Chantel Yates Naturopath & Herbalist

Chantel Yates Naturopath & Herbalist Naturopath. Educator. Microbiome specialist. I help you get to the root - supporting your gut, nervous system, and whole self with honest, evidence-based care.

No extremes. No fluff. Just real, lasting change. Explore more at chantelyates.com.au

Did you know pomegranates don’t just taste amazing, they feed your gut microbiome too? 👏🏼⁠⁠They help:⁠1️⃣ Encourage the ...
19/11/2025

Did you know pomegranates don’t just taste amazing, they feed your gut microbiome too? 👏🏼⁠
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They help:⁠
1️⃣ Encourage the growth of beneficial bacteria like Akkermansia and Bifidobacterium, which support gut barrier integrity and immune balance.⁠
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2️⃣Support SCFA (short-chain fatty acid) production by providing prebiotic fibres that fuel healthy microbes, keeping your gut lining strong and inflammation in check.⁠
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3️⃣Maintain a balanced gut pH and microbial diversity, helping to crowd out pathogens and create a more resilient gut ecosystem.⁠
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4️⃣Deliver antioxidant polyphenols that protect cells from oxidative stress and benefit the gut–brain axis.⁠
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Plus, they’re easy to add to your diet 👇⁠
🥗 Sprinkle the seeds on salads or yogurt⁠
🥤 Blend them into smoothies⁠
🍯 Use the juice or molasses in dressings and marinades⁠
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Stay tuned for a later post where I'll share one of my favourite pomegranate salad recipes (the perfect Summer and holiday season salad that's good for your gut microbiome as well)

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to prioritise yourself - this is it.My Microbiome Retreat isn’t about fixing or optimi...
18/11/2025

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to prioritise yourself - this is it.

My Microbiome Retreat isn’t about fixing or optimising.

It’s about reconnecting. To your body’s wisdom.
To the simple joy of being nourished - not just fed.
To a community of women who understand what it means to hold too much for too long.

“Thank you so much, Chantel - I’m telling everyone about you and your team!” 💚

Spring 2026 in Freycinet, Tasmania.

Think morning meditations. Cold swims. Shared meals with stunning views. Microbiome education that feels grounding, not overwhelming. And a circle that holds you exactly as you are.

The waitlist is open now - early members get priority booking and exclusive pricing when registration opens.

Ready? Link in bio to join us 🌿

17/11/2025

Register for my free IBS WEBINAR tomorrow via the link in my bio.

Very excited to share what I've learned about this debilitating condition over the years.

Hope to see you there!

17/11/2025

Last chance to register!💻 ⁠
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Join naturopath and herbalist Chantel Yates for IBS Unlocked: Restoring Gut Balance & Achieving Food Freedom 🌿⁠
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This FREE 90-minute live webinar will unpack the real drivers behind IBS and the microbiome changes that influence symptoms.⁠
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You’ll learn:⁠
✨ What IBS really is and why it looks different for everyone⁠
✨ How the gut–brain connection and microbiome drive symptoms⁠
✨ The latest evidence on diet, lifestyle, and herbal medicine strategies⁠
✨ Practical ways to calm the gut and support repair — without long-term restriction⁠
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📅 Tuesday 18 November 2025⁠
🕙 10:00 am AEDT | Online via Zoom⁠
🎟️ Free event | Includes replay + resource handout⁠
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Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical, evidence-based insights you can use right away.⁠
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Comment IBS WEBINAR below to register now.

16/11/2025

THE FREE IBS WEBINAR is TOMORROW!

hi folks, I thought i posted this reel last week on Friday but it somehow failed 🤦🏻‍♀️

The free webinar on IBS and the Microbiome is tomorrow 🙌

Jump on the link in my bio to register.

As herbalists, we have a responsibility not just to our patients, but to the plants themselves.Herbal sustainability isn...
12/11/2025

As herbalists, we have a responsibility not just to our patients, but to the plants themselves.

