Gut Health Clinical Nutrition
In Melbourne With Sarah Wade
Your gut health is the foundation of how your body feels and functions. When it’s out of balance, it doesn’t just show up in digestion; it can affect mood, energy, immunity, hormones, and overall vitality.
Instead of providing generic advice, our clinical nutritionist Wade, focuses on targeted nutritional strategies and practical dietary strategies, based on your biology, gut health test and clinical presentation.
Evidence-based nutrition strategies to restore your gut and overall wellbeing
How Patients Feel After Seeing Wade
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Feeling heard and understood
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Finally having a clear plan
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A sense of hope
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Practical, doable strategies
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Understanding of what is happening inside their body
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Confidence moving forward
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A new relationship with food
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Understanding of how to make healthy food tasty.
Wade's overall goal is to not just give advice, it's to help you understand the "why" behind your symptoms and what to do next.
Why Work With Our Clinical Nutritionist?
Our Clinical Nutritionist, Wade is:
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Bachelor qualified (BHSc Clinical Nutrition)
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On-campus supervised clinical training
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A professional member of the Australasian Association and Register of Practicing Nutritionists
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Trained in pathophysiology, biochemistry and clinical case analysis
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Experienced in interpreting pathology and functional testing
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Confidence moving forward
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Focused on evidence-informed nutrition strategies
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Every treatment plan is individualised and explained clearly
Areas of clinical focus include
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Gut health and microbiome dysfunction
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Children’s health & behaviour
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Women’s thyroid & iron health
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Autoimmune and inflammatory conditions
Unlike generic nutrition advice, our clinical nutrition consultations focus on complex cases where symptoms persist despite trying multiple diets or treatments.
Who We Can Support
Conditions we Commonly Support
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) & Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
(SIBO) -
Constipation, diarrhoea, bloating, and irregular digestion
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Food sensitivities and intolerances (gluten, dairy, FODMAPs)
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Leaky gut & chronic inflammation
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Hormonal imbalances, thyroid health, and metabolic conditions
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Chronic conditions including diabetes and cardiovascular concerns
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Skin concerns linked to gut health (eczema, acne, rashes)
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Fatigue, stress, and brain fog related to gut dysfunction
Symptoms we Commonly Support
Nina helps clients experiencing:
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Persistent bloating or abdominal discomfort
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Constipation, diarrhoea, or alternating bowel habits
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Reflux, indigestion, or nausea after meals
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Chronic fatigue or low energy
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Sugar cravings, especially during stress
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Food sensitivities and reactions
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Skin flare-ups linked to gut dysfunction
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Sleep disturbances connected to digestion
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Low immunity or frequent infections
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Brain fog, poor concentration, or low mood
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Low iron, B12 or vitamin D
Common Goals Patients Want to Achieve
Patients typically want help to:
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Reduce inflammation
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Improve digestion
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Increase energy
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Stabilise mood and anxiety
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Improve thyroid markers
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Optimise iron and nutrient status
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Support autoimmune remission
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Improve children’s immunity and focus
Clinical nutrition focuses on strategic dietary interventions that support these outcomes.
Clinical Nutritionist vs
General Nutritionist
Not all “nutritionists” are trained the same way.
Clinical Nutritionist
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University trained in biochemistry, pathophysiology and clinical analysis
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Able to interpret pathology and functional testing
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Works alongside GPs and specialists as an allied health practitioner
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Provides targeted clinical nutrition interventions
General “Nutritionist”
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May not be degree-qualified
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Often focused on general wellness advice
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May have limited training in complex health cases
Naturopath
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Naturopaths play an important role in natural health care, however they may not always focus on in-depth nutritional strategies or detailed dietary protocols.
At The Gut Guy, clinical nutrition and naturopathy work together, allowing patients to benefit from both approaches.
How Targeted Nutrition Works with Gut Health Testing
When clinically appropriate, we use advanced microbiome mapping to understand what is happening inside your digestive system rather than relying on symptoms alone.
Microbiome mapping can assess:
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Bacterial diversity
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Pathobiont overgrowth
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Methane or hydrogen dominance
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Gut inflammatory markers
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Immune activation patterns
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Short-chain fatty acid production
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Gut barrier integrity
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Digestive enzyme function
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Opportunistic fungal species
Treatment plans are then built around:
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Correcting microbial imbalances
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Reducing inflammatory drivers
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Calming immune activation
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Repairing gut lining integrity
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Supporting beneficial bacterial growth
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Improving fibre fermentation capacity
This allows us to move away from generic “gut diets” and instead implement structured, staged protocols tailored to your biology.
Why Gut Health Testing Is Important
Without testing:
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We guess
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We generalise
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We treat symptoms
With targeted testing:
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We identify drivers
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We correct deficiencies
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We personalise treatment
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We reduce unnecessary supplements
Gut health testing allows us to investigate areas such as:
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Gut–immune signalling
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Microbial imbalances
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Inflammatory burden
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Thyroid conversion
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Hidden nutrient depletion
This creates a much more precise treatment strategy.
