GAPS practitioner and Health Coach
Mel is a compassionate and experienced GAPS Practitioner and Health Coach with over six years
of in-clinic experience. Her journey into health began as a mother seeking answers for her
children’s wellbeing — a path that evolved into a deeply held vocation rooted in curiosity,
whole-person care, and a commitment to sustainable healing. Mel brings a seasoned, practical
approach to the GAPS Nutritional Protocol, and her mission is simple: to help individuals and
families find a version of GAPS that fits their life, not the other way around.
For Mel, food is only one piece of the puzzle. She works with clients to explore the broader
foundations of health — emotional wellbeing, nervous system regulation, rest, connection, and
compassionate self-care. She understands firsthand the importance of flexible, realistic
protocols that honour where you are right now, including the unique challenges of different life
stages. Mel currently navigates her own health journey with the same curiosity and whole-body
support she brings to every client she sees.
When she’s not in clinic, you’ll find Mel experimenting with nourishing recipes in the kitchen,
curled up with a book, enjoying sunny beach walks, or moving her body with Pilates.
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Senior Naturopath & Nutritionist
Amy is a degree-qualified Naturopath and Nutritionist with over 14 years of clinical experience,
and a particular expertise in some of the more complex and often misunderstood presentations
in paediatric health. Her special interests include paediatric neurotoxicity, neurodiversity,
unexplained nutrient deficiencies, and conditions such as ASD, ADHD, pyrrole disorder,
behavioural disorders (including ODD, OCD, conduct disorder, and intermittent explosive
disorder), reading difficulties, hyperactivity, and sleep problems. Amy is also an expert in Hair
Tissue Mineral Analysis — a powerful functional testing tool that helps uncover hidden drivers
of poor health.
Amy’s approach is investigative at heart. Using functional and non-invasive testing methods, she
digs beneath the surface to identify the root causes of what a child is experiencing. Her Walsh
Institute training in advanced nutrient therapies for brain chemistry adds another important
dimension to her practice, allowing her to support children and families navigating complex
neurological and behavioural challenges with a targeted, evidence-informed approach. She is
also a MAPS Practitioner.
Since becoming a mother herself, Amy has a deep, personal appreciation of the impact
children’s health has on the whole family. You’ll find her patient, compassionate, and realistic —
always working toward treatment plans that are genuinely doable for the families she works
with.
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Senior Naturopath
Sarah is a degree-qualified Naturopath and mother who has spent the past 12 years supporting
children across a wide range of health conditions. She is passionate about educating parents on
long-term preventative care and offering simple, evidence-based naturopathic treatments that
children will actually enjoy taking. Sarah’s approach is thorough and considered — she takes a
comprehensive case history, explores the underlying causes of each concern, and uses further
testing where needed to ensure nothing is missed.
Sarah works with children experiencing acute and chronic infections, gut issues including
constipation, anxiety, behavioural concerns, sleep difficulties, eczema, hormonal issues, urinary
tract infections, and vaginal microbiome imbalances. She has specialised training in
gastrointestinal health, intimate ecology, and early life microbiome support, and is certified as a
Natural Early Life Health Microbiome Practitioner. She is also trained in Neuroprotective
Developmental Care through the Possums Program, bringing an evidence-based, family-centred
lens to infant and early childhood health.
Sarah brings warmth, practicality, and genuine care to every family she works with — making
complex health information feel simple, accessible, and achievable.
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Naturopath & Orofacial myologist
Natalie is a degree-qualified Naturopath and former Oral Health Therapist with over 10 years of
clinical experience supporting children, teenagers, and individuals with complex health needs.
Her early career was built on providing high-quality oral healthcare, but her passion for
naturopathy was sparked by a deeply personal experience — after facing infertility, she
discovered how profoundly simple, evidence-based lifestyle changes could transform health.
That experience now shapes how she practises: with a genuine belief in the body’s innate
capacity to heal, and a commitment to empowering her clients to do the same.
Natalie brings a truly unique combination of skills — naturopathy, oral health expertise, and
orofacial myology — to offer a holistic approach to children’s health that few practitioners can
match. She is particularly passionate about helping children overcome orofacial myofunctional
issues including mouth breathing, thumb sucking, and poor oral motor function. These patterns
may seem small, but they can significantly impact a child’s breathing, sleep, feeding, speech,
behaviour, oral health, and even the long-term growth and development of their face.
When she’s not in clinic, Natalie can be found enjoying time with her young family, songwriting,
tending to her garden, or taking her energetic border collie to the dog beach.
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Clinical Nutritionist
Toni is a registered, degree-qualified Clinical Nutritionist with over 11 years of professional
experience and a background that sets her apart — before nutrition, she worked as a journalist.
That career shaped her into someone who genuinely loves hearing people’s stories and has a
talent for translating complex health information into clear, practical steps that families can
actually take.
Toni’s clinical interests span ADHD, ASD, and a range of behavioural disorders including PTSD,
OCD, Conduct Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder, as well as pyrrole disorder, digestive
concerns, and sleep difficulties. She has a strong focus on functional testing — including Hair
Tissue Mineral Analysis, Organic Acids Testing, nutrigenomics, and gut microbiome assessments
— and is trained through the Walsh Institute in advanced nutrient therapies for brain chemistry.
As a mother of four, Toni understands the realities families face when trying to implement
change, and she brings that understanding into every individualised treatment plan she creates.