Herbal sustainability isn't just about choosing organic or avoiding overharvested species (though both matter). It's about understanding our relationship with the plants we work with, and ensuring they'll be here for generations to come.

A few things I think about in practice:

🌿 Source consciously - I work with suppliers who are transparent about their growing and harvesting practices. Wildcrafted doesn't always mean sustainable.

🌿 Choose abundant over endangered - There are often abundant, locally available herbs that can do similar work to rare or threatened species. We don't always need the exotic option.

🌿 Grow what you can - Even a small garden connects you to the plants you prescribe and reduces reliance on commercial supply chains. I grow calendula, lemon balm, nettle, and thyme at home.

🌿 Respect First Nations knowledge - Many traditional plant medicines were (and are) stewarded by Indigenous communities. We need to acknowledge this and support Indigenous-led conservation efforts.

🌿 Use the whole plant - Don't waste. Make infused oils from your spent tea herbs. Compost what you can't use. Honour the gift.

Herbal medicine is powerful precisely because it's alive. Let's keep it that way.

What do you do to practice sustainable herbalism? I'd love to hear your approach.

My mentoring group Term 2 is wrapping up for 2025, and I'm already hearing from practitioners asking about Term 1 for 20...
11/11/2025

My mentoring group Term 2 is wrapping up for 2025, and I'm already hearing from practitioners asking about Term 1 for 2026 (it'll open for registration soon!).

But here's the thing: if you need support now with a complex case, you don't have to wait.

I offer 1:1 practitioner mentoring for naturopaths, nutritionists, and herbalists who want targeted guidance on:

🔬 Microbiome interpretation and restoration protocols
🧬 Complex IBS, SIBO, and gut–brain cases
🌿 Herbal medicine strategies for digestive and immune support
🔍 Integrating functional testing into clinical practice
💡 Treatment approaches for histamine, mast cell activation, and hormonal patterns

Whether you're stuck on a challenging patient case or want to deepen your microbiome expertise, I'm here to support you.

You can book 1:1 mentoring sessions directly on my website: https://chantel-yates-naturopath-and-herbalist.simplecliniconline.com/diary.

Because sometimes, having an experienced voice in your corner makes all the difference.

11/11/2025

Hi everyone,

The biggest mistake I see people with IBS make is long-term dietary restrictions.

Restricted diets “starve” good bugs and cause dysbiosis, which in turn contributes to more inflammation.

They are also linked with various nutrient deficiencies and nutrient deficiency diseases such as osteoporosis (from low calcium intake), anemia (from lack of iron or B12), and fatigue or poor immunity (from inadequate fiber and micronutrients).

The Low FODMAP diet is designed to be temporary — it’s a tool to identify triggers, not a lifelong way of eating.

Once you’ve figured out your sensitivities, the goal is to reintroduce foods and rebuild a diverse, balanced gut microbiome.

So remember: restriction helps at first, but diversity heals long-term 🌿

Check out my free IBS and the Microbiome webinar coming out next week! Link in bio #

There's something about Tasmania in spring that makes everything feel possible again.Wildflowers blooming.Crisp mornings...
11/11/2025

There's something about Tasmania in spring that makes everything feel possible again.

Wildflowers blooming.
Crisp mornings that wake you gently.
Views that stretch so far your nervous system has no choice but to let go.

For 2026, we're going back to Freycinet on Tasmania's stunning East Coast - the place that held us so beautifully in 2025.

Sometimes you just know when you've found the place, and this coastal sanctuary proved itself to be exactly that: space to breathe, to reflect, to transform.

"I left feeling relaxed and more at peace," one of the retreat participants told me. "This gave me the space to truly unwind and learn."

That's what I want for you too.
Not another weekend of hustle.
Not more information without integration.

Just spaciousness. Nourishment. Permission to rest.

The waitlist is open for my 2026 retreat - spots are limited to 10, and my 2025 event sold out months in advance.

Join the waitlist via link in bio 🌿

The conversation around IBS is shifting.While dietary and behavioural management remain part of care, we now recognise t...
05/11/2025

The conversation around IBS is shifting.

