Gut Health in Sydney
Your gut is more than just a digestive organ; it’s a cornerstone of your overall health. From nutrient absorption and immunity to mood regulation and energy levels, maintaining optimal gut health is essential for your well-being. At Health Hunter, we connect individuals with trusted gut clinics in Sydney that specialise in addressing a wide range of digestive concerns, helping you find the right care to restore balance and achieve lasting wellness.
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Understanding Gut Health in Sydney
Gut health encompasses the overall function and balance of your digestive system. A well-functioning gut ensures efficient nutrient absorption, supports immune defence, and regulates hormonal and neurotransmitter activity. When gut balance is disrupted, common issues such as IBS, acid reflux, bloating, and other gut issues may arise. Through our platform, you can access experienced clinics and practitioners who focus on identifying the root causes of digestive concerns rather than just treating symptoms. By connecting you with clinics that offer advanced diagnostics, lifestyle interventions, and personalised therapies, we make it easier to achieve long-term improvements in your digestive health.
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Common Gut Issues
People in Sydney increasingly face digestive challenges due to modern diets, stress, and environmental factors. Through our network, you can access care for:
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
IBS commonly causes bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, or constipation. With the right professional support, symptoms can be effectively managed and quality of life improved.

Acid Reflux
Frequent heartburn and reflux occur when stomach acid irritates the oesophagus. Early intervention helps prevent long-term discomfort and complications.

Food Sensitivities
Intolerances to gluten, dairy, or other foods can trigger digestive issues and fatigue. Identifying these triggers is key to restoring gut balance.

Inflammatory Conditions
Conditions such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and coeliac disease require specialised care. Our platform helps you find clinics equipped to manage these effectively.

Chronic Bloating
Persistent bloating may indicate underlying digestive imbalance. Expert evaluation can help identify causes and provide targeted relief.

Irregular Bowel Movements
Constipation or diarrhoea can disrupt daily life and affect nutrient absorption. Addressing root causes helps restore regular digestive function.
Our Comprehensive Gut Services Offered at Health Hunter
Through our network of trusted gut clinics in Sydney, you can access a wide range of services designed to support digestive wellness:
Here’s an overview of the general process you may experience when booking through the platform:
Here’s an overview of the general process you may experience when booking through the platform:
Step 1 : Diagnostic Testing
Partner clinics provide advanced testing to identify microbiome imbalances, inflammation, and food intolerances, ensuring accurate diagnosis.
Step 2 : Medical Management
Access expert care for chronic conditions like IBS, Crohn’s disease, and acid reflux with personalised treatment plans.
Step 3 : Nutritional Guidance
Professionals offer tailored diet plans to support digestion, reduce inflammation, and improve overall gut health.
Step 4 : Lifestyle Coaching
Specialists provide guidance on stress management, sleep, and physical activity, all of which play a key role in digestive health.
Step 4 : Supplement Therapy
Clinics may recommend probiotics, prebiotics, and targeted supplements based on your individual needs.
Step 4 : Follow-Up Care
Ongoing consultations ensure your progress is monitored and your treatment plan evolves as needed for lasting results.
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Dr. Jaina Chauhan
General Practitioner
Mount Hawthorn
,
WA
-31.92046
115.8323
Perth
,
WA
-31.95126
115.85805
Dr. Jaina Chauhan is a British-trained GP with over 15 years of experience across various medical specialties. She believes in evidence-based medicine, clear communication, and patient-centred care. Dr. Chauhan‚'s clinical interests include chronic disease management, women‚'s health, mental health, lifestyle medicine, paediatrics, dermatology, ear-nose-throat conditions, and workers‚' compensation. She looks forward to helping patients optimise their physical and psychological well-being 5.
chronic-disease, dermatologist-near-me, lifestyle-medicine, mental-health, paediatrics, womens-health-hub
GP
DVA
NDIS
Telehealth Only
3566

Telehealth
Ryan Semera
Nurse Practitioner
Telehealth
,
TE
42.65111
13.97756
Ryan is an endorsed Nurse Practitioner and Credentialed Diabetes Educator. He stands as an advocate for Alternative Medicine, providing a beacon of hope and relief for those grappling with health conditions.
diabetes, weight-management, mens-health, mental-health, plant-based-alternative, plant-based-meds, sexual-health
Health Practitioner
DVA
NDIS
Telehealth Only
3567

