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PRACTITIONER
As a medical practitioner my role is to provide educate, my role is to guide and support you and your family.

Bachelor trained Naturopath, Specialising in paediatric & women's health care.
✨ Supporting neurodivergent families from the inside out
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https://www.neurothrive.com.au/free-health-assessment NURTURER
I have always been a nurturer, however by becoming a mother my nurturing skills have really flourished. This is one of my biggest strengths and helps me in holding space for parents to release what they need to in our sessions so that they can resume being the awesome parent they are. It's not just children that thrive in a position of being nurtured. SUPPORTER
I will be your biggest supporter, this is a completely judgement free zone where you are able to express yourself completely and freely. CONNECTION
Connection & feeling safe within the work we do together is important. A healthy connection between myself and clients is what I strive for. Trust is formed from this connection (after all we are working within your family unit). CHILDRENS DEVELOPMENT
I have a background in Education. Children, their development & health/wellbeing has always been a keen interest of mine. With a special interest in neurodiversities, I'm constantly sifting through research for information that can assist neurodivergent families like mine with the various health challenges that arise.

06/01/2026

Did you know that supporting childhood anxiety is a core part of my naturopathic work? It is an area I spend a lot of time in clinically, and where I consistently see some of the most meaningful changes for families (I'm not going to lie, it's actually my jam!).

If your child struggles with anxiety, it often shows up as
🫨constant worry or reassurance seeking
🫨avoidance or refusal
🫨sleep difficulties
🫨tummy aches or headaches
🫨big emotions or frequent meltdowns
🫨a child who always seems on edge

From a naturopathic perspective, anxiety is not just about thoughts. It lives in the body and nervous system, and is influenced by stress load, sleep, gut health, sensory overwhelm, and overall capacity.

I work with families using a mix of parent only consultations, where parents can talk openly, and ones that include your child. When children are involved, the focus is on helping them understand their anxiety and learn supportive strategies that build safety, resilience, and confidence over time. These are skills they can carry with them as they grow.

I also offer short, time limited support packages for families who want guidance while practising strategies at home.

If this resonates, you are very welcome to reach out for more info or book a session through the website www.neurothrive.com.au

18/12/2025

Tonight River lost a baby tooth and is now waiting for a visit from the Pawthorised Official Canine Dental Inspector 🦷🐾

Just like the tooth fairy visits kids when a tooth falls out, the Pawthority Canine Tooth Inspector visits pups when their teeth are ready to go. It is their job to check that the tooth did a great job, collect it very carefully, and leave something special behind, what do you think they will leave??

Losing a tooth can feel a bit strange, but it is actually a sign that growing is happening exactly as it should. New teeth come in, which is why we have to takcare of our new growing teeth by brushing them and flossing if you can.

So if you have a wiggly tooth right now, River wants to celebrate with you, It is all part of growing up!

I’ll keep you posted on what they leave behind for River!

20/11/2025

𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦
Every child’s behaviour is guided by something deeper, their nervous system.
When we understand how it works, we stop reacting to what we see on the surface and start supporting what their body is trying to communicate.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲’𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞.
It constantly scans the environment asking one question, Am I safe? When it senses safety, the brain opens up to learning, curiosity, and connection. When it senses threat, even something small like a harsh tone or unexpected change, it switches into protection mode.

This is why calm and connection matter so much. They are not soft parenting trends, they are how we help the brain feel safe enough to grow.

The video above shares five key truths about the nervous system, the science behind what our kids feel, how they act, and what they need from us to thrive.

Once we understand the biology of safety, everything else starts to make sense.

18/11/2025

If your neurodivergent child becomes overwhelmed by noise, routine changes, social demand, or school pressure, there is solid science behind it. Neurodivergent brains use different pathways in the sensory system, the prefrontal cortex, and the amygdala. This means their nervous system reaches overload faster and stays in stress mode longer.

This is NOT misbehaviour. It IS a biological stress response.

