About Optimal Digestion Clinic
Who I am
Hi there, I’m Matthew, owner of Optimal Digestion Clinic. I am a degree-qualified naturopath based in the Northern Rivers of NSW Australia, with a special interest in gastrointestinal health. Much like you perhaps, I am a person with a long history of various gastrointestinal complaints. Knowing firsthand how life-altering digestive complaints can be, I decided early on that this was the area of health I wanted to dedicate my work and research to.
As a lifelong student and a lover of learning, I spend much of my free time exploring scientific evidence and researching all things health and gut related. I am fascinated by the human body and all its intricacies as well as by how herbal medicine and nutritional therapies can be game changers in the path back to optimal digestion. I also love to help people be the best they can be, be their healthiest, and to help them live free of any gastrointestinal symptoms.
In 2012 I completed a Bachelor of Health Science Naturopathy degree from the Southern School of Natural Therapies in Melbourne, VIC. This 4-year fulltime degree comprised sciences, clinical nutrition, and Western Herbal Medicine, amongst so much more. As a qualified naturopath I am an active member of the Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA).
As well as Optimal Digestion Clinic, I work as part of a professional team of naturopaths in Mullumbimby, NSW Australia. It is a fantastic place that has taught me to think fast and deal with a variety of acute conditions. As a team we bounce ideas and learn from each other with each of us having a different area of interest. It is a nice balance of traditional medicine and the latest scientific research.
Who I am
Hi there, I’m Matthew, owner of Optimal Digestion Clinic. I am a degree-qualified naturopath based in the Northern Rivers of NSW Australia, with a special interest in gastrointestinal health. Much like you perhaps, I am a person with a long history of various gastrointestinal complaints. Knowing firsthand how life-altering digestive complaints can be, I decided early on that this was the area of health I wanted to dedicate my work and research to.
As a lifelong student and a lover of learning, I spend much of my free time exploring scientific evidence and researching all things health and gut related. I am fascinated by the human body and all its intricacies as well as by how herbal medicine and nutritional therapies can be game changers in the path back to optimal digestion. I also love to help people be the best they can be, be their healthiest, and to help them live free of any gastrointestinal symptoms.
In 2012 I completed a Bachelor of Health Science Naturopathy degree from the Southern School of Natural Therapies in Melbourne, VIC. This 4-year fulltime degree comprised sciences, clinical nutrition, and Western Herbal Medicine, amongst so much more. As a qualified naturopath I am an active member of the Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA).
As well as Optimal Digestion Clinic, I work as part of a professional team of naturopaths in Mullumbimby, NSW Australia. It is a fantastic place that has taught me to think fast and deal with a variety of acute conditions. As a team we bounce ideas and learn from each other with each of us having a different area of interest. It is a nice balance of traditional medicine and the latest scientific research.
What I do
In clinic I work with my patients to resolve their digestive complaints and optimise their overall health. As a naturopath I take an individualised approach to treat the whole person and do not necessarily treat a condition or patient with protocols. Multiple people can have the same diagnosis but, as we are all individuals, there are a multitude of contributing factors that can influence how each of these people experiences and presents with this condition. Getting better is not about protocols or long-term extreme diets.
When working with a patient I take a detailed case history and, when necessary, utilise comprehensive functional pathology testing to identify the root cause and underlying factors that are contributing to your symptoms. I then determine the best course of treatment, utilising herbal medicine, nutritional therapies, and lifestyle medicine to support your ongoing health.
It is so rewarding to help a person navigate a path to resolution and getting them back to their symptoms not controlling their lives.
What I do
In clinic I work with my patients to resolve their digestive complaints and optimise their overall health. As a naturopath I take an individualised approach to treat the whole person and do not necessarily treat a condition or patient with protocols. Multiple people can have the same diagnosis but, as we are all individuals, there are a multitude of contributing factors that can influence how each of these people experiences and presents with this condition. Getting better is not about protocols or long-term extreme diets.
When working with a patient I take a detailed case history and, when necessary, utilise comprehensive functional pathology testing to identify the root cause and underlying factors that are contributing to your symptoms. I then determine the best course of treatment, utilising herbal medicine, nutritional therapies, and lifestyle medicine to support your ongoing health.