MEET GOLD COAST NATUROPATH CHAE

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:

• a 6-month mentorship and education program with Dr. Moira Bradfield, qualifying as an Accredited Intimate Ecologist in the vaginal microbiome, and

• 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, POTS, MCAS, 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.