While dietary and behavioural management remain part of care, we now recognise that long-term restrictive diets - while providing short-term relief - can further reduce microbial diversity and impair gut barrier function.

Instead of chronic restriction, the focus is moving toward restoration: rebuilding microbial balance, calming immune overactivation, and regulating the gut–brain axis.
Evidence-informed strategies include:

🌿 Microbiome restoration - supporting butyrate-producing bacteria and microbial diversity through food, prebiotics, and targeted probiotics
🌿 Mast cell modulation - via nutrients, herbal medicine, or short-term antihistamines when appropriate
🌿 Nervous system support - addressing gut-brain signalling (not just vague "stress reduction")
🌿 Hormone-aware nutrition - for those with menstrual cycles experiencing hormonally driven flares, and especially for women in perimenopause or menopause whose IBS symptoms have worsened or appeared alongside shifting hormone levels

For many of us, the turning point comes when we move beyond elimination and into rebuilding.

IBS is not a simple digestive issue. It's an interplay between your microbiome, immune system, nervous system, and hormones. And for women navigating perimenopause or menopause, hormonal shifts can dramatically intensify gut symptoms - adding histamine surges, food sensitivities, and unpredictable flares to the mix.

Supporting these systems in concert - rather than suppressing symptoms with restrictive diets - creates genuine, lasting change.

Whether you're a practitioner guiding others or someone living with IBS yourself, know this: restoration is possible. I'm living proof.

If you're ready to explore a new approach, join me for my free IBS webinar on Nov 18th. We'll go deep into the science and practical steps you can take. Visit https://www.chantelyates.com.au/ibs-and-the-microbiome-webinar to register 💚

I’ve been thinking a lot about what made our most recent retreat so special.Yes, the food was extraordinary.Yes, the lan...
04/11/2025

I’ve been thinking a lot about what made our most recent retreat so special.

Yes, the food was extraordinary.
Yes, the landscape held us.
Yes, the microbiome education landed differently when paired with rest and reflection.

But what really changed things? The circle of women.

“The lectures, morning swims, and shared meals created something truly special,” one participant shared. And she’s right - there’s a kind of magic that happens when you gather people who are ready to soften, to learn, to be honest about what they’re carrying.

You don’t need to have gut symptoms.
You don’t need to be an expert.
You just need to be ready to show up for yourself.

My 2026 spring retreat in Tasmania is limited to 10 people - and the waitlist is open now. Early birds get first access and exclusive pricing when registration opens.

Link in bio to reserve your place 🌿

This month in clinic, I'm seeing a pattern I want to talk about.So many people coming in with IBS who've been on restric...
03/11/2025

This month in clinic, I'm seeing a pattern I want to talk about.

So many people coming in with IBS who've been on restrictive diets - sometimes for years. Low FODMAP, low histamine, gluten-free, dairy-free, and often a combination of all of them.

They started these diets for symptom relief, and at first, it worked. But now they're stuck. Their digestive symptoms haven't actually improved long-term, their food world has shrunk, and they're anxious about reintroducing foods.

Here's the thing: restrictive diets can provide short-term relief. But when used long-term without a restoration plan, they can actually reduce microbial diversity and impair gut barrier function.

We're not meant to restrict forever.

What I'm focusing on in clinic right now:
🌿 Moving beyond elimination toward restoration
🌿 Rebuilding microbial balance and diversity
🌿 Calming immune overactivation (hello, mast cells!)
🌿 Supporting the gut–brain axis and vagal tone
🌿 Slowly expanding food variety in a supported way

IBS isn't about what you can't eat. It's about understanding the underlying dysfunction and creating the conditions for your gut to heal.

If you've been restricting for months or years and feel stuck, know this: restoration is possible. I see it in clinic every week, and I've lived it myself.

Want to dive deeper into this approach? Join my free IBS webinar on Nov 18th: https://www.chantelyates.com.au/ibs-and-the-microbiome-webinar 💚

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