Is this your child?
If a few of these sound familiar, your child's tummy may be trying to tell you something.
Constipation or straining
Hard, infrequent or painful poos — or holding on and withholding.
Reflux, vomiting or tummy pain
Frequent spit-up, reflux, or a recurring “sore tummy” with no clear cause.
Loose stools or diarrhoea
Urgent, frequent or unpredictable stools that disrupt daily life.
Bloating, wind & fussy eating
A bloated belly, lots of wind, or a very limited diet and low energy.
The gut is the root system of your child's health
A child's gut does far more than digest food — it's central to their immune system, mood, sleep and how well they absorb the nutrients a growing body and brain need. So a symptom like constipation, reflux or an unsettled tummy often traces back to something deeper: the balance of gut bacteria, food sensitivities, fibre and fluid, or how their nervous system is coping. Our naturopaths look for those underlying drivers rather than only settling the surface symptom, and build a gentle, personalised plan — part of our wider children's health care, and always alongside your GP or paediatrician.
What a first consult looks like
The first appointment is an unhurried conversation about your child’s digestion, diet, sleep, mood and health history. There’s no rush and no judgement — just a careful look at the whole picture. From there your practitioner builds a simple, practical plan the whole family can follow, with small steps that fit real life.
Testing we may recommend
Where it will genuinely add to the picture, your practitioner may suggest gentle functional testing — such as a gut-microbiome or a food-intolerance test — to understand what’s driving your child’s symptoms. Testing is always optional, kits can be posted to your home, and we explain every result in plain language.
See a kids naturopath from home — anywhere in Australia
Telehealth makes children's naturopathy easy to access, wherever you live. Here's how a kids telehealth consult works.
1. Book online
Choose a time that suits your family and complete a short intake about your child.
2. Meet by video
Your practitioner takes an unhurried history in a relaxed video consult — no waiting rooms.
3. A tailored plan
You receive a gentle, personalised plan, with any recommended testing kits arranged by post.
4. Ongoing support
We review progress together and adjust the plan — alongside your GP or paediatrician.
Meet Jessica Kramer — our kids-health naturopath
When your child needs extra support with their gut and digestion, Jessica Kramer is our dedicated kids-health naturopath. She’s a Clinical Nutritionist and Western Herbal Medicine practitioner with a special interest in children’s health, joining us from a dedicated children’s naturopathy practice — one of 20+ qualified practitioners at our established South Melbourne clinic (caring for families since 2010, with 200+ five-star reviews).
Jessica is now taking bookings. She sees children in-clinic and by telehealth across Australia.
Parents' questions about kids' gut & digestion
Yes. Our practitioners use gentle, evidence-informed support and always work alongside your child’s GP or paediatrician — never instead of them. If anything needs medical review, we’ll refer back to your doctor.
Childhood constipation is one of the most common reasons families see us. Our practitioners look at fibre, fluids, the gut microbiome, food sensitivities and toileting habits, and may suggest gentle testing — building a plan tailored to your child, alongside your GP.
Reflux and recurring tummy pain can have many drivers — from the gut microbiome and food triggers to how a child’s nervous system handles stress. Our practitioners work to understand the underlying picture rather than only easing the symptom.
Where it helps, we may recommend a gut-microbiome (GI-MAP) or food-intolerance test. Testing is always optional, only suggested when it will add to the picture, and kits can be posted to your home.
Absolutely. Children’s gut and digestive support works well by telehealth — many families across Australia see us this way, with any testing kits posted out.
Jessica is now taking bookings. You can book with her online, in our South Melbourne clinic or by telehealth Australia-wide, or call us on 03 9686 2566 if you would prefer to talk it through first.
Ready to help your child's tummy settle?
Enquire today. See one of our qualified naturopaths in our South Melbourne clinic or by telehealth Australia-wide — and explore more of our children’s health support.
