KATIE FORSTER
Natural Therapeutics founder, Katie Forster is a well renowned naturopath, herbalist and nutritionist with over 20 years experience. Over the last two decades in clinical practice, Katie has successfully treated a wide range of health concerns. She has a special interest in gut health and sees this as fundamental platform when addressing autoimmune disorders, immune resilience, adrenal health and hormonal imbalances. With a background in biological science and a passion for using food as medicine, Katie prescribes nutritional medicine and bespoke, customised herbal tonics combined with a focus on diet to restore health and wellbeing.
Katie specialises in:
- – Gut health: Gut microbiome rehab, dysbiosis, SIBO, digestive issues, microbiome recovery post antibiotics
- – Food intolerances and sensitivities
- – Autoimmune conditions
- – Immune Support
- – Stress management & Adrenal health
- – Vagina microbiome dysbiosis, BV, Candida infections
- – Mood disorders – anxiety, depression
- – Pre-conception Care, Prenatal Care & Post-natal Support
- – Hormonal imbalances & conditions – PCOS, PMDD, PMS, endometriosis
- – Detoxification programs & diets
- – Insulin Resistance, Diabetes, Weight management & body composition
NUTRITION AND GUT HEALTH
Passionate about nutrition and the gut microbiome, Katie’s approach to a healthy diet is to encompass as a wide variety in prebiotic fibre rich and whole foods. This creates a diverse, healthy and anti-inflammatory gut microbiome – our HQ of immune function, energy production and mental health. Katie works with clients to implement realistic dietary changes for lasting effect, using evidence-based herbal medicine and nutritional supplements, as required, to help clients overcome health issues. Katie also specialises in effective weight loss and detoxification programs that can be designed to suit individual needs.
WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S HEALTH
Katie specialises in women’s health, pre-conception care, pregnancy, and fertility. As a mother herself, she has a special interest in infant and children’s health, treating various immune, digestive, skin, and other health issues.
TESTING AND INTREGRATIVE PATHOLOGY
Katie uses functional pathology testing where necessary to identify the underlying cause of illness as well as provide tools for the prevention of chronic disease and premature ageing.
The types of functional pathology tests Katie uses:
- Complete Microbiome Mapping & DNA sequencing, & Multiplex PCR (pathogenic bacteria & parasites test)
- SIBO breath test
- Adrenal Hormone Profile
- Food, Chemical & Mould Sensitivity tests
- Female & Male Hormone Profiles
- MTHFR gene variation test
A PASSION FOR NATUROPATHY
Katie is a positive and passionate person who loves her work in natural medicine. She is very easy to talk to and will work with you on any areas of concern.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Katie undertakes continual professional development education to ensure she is up-to-date with the latest research and maintains the highest standard of care in practice.
TALK TO KATIE
Talk to Katie about your health concerns and get on the path to optimal wellness – go to BOOK NOW to make an appointment.
Health Fund rebates may be available for some Private Health Insurance with Extras, please check with your health insurance provider for eligibility.
APPOINTMENTS
Currently all appointments are conducted online via Telehealth (video call) or phone. Once you have booked your appointment online via this website, a link to the video call will be emailed to you in your appointment confirmation email. Be sure to fill in your Intake Form if you are a new client (this will also be in your appointment confirmation email) as this will allow more time in your consultation to focus on the important stuff – your story!
Telehealth (video call) and phone consultations are available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays – head to BOOK NOW to make an appointment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy (Australian College of Natural Medicine);
Diploma of Homoeopathy: Diploma of Herbal Medicine and Nutrition (Australian College of Natural Medicine)
Member of the Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA)