Partnering with parents to cultivate thriving kids

Paediatric naturopath providing solutions for children with PANS/PANDAS, ADHD, anxiety, autism, and other behavioural or emotional challenges.

Comprehensive and individualised support for children, offering a roadmap for overwhelmed parents lost in a sea of information.

Kate is an experienced children's naturopath passionate about supporting families and young individuals navigating PANS/PANDAS, anxiety, OCD, autism, ADHD and other behavioural or emotional struggles. As a mother herself, Kate understands the challenges of raising happy, healthy kids, and her mission is to simplify things for parents who feel overwhelmed by all the information about what's best for their children.

Kate’s clinical practice focuses heavily on supporting young people's cognitive and mental health through targeting the gut-brain connection. Her approach centres largely around scientific research showing the pivotal role the gut microbiome plays in influencing mental and emotional well-being, and she works extensively on supporting this complex and vital gut-brain connection.

Offering support with:

PANS/ PANDAS

ADHD & Autism

Anxiety

Emotional support

Sleep

Gut Health

Getting started is easy - book a time for a free call to get the ball rolling.

A Free 10-minute chat is the first step in working together; this will allow us to get to know each other and see if naturopathy is the right fit for your child. From here we can book an initial appointment and work together to create an ongoing treatment plan that addresses the needs of your child and family.

  • Discovery call

    We start with a free 10 minute chat to discuss what’s going on for your child and whether naturopathy is appropriate if Kate is the right practitioner for you.

  • Initial appointment

    An initial appointment is 60 minutes, and is a chance to dive deep into everything! We will look at the main health concerns but also discuss medical history, current medications, diet & lifestyle.

  • Treatment Plan

    Following an initial consult, Kate will put together an in-depth treatment plan to support your child’s current needs, and we will go through this together during an extended follow up appointment.

  • Follow ups

    Follow-up consultations are important to monitor progress, note improvements or changes you’ve struggled with. We also consider any further testing that will be helpful, and adjust treatment as needed.

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Hi, I’m Kate

I’m a degree-qualified naturopath with a passion [or maybe obsession] for anything related to the brain: how it works, what we think, understanding why things go wrong, and what we can do to support it from with nutritional and functional approach.

I work with kids of all ages, from toddlers to adolescents, supporting conditions such as anxiety, PANS & PANDAS, OCD, ADHD, behavioural issues, sleep difficulties, and other emotional struggles.

I love research and science, and I want to understand deeply the how and the why of the ways our bodies work through functional testing, but also respect and incorporate traditional naturopathic knowledge such as herbal medicine.

Outside my clinic time, I am busy being a mother to two children and two dogs, living and playing on Wurundjeri land in North Warrandyte.

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Need more information?

Got more questions? Great! Finding the right practitioner for your child’s health team is an important decision and I am only too happy to answer any questions you have.

Get in touch by email or phone using the details below, or book now to make time for a Free 10-minute phone call to see if naturopathy is the right fit for your child.