School terms place neurodivergent children under constant cognitive and sensory load. Their cortisol rhythm becomes dysregulated. Heart rate variability drops. Their system shifts into survival mode and stays there.

This is why you see:
😡bigger emotions
😫sensory overwhelm
😴fatigue
🫨avoidance
😵shutdowns
😲difficulty coping

The holiday break is not just time off. It is one of the only periods each year where your child has space to decompress and restore their baseline.

This is exactly what the Nervous System Reset Program is designed to support.
You learn the science behind your child’s stress responses and sensory thresholds. You get an in depth initial consultation so I can understand your child’s patterns and the load they have been carrying. Then we create your personalised nervous system road map so you know exactly how to support them through the holidays. You also receive a return session during the break so we refine your tools and strengthen regulation while their system is more receptive.
Six weeks is the perfect window to create real change in your child’s nervous system.

This is NOT quick fix advice.
This IS evidence based support for neurodivergent children who finally have room to breathe.

18/11/2025

Therapy dogs are not just cute distractions. They are evidence based partners in care who create measurable shifts in the brain and body that support anxiety reduction and improved concentration.

When a calm and well trained dog enters the room, several things happen at once. The nervous system begins to shift out of a threat state because gentle touch and warm social connection increase oxytocin and reduce cortisol. Research shows that simply interacting with a therapy dog can lower heart rate, reduce blood pressure, and help the brain move out of constant vigilance. This is why many children and adults feel their shoulders drop the moment a therapy dog settles beside them.

Therapy dogs also help with focus. Studies in school settings and counselling settings repeatedly show that students concentrate for longer periods when a trained dog is present. The presence of a dog increases dopamine and serotonin, the neurotransmitters that support learning, motivation, and emotional regulation. It is not magic. It is physiology doing exactly what it is designed to do when safety is restored.

There is also the social piece. Many clients, especially children and neurodivergent young people, find it easier to open up when the conversation starts with a dog. A therapy dog acts as a bridge. They create a gentle entry point for connection and allow the therapeutic relationship to form without pressure or forced eye contact. This effect is well recognised in research on animal assisted therapy and social communication.

All of this makes therapy dogs powerful allies. They reduce anxiety, deepen connection, and support the parts of the brain needed for concentration and learning. In other words, they make the therapeutic work more effective because the client finally feels safe enough for their system to settle.

16/11/2025

Sundays in our house are full of golden energy, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑛𝑜, 𝐼 𝑑𝑜n'𝑡 𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑛 𝐾-𝑝𝑜𝑝 𝑑𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑛 ℎ𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑜𝑛 𝑟𝑒𝑝𝑒𝑎𝑡. I think they have finally moved on. I mean quite literally, with our Goldies.

They have their own version of Sunday-Funday which mostly involves chasing things, finding sticks, and collecting their little glimmers, those joy-bringing treasures that make the world exciting.

At seventeen weeks old, River is still discovering everything for the first time, while Sage has stepped into the role of patient big sister, gently showing him the ropes and occasionally stealing his toys. Watching them play is the perfect reminder that joy and connection are medicine for the nervous system.

For dogs and humans alike, play keeps the body relaxed and the mind curious.

So today, follow the Goldies’ lead. Get outside, laugh, move, and let the day unfold slowly. Maybe take a moment to notice your own glimmers too, the small things that make you feel alive and grounded.

Because rest and fun are both forms of regulation, and both are completely necessary. 🌱

14/11/2025

It’s Fri-yay legends!
Our golden's remind me every day how healing play and connection can be.

River and Sage are becoming the best of friends, learning each other’s rhythm and sharing plenty of muddy adventures (thanks to the glorious Brisbane weather) along the way.

Whether you’re a human or a pup, I hope this weekend brings moments of play, rest, and connection. That’s how nervous systems reset and bodies heal.

13/11/2025

Calm Starts in the Gut
If your child’s mood, focus, or energy feels all over the place, the gut might be part of the story.