Treatments May Include
Dietary Recommendations
Personalised dietary strategies and meal planning tailored to your microbiome
and genetics
Nutritional Supplementation
Targeted supplementation (vitamins, minerals, probiotics) guided by testing
Testing
Functional and genetic test interpretation
Lifestyle Support
Stress management, sleep optimisation, and exercise guidance
Gut-Brain Support
Gut-brain nutrition strategies for mood, energy, and cognitive health
Real Patient Success Stories
De-identified clinical case summaries
Case 1 – Persistent Bloating & Endometriosis Pain
Presenting Concerns:
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Persistent bloating (daily)
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Endometriosis pain
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Digestive discomfort
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Low mental wellbeing
Clinical Findings:
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Microbiome mapping showed methane dominance
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Inflammatory and immune markers elevated
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Dysbiosis and gut barrier compromise
Approach:
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Removal of inflammatory food triggers
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Targeted gut support supplementation
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Strategic diet protocol to rebalance microbiome
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Nervous system and inflammation modulation
Outcomes:
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Bloating almost completely resolved
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Significant reduction in endometriosis pain
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Improved digestion
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Increased mental clarity and wellbeing
Case 2 – Fatigue, Brain Fog & IBS
Presenting Concerns:
Chronic fatigue
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Brain fog
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Food intolerance
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Fluid retention / puffiness
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IBS-type symptoms
Clinical Findings:
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Microbiome mapping revealed dysbiosis
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Elevated immune response markers
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Evidence of gut permeability (“leaky gut”)
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Overgrowth of pathobionts
Approach:
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Targeted supplementation to reduce gut inflammation
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Strategic dietary rebuild protocol
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Food-based antimicrobials to reduce pathogenic species
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Gradual reintroduction plan
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Protein and digestive support
Outcomes:
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Significant reduction in fatigue
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Clearer thinking and improved cognition
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Reduced puffiness and fluid retention
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Improved mood stability
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Increased tolerance to protein and legumes
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IBS symptoms markedly reduced
Case 3 – 10+ Years of Migraines, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) & Sleep Issues
Presenting Concerns:
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Chronic migraines (10+ years)
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PMDD
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Poor sleep
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Gut symptoms
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Low energy
Clinical Findings:
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Comprehensive thyroid testing
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Histamine intolerance patterns
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Thyroid dysfunction
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B12 and nutrient depletion
Approach:
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Low histamine dietary protocol
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B12 therapy
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Histamine clearance and liver support
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Thyroid-targeted nutritional intervention
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Gut support strategies
Outcomes:
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Significant reduction in migraine frequency and severity
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Improved sleep quality
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Increased energy
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Reduced mood dysregulation
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Greater cycle stability
Case 4 – Fatigue, Weight Gain & Thyroid Autoimmunity
Presenting Concerns:
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Ongoing fatigue
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Weight gain
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Low mood
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Joint discomfort
Clinical Findings:
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Full thyroid panel revealed very high autoimmune antibodies
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Inflammatory load elevated
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Gut dysfunction contributing to immune activation
Approach:
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Short-term Autoimmune Protocol (AIP)
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Targeted supplementation to modulate immune response
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Gut repair support
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Anti-inflammatory dietary framework
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Nutrient repletion
Outcomes:
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Increased daily energy
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Weight reduction
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Improved mood stability
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No longer requiring daytime naps
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Reduced joint pain
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Improved resilience and inflammation markers
What to Expect in Your Consultation
Step 1: Comprehensive Health Assessment
Covering gut questionnaires, medical history, and lifestyle evaluation.
Step 3:
Personalised Treatment Plan
Dietary strategies, supplementation, and lifestyle recommendations tailored to your needs.
Step 2:
Test Interpretation
Clear explanation of blood, functional, and genetic test results.
Step 4:
Ongoing Support & Coaching
Access to The Gut Guy’s 3 month coaching program for guidance, motivation, and accountability.
Meet the Team
Get to know the dedicated professionals behind The Gut Guy, a team committed to helping you achieve lasting gut health through testing, care, and collaboration.
See How Others Have Transformed Their Gut Health
Our clients’ success stories bloom like vibrant flowers in a thriving garden, each one a testament to renewed gut health and vitality.
Your Possible Next Step
Unlike other clinical nutrition services, at The Gut Guy, we believe in more of a
personal touch.
If you feel like we might be able to help, you can schedule a phone call with our
Founder / Managing Director, The Gut Guy, or commonly known as Josh.
This call is complimentary and is pretty basic.
It’s really, more for The Gut Guy to understand more about your symptoms, current
treatment plan and what results you're getting.
He will then compare your current results to what you might be wanting, to see what
that GAP looks like.
And towards the end of the call, if you feel like clinical nutrition might be what you’re
looking for, he can then talk about possible next steps.
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