Naturopathy FAQs, Your Questions Answered

At Kylie Sartori Naturopathy, we offer face-to-face consultations from our Spotswood clinic as well as online appointments, so you can access support no matter where you are. We work with clients of all ages, from young children through to adults, across a range of health concerns including gut health, microbiome testing and interpretation, hormonal health, fertility, pregnancy, and family health. Each consultation is personalised, drawing on nutrition, herbal medicine, and targeted pathology testing to get to the root cause of what is going on for you.

A naturopath works to identify the root cause of your symptoms, whether that is digestive issues like bloating, reflux or IBS, hormonal imbalances, skin conditions, fatigue, or simply feeling like your body is not functioning the way it should. Treatment is personalised and focuses on diet, lifestyle, herbal medicine and targeted testing to support your body from the inside out

Yes, a naturopath can help with IBS, bloating, gut symptoms and skin conditions that are linked to gut health. I am a gut health naturopath based in Spotswood, and I work with clients across Australia online. I support people who experience digestive symptoms, including bloating, reflux, constipation, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and IBS. I also work with the gut skin connection for issues such as acne, rosacea, eczema and chronic rashes.

I use functional testing to assess the gut microbiome, digestion, inflammation, histamine, dysbiosis and nutrient absorption. This allows me to understand what is driving your symptoms and create a tailored treatment plan using nutrition, herbs and lifestyle support.

If you are looking for a naturopath who focuses on gut health, this is exactly what I specialise in. You can book an in-person appointment in Spotswood or access care online from anywhere in Australia

Yes, absolutely. You don’t need digestive symptoms to work with me. Many concerns, such as acne, eczema, fatigue, anxiety, mood changes, sleep issues and hormonal imbalances, are strongly connected to the gut through the gut–skin axis and the gut–brain axis. I regularly support clients with hormones, thyroid issues, fertility, immune function, stress, mood and skin concerns, even when their digestion feels normal.

Yes. This is very common. Standard blood tests don’t always capture gut imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, inflammation, food reactions, nervous system stress or hormonal patterns. Naturopathy looks deeper to understand why you still feel unwell despite “normal” results.

I support a wide range of concerns, including IBS, bloating, reflux, constipation, perimenopause, PCOS, PMS, thyroid issues, fertility challenges, fatigue, sleep difficulties, anxiety, stress, skin conditions, low immunity and children’s health issues.

We discuss your symptoms, health history, lifestyle, diet and any previous testing. From there, you receive a personalised plan using nutrition, herbal medicine, lifestyle strategies and optional functional testing to address the underlying cause of your

Yes. Online appointments offer the same level of personalised support and are ideal if you live outside Spotswood or in surrounding suburbs such as Yarraville, Newport, South Kingsville, Seddon, Footscray, Williamstown, Altona North or Brooklyn. I also work with clients across Australia and internationally.

Depending on your symptoms, I may use GI-MAP stool testing, SIBO breath testing, DNA microbiome sequencing, hormone testing, food intolerance testing, nutrient testing and heavy metal screening. These tests help uncover what standard pathology often misses and guide a more targeted treatment plan

No. Testing can be extremely helpful, but it is not required. Many clients begin with a personalised treatment plan based on symptoms and history, and then add testing later if needed.

This varies for each person. Some people notice improvements within a few weeks, while others with long-term gut or hormonal symptoms may take longer as the body heals and rebalances. Your plan is paced to suit your lifestyle and capacity.

Yes. The gut and nervous system communicate constantly through the gut–brain axis. By supporting digestion, adrenal function, nutrient levels and nervous system regulation, naturopathy can improve sleep quality, reduce anxiety and help you feel calmer and steadier.

Yes. I support children with digestive issues, constipation, eczema, immune challenges, food reactions, sleep issues and behavioural changes using gentle and age-appropriate care.

I offer in-person naturopathic consultations in Spotswood, supporting clients from Yarraville, Newport, South Kingsville, Seddon, Footscray, Williamstown, Altona North, Brooklyn and Melbourne’s inner west. Online consultations are also available across Australia and internationally.