Children's Health & Wellbeing

Katrina Froome Naturopathy: naturopath, nutritionist & herbal medicine: servicing Brisbane & Ipswich plus online consultations. Children's health - colic or reflux, food intolerances, respiratory infections - ear, nose & throat, asthma, poor immunity – constantly suffering from colds, fussy eaters – especially loving white foods, energy levels that are out of whack, sleep - nightmares or night terrors, anxiety, exam stress, skin – eczema, perioral dermatitis, warts, pimples, acne or cystic acne

    Children’s Health & Wellbeing


    Gentle, holistic support for children experiencing digestive issues, immune challenges, anxiety, sleep concerns, behavioural changes, or general imbalance.

    Children’s health can sometimes feel like a puzzle. From gut symptoms and food reactions to anxiety, sleep changes, sensitivities or frequent illness — it can be worrying when your child isn’t quite themselves, and difficult to know where to turn for help.

    My role is to gently explore what your child’s body may be communicating. I consider digestion, nutrition, nervous system regulation, mineral balance, immune health, environment, and stress-load — always with sensitivity to each child’s personality, temperament, stage of development, and family life.

    Appointments are relaxed, supportive, and child-centred. The goal is never perfection — simply helping your child feel more settled, resilient and well.

    Support for Children & Teens

    I commonly support children experiencing:

    • Digestive issues — constipation, diarrhoea, food sensitivities, bloating

    • Reflux, nausea or tummy pain

    • Anxiety, worry, overwhelm or emotional sensitivity

    • Behavioural or mood changes

    • Sleep difficulties

    • Low appetite or fussy eating

    • Immune system challenges — frequent colds or infections

    • Skin concerns — eczema, dermatitis, rashes

    • Fatigue or poor resilience after illness

    • Nervous system dysregulation

    If you’re unsure whether I’m the right fit for your child, you’re always welcome to ask.

     

    A Gentle, Whole-Child Approach

    Children respond best to care that is calm, reassuring and respectful.

    Support may include:

    • Comprehensive case-taking

    • Child-appropriate nutritional guidance

    • Herbal or nutritional support (when age-appropriate)

    • Nervous system & emotional regulation strategies

    • Parent education & family-centred care

    • Collaboration with your GP or specialists where needed

    I am always mindful of sensitivity, safety, and evidence-informed practice.

    Testing

    Where helpful, testing may be recommended to better understand your child’s digestion, mineral balance or immune health. This is always discussed with parents first so decisions can be made together.

    Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) for Children 

    Minerals play a key role in children’s energy, mood regulation, behaviour, sleep, immune health and development. When mineral balance becomes disrupted — through stress, gut health changes, dietary intake or exposure — children may show signs such as emotional overwhelm, concentration changes, fatigue, sleep issues or skin irritation.

    Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) allows us to gently assess mineral status over time — using a very small hair sample.

    What can HTMA help us understand?

    HTMA can provide insight into:

    • mineral depletion or imbalance
    • stress-load patterns
    • nervous-system sensitivity
    • metabolic rate
    • possible heavy-metal burden trends
    • immune or skin-related changes

    HTMA may be especially helpful for children experiencing:

    🌿 anxiety or emotional sensitivity
    🌿 sleep disruption
    🌿 tummy upset
    🌿 fatigue or low resilience
    🌿 eczema or skin sensitivity
    🌿 attention or calming difficulties
    🌿 slow growth or appetite changes

    This allows us to gently support the body — without guessing.

    Other testing options may include:-

    • Microbiome testing
      For persistent digestive symptoms

    • Other functional tests
      If required

    Parents remain involved and supported every step of the way.

    Consultations Available

    Katrina Froome Naturopathy offers both in-Clinic & Online Support. 

    In-clinic appointments are available in Springfield Lakes and Highfields, with online consultations available for clients throughout Brisbane, Ipswich, Toowoomba and Australia-wide.

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    Children are seen with a parent or guardian present at all times.

     

    Mini FAQ — Children’s Health

    Do you work alongside my child’s GP or paediatrician?

    Yes — I’m very happy to integrate care, and I encourage open communication with your existing healthcare team.

    Do you diagnose conditions or replace medical care?

    No. My role is complementary — supporting whole-body health alongside appropriate medical care.

    Will my child need to take lots of supplements?

    No. I prefer simple, minimal, age-appropriate support wherever possible.

    Are dietary changes restrictive?

    I aim to keep food patterns realistic and family-friendly. Balance matters.

    Do you see neurodivergent children?

    Yes — with sensitivity and respect for each child’s needs. I have a Yellow Card and Blue Card.

    Want support for your child’s health?

    If your child is experiencing ongoing gut symptoms, anxiety, skin concerns, sleep difficulties or general imbalance, you’re welcome to book an appointment — either in-clinic or online. My approach is gentle, collaborative and child-centred.

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