Beyond her clinical work, Toni is an active presence in her local school community, teaching
children nutrition and cooking — because she believes that lasting change starts with the next
generation.
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Senior Naturopath
Kimberley is a degree-qualified Naturopath who has been supporting patients with
compassionate, holistic care for over 23 years — 12 of which have been dedicated to paediatric practice. She combines herbal medicine, functional testing, nutritional therapy, and patient education to help parents achieve meaningful health outcomes for their children, drawing on both her professional expertise and her lived experience as a mother of three.
Kimberley sees a diverse range of acute and chronic conditions, with particular experience in food intolerance, food allergy, and FPIES; skin conditions including eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and molluscum; gut issues such as stomach pain, constipation, and chronic diarrhoea; immune support for asthma, frequent illness, URTIs, and chronic cough; sleep difficulties; and stress, anxiety, and low mood. She is also a MINDD Practitioner, and is committed to providing
neurodiverse-affirming care — tailoring every treatment plan to meet each child’s unique
situation, preferences, and needs.
Known for her gentle, supportive approach, Kimberley works to ensure every treatment plan is realistic and achievable for the families she has the privilege of supporting.
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Paediatric Dietitian
Céline is a passionate paediatric dietitian with a dedicated focus on children’s health and
nutrition. Holding a Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics (Honours), she works with children of all
ages — helping families navigate food allergies, constipation, fussy eating, growth and
development concerns, and the management of chronic health conditions through nutrition.
She is also completing training in the SOS Feeding Therapy approach, which supports children
experiencing feeding difficulties, including those with sensory and behavioural challenges
around food.
As a mum herself, Céline brings a personal understanding of just how complex feeding children
can be. This lived experience, combined with her clinical training, means the advice she offers is
practical, realistic, and genuinely tailored to each family’s needs. Céline stays current with the
latest research in paediatric nutrition and loves helping families feel informed and empowered
in the food choices they make for their children.
Céline offers Medicare-covered consultations for eligible children and provides tailored nutrition
support for NDIS participants — making her services accessible to a wide range of families.
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Clinical Nutritionist & Feeding Therapist
Sara is a Certified Practising Nutritionist and SOS Trained Feeding Therapist with a distinctive
dual background — a Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition) and a Bachelor of International
Business. With over two decades of experience in the health industry and clinical nutrition
practice since 2021, Sara brings both depth of knowledge and a sharp understanding of what it
takes to make real, sustainable change.
Sara works collaboratively with her clients to uncover the root causes of their health concerns,
rather than simply managing symptoms. She understands that lasting health comes from making
realistic changes that genuinely fit into family life — not from overhauling everything at once.
Her areas of focus include gastrointestinal issues, allergies and food intolerances, nutritional
deficiencies, fatigue, skin conditions, mood disorders, and chronic disease management. Sara is
also a MINDD Practitioner and Certified Healthy Gut Practitioner, with additional expertise
supporting NDIS participants.
When she’s not in clinic, Sara enjoys yoga, reading, gardening, long walks along the beach, and
testing out new recipes for her family.
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Clinical nutritionist & feeding therapist
Summer is a Clinical Nutritionist (BHSc Nutritional Medicine) and SOS Trained Feeding Therapist
with a background in education — a combination that makes her uniquely skilled at helping
children and their families build positive, lasting relationships with food and health. She is
passionate about empowering both kids and their caregivers with practical knowledge and realworld solutions that support balanced health and wellbeing.
Summer takes a holistic approach, weaving together traditional food wisdom and evidencebased nutritional medicine to create individualised support plans for each child. She has
particular expertise in digestive health (constipation, diarrhoea, bloating, and tummy pain), food
sensitivities and intolerances, poor immunity, low energy, and allergic conditions including
eczema, food allergies, hay fever, and asthma. As a Certified Healthy Gut Practitioner and
Natural Early Life Health Microbiome Practitioner, she has a special interest in the infant
microbiome and its far-reaching impact on overall health.
As a mum of two, Summer brings a genuine understanding of the joys and challenges of feeding
kids. She loves experimenting in the kitchen and is always on the lookout for gut-friendly recipes
that children actually enjoy eating. She also works with NDIS participants and welcomes families
with a wide range of dietary needs and preferences.
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Naturopath, Nutritionist, Feeding therapist and founder of The Paediatric Naturopath
Lisa is an experienced naturopath and nutritionist, and the founder of The Paediatric Naturopath
— one of Australia’s leading online clinics dedicated solely to the health of children. With a deep
commitment to paediatric wellbeing, Lisa combines extensive clinical training with the realworld perspective that only comes from being a mum of three herself. She weaves together
technical expertise with the practicalities of family life to help families achieve meaningful,
lasting outcomes for their children.
Lisa holds an impressive range of qualifications spanning naturopathy, nutritional medicine,
feeding therapy, and child health. She is a Level 3 SOS Feeding Therapist, GAPS Practitioner, AIP
Coach, and MAPS Practitioner, with advanced training in PANS/PANDAS, ARFID, and anxious
eating. As a Psychiatry Redefined Paediatric Fellow, she brings a sophisticated, integrative lens
to complex paediatric presentations including neurodiversity, gut health, and immune
dysfunction.
Her approach is grounded, compassionate, and practical — always guided by what is achievable
for real families navigating real challenges.
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