Gut Health Naturopath Melbourne
As a Naturopath in Melbourne with a focus on gut health, I help people identify and address the root causes of bloating, constipation, pain, diarrhoea, reflux, IBS, SIBO, and microbiome imbalances using evidence-based natural treatments, advanced testing, and personalised care.
Why gut health matters
Your gut isn’t just about digestion — it influences your immune system, mood, hormones, energy, and skin health. When your digestive system is out of balance, you may experience symptoms such as:
Bloating or abdominal pain and discomfort
Irregular bowel movements (constipation, diarrhoea, or both)
Reflux, heartburn, or a lump in the throat sensation
Food intolerances
Persistent nausea
Low appetite
Fatigue and brain fog
Mood swings, anxiety and depression
Skin issues like acne or eczema
Joint pain and inflammation
Frequent illnesses and infections
Recurrent UTIs
How I can help
I use a combination of the latest gut microbiome research, functional testing, personalised diet planning, herbal medicine, and targeted supplements to:
Identify the root cause – whether it’s SIBO, IMO, SIFO, dysbiosis, post-antibiotic changes, parasites, post-infectious IBS, diet, or low stomach acid.
Address the imbalance – using herbal antimicrobials, probiotics, prebiotics, and gut-healing nutrients.
Support long-term resilience – restoring motility, microbiome diversity, and digestive function.
Why Choose a Naturopath for Gut Health and Gut testing?
While conventional medicine may overlook the gut's role in chronic symptoms, I dig deeper. My holistic and evidence-based approach helps to find hidden imbalances and supports you to heal from the inside out.
What’s Disrupting Your Gut Health?
Poor gut health can stem from a wide range of underlying causes, and the first step toward healing is identifying what’s driving your symptoms. That’s why I often use targeted functional testing—to uncover the root causes that standard tests often miss.
Here are some of the most common gut disruptors and how I test for them:
Digestive Disorders
Conditions like IBS, SIBO, and dysbiosis can impair digestion and nutrient absorption.
Comprehensive stool analysis to assess microbiome balance, digestive function, inflammation markers, and more. I use Co-Biome stool testing.
Breath testing to detect SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) - I use Stream Diagnostics or SIBO test.
Fibre Imbalance & Carbohydrate Malabsorption
Too much or too little fibre, or trouble digesting FODMAPs (fermentable carbs), may lead to bloating, gas, and discomfort.
Symptom tracking with elimination diets
Hydrogen/methane breath testing for FODMAP sensitivity and fermentation issues
Lifestyle Factors
Stress, lack of exercise, high alcohol intake, and processed foods can all disrupt gut motility, microbial diversity, and barrier function. While there's no lab test for lifestyle, I assess nervous system health and daily habits as part of your holistic protocol.
Gluten Sensitivity
Even if you don’t have celiac disease, gluten can trigger inflammation and gut permeability.
Celiac screening
Zonulin testing for leaky gut markers
Lactose Intolerance
This common intolerance affects how your body digests dairy.
Hydrogen breath testing for lactose malabsorption
Elimination/reintroduction protocols for confirmation
Food Sensitivities & Allergies
Hidden food sensitivities can cause ongoing inflammation, skin issues, fatigue, and more.
IgG or IgA food sensitivity panels
Histamine intolerance testing
Guided elimination diets with symptom tracking
Gut Infections
Parasites, bad bacteria, or viruses can wreak havoc on your gut ecosystem.
Comprehensive stool analysis with DNA/PCR-based technology
Pathogen-specific antibody testing
Candida & Yeast Overgrowth
Yeast imbalances may be at the root of sugar cravings, fatigue, skin problems, and more.
Stool testing for fungal overgrowth
Organic acids test (OAT) for fungal byproducts in urine
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are autoimmune conditions requiring careful, individualised support.
Calprotectin and lactoferrin markers in stool to monitor inflammation
Collaborations with your GP or specialist for endoscopy or colonoscopy when necessary
Start with Clear Answers, Not Guesswork
Functional gut health testing helps us move beyond symptom management and toward true healing. Once we understand what's going on inside your gut, I can build a personalised, natural treatment plan to restore balance and vitality.
G.E.M.M - Gut Ecology and Metabolic Modulation
The G.E.M.M. protocol is a way to improve your gut and overall health by utilising your body's own defence mechanisms and healing abilities. It utilises an inclusive diet together with effective natural therapeutics to encourage your body to heal itself. G.E.M.M. is designed to incorporate a balanced lifestyle approach. G.E.M.M.’s uniqueness lies in the fact that it is a lifestyle approach that utilises the principles of a branch of Nutrition Science called Nutrigenomics. This is the study of how foods and specific food molecules influence the expression of our genes. Such food molecules activate 'switches' within our cells; if the source of these molecules is health-promoting, our protective genes are 'turned up' - but if the molecules are from 'junk' food, these health-promoting genes are 'turned down' and the disease-promoting genes are 'turned-up'.While targeting digestive health is the first step of the G.E.M.M. Protocol, the second step focuses on restoring the communication between the gut and its underlying immune network. In doing so G.E.M.M. balances the complex immune system, thereby enhancing the response to infection while reducing allergy and autoimmune reactions.
All aspects of the G.E.M.M. Protocol have their foundation in peer-reviewed scientific evidence, with the accompanying nutrigenomically-active G.E.M.M. formulations based on food derived ingredients for which clinical trials demonstrate efficacy.Please get in touch if you would like more information.