Inside the digestive tract lives an entire community of bacteria that help make neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, the same chemicals that regulate mood, attention, and motivation. When this gut environment is out of balance, kids can experience bloating, irritability, fatigue, sugar cravings, or emotional ups and downs that do not seem to match what is happening around them.

One of the easiest ways to start supporting the gut and brain connection is through food:
🌱 Add colour. Every shade of fruit or vegetable feeds different beneficial bacteria.
🌾 Include a variety of fibres such as oats, chia seeds, and lentils.
💧 Keep fluids up so fibre can do its job properly.

A happy gut helps create a calmer brain. If you have noticed your child is running on empty this term, now is the perfect time to reset their foundation before the new school year begins.

09/11/2025

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐭
Every year around this time, I start seeing the same pattern in families.
Children who have been holding it together for months begin to unravel.
😴Sleep becomes restless.
🫨Emotions are big.
🦠Their immune systems drop the moment school ends.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲’𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭.

After months of constant structure, social demands, and sensory load, the nervous system finally slows enough to process everything that has been held in.
I created the Holiday Nervous System Reset to meet children in this space of recovery.

𝑊ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟, 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑏𝑜𝑑𝑦 𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑝𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒.

This is when we can support better sleep, calmer moods, steadier energy, and healthier digestion. Six weeks may seem short, but it is enough to make meaningful changes that carry into the new school year.

If your child is showing signs of burnout or overwhelm, this is a gentle opportunity to restore balance and begin the year from a calmer place.

🌿 Online consults available through December and January
💬 Message me for details and I will send them through personally (no bots here)

08/11/2025

Kids (everybody, really) Need Fibre for a Healthy Gut
Fibre does so much more than keep things moving, it’s one of the most important building blocks for your child’s gut and overall wellbeing.
Here are 5 ways it helps:

Feeds good gut bacteria
Fibre is what our healthy gut microbes eat. When those bacteria thrive, they produce short-chain fatty acids that support gut lining health and even influence mood and focus.

Supports regular bowel movements
Fibre helps bulk up and soften stools, which prevents constipation and keeps waste moving efficiently through the digestive tract.

Regulates blood sugar and energy
A steady intake of fibre slows the absorption of sugars from food, reducing energy crashes and mood swings (especially important for kids who are sensitive to fluctuations).

Supports immune balance
Around 70% of the immune system lives in the gut. When gut bacteria are well-fed, they help train and regulate the immune response, reducing inflammation and reactivity.

Helps with fullness and appetite regulation
Fibre slows digestion, helping kids feel satisfied for longer and stabilising hunger cues throughout the day.

Good fibre sources for kids include fruits, vegetables, oats, flax meal, chia seeds, beans, lentils, and whole grains. Start slow and make it fun!

A healthy gut helps shape a calmer nervous system and more balanced mood, it’s one of the simplest but most powerful foundations for long-term wellbeing.

07/11/2025

Look, I know it’s only November, but in just a few short weeks the holidays will be here, and honestly, it’s the perfect time to focus on your child’s nervous system.
😴Maybe they aren’t sleeping well.
😔Maybe friendships have been tricky.
🫨Maybe they’re melting down the second you see them at pick up.
😵Maybe you’ve been navigating school refusal every morning and you're counting down to the break.

The Christmas holidays offer a rare window of time we don’t get during the school year; Six whole weeks to pause, rest, and reset the nervous system.

Where we can slow down, rebuild gut/mood balance, and help your child’s body feel safe again, so they get the opportunity to start Term 1 fully supported.

And the best part? You don’t need to cram in after school appointments when everyone’s fried, and you don’t even need to leave the house. All consults are online, at a pace that actually feels doable.

If your child’s nervous system has been running on fumes, this is your window to reset and restore before next year begins.

📅 Holiday consult bookings are now open.
I also have some options depending on how you want to work

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