon
+ $150 suggested NHMEC consultation donation
= approximately $374 total

SiPhox pricing, promotions, eligibility requirements, and coupon availability are established by SiPhox and may change.

Herbal & Wellness Patch Assistance

Although herbal preparations, supplements, and wellness patches are not included in the Sliding Donation Scale, NHMEC may periodically have separate discounts available.

Herbal and Wellness Patch Discounts May Be Available Upon Request

Depending upon availability, clients may request information regarding:

• Herbal preparation discounts

• Wellness patch discounts

• Product bundles

• Ministry-supported wellness supplies

• Current promotional discounts

These discounts are separate from the consultation Sliding Suggested Donation Scale and are subject to product availability and current costs.

Suggested Donation Disclaimer

Natural Health Ministries Education Center Suggested Donation Notice

Natural Health Ministries Education Center (NHMEC) is a faith-centered ministry providing Christian wellness education, holistic wellness education, and supportive wellness consultations.

Amounts identified as “Suggested Donation” represent suggested contributions to help support the ministry and the educational consultation services provided through NHMEC and The Holistic P.E.N. Way™.

The Sliding Suggested Donation Scale applies only to eligible consultation services and does not apply to products, supplements, herbal preparations, wellness patches, devices, laboratory testing, at-home test kits, shipping, or third-party expenses.

A suggested donation should not be interpreted as a representation that the contribution is deductible for federal or state income-tax purposes. When goods or services are received in connection with a contribution, federal tax rules may limit any charitable deduction to the portion of the contribution, if any, that exceeds the fair-market value of the goods or services received. Eligibility for a charitable deduction also depends upon the tax status of the organization and the donor's individual circumstances. Please consult a qualified tax professional regarding tax deductibility.

NHMEC wellness consultations are educational and wellness-based and are not medical care. Information provided is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease and is not a substitute for care from a licensed healthcare professional.