IBS Naturopath Brisbane
Holistic Evidence-informed Irritable Bowel Syndrome Support
Imagine eating without second-guessing your food choices. Feeling comfortable in your clothes. Trusting your digestion when you leave the house.
For many people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), this is the goal — not just “managing symptoms,” but restoring confidence in their gut.
At Your Remedy Naturopathy, we provide evidence-informed, holistic IBS care in Brisbane (Greenslopes) and via telehealth Australia-wide, combining nutritional medicine, gut repair strategies and nervous system support to address the root drivers of IBS — not just the surface symptoms.
Degree-qualified naturopath | Evidence informed care | Member of Australian Naturopathic Practitioners Association
Available in-clinic (Brisbane) or online
For new and returning patients
✔ Degree-qualified naturopath
✔ Over a decade of clinical experience
✔ Personalised, evidence-informed care
Trusted by 100s of clients with IBS
Information on this page is educational and not medical advice. Individual care plans are tailored based on health history, and you should continue care with your GP or specialist where appropriate.
Not sure if this is the right next step?
If you’d like to understand whether naturopathic care is appropriate for you, you can book a free Discovery Call.
** This call does not provide treatment advice.
Meet your IBS Naturopath
Hi, I’m Norelle Hentschel, a degree-qualified Naturopath in Brisbane with a clinical focus on integrative gut health.
I have a Bachelor of Health Science in Naturopathy and in 2025 I completed a Master of Advanced Naturoapthic Medicine. My clinic has been operating since 2015 and I see patients both in person and on-line.
Why work with a naturopath
As an IBS naturopath in Brisbane, my role is to support the underlying drivers of irritable bowel syndrome that influence the gut and not just manage symptoms.
This whole-body approach focuses on:
- Reducing flare frequency
- Supporting long-term comfort and confidence
Head to my About Page to learn more about me.
What Is IBS?
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal condition characterised by:
- Altered bowel habits (constipation, diarrhoea or mixed patterns)
- Abdominal bloating
- Changes in stool consistency
- Abdominal discomfort
- Sensitivity to certain foods or stress
IBS is diagnosed using clinical criteria (such as the Rome IV criteria) once other medical conditions have been ruled out.
Importantly: IBS typically involves gut sensitivity rather than structural damage. That sensitivity can often be reduced.
When to Seek Medical Care for IBS Symptoms
While IBS is a functional condition, it is important that new or changing digestive symptoms are properly assessed by a medical doctor to rule out other gastrointestinal conditions.
You should seek medical review if you experience:
- Unexplained or unintentional weight loss
- Rectal bleeding or black stools
- Persistent vomiting
- Iron deficiency or unexplained anaemia
- Night-time diarrhoea that wakes you from sleep
- Severe or progressively worsening abdominal pain
- Onset of bowel changes after age 50
- A family history of bowel cancer, coeliac disease or inflammatory bowel disease
- Ongoing fever alongside digestive symptoms
These features may require further investigation, such as blood tests, stool analysis, imaging or referral to a gastroenterologist.
Collaborative Care
At Your Remedy Naturopathy, we support a collaborative approach. We encourage clients to maintain regular communication with their GP and complete appropriate medical screening before or alongside naturopathic care.
If red flag symptoms are identified during your consultation, we will recommend prompt medical assessment.
An Evidence-Informed Holistic IBS Framework
Regulate | Repair | Rebuild
At Your Remedy Naturoapthy , holistic evidence-informed care for IBS care focuses on three interconnected systems.
👉🏻 The Gut-Brain Axis
The gut and brain communicate constantly via the vagus nerve, immune system and microbiome.
Stress, past illness, infection, food reactions and microbiome imbalance can all disrupt this communication, increasing gut sensitivity and motility changes.
Your treatment plan may include
- Microbiome-supportive strategies
- Targeted probiotics (when clinically indicated)
- Herbal medicines that calm gut sensitivity
- Nutrition to support mucosal repair
👉🏻 Nervous System Regulation
IBS is strongly linked to nervous system tone. When the body is in a chronic “fight or flight” state, digestion is down-regulated.
We integrate
- Stress physiology education
- Lifestyle and rhythm strategies
- Herbal medicine to support stress management
- Practical, achievable regulation tools
- The latest research on the gut-brain axis
This is not about “it’s just stress.”
It’s about understanding the physiology of digestion and restoring balance.
👉🏻 Personalised Nutrition & Food Tolerance
Food is rarely the sole cause of IBS — but it often influences symptom expression.
Rather than long-term restrictive dieting, we focus on
- Structured elimination and reintroduction when appropriate
- Building the functional health of the digestive tissue with supportive nutrients
- Anti-inflammatory nutrition
- Blood sugar regulation
- Identifying individual tolerance thresholds
- Supporting digestive secretions and enzyme function
The goal is expansion, not restriction.
This framework is informed by current Complemenatary and Alternative medicine IBS research and Australian Clinical Guidelines.
How Naturopathy Complements Conventional IBS Care
Many clients come to us after working with their GP or gastroenterologist. We value collaborative care.
Conventional IBS Management Often Focuses On:
- Antispasmodic medications
- Laxatives or anti-diarrhoeals
- Fibre supplementation
- Low FODMAP diet advice
- Antidepressants for gut sensitivity
These can provide symptom relief.
Naturopathic IBS Care Adds:
- Individualised microbiome support
- Nervous system regulation strategies
- Root cause nutritional assessment
- Comprehensive case history analysis
- Hormonal, immune and stress system integration
- Long-term digestive resilience building
We work alongside your medical team — not instead of them.
