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What Is GEO? And How Can It Help Your Practice Attract More Clients

Practitioners are asking What is GEO and how can it support my practice growth?

Practitioners Can Now Breakthrough With AI-Powered Knowledge Marketing

 Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) is the next big shift in how your future clients find, trust, and book with you. If you’re still relying only on traditional SEO, you may already be missing out. Now, it is essential to ask: What is GEO, and how can I implement it to increase bookings?

What is GEO and Why GEO Matters Now

In the past, clients would search Google for “naturopath near me” or “natural treatment for anxiety” and find you through search results.

Today, many people are opting to skip Google entirely. They’re asking AI search tools like:

  • ChatGPT

  • Perplexity

  • Claude

These platforms don’t just list links — they summarise answers, highlight trusted sources, and often mention only a handful of practitioners or articles.

If your content isn’t optimised for AI search, you could be invisible — even if you’re the best at what you do.

What GEO Actually Is

GEO, also known as AI SEO, is the practice of structuring and writing content so it’s understood, cited, and recommended by both AI and humans. It builds on SEO but focuses on:

1. Clarity

  • Short paragraphs (2–4 lines)

  • Plain, conversational language a 14-year-old could follow

2. Authority

  • Expert quotes

  • Peer-reviewed citations

  • Recognisable, trusted organisations (e.g. NHMRC, Beyond Blue, PubMed)

3. Structure

  • Clear H1, H2, and H3 headings

  • Bullet points and numbered lists

  • Key takeaways in bold or callouts

4. Relevance

  • Facts and statistics updated within the last 3–5 years

Why Practitioners Can’t Ignore GEO

Example:
A potential client asks ChatGPT:

“What’s the best natural approach for managing perimenopause symptoms?”

If your content is clear, authoritative, and structured, AI can easily quote it — possibly recommending you by name and linking to your page.

If it’s not?
You stay invisible while another practitioner gets the click and the booking.

It’s worthwhile continuing to inquire – what is GEO, and how can it support me in growing my practice?

The Real-World Impact: Mariangela’s Story

Sometimes, the proof is in the results.

Mariangela Parrodi, a naturopath who recently completed the Pathway to Practice Growth workshop, decided to apply the copywriting principles she learned straight away.

She wrote a single, well-structured, client-focused email.
Result? Five new client bookings from one send

Here, Mariangela tells the story…

Learning AI Skills To Deliver Results For Practitioners

Just a few weeks later, Mariangela took things further — using her new skills to create both a blog post and an email about the Lion’s Gateway portal.
Result? Eleven more bookings in a single week.

In her own words:

“My email and blog post, which I wrote about the Lion’s Gateway, brought in 11 bookings. Wow wee 🎯🎉🙌”
Read her blog here.

What is GEO? Marinagela Parrodi shares about The Lion's Gateway

The Power of Brand Mentions

When we talk about GEO, we’re not just talking about keywords and blog posts — your brand matters too. One of the easiest (and most overlooked) ways to strengthen your online presence is through brand mentions.

A brand mention is any time your clinic or practice name is used online — whether that’s:

  • On your own website (“At Bloom Natural Health, we believe…”)

  • In guest blogs or articles you’ve contributed to

  • When someone tags you in a social media post

  • In community pages, event listings, or online reviews

The more your brand is mentioned in trustworthy places, the more likely AI tools and search engines are to associate your name with the topics you care about — and to include you when they answer questions for potential clients.

Simple Ways To Increase Your Brand Mentions:

  • Include your practice name naturally in blog articles, especially near tips or advice you want to be known for.

  • Post on social media regularly and add your clinic name in the caption, not just the profile.

  • Collaborate with peers — co-host webinars, write joint articles, or share each other’s posts.

  • Join local online conversations — respond to community group questions in a helpful way and include your name and clinic when relevant.

  • Celebrate wins publicly — share client success stories (with permission) and include your brand in the narrative.

When your name appears often, in the right places, it sends a signal: you’re active, credible, and connected. And that’s exactly the kind of signal that both humans and AI platforms notice.

Quick GEO Wins You Can Implement Today

Start small. Choose one page or article and:

  • Add 1–2 expert quotes from reliable sources

  • Include a statistic (e.g. Beyond Blue reports that one in six Australians is currently experiencing depression or anxiety)

  • Break up long paragraphs into shorter sections

  • Update any facts older than 5 years

  • Use H2 and H3 headings with relevant keywords

Why Your Knowledge Matters in the New Search Landscape

Having produced over 100 events and webinars for practitioners with Designs for Health and other professional organisations over the last several years, I’ve witnessed first-hand the enthusiasm practitioners have for gaining fresh, powerful clinical knowledge — and applying it directly to patient care.

Every time you expand your clinical skills, you also expand the value you bring to your community. These insights aren’t just helping the clients in front of you; they’re also shaping the wider conversation about health.

Here’s the connection: Google and AI search engines thrive on “information gain.” That’s the fresh, original, and expert-level knowledge that adds something new to what’s already online. When you share your expertise — whether in a blog, article, video, or podcast — you’re contributing exactly the kind of content that search engines prioritise and recommend.

By regularly sharing your knowledge, you’re not only helping your audience but also making it easier for both AI and Google to identify you as a trusted authority in your field. It’s a win–win:

  • Your peers gain from your insights.

  • Your clients gain from better, more informed care.

  • You gain visibility, trust, and ultimately, more bookings.

Keep seeking new ways to answer ‘what is GEO?’ and how can my knowledge and skills add value to my audience – and the Internet?

The Bottom Line for Getting Found in AI

Generative search is here. GEO is how you make sure your content gets surfaced, cited, and trusted — whether a potential client is on Google or asking an AI.

Just like Mariangela discovered, a few strategic changes can turn your content into a client-booking machine.

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  • Building visibility in both AI and Google search

  • Turning your expertise into trust-building content

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  • Attracting more of the clients you want to work with

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James Burgin is the founder of ThrivingPractitioners.com and Brandwithin.com. With over 35 years of experience in natural health, education, and digital strategy, he helps practitioners grow aligned, ethical practices using content marketing, AI automation, and his signature Metaphysical SEO method. James is a qualified naturopath, former clinic owner, and has helped scale businesses from startups to 7-figure brands.

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