Gut Microbiome Testing – Northern Beaches
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Bloated, tired and sick of guessing what your gut wants?
It doesn’t have to stay that way. You don’t need another restrictive diet. A gut microbiome test shows what’s happening inside, and a nutrition plan built around your results gives you clear next steps, so you have the energy to enjoy your life again.
Does this sound like you?
- You feel bloated by mid-afternoon, even when you’re eating well.
- You’re constipated, or your digestion is unpredicatble, and you’re always planning around the nearest bathroom.
- You’re tired in a way that sleep doesn’t fix.
- The weight won’t shift, no matter what you cut out.
- Some foods seem to set you off, but you can’t work out which ones.
- Your mood swings and you’re not sure if it’s stress, hormones or your gut.
- You’ve tried probiotics, cleanses or elimination diets and nothing has really stuck.
- Your IBS flares up and you can’t pin down the triggers.
- You seem to react to more and more foods.
- Your skin keeps flaring up.
- Your mood is all over the place.
- My tests came back normal but I don’t feel normal.
- Your gut hasn’t felt the same after a few courses of antibiotics.
You may have been told it’s just stress, or something to put up with. It’s likely that nobody has looked at the full picture yet. A gut microbiome test gives us real information about what’s going on in your gut, so we can stop guessing and start working with your body. Once we join the dots, the next step gets a lot clearer.
Hi, I’m Kim
Most of the people I see aren’t short on willpower or information. They’ve read the articles, tried the diets and heard conflicting advice, and they’re worn out from trying to work it out alone.
What they’re missing is clarity.
That’s where gut microbiome testing comes in. It takes the guesswork out, and then I turn your results into everyday food and habits that fit your life.
I’ll explain everything in plain English and you’ll never be judged. Some changes to what you eat may be part of your plan, and we’ll work out together what’s realistic for your life. I stay with you as we adjust and troubleshoot along the way.
Kim Healey Accredited Nutritionist (ATMS) | Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine | Metabolic Balance Practitioner
Signs your gut microbiome might be out of balance
A gut microbiome imbalance can affect you in different ways. Some people may experience the following:
Why test your gut microbiome?
Gut microbiome testing analyses a stool sample to measure the bacteria and other microbes living in your gut. The results show which microbes you have, how diverse they are and where things may be out of balance, which helps guide the food and lifestyle choices that support your digestion, energy and overall wellbeing.
By testing your gut microbiome and health markers I can build a picture of how your gut may be influencing your health.
I can then help you
Rule out red flags
Check for any underlying issues that need immediate attention.
Investigate the cause of your symptoms
Identify imbalances in your gut microbiome and gut health markers.
Support a personalised plan
Create a targeted nutrition and lifestyle plan to help restore balance and support your health.
Track Progress
Monitor how your health responds and adjust your plan as needed
What working together on your gut microbiome looks like
Your test results are only useful if you know what to do with them. We work together one appointment at a time, for as long as you need support, so the number of sessions depends on you and your goals.
Your appointments include:
• An initial consultation, where we go through your health history and goals
• A home microbiome test kit will be delivered to you, with your sample analysed by Microba Life Sciences, an Australian microbiome testing company
• A results appointment, about four weeks later, where I explain your report in plain English
• A personalised nutrition and lifestyle plan, based on your results and your goals
• Follow-up appointments, so we can adjust the plan as you go and you feel supported along the way
Frequently Asked Questions
How does gut microbiome testing work?
You collect a small stool sample at home using a kit and post it to the lab. The lab analyses the microbes in your sample and produces a report. We then go through the results together and turn them into a nutrition and lifestyle plan that suits you.
What can a gut microbiome test tell me?
It shows which microbes live in your gut, how diverse they are and where there may be imbalances and which health markers they impact. That gives us a clearer starting point for choosing foods and habits that support your digestion, energy and wellbeing, instead of trial and error.
Do I need a test or can I just change my diet?
Some people feel better with simple changes. But if you’ve already tried several diets, probiotics or elimination plans without lasting results, testing gives us real information to work from. If you’re unsure book a clarity call and we can discuss your unique circumstances and recommend the best path forward for you.
Can a gut microbiome test diagnose IBS or other conditions?
No. The test isn’t a diagnostic tool, and I don’t diagnose medical conditions. It gives information to guide your nutrition and lifestyle plan. If there are any red flags identified I will refer you to your GP for further support and I’m happy to work alongside them.
How long do results take?
Your microbiome report usually takes about four weeks to come back from the lab. We book your results consultation as soon as your report arrives.
How many appointments will I need?
There’s no set number, because everyone’s different. We start with an initial consultation, during which I can give you an indication of how long clients with similar conditions have taken to see results. Once your report is back we have a results appointment and follow-up appointments after that. You book one at a time, so you can keep going for as long as you feel you need the support.
How long until I feel a difference?
It varies from person to person, I can give you an indication from previous clients with similar health concerns. Most people notice small changes first, like less bloating or steadier energy, as they settle into the plan. We check in regularly and adjust as we go.
Can I work with you if I’m not in Sydney?
Yes. I see clients in person at Freshwater Wellness Centre on the Northern Beaches, and by telehealth anywhere in Australia. The test kit is posted to you, so you can do it in the privacy of your own home.
Past Clients say…
Kim is an incredible coach: patient, encouraging and knowledgeable. She gently pointed out simple changes to my diet that I had been misguided into adopting, thinking I was making good choices. With her careful guidance, I am now more aware of foods I should avoid due to intolerances that I was previously unaware of, enabling me to make subtle substitutions that have had a significant impact on my wellbeing.