Telehealth
Dr Andrew Morris
Lifestyle Medicine GP
Canberra
,
ACT
-35.27952
149.12927
Kingston
,
ACT
-35.31507
149.14493
Dr. Morris is a vocationally registered general practitioner and accredited skin cancer doctor (SCCA). He prioritises holistic patient care with a focus on patient empowerment and education. Dr. Morris advocates for healthy lifestyle habits and regular skin cancer checks and aims to simplify medical information, partnering with patients to guide them towards wellness and maximise their health potential. Fellow and Board Certified Physician in Lifestyle Medicine; Accredited Skin Cancer Doctor with Skin Cancer College Australasia
dermatologist-near-me, weight-management, gynaecology, hormone-issues, lifestyle-medicine, mens-health, mental-health, psychologist-near-me
GP
DVA
NDIS
Telehealth Only
3568

Telehealth
Sharon Curtain
Health Coach
Telehealth
,
TE
42.65111
13.97756
Sharon is a Dietitian and HCANZA Accredited Health and Wellness Coach. Passionate about the difference health coaching makes to client outcomes and the effectiveness of a health professional’s consultation, Sharon trains health professionals to become Health Coaches in her business Accredited Health Coaching Australia and as a lecturer in the James Cook University Lifestyle Medicine Qualification.
chronic-fatigue, anxiety, chronic-disease, chronic-pain, depression, diabetes, weight-management, heart-disease, lifestyle-medicine, mental-health, obesity, preventative-health
Health Practitioner
DVA
NDIS
Telehealth Only
3569

Telehealth
Dr. Tania Morris
Anaesthetist
Rosemount
,
QLD
-26.62058
152.9988
Sunshine Coast
,
QLD
-26.6524
153.0882
Dr. Tania Morris is a pain specialist and anaesthetist with over 19 years of experience in chronic pain medicine on the Sunshine Coast. She has been the director of the public pain service on the Sunshine Coast since its establishment in 2011. Dr. Morris takes a holistic approach to pain management, utilising coaching, mentoring, and a full range of skills to create personalised pain management plans. Her goal is to improve the quality of life for her patients5.
chronic-pain, health-coaching, holistic-health, lifestyle-medicine
Specialist
DVA
NDIS
Telehealth Only
3570

Telehealth
Dr Anna Paling
General Practitioner
North Shore Sydney
,
NSW
-31.3985
152.9012
Freshwater
,
QLD
-16.87915
145.71371
With an extensive 15-year background in general practice in the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Dr. Anna Paling stands as a dedicated fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). Dr. Paling has cultivated a profound interest in women's health, backed by additional education and a Professional Certificate of Women's Health. She actively engages in supporting women through diverse aspects of their health journey, including navigating menopause, addressing contraception concerns, optimising health in the context of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and empowering women to attain their peak health and wellness.
anxiety, depression, hormone-issues, menopause, mental-health, peri-menopause, womens-health-hub
GP
DVA
NDIS
Telehealth Only
3571

Telehealth
Dr. Despina Handollias
Oncologist
Prahran
,
VIC
-37.85133
145.00182
South Melbourne
,
VIC
-37.83437
144.95566
Dr Despina Handolias is a Clinical Medical Oncologist with over 12 years of experience in private practice. She previously worked in Australia and the UK in clinical and research roles. Dr Handolias completed a research higher degree (MD) through the University of Melbourne and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre focusing on therapeutic and molecular oncology. Her clinical interests include gastrointestinal (GI) melanoma and lung cancer with a special interest in lifestyle medicine for the prevention and management of chronic diseases including cancer. Dr Handolias actively promotes lifestyle medicine through social media platforms and educational videos 5.
lifestyle-medicine
Specialist
DVA
NDIS
Telehealth Only
3572

Telehealth
Dr. Laurena Law
General Practitioner
Central Hongkong
,
HK
0.03765
-51.05176
Dr. Laurena Law is a general practitioner working in Hong Kong with a special interest in nutrition and lifestyle medicine to improve healthy aging and prevent chronic illness. She gained personal experience of perimenopause and decided to learn more about hormone health and evidence-based treatments for menopause to help herself and her patients. Dr. Law emphasises educating women about recognizing perimenopause or menopause and empowering them to prioritise their health needs. She actively educates healthcare professionals in Hong Kong and beyond on prescribing body-identical hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
anti-aging, chronic-disease, lifestyle-medicine, menopause, nutrition, peri-menopause
GP
DVA
NDIS
Telehealth Only
3575

Telehealth
Amanda Smyth
Dermatologist
Mount Gravatt East
,
QLD
-27.53277
153.08394
South Brisbane
,
QLD
-27.48236
153.02153
Amanda Smyth is a research assistant with a background in immunology and inflammation. Her expertise lies in cell signaling within the adaptive immune system. Dr. Smyth is passionate about early detection of skin cancer and is an Accredited Doctor of the Skin Cancer College of Australasia. She empowers her patients with knowledge related to skin health and overall well-being.
lifestyle-medicine
Specialist
DVA
NDIS
Telehealth Only
3576

