MAROOCHYDORE · SUNSHINE COAST
About Sara Judd
Digestive and Women’s Health Naturopath
BHSc Clinical Naturopathy · ANTA Member
I’m a degree-qualified clinical naturopath based in Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast.
I work mainly with adults experiencing persistent digestive symptoms and women seeking support with menstrual and hormonal concerns.
I’m interested in how your symptoms developed, what’s already been investigated and how you’ve responded to previous treatment. From there, we can decide what needs attention next and whether further testing is likely to be useful.
My clinical focus
Digestive health
I see people with persistent bloating, IBS, SIBO or IMO, constipation, diarrhoea, reflux and food reactions.
I look at bowel patterns, symptom timing, food intake and relevant medical history alongside any investigations you’ve already had.
Testing can be useful, but I don’t assume that every digestive symptom requires a stool test or has the same explanation.
Women’s health
I work with women experiencing PMS, painful or heavy periods, irregular cycles, PMOS and perimenopause.
I also consider digestive symptoms, particularly when they change before or during the period. The menstrual pattern, previous investigations and response to hormonal treatment or supplements can all help determine what might be relevant.
How I work
Your initial consultation is used to understand how your symptoms developed and what’s already been tried. I review existing pathology and previous investigations before recommending anything further.
Testing is recommended when I think the result is likely to influence treatment. If the information we already have is enough to begin, we can work with that.
Your treatment plan might include changes to food or meal patterns, herbal medicine or practitioner-prescribed supplements. Recommendations are introduced in a manageable order so we can see what’s helping.
At follow-up appointments, we review your response and adjust the plan where needed. If something isn’t working as expected, I reconsider the approach rather than continuing to add more treatment.
If your symptoms need medical investigation, I’ll explain why and may recommend review with your GP or another healthcare practitioner.
What You Can Expect
I want you to feel comfortable asking questions and understand the reasoning behind your treatment.
I’ll explain what I’m recommending and why I think it’s relevant.
I keep treatment plans focused and realistic. I don’t want you leaving with an unnecessarily long supplement list or changes that are difficult to maintain.
I’ll also be honest about what the available information can tell us, what remains uncertain and when further medical investigation should take priority.
Qualifications and professional development
I hold a Bachelor of Health Science in Clinical Naturopathy and am a member of the Australian Natural Therapists Association.
I’m currently undertaking a Master of Human Nutrition at Deakin University. This is extending my training in human nutrition and the critical appraisal of research, alongside the clinical work I do in digestive and women’s health.
Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Naturopathy)
Australian Natural Therapists Association member
Master of Human Nutrition, Deakin University — current
A Little More About Me
I live on the Sunshine Coast with my husband and daughter.
I enjoy getting to know my patients beyond the immediate list of symptoms. Ongoing health concerns can affect everyday life in ways that aren’t always obvious from test results, so I want to understand what the experience has been like and what someone most wants to change.
Seeing a patient’s quality of life improve is the best part of the job. That might mean experiencing less pain or being able to make plans without constantly working around their symptoms.
I keep my practice small so I have time to get to know each person, review their history properly and give their case the attention it needs between appointments.
Initial consultations
You don’t need to arrive with a diagnosis or know which test to request. Your initial consultation brings together your symptoms, health history, existing results and what you’ve already tried so we can work out where to begin.
Consultations are available in Maroochydore and Forest Glen, as well as online Australia-wide.