Around 40% of people worldwide suffer with functional digestive issues
Do digestive issues quietly run your life?
Bloating that won’t shift. Constipation one week, diarrhoea the next. Cramping, irregular bowel movements, and a gut that feels unpredictable and uncomfortable.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to just put up with it.
Digestive issues affect more than your stomach. They impact your energy, confidence, mood, and your relationship with food. Many people feel anxious about eating, never knowing how their gut will respond.
As a nutritionist, I help people with bloating, diarrhoea, constipation and ongoing digestive discomfort understand what their gut needs. Together, we work on gentle, realistic changes to support calmer digestion.
You deserve to feel comfortable in your body and confident around food.
Let’s work towards a calmer, more settled gut.
“I empower people with digestive issues to take control of their gut health with practical, everyday food and lifestyle strategies.”
Gut Health
Natalie Hayes: Naturopathic Nutritionist Dip. NNP mANP
A simple, supportive approach
I don’t jump straight to expensive tests or shelves full of supplements. Instead, I start with the foundations of digestion — because that’s often where the biggest changes happen.
We look at what you’re eating, when you’re eating, and how you’re eating. Small but meaningful details like meal timing, food choices, portion sizes, and eating habits can have a huge impact on how your gut feels day to day.
From there, we build a clear, realistic plan that supports your digestion without unnecessary complexity — just practical, personalised nutrition that works in real life.
Veronica came to me with constipation, skipped bowel movements, and a tight, knotting feeling in her stomach each morning. She expected to need food sensitivity testing, but instead we focused on getting the basics of digestion right.
With a few simple tweaks to her meals and the addition of a gentle morning mindfulness routine, her symptoms began to settle quickly. Within six weeks, her digestion had completely normalised and the discomfort was gone.
She was amazed that such simple changes made such a big difference.
How improving your gut health can support the rest of your health
When your digestion is working well, the benefits often reach far beyond your gut:
More energy – Better digestion and nutrient absorption can help reduce fatigue and that heavy, sluggish feeling.
Improved mood and mental clarity – Your gut and brain are closely connected, and a healthier gut can support calmer moods and clearer thinking.
More regular bowel movements – Less constipation, diarrhoea, urgency and unpredictability.
Reduced bloating and discomfort – Feeling more comfortable in your body, especially after meals.
Better immune function – A large part of your immune system sits in the gut.
Improved skin health – Many people notice fewer breakouts, rashes, or flare-ups when their digestion is supported.
Better relationship with food – Less fear around eating, fewer restrictions, and more confidence in your food choices.
Improved sleep – Digestive discomfort and blood sugar swings can interfere with restful sleep.
Hormonal balance – A healthy gut plays a role in hormone regulation, including oestrogen metabolism.
More stable blood sugar levels – Supporting digestion can help reduce energy crashes and cravings.
