Tired of being alone on your gut healing journey?

We’ve been there and we are here to help.

 
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A clinic for those with digestive symptoms who’ve fallen through the cracks of a broken system.

If a service like this existed during our own IBS journeys, it would have saved years of struggle and we would not have been inspired or required to dive deep into research, formal education or to create a dedicated clinic. Unfortunately, the world of digestive health and IBS has been slow to catch up with modern advances in microbiome research and functional health testing.

We specialize in looking beyond an IBS label.

We don’t believe in an IBS label. What we believe in is cause and effect, and our specialty is in identifying underlying root causes and imbalances responsible for digestive symptoms in our clients. From SIBO and parasitic infections to yeast overgrowths and bacterial dysbiosis, we’ve been there ourselves and helped hundreds of clients moved beyond IBS and take back control of their gut.

For those who refuse to give up on regaining their health.

When you were told there’s nothing wrong with you, you knew you had to take a lead role in regaining your health. You’ve most likely changed your diet… more than once. You’ve switched up your exercise regime and tried meditation. You’ve tried pills and supplements. And you’re at the point where you need help to dig a little deeper and for someone to walk along side you, to invest in your health as much as you have. Together, we will work to understand the root cause of your digestive symptoms and take back control of your gut and your life.

Your gut healing journey starts here

Get to the root cause of your IBS and other digestive symptoms

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Through our personalized process designed to bridge the gap between functional medicine and clinical nutrition for clients with imbalances beyond the reach of diet and exercise alone. As former sufferers (read each of Bella’s, Mikaela’s, Melanie’s, Rachael’s, Christina’s, Mark’s and Anita’s own stories), we also understand the daily struggles of a life with chronic digestive symptoms and the practicalities of what is required to get your health back on track.

The typical client healing journey takes anywhere from 4 to 12+ months and follows our personalized process. For a more detailed breakdown of each step in the process, continue reading to the bottom of this page.

 

What clients are saying

 

“Bella gave me a way to control my symptoms that had been controlling me for as long as I can remember. Relief and a sense of freedom is an understatement! I can finally partake in activities because I have more energy and less digestive troubles.”

★★★★★

Emily (Victoria, Australia)

 

“Rachael has helped me go from a sick, sad, over weight. depressed, over 50 woman to a healing, healthy, vibrant woman feeling better than I did in my 20's!” My gut health was so far gone, I didn't think it was possible to heal. I was wrong!”

★★★★★

Tracy (Iowa, USA)

 

“Anita has helped me immensely - with brain fog, constipation, diarrhea, yeast infections, fatigue. I didn't know I could feel better. What a relief to be on this journey, where day by day, my health improves, and my hope returns.”

★★★★★

Lise (Ontario, Canada)

“Thank you so much. I’d had moments of true despair, however now as my symptoms abate and my energy returns I’m overwhelmed by how fortunate I am to have found Mikaela and Bella. For this I will never be able to thank you enough.”

★★★★★

Emma (Kentucky, USA)

 

“I have had what I consider to be truly dedicated partners with me on my health journey in Mark and Bella for about 15 months now. I am grateful for the support, dedication and focus I have received from you both. I have not felt this good in years.”

★★★★★

Martha-Jane (Massachusetts, USA)

 

“After almost a year (time do to test, get the results, get supplements, start the journey), I feel cured, I can eat almost whatever I want without experimenting abdominal pain, I can go out with friends without being stressed about my guts. Thank you Christina, you literally changed my life.”

★★★★★

Benjamin (Occitanie, France)

 
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Work with our team of digestive health experts

Functional Nutrition Practitioners who care about you, who want you to get back to enjoying your life again and who have the university education, qualifications, skills and experience to make it happen. We work together with our shared caseload and have together have helped hundreds of clients overcome SIBO, constipation and IBS diagnosis.

Bella

LINDEMANN

Bella is the founder of The Functional Gut Health Clinic and a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner who loves helping people heal their gut. She specializes in natural protocols to address chronic constipation, small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), gut infections and other chronic digestive complaints.

 

Anita

TARLINTON

Anita is a Functional Nutritionist who specializes in functional approaches to IBS, SIBO, Constipation and other gut health and digestive imbalances. Inspired by her own journey with SIBO and IBS, Anita understands the practical challenges as well as the technical aspects of addressing SIBO, gut infections and other root cause imbalances.

