Qualifications: B.Ed, Adv. Dip Naturopathy
MEET GOLD COAST NATUROPATH CHAE
Hi! I’m Chae, Naturopath, Educator, Speaker & founder of The Wellness Emporium on the Gold Coast.
With over 8 years of experience helping thousands of clients as a naturopath, I’m passionate about inspiring, empowering, and educating others to reclaim their health through a holistic, personalised approach. My philosophy centres on uncovering the root causes of health concerns—never just treating symptoms. Through in-depth consultations, detailed health histories, functional testing, and emotional exploration, I create realistic and supportive wellness plans that meet each person exactly where they are.
I have a particular love for all things microbiome. My postgraduate studies and research span the gut, vaginal, and skin microbiomes, with a strong focus on the gut-brain connection and how emotions and trauma influence gut health (and how gut health, in turn, shapes our mental and emotional well-being). To deepen this expertise, I have completed advanced postgraduate training including:
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a 6-month mentorship and education program with Dr. Moira Bradfield, qualifying as an Accredited Intimate Ecologist in the vaginal microbiome, and
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Dr. Jason Hawrelak’s intensive 10-week course on Naturopathic and Functional Medicine Approaches to Gastrointestinal Health, earning certification as a Healthy Gut Practitioner with the Microbiome Restoration Centre.
My passion for digestive health, skin concerns, and women’s health stems from my own lived experience. Diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at just 10 years old, much of my childhood was spent in and out of hospitals, navigating medications, flare-ups, and the uncertainty of chronic illness. Later, I also faced PCOS, endometriosis, cystic acne, hypothyroidism, and emotional challenges such as PTSD, anxiety, and OCD. I know firsthand how much health struggles can impact every part of life – relationships, career, even the food you eat and the clothes you wear.
But I also know the power of healing, of finding the right support, and of reclaiming your body. That’s why I created Heal Her Gut – to bring together my professional expertise and personal journey, and to offer even more education, connection, and hope to others walking the same path.
Today, I blend science, compassion, and lived wisdom to support my clients in creating long-lasting change. My mission is to show you that you don’t have to settle for just “getting by” – you can truly thrive.
Join me on this journey, and let’s transform your health from the inside out.
CHAE’S AVAILABILITY & FEE SCHEDULE
(online & in-clinic)
Monday 8:30am – 1pm, Tuesday 8am – 12:30pm, Thursday 8am – 12:30pm
Initial Consult + Program – $240
First / Extended Follow up (45min) – $160
Regular Follow Up (35min) – $140
CHAE IS WORKING ONLINE ONLY FOR MOST OF OCTOBER AND CAN BE BOOKED SEPARATELY VIA THE BOOKING BUTTON BELOW
CHAE'S SPECIAL INTERESTS
I have done extensive research in the areas of the vaginal microbiome, gut microbiome, bowel disease and functional testing, as well as female health conditions and skin issues.
I enjoy working with people of all ages, male and female, and especially those conditions from the list below.
GUT HEALTH
- Food intolerances & allergies
- Dysbiosis
- Increased Intestinal Permeability (“Leaky Gut”)
- Parasitic infections
- Bacterial Infections
- Yeast Infections & Candida
- Gastroenteritis
- Reflux
- Constipation / Diarrhoea
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Irritable Bowel Disease
- Small Intestinal Bacteria Overgrowth (SIBO)
- Gut-brain connection (nervous system dysregulation, trauma, stress, anxiety, depression etc)
WOMENS HEALTH
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids
- Preconception care / Fertility
- Perimenopause / Menopause
- Amenorrhea (absent periods)
- Dysmenorrhea (period pain)
- Menorrhagia (heavy periods)
- Oligomenorrhea (irregular periods)
- PMS
- Post-pill acne
- Other Hormonal imbalances and irregularities
VAGINAL HEALTH
- Recurrent Candida
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Other Bacterial Pathogens including…
- Mycoplasma species includes M. genitalium
- Ureaplasma species
- Enterococcus
- Gardnerella vaginalis
- Atopobium vaginae
- Streptococcus agalactiae
- Proteus mirabilis
- Prevotella species
- Staphlococcus aureus
- Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2
- Recurrent UTI’s
SKIN HEALTH
- Acne
- Post pill acne
- Psoriasis
- Eczema / Dermatitis
- Rosacea
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Herpes Simplex Virus
HEALTH & PERFORMANCE OPTIMISATION
- Assessing health status & correcting deficiency for optimisation – fatigue, stress, poor recovery and performance
- Athletes & Executive Health
GUEST SPEAKING, COLLABORATIONS & CORPORATE WORKSHOPS
Alongside seeing clients 1 on 1 in my clinical practice, my mission is to empower, motivate and inspire large groups of people to live healthier and more positive lives. I work with others in both collaboration, as well as a guest speaker for events and retreats both international and nationally. I also run workshops for both health professionals and also corporate businesses. For more information, please contact us here.
FUN FACTS ABOUT ME
- Most weekends you will find me by the sea
- I love keeping fit with yoga and reformer pilates
- I am an avid researcher and tend to get lost in web pages for several hours – my most researched topics would be gut health
- I have a fur baby, who you may meet in the clinic called Sage
- I can’t eat enough of… chocolate (healthy chocolate of course)
- I took electives in Buddhist Studies during my Education degree
- My favourite season is SUMMER – and I love spending my days off on the water
- My Saturday mornings consist of going for a nice breakfast and the farmers markets
- My favourite homemade breakfast is my gluten free pancakes or waffles, which you will find in my ebook.
- My favourite place in the world is my home – Gold Coast, Australia.
- I lived and worked in Vietnam teaching as well as the detention centre in Naura
- I have a love for travel and have backpacked solo around Europe a few times – my favourite places were Rome and Athens for their amazing ancient history along with seaside destinations including Portugal, Spain, Greece & Croatia.
