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Naturopathy in Sandgate Brisbane
Whole-Person Naturopathic Approach to Health
At Psychology Health Studios, our naturopathic approach combines evidence-informed care with a whole-person understanding of health and wellbeing.
We support people experiencing concerns relating to gut health, hormones, stress, fatigue, sleep, mood, nervous system regulation and ongoing symptoms that may leave them feeling overwhelmed, unheard or unsure where to turn next.
Located in Sandgate, Brisbane’s bayside north, we offer a warm and collaborative clinic environment integrating naturopathy, nutrition, kinesiology and psychology.
What is Naturopathy?
Naturopathy is a holistic healthcare approach that combines nutritional medicine, herbal medicine, lifestyle support and functional testing to better understand and support the body as a connected system.
Rather than focusing solely on isolated symptoms, naturopathy considers areas such as digestion, hormones, stress, sleep, nutrition, nervous system regulation and environmental influences that may impact overall wellbeing.
At Psychology Health Studios, our approach is grounded, collaborative and evidence-informed, with recommendations tailored to each individual and their goals.
Areas We Commonly Support:
Digestive & Gut Health
- Bloating
- IBS-type symptoms
- Food sensitivities
- Reflux
- Constipation
- Microbiome support
Hormonal & Women’s Health
- PMS
- Perimenopause
- Menstrual irregularities
- PCOS/PMOS
- Thyroid issues
Stress, Mood & Nervous System Support
- Burnout
- Chronic stress
- Fatigue
- Sleep concerns
- Nervous system dysregulation
- Emotional overwhelm
Children & Family Health
- Digestive concerns
- Nutrition support
- Sleep
- Emotional wellbeing
- Nervous system regulation
General Wellbeing & Preventative Health
- Nutritional optimisation
- Lifestyle support
- Preventative care
- Healthy ageing
- Energy and resilience
Functional Testing & Evidence-Informed Care
Where appropriate, naturopathic care may incorporate functional and preventative health testing to provide deeper insight into areas of health and wellbeing.
This may include:
- Standard pathology interpretation
- HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis)
- Microbiome testing
- DNA testing
- Nutritional assessments
Testing is always considered within the broader context of the individual, alongside symptoms, lifestyle, stress, emotional wellbeing and health history.
An Integrated Approach to Health
Psychology Health Studios was created from a belief that health is rarely isolated to just one body system or one life experience.
Our clinic integrates psychology, naturopathy, nutrition and kinesiology within a collaborative healthcare environment that values whole-person care.
For some individuals, support may focus primarily on physical health and lifestyle. For others, stress, emotional wellbeing, nervous system regulation and life circumstances may also form an important part of the picture.
Where appropriate, practitioners within the clinic may work collaboratively to support more integrated outcomes.
Meet the Naturopath
Sarah Claiden is a qualified Naturopath and Kinesiologist and founded the Naturology Studio within Psychology Health Studios in 2016.
Sarah’s approach combines evidence-informed naturopathy with a broader understanding of nervous system health, emotional wellbeing and whole-person care.
What may be included in a Naturopathic Treatment Plan?
Recommendations may include:
- Nutritional medicine
- Practitioner-only supplements
- Herbal medicine
- Dietary support
- Lifestyle recommendations
- Nervous system support strategies
- Emotional wellbeing support
- Collaborative care referrals where appropriate
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Whilst any one of these intervention options are beneficial in and of themselves, we believe their benefits compound when applied in a coordinated treatment.
At Psychology Health Studios, we believe healthcare should feel both professional and human, supporting the complexity of real-life health concerns through an integrated and whole-person approach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Please bring the following:
• Recent pathology tests
• Supplements
• Medications
• Anything else that you believe is of relevance.
Absolutely, we actively collaborate and communicate with your GP and specialist
Functional Testing is optional and recommended on a case-by-case basis. If your Naturopath has reason to recommend a specific type of testing they will run through the cost, benefits and limitations at your consultation.
Yes, if your private health insurance extras policy includes Naturopathy you can claim back a rebate after paying for your session.
The number of sessions required will typically become clearer after our initial consultation as this is unique to each individual, their current needs and their goals of therapy. As a general guideline, most people will experience benefits within 3 sessions which allows the time to review progress and make adjustments where necessary.
Yes, naturopaths work with newborns and mothers, all the way through to end-of-life care.
