Children feel everything deeply. Stress, change, overstimulation, illness, big emotions ... it all lands in their little bodies, and it shows up in ways that aren't always obvious. Tummy aches, sleep troubles, skin flares, meltdowns, recurrent infections, difficulty concentrating. These aren't just phases to push through. They're signals from a nervous system that needs support.

My approach to working with children is gentle, curious, and grounded in the understanding that a child's nervous system is still developing and is remarkably responsive to the right input. I don't just look at the symptom in front of us. I look at the whole picture: gut health, immune function, nutrition, sleep, sensory environment, emotional load, and how the nervous system is holding it all together.

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What makes this work different is that I bring together clinical naturopathy with HeartMath HRV biofeedback, sound therapy, and terpene-informed aromatherapy. Children respond beautifully to these modalities. There is something genuinely special about watching a child see their own heart rhythm change on screen and realise they did that themselves. It builds a sense of agency and calm that stays with them long after the session ends.

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What I Support

I work with children and teens experiencing:

~ Recurrent colds, coughs, and low immunity

~ Gut issues including constipation, bloating, food sensitivities, and fussy eating

~ Eczema, skin rashes, and allergies

~ Sleep difficulties and night waking

~ Anxiety, worry, and emotional overwhelm

~ Behavioural challenges and difficulty with focus

~ Sensory sensitivities

~ Recovery after illness or antibiotics

~ General wellbeing and building resilience

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How I Work With Children

Every child is different, and their sessions reflect that. Depending on your child's age, presentation, and what they respond to, a session may include:

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Naturopathic assessment and care - A thorough exploration of your child's health story, including gut and immune function, nutrition, sleep, and emotional wellbeing. Treatment plans include gentle herbal medicine, nutritional support, and realistic dietary and lifestyle strategies that work for busy families.

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HeartMath HRV biofeedback - Using real-time heart rate variability technology, your child can see their own nervous system on screen and learn simple techniques to shift into a calmer, more coherent state. Sessions are playful and engaging, and most children take to it quickly and enthusiastically. Available for children as young as three, with age-appropriate pacing and language throughout.

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Sound therapy -  Tuning fork therapy is woven into sessions where appropriate and is something many children love. The vibrations are calming and grounding, and kids often find it easier to settle into their body through sound than through words alone.

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Terpene-informed aromatherapy - Carefully selected aromatic blends support the nervous system, mood, and immune function. Children are naturally drawn to scent, and aromatherapy becomes a tool they can use at home too, whether it's a calming blend at bedtime or an immune-supportive inhaler during winter.