🚩 If red flag symptoms arise (unexplained weight loss, bleeding, severe pain, family history of bowel disease), referral for medical investigation is prioritised.
What IBS Improvement Can Feel Like
When the gut is regulated, clients may experience:
🌿 Comfortable digestion after meals
🌿 Reduced bloating
🌿 Predictable bowel movements
🌿 Greater food confidence
🌿 Improved energy
🌿 Better mood stability
🌿 Feeling calmer in their body
IBS care is not about chasing symptoms. It’s about restoring digestive rhythm.
Why Choose Your Remedy Naturopathy?
✔️Evidence-informed naturopathic care
✔ Comprehensive initial consultations
✔ Focus on gut-brain interaction
✔ Nervous system and microbiome integration
✔ Clear, practical treatment plans
✔ In-person appointments in Brisbane (Greenslopes)
✔ Telehealth consultations Australia-wide
Our approach builds on the principles outlined in our broader gut health framework — addressing digestion as a whole-body system rather than an isolated organ.
What to Expect in Your Initial IBS Consultation
Initial Consultation (60 minutes):
- Detailed health and digestive history
- Review of prior testing and diagnoses
- Diet and lifestyle assessment
- Stress and nervous system review
- Personalised treatment plan
Functional testing may be recommended where clinically appropriate, such as:
- SIBO breath testing
- Comprehensive stool and microbiome analysis testing
- Food intolerance guidance (when evidence-based)
All recommendations are explained clearly so you understand the “why” behind your plan.
** Current consultation fees are available on the Book a Consult page.
How naturopathic IBS treatment works
Step 2 - INITIAL CONSULTATION
- 60 minutes to go through your health history and goals
- Review any testing and recommend additional tests (only if needed).
- Develop an initial treatment plan
- Dispense herbal and nutritional supplements (if required).
Step 3 - REVIEW CONSULTATIONS
- 30 minutes to get your feedback on the treatment plan, answer questions and update the treatment plan
- There are no lock-in plans – you only have as many review consults as you need.
- Provide education and resources around diet, sleep, stress management and lifestyle.
Step 4 - MAINTENANCE PHASE
- With the the tools and knowledge to manage your IBS, you may not need regular consultations, although we are always here if needed.
Clinic Location
Consultations are available:
- In-clinic (Brisbane, Greenslopes and inner south Brisbane suburbs)
- Online (Australia-wide)
If you’re looking for natural IBS support that feels thoughtful, grounded and professional, you’re in the right place.
Are you ready for a healthy gut?
Let’s get started.
Frequently asked questions about Naturopathy & IBS
What is the main cause of IBS?
IBS does not have one single cause. It is typically driven by a combination of:
- Gut-brain axis dysregulation
- Altered gut motility
- Increased visceral sensitivity
- Microbiome imbalance
- Post-infectious changes
- Stress physiology
Effective treatment addresses multiple contributing factors.
Can IBS be cured naturally?
IBS is considered a functional condition rather than a structural disease. While there is no universal “cure,” many people experience significant symptom improvement and long-term stability with personalised dietary, microbiome and nervous system support.
Outcomes vary between individuals.
Do you work alongside gastroenterologists or GPs?
Yes. Integrative care is encouraged. Clients can continue medical treatment while receiving naturopathic support.
Is this safe alongside medications?
Yes. I always review medications to and coordinate care where needed.
Is IBS caused by stress?
Stress does not cause IBS on its own, but it can significantly influence gut motility, sensitivity and inflammation via the gut–brain axis. Nervous system regulation is an important component of IBS care.
What is the best diet for IBS?
There is no single “best” diet for IBS.
Short-term structured approaches such as low FODMAP can reduce symptoms, but long-term management focuses on personal tolerance, diversity and gut repair.
Individual assessment is essential.
Should I see a doctor before seeing a Naturopath for IBS
Yes. A medical assessment is important to rule out conditions such as coeliac disease, inflammatory bowel disease and other gastrointestinal disorders. We encourage collaborative care and can work alongside your GP or specialist.
How much does a consultation cost?
Consultation fees are transparent and available before booking. Fees are for consults only. Any products purchased from the dispensary are an additional cost.
The current consultation fees can be found on the Book a consult page. Naturopathy is not covered by Medicare. Some private health insurance funds offer rebates for Naturopathy. Check with your fund for details.
If you want more information before booking I also offer a free Discovery Call.
What are your qualifications?
I hold an undergraduate Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) and a post graduate Master of Advanced Naturopathic Medicine. I am a professional member of the Australian Naturopathic Practitioners Association (ANPA) which requires me to hold all appropriate insurances and complete on-going professional development education to ensure my care aligns with current best practice.
Are you ready for digestive confidence?
Let’s get started.
Clinical review and authorship
This page has been written and reviewed by Norelle Hentschel (Master of Advanced Naturopathic Medicine) a degree-qualified naturopath based in Brisbane.
Content is informed by traditional naturopathic principles, current nutrition and IBS research, and over a decade of clinical experience.
Information provided is for educational purposes and does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment. Individual care plans are tailored in collaboration with your healthcare team where appropriate.
Last reviewed on 19 February 2026
I'm Norelle Hentschel.
I'm an experienced Naturopath with a clinic in Stones Corner, Greenslopes Brisbane. I've helped many people improve their health. I'm ready to help you feel better and regain your energy and vitality.