Telehealth
Dr. Tara Ball
General Practitioner
Merewether
,
NSW
-32.94764
151.74379
Newcastle
,
NSW
-32.92677
151.77478
Dr. Tara Ball graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2000 and has since held various roles in hospitals including John Hunter Hospital and The Royal Newcastle Hospital. Currently, she serves as the Director of Rehabilitation Services at Lingard Private Hospital, where she established the Lingard Rehabilitation Unit. Dr. Ball's unit specialises in prehabilitation, post-surgical recovery, chronic medical conditions, age-related functional decline, and pain management. Prior to her medical career, Dr. Ball taught Physical Education, Health, and Personal Development. She remains passionate about health and fitness, drawing on her extensive experience to provide the best care for her patients.
lifestyle-medicine
GP
DVA
NDIS
Telehealth Only
3577

Telehealth
Leanne Williams
Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Augustine Heights
,
QLD
-27.65904
152.8804
South Brisbane
,
QLD
-27.48236
153.02153
Leanne Williams has over 20 years as a mental health social worker, and specialises in anxiety, depression, trauma, and more. With a trauma-informed approach, she focuses on healing past experiences. Leanne also works with domestic violence and teens, aiming to empower individuals toward lasting happiness.
lifestyle-medicine, mental-health, psychotherapy
Health Practitioner
DVA
NDIS
Telehealth Only
3578

Telehealth
Dr. Andrew Pennington
Lifestyle Medicine GP
Hornsby
,
NSW
-33.70375
151.09898
North Shore Sydney
,
NSW
-31.3985
152.9012
Sydney
,
NSW
-33.86873
151.20695
Dr. Andrew Pennington is an integrative GP committed to holistic lifestyle medicine. He uses evidence-based lifestyle interventions as first-line therapy for chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular conditions. Dr. Pennington also has a special interest in mental illness treatment.
cardiovascular-disease, chronic-disease, gut-issues, lifestyle-medicine, menopause, mental-health, nutrition, plant-based-nutrition
GP
DVA
NDIS
Telehealth Only
3579

Telehealth
Dr Bernadette Dulawan
General Practitioner
Blacktown
,
NSW
-33.77289
150.90285
West Sydney
,
NSW
-33.85489
151.0247
chronic-fatigue, childrens-health, chronic-disease, chronic-pain, diabetes, functional-medicine, mens-health, mental-health, obesity, preventative-health, womens-health-hub
GP
DVA
NDIS
Telehealth Only
3580

Telehealth
Dr Lisa Cochrane
Lifestyle Medicine GP
Buderim
,
QLD
-26.68575
153.05055
Sunshine Coast
,
QLD
-26.6524
153.0882
I aim to empower you to take control of your chronic disease naturally through personalised lifestyle advice so you can achieve the health and vitality you deserve.
lifestyle-medicine, chronic-disease, mental-health, preventative-health, hypnotherapy, stress
GP
DVA
NDIS
Telehealth Only
3581

Telehealth
Dr. Felicity Reeve
General Practitioner
North Melbourne
,
VIC
-37.79841
144.94635
Sunbury
,
VIC
-37.57971
144.72934
Dr. Felicity Reeve completed her medical degree at the University of Melbourne and started working as a GP at Neal Street Medical Clinic in 2016. She became a partner of the practice in 2017. Dr. Reeve is a certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician and qualified GP counsellor. She focuses on health coaching, lifestyle change, and mental health care.
lifestyle-medicine
GP
DVA
NDIS
Telehealth Only
3582

Telehealth
Liza Oates
Naturopath
Melbourne
,
VIC
-37.8142
144.96333
Melbourne CBD
,
VIC
-37.8142
144.96333
Liza Oates is a highly experienced naturopath and wellness consultant. With over 20 years in the profession, she provides mentoring and workshops for early career natural health practitioners. Liza Oates focuses on wellness, naturopathy, and holistic approaches to health. Her services include online wellness consultations and programs.
lifestyle-medicine, naturopath-near-me
Naturopath
DVA
NDIS
Telehealth Only
3584

Telehealth
Dr. Shu Ng
Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Brighton
,
VIC
-37.90851
144.99567
South Melbourne
,
VIC
-37.83437
144.95566
As a Medicinal Cannabis Clinician and Authorised Prescriber, Dr. Shu offers compassionate care and expertise in navigating the world of medicinal cannabis. With a special interest area on chronic pain, women's health, neurodegenerative disorders, and mental health conditions, Dr. Shu is dedicated to trying to help patients find relief. She is also passionate about smoking cessation and tobacco harm reduction.
addiction, anxiety, chronic-pain, depression, lifestyle-medicine, mental-health, neurodegenerative-disorders, plant-based-alternative, plant-based-meds, womens-health-hub
Health Practitioner
DVA
NDIS
Telehealth Only
3585

