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Most health problems
begin in the gut.

Bloating, IBS, food intolerances, reflux, constipation — these aren't just digestive problems. An unhealthy gut microbiome drives systemic inflammation, hormonal imbalance, skin conditions, mood disorders, and immune dysfunction. The gut is where I often start, even when the presenting complaint is somewhere else entirely.

The microbiome
100 trillion microorganisms regulate digestion, immunity, mood, skin, hormones, and inflammation. Comprehensive microbiome testing reveals exactly what's out of balance.
The gut-skin axis
Acne, eczema, rosacea and psoriasis all have strong gut microbiome connections. Treating the gut is often the most powerful intervention for chronic skin conditions.
The gut-brain axis
90% of serotonin is produced in the gut. Anxiety, depression, brain fog and poor sleep are frequently driven — and resolved — by addressing gut health.
Conditions I work with

What I investigate
and how

IBS & Functional Gut Disorders

Irritable bowel syndrome is not a diagnosis so much as a description. I investigate the specific drivers — SIBO, dysbiosis, visceral hypersensitivity, motility dysfunction, stress axis dysregulation — and treat them precisely rather than managing symptoms indefinitely.

IBS-CIBS-DBloatingSIBO
Microbiome Imbalance

Comprehensive stool microbiome testing (GI-MAP or Doctors Data) reveals bacterial diversity, pathogenic overgrowths, parasitic infections, inflammation markers, and digestive enzyme function. This is the foundation of a targeted gut repair protocol.

DysbiosisCandida overgrowthParasite testing
Leaky Gut & Intestinal Permeability

Increased intestinal permeability allows bacterial endotoxins and food antigens into systemic circulation — driving inflammation, food sensitivities, autoimmune flares, skin conditions and fatigue. Assessed through zonulin and LPS testing, addressed through gut lining repair, prebiotics, and targeted botanical medicine.

Intestinal permeabilitySystemic inflammationAutoimmunity
Food Intolerances & Sensitivities

IgG food reactivity testing provides a map of foods currently driving immune activation and inflammation. Unlike IgE-mediated allergies, IgG reactions are delayed and cumulative — meaning the connection between food and symptom is rarely obvious without testing.

IgG food testingDairy & glutenHistamine intolerance
Reflux & Digestive Insufficiency

Contrary to popular belief, reflux is often caused by insufficient stomach acid (hypochlorhydria) rather than excess — particularly in women over 40. I assess digestive enzyme production, bile acid sufficiency, and HCl status to restore proper upper GI function.

GORD / refluxHypochlorhydriaEnzyme deficiency
IBD Support

Naturopathic medicine works alongside conventional treatment for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis — not as a replacement. I support mucosal healing, manage nutritional deficiencies, address the autoimmune component, and work to reduce inflammatory flare frequency.

Crohn's diseaseUlcerative colitisAdjunct support
Ready to investigate

Your gut has answers.
Let's find them.

In-clinic in Canberra and online across Australia and New Zealand. No referral needed.

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Common questions

Gut health
frequently asked questions

What is leaky gut?
Leaky gut (increased intestinal permeability) occurs when the tight junctions between intestinal cells become compromised, allowing bacteria, toxins and partially digested food particles into the bloodstream. This triggers systemic inflammation and is associated with skin conditions, food sensitivities, autoimmune conditions, mood disorders and hormonal imbalance. Naturopathic gut repair protocols address the barrier, the microbiome and the inflammatory response.
What is SIBO?
SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) occurs when bacteria that normally reside in the large intestine migrate into and colonise the small intestine, causing bloating, gas, abdominal discomfort and altered bowel habits. It's strongly associated with rosacea, IBS and certain nutrient deficiencies. SIBO is diagnosed via breath testing and treated with specific herbal antimicrobials and dietary intervention.
What is the gut microbiome?
The gut microbiome is the community of approximately 100 trillion microorganisms that inhabit the digestive tract. It regulates immune function, produces neurotransmitters including 90% of the body's serotonin, metabolises hormones including oestrogen, and profoundly influences skin, mood, energy and metabolic health. Composition can be assessed via comprehensive stool testing.
What is IBS and can naturopathy help?
IBS is a functional gut disorder characterised by abdominal pain, bloating and altered bowel habits without a structural cause. Naturopathic treatment identifies the specific drivers — which may include SIBO, microbiome dysbiosis, food sensitivities or gut-brain axis dysfunction — and treats them precisely rather than managing symptoms indefinitely.
What is an IgG food sensitivity test?
An IgG food sensitivity test measures delayed immune reactions to specific foods, distinct from IgE-mediated food allergies which cause immediate reactions. IgG reactions are delayed and cumulative, making the connection between food and symptom difficult to identify without testing. IgG sensitivities are associated with chronic inflammation, bloating, skin conditions, fatigue and brain fog.