Gut Health - IBS & SIBO
Gentle, personalised naturopathic care for IBS, SIBO, bloating, constipation and ongoing digestive concerns.
When your gut doesn't feel right, it can affect far more than digestion.
Bloating, abdominal discomfort, constipation, diarrhoea, reflux, nausea, food reactions and changes in appetite can all have an impact on how you feel day to day.
I work with people experiencing IBS, SIBO, IMO, microbiome imbalance, post-infection digestive changes, histamine-related symptoms and ongoing digestive concerns — including those who know something isn't right but haven't yet found clear answers.
Together, we'll explore your digestive health alongside your nutrition, nervous system, stress, lifestyle, health history and other factors that may be contributing to your symptoms.
Care is personalised, practical and introduced at a pace that feels manageable.
Support for Gut & Digestive Health
I commonly work with people experiencing:
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IBS, SIBO and IMO
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Bloating and abdominal discomfort
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Chronic constipation or changes in bowel regularity
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Diarrhoea or loose stools
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Reflux, nausea and indigestion
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Food reactions and sensitivities
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Post-infection digestive changes
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Histamine-related digestive symptoms
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Microbiome imbalance
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Digestive symptoms associated with stress or anxiety
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IBD alongside appropriate medical care
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Ongoing or unexplained digestive concerns
If you're unsure whether your digestive concerns fit, you're always welcome to ask.
A Whole-Body Approach to Gut Health
Digestive health is about more than the food you eat.
Your nervous system, stress load, nutrition, microbiome, immune health, hormones and other aspects of your health can all form part of the bigger picture.
Depending on your individual needs, your care may include:
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Gentle, thorough case-taking
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Individualised nutrition support
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Naturopathic care
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Herbal medicine where appropriate
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Nervous-system and lifestyle support
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Targeted nutritional supplementation
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Functional testing where clinically useful
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Collaboration with your GP or specialist when needed
My approach isn't about putting everyone on a highly restrictive diet or an overwhelming protocol. We'll focus on what's most relevant to you and adjust your treatment as your digestive health changes.
Functional Testing for Gut Health
In many cases, I recommend functional testing when it may help us better understand what could be contributing to ongoing digestive symptoms or provide a useful baseline for treatment.
Depending on your symptoms and health history, this may include microbiome testing, SIBO breath testing or Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA).
Testing is always discussed with you first. I'll explain what I'm recommending, why I think it may be useful, the cost and how the results may influence your treatment before you decide whether you'd like to proceed.
Microbiome Testing
The gut microbiome is a complex community of microorganisms that plays an important role in digestive and overall health.
Microbiome testing may be useful when you're experiencing:
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Persistent bloating
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Constipation or slow bowel movements
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Diarrhoea or loose stools
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IBS-type symptoms
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Food reactions or sensitivities
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Ongoing digestive symptoms following an infection
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Abdominal discomfort
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Other persistent changes in digestive function
Depending on the test used, microbiome analysis can provide information about the composition and function of your gut microbiome, along with other digestive and inflammatory markers.
Your results are interpreted alongside your symptoms, health history, nutrition and other relevant information to help guide a more individualised treatment approach.
SIBO & Breath Testing
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) and Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth (IMO) can be associated with symptoms such as bloating, abdominal discomfort, excessive gas and changes in bowel habits.
When your symptoms and history suggest that SIBO or IMO may be worth investigating, breath testing may be discussed as part of your assessment.
Results are considered alongside your overall digestive picture and can help guide a more targeted approach to treatment rather than relying on symptoms alone.
Working Alongside Your Medical Care
Naturopathic digestive support can complement the care you receive from your GP, gastroenterologist or other healthcare professionals.
If you have recent pathology, imaging, specialist reports, colonoscopy or gastroscopy findings, or previous digestive testing, you're welcome to bring or send these through for consideration.
Where symptoms require further medical investigation, I may recommend discussing this with your GP or specialist.
Consultations Available
Gut health naturopathy consultations are available in person in Springfield Lakes and online Australia-wide.
Whether you're dealing with IBS, SIBO, constipation, bloating or digestive symptoms that simply haven't made sense yet, we can start by looking at the bigger picture and deciding together what support may be appropriate for you.