 

Melanie

FENWICK

As a Functional Nutritionist, Melanie brings together her personal experience overcoming methane SIBO and other gut health conditions together with her professional expertise and qualifications to support clients battling SIBO, IBS, Constipation and other gut health symptoms. She specializes in functional lab testing and natural protocol to help clients take back control of their gut health.

Mikaela

MASON

Mikaela is a Senior Functional Nutritionist who specializes in functional lab testing and a functional approach to helping clients overcome IBS, chronic digestive conditions, SIBO and other GI imbalances. Having overcome her own IBS journey, Mikaela is passionate about helping clients take back control of their gut, and their health.

 

Rachael

SINGH

Rachael is a Functional Nutritionist with specialist training in functional lab testing and natural protocols to address SIBO, constipation and other root cause imbalances of IBS symptoms. Having overcome her own personal journey with methane SIBO, Rachael is passionate about using her professional and personal experience to support her clients.

Mark

SOLOMON

Mark is a Senior Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner with expertise in functional lab testing and root cause analysis for chronic gut health conditions. He specialises in GI imbalances such as SIBO, gut infections and dysbiosis as well as natural and holistic approaches to long term gut healing.

 

Christina

GEORGALLOU

Christina is a Nutritional Therapist specialising in digestive disorders, with a particular focus on the microbiome and the root cause imbalances associated with constipation, bloating, diarrhoea, SIBO and other IBS symptoms. Christina uses functional lab testing and natural protocols to support her clients take back control of their gut.

“We’re so fortunate to have a practitioner as skilled, experienced and empathetic as Melanie join our team. It is so impactful when a practitioner has their own gut-healing journey that they can draw on to really empathise and understand the challenges faced by their clients - from the emotional aspects of healing right through to the logistics of navigating life on a protocol. This combination of professional and personal experience is why she is able to make such a positive impact for our clients here at The Functional Gut Health Clinic.”

Bella Lindemann (Founder of The Functional Gut Health Clinic)

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Book an appointment

Booking an appointment is easy, simply select the relevant country booking system below:

USA & CANADA

Clients from USA and Canada please use the following booking link.

Europe & UK

Clients from Europe and the UK please use the following booking link.

AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND

Clients from Australia and New Zealand please use the following booking link.

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Assess

Initial Consultation

  • Review detailed health history intake questionnaire and previous test results (if applicable).

  • Identify and order functional lab tests required (read about the most common tests we order here)

  • Develop a detailed plan for preparing and completing testing. All lab testing is provided at wholesale prices where available.

  • Create an interim healing protocol, including diet, lifestyle and supplement recommendations with a focus on symptom management and supporting systems of the body while we wait for test results.

  • Detailed written session notes including recommendations and next steps.

  • Duration: 90 minutes for your consultation, plus additional practitioner time for preparation (60 mins) and follow-up (90 mins).

  • Investment: $249 and up

Plan

Results and Recommendations

  • Review and interpretation of all lab test results.

  • Education and written summary about what your results actually mean.

  • Unique customized healing protocol based on your test results and previous health history – prepared before, and finalized during your session so that we can make the most of our time together.

  • Detailed recommendations on diet, lifestyle strategies and other modalities available to support healing.

  • Comprehensive and holistic natural supplement protocol to address any gut infections or overgrowths, as well as GI or other healing opportunities identified through testing.

  • Detailed written report with a summary of results, recommendations and next steps.

  • Duration: 60 minutes for your consultation, plus additional practitioner time for preparation (120 mins) and follow-up (30 mins)

  • Investment: $199 and up

Refine

Follow-Up Support

  • Review progress and any changes in symptoms.

  • Refine and update your protocol to reflect where you’re at with your healing journey.

  • Ongoing education around the use of diet, lifestyle strategies and supplements.

  • Identify and order any additional or follow-up testing as required – always at wholesale prices where available.

  • Updated written report with recommendations and next steps.

  • Duration: 40 minutes for your consultation, plus additional practitioner time for preparation (30 mins) and follow-up (30 mins).

  • Investment: $149 and up

Still Have More Questions?

Do you offer in-person sessions? (No), Do you work with interstate and overseas clients? (Yes), Do you work with men? (Yes) or children? (No), What is functional nutrition, insurance, payment methods and lots more…

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Need more help?

Maybe after reading the FAQ and our testimonials you still have more questions. That’s ok! Send us an enquiry using the Contact Us page and our team will try to respond to all client enquiries within 1-4 business days.