Telehealth
Dr Braham Rabinov
Integrative Medicine GP
Elsternwick
,
VIC
-37.88493
145.00583
Melbourne CBD
,
VIC
-37.8142
144.96333
chronic-fatigue, leaky-gut-syndrome, allergies, anxiety, autoimmune-conditions, cancer, childrens-health, chronic-disease, chronic-pain, depression, dermatologist-near-me, diabetes, gut-issues, ibs, integrative-medicine, mental-health, preventative-health, womens-health-hub
GP
DVA
NDIS
Telehealth Only
3586

Telehealth
Alexandra Parker
Psychologist
Footscray
,
VIC
-37.7995
144.89726
West Melbourne
,
VIC
-37.80805
144.92233
Alexandra is the Executive Director of the Institute for Health & Sport at Victoria University. She leads research promoting physical activity for mental wellbeing and treating mental illness. Her work includes interventions for mental disorders and studying elite athlete mental health. She is partnered with youth mental health organisations to develop impactful service delivery platforms and contributing to the International Olympic Committee's Sport Mental Health Assessment Tool. Alex is also a practising clinical psychologist specialising in youth mental health.
lifestyle-medicine
Specialist
DVA
NDIS
Telehealth Only
3587
Telehealth
Dr. Monica Theron
Lifestyle Medicine GP
Alice Springs
,
NT
-23.70089
133.88222
Monica Theron is a General Practitioner with special interests in Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander health, lifestyle medicine and palliative care.
aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-health, chronic-disease, lifestyle-medicine, palliative-care
GP
DVA
NDIS
Telehealth Only
3588

Telehealth
Dr Adrian Smith
General Practitioner
Bogangar
,
NSW
-28.33065
153.56905
Byron Bay
,
NSW
-28.64221
153.61235
Dr Adrian Smith is a General Practitioner based in Bogangar NSW. Adrian completed his medical degree at University of Queensland (UQ) in 2007 and subsequently worked in the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane and later completed general practice training on the NSW north coast gaining fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2012. His interest and specialisation is in skin cancers and managing its symptoms.
lifestyle-medicine
GP
DVA
NDIS
Telehealth Only
3589
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Oscar Moureno
Chinese Medicine Practitioner
Hawthorn
,
VIC
-37.82501
145.03143
Kew
,
VIC
-37.80289
145.03473
Melbourne
,
VIC
-37.8142
144.96333
chronic-pain, anxiety, fibromyalgia, chronic-fatigue, ibs, gut-issues, womens-health-hub, acupuncture, musculoskeletal, arthritis, skin-allergy-sensory-health, fertility-and-pregnancy, endometriosis-treatment-australia
Chinese Medicine Practitioner
DVA
NDIS
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Samuel Minkin
Integrative Medicine Practitioner
Burleigh Heads
,
QLD
-28.09903
153.44223
allergies, anxiety, arthritis, brain-fog-cognitive-function, chronic-pain, gut-issues, inflammation, integrative-medicine, lifestyle-medicine, pots, ptsd, stress, rehabilitation
Integrative Medicine Practitioner
DVA
NDIS
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Frequently Asked Questions
What services does a gut clinic in Sydney offer?
Services include diagnostics, medical management, nutritional guidance, lifestyle coaching, supplement therapy, and follow-up care for gut issues.
Can gut health affect my immunity?
Yes, a healthy gut supports immune function, helping your body fight infections and reducing inflammation naturally.
Are telehealth consultations effective for gut health in Sydney?
Absolutely. Gut health telehealth in Sydney allows expert evaluation, treatment planning, and follow-ups remotely, ensuring continuity of care.
What causes bloating and gut issues in Sydney?
Common causes include poor diet, stress, medication use, food intolerances, and imbalances in gut microbiome.
How can a gut doctor help with IBS?
A specialist identifies triggers, recommends personalised dietary adjustments, and prescribes treatments to reduce symptoms effectively.
Are food intolerances related to gut issues?
Yes, intolerances to gluten, dairy, or other foods can disrupt digestion, causing bloating, diarrhoea, or constipation.
Can stress affect digestive health in Sydney?
Chronic stress impacts gut motility, microbiome balance, and can exacerbate conditions like IBS and bloating.
How long does it take to improve gut health?
Improvement depends on the condition, lifestyle changes, and treatment plan, but many clients notice benefits within weeks.
Is gut testing necessary for everyone?
Testing is recommended for persistent symptoms or chronic gut conditions to identify microbiome imbalances and personalised treatment options.
Can children benefit from gut health consultations?
Yes, paediatric gut health consultations address digestive discomfort, food sensitivities, and nutritional guidance for children of all ages.
What dietary changes improve digestive health in Sydney?
Increased fibre, fermented foods, hydration, and reducing processed foods help restore balance and support healthy digestion.



