Chantel Yates Naturopath & Herbalist

Chantel Yates Naturopath & Herbalist Naturopath. Educator. Microbiome specialist. I help you get to the root - supporting your gut, nervous system, and whole self with honest, evidence-based care.

No extremes. No fluff. Just real, lasting change. Explore more at chantelyates.com.au

If you're choosing to eat less farmed salmon, the next question is usually...What should I eat instead?Rather than avoid...
20/08/2026

If you're choosing to eat less farmed salmon, the next question is usually...
What should I eat instead?

Rather than avoiding a food without a plan, I encourage people to choose seafood that's both nutritious and sustainably sourced.

Some of my top choices include:
🦪 Oysters & mussels: incredibly sustainable and packed with nutrients.
🐟 Australian-farmed barramundi: a responsibly managed alternative that's widely available.
🐟 Land-based farmed Murray cod: low environmental impact.
🦑 Southern calamari: from well-managed Australian fisheries.
🐟 Sardines & anchovies: rich in omega-3s, affordable, and one of the most sustainable seafood choices available.
🦞 Wild-caught Australian rock lobster: sustainably managed and a seafood choice that's especially close to my heart as the daughter of a commercial fisherman.
🍣 If salmon is your preference, look for wild-caught Alaskan salmon with MSC certification, which offers a very different nutritional and environmental profile to farmed Atlantic salmon.

One of the best resources available is the GoodFish Guide from the Australian Marine Conservation Society. It uses a simple green, amber and red system to help you make informed seafood choices based on sustainability and current scientific evidence.

The aim is to choose seafood that supports both our health and the long-term health of our oceans.

Comment SALMON below to access the blog.

When you're supporting a child with complex gut health challenges, it can feel like you're expected to figure it all out...
17/08/2026

When you're supporting a child with complex gut health challenges, it can feel like you're expected to figure it all out on your own.

But you don't have to.

The Family Microbiome Restoration Group was created to give parents a space where evidence-based education meets personalised support. You'll learn practical strategies to support your child's gut health while connecting with other families who truly understand the journey.

Together we'll explore the gut microbiome, nutrition, lifestyle and the many factors that influence children's health in a supportive, clinician-led environment.

The finer details:
📅 Starts: Once the waitlist reaches capacity (join now to be the first to know the confirmed dates)
🕙 Time: 10:00-11:30am AEST/AEDT (Hobart time)
💻 Format: Live online via Zoom
👥 Group size: Maximum of 6 families to allow for personalised guidance
⌛ Duration: 6 sessions, held fortnightly initially, then monthly
💚 Investment: $90 per 90-minute session
Total program: $540

If you've been looking for expert guidance alongside a community of parents walking a similar path, I'd love to welcome you.

Comment ‘WAITLIST’ to join the waitlist.

A few moments from last year's Tasmania retreat 🤍Days filled with nourishing food, meaningful conversations, time in nat...
13/08/2026

A few moments from last year's Tasmania retreat 🤍

Days filled with nourishing food, meaningful conversations, time in nature, slow mornings, plenty of laughter... and yes, even a little excitement over "magic poo" (because a healthy microbiome deserves to be celebrated 😄).

These retreats are about so much more than learning. They're about stepping away from the busyness of everyday life, reconnecting with yourself, sharing meals around the table, and discovering how powerful it can be to slow down.

It's amazing what can happen when you create space for rest, curiosity, connection and a little adventure.

Looking back at these moments has me so excited for what's to come.

Would you like to join us on our October 2026 retreat? Places are limited to 10 participants to keep the experience intimate.

Visit my website for more information and to secure your place.

One of the biggest challenges in clinical practice isn't learning the theory.It's knowing what to do when a real patient...
11/08/2026

One of the biggest challenges in clinical practice isn't learning the theory.
It's knowing what to do when a real patient doesn't fit the textbook.

Complex gut presentations often involve overlapping SIBO, dysbiosis, IBS, histamine intolerance, nervous system dysregulation, food sensitivities and previous treatment failures.

They require clinical reasoning, not just another protocol.

That's exactly why I created the Microbiome Mentorship Series.

This isn't a lecture-style course where you simply sit back and take notes. It's an interactive mentoring program designed for practitioners who want to think critically, discuss real cases, ask questions, and build confidence in managing complex gut presentations.

Over four live mentoring sessions you'll explore:
1️⃣ Clinical case discussions
2️⃣ Stool and breath test interpretation
3️⃣ Treatment sequencing
4️⃣ Practical prescribing strategies
5️⃣ The gut-brain connection
6️⃣ Evidence-based approaches you can apply in practice

Whether you're early in your clinical career or you've been seeing gut health clients for years, mentoring provides something textbooks can't, the opportunity to learn through real clinical conversations with other practitioners.

If you've been looking for a supportive space to refine your clinical thinking while staying grounded in evidence-based practice, I'd love to have you join us.

Term 2 (Microbiome Mentoring) enrolments are now open, with places limited to 15 practitioners.

Follow the link below to secure your place.
https://www.chantelyates.com.au/sibo-and-microbiome-mentorship-series

Chantel 🫶🏼

09/08/2026

What if the thing you need most right now... is permission to slow down? 🤍

If this year has felt heavy...
If you've been running on empty, constantly giving to everyone else...
If you've been craving time away to reconnect with yourself, nourish your nervous system, and simply breathe...

Then maybe this retreat is exactly what your body has been asking for.

This isn't just a weekend away. It's an opportunity to step out of the busyness of everyday life and immerse yourself in conversations around health, the gut microbiome, hormones, nourishment, rest and genuine connection with like-minded women.

You'll leave feeling calmer, more grounded, and with practical tools to support your health long after the retreat ends.

✨ Our retreat is almost sold out, and we'd absolutely love to have you join us.

https://www.chantelyates.com.au/microbiome-retreat-tasmania-2026

For years, salmon has been one of the most commonly recommended foods for increasing omega-3 intake. But like many areas...
04/08/2026

For years, salmon has been one of the most commonly recommended foods for increasing omega-3 intake. But like many areas of nutrition, the science continues to evolve.

While wild-caught salmon remains a nutrient-dense choice, the nutritional profile of farmed Atlantic salmon has changed considerably over the past two decades.

Changes in feed composition have resulted in lower levels of EPA and DHA, higher saturated fat content, and a less favourable omega-6 to omega-3 ratio compared with wild-caught salmon. Emerging research is also exploring the potential impacts of microplastics in aquaculture feed on both fish and human health.

It's important not to create fear around food or suggest that farmed salmon should never be eaten. We need to understand that the evidence has shifted, and we need to make informed choices based on what we know today.

As a naturopath and the daughter of a commercial fisherman, this topic is deeply personal to me. I've seen what responsible fishing looks like, