Gut Health Clinical Nutrition with Nina Crawford
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.
At The Gut Guy, our Clinical Nutritionist, Nina Crawford, combines clinical nutrition expertise, functional testing, and practical strategies to uncover the root causes of your symptoms and help you thrive.
Evidence-based nutrition strategies to restore your gut and overall wellbeing
Nina’s Unique Approach
What sets Nina apart is her nutrition-first focus on nurturing your gut microbiome. While a naturopath may use supplements, herbs, and functional treatments to restore gut function, Nina ensures your diet actively grows the good bacteria, feeds your microbiome, and amplifies the results of other therapies.
She understands that real change isn’t about restrictive diets or tasteless meals, it’s about strategically selecting foods that are gut-friendly, nutrient-dense, and enjoyable to eat. Every meal plan is fully customised, taking the stress out of decision-making, so you don’t have to guess what to eat or rely on generic online advice.
Nina’s clients find her approach practical, achievable, and empowering:
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Complete meal plans tailored to your gut, giving all the macros and micros your body needs.
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Delicious, satisfying recipes and healthy food that actually tastes good.
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Strategic nutrition that works in harmony with naturopathic treatments,
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Hands-on coaching that motivates and guides you to make lasting changes.
Why Nutrition + Functional Testing?
Functional testing identifies what’s going on in your gut, but without targeted
nutrition, your gut-friendly microbes won’t thrive, and the benefits of naturopathic
therapies can be limited. Nina bridges that gap by using food as medicine, feeding
your microbiome the specific nutrients it needs to restore balance and support your
overall health.
Think of it like:
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Supplements repair, nutrition fuels; naturopathic treatments provide the
tools, while Nina provides the fuel to grow and nurture your gut microbiome. -
Stress-free nutrition; fully planned meals take the guesswork out of
healthy eating. -
Delicious, nutrient-complete food; satisfying, gut-friendly meals that give
you all your macros and micros, so you never feel deprived. -
Amplified results; the combination of supplements from your naturopath
and strategic nutrition from Nina delivers faster, more sustainable
improvements.
By integrating targeted nutrition with functional testing and naturopathic support, Nina ensures your gut is not just repaired, but optimally nourished and thriving, giving you energy, improved digestion, and long-term health.
How Additional Testing Enhances Your Nutrition Plan
While naturopaths focus on restoring gut function with supplements, Nina uses blood, functional, and genetic testing to understand exactly what your gut and body need to thrive. These tests go beyond general advice and allow her to customise every meal, snack, and supplement to your biology.
Blood Tests
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Routine Clinical Tests – evaluate overall health and nutritional status, including blood glucose, lipid panels (cholesterol), complete blood counts (CBC), and liver function tests.
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Micronutrient Levels – measure specific vitamins (B vitamins, Vitamin D) and minerals (iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium) to identify deficiencies.
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Inflammation Markers – tests like C-reactive protein (CRP) and
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Hormone Tests – assess hormone levels for adrenal stress or imbalances in female and male profiles.
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Other Blood Markers – tests for carbohydrate tolerance (HbA1c, insulin) and protein levels (albumin, transferrin) to evaluate nutritional status.
Other Functional & Genetic Tests
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Food Sensitivity & Allergy Tests – identify foods that may be inflaming your
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Saliva and Hair Tests – provide insights into hormone levels and
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Nutrigenomics / Genetic Food Testing – analyse genetic predispositions to
nutritional needs or conditions, enabling Nina to tailor foods that optimally
support your metabolism, digestion, and gut microbiome.
By combining these results with strategically designed, delicious, and nutrient-
complete meals, Nina ensures:
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Your nutrition amplifies the effect of naturopathic supplements and
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Your body receives exactly what it needs to heal, balance, and flourish.
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You don’t have to guess or rely on online advice; every recommendation is
evidence-based and personalised. -
Your meals support all your macros and micros, so you feel satisfied,
nourished, and energised.
In short, additional testing allows Nina to turn nutrition into a precision tool. Every bite works in harmony with your body and your naturopath’s interventions to
restore gut health faster and more effectively.
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
Genetic Test
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
Why Work with a Gut Health Clinical Nutritionist?
Nina’s consultations go beyond generic diet advice. She designs plans based on
your unique biology, health history, lifestyle, and test results.
Personalised
Every plan is tailored to your gut, diet, and lifestyle.
Evidence-based
Grounded in nutrition science, functional testing, and
clinical experience.
Practical & Achievable
Realistic strategies that you can integrate into daily
life.
Empowering
Education and coaching to give you confidence in your health journey.
Who We Can Support
Conditions Nina Commonly Supports
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) & Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
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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 Nina Commonly Supports
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
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.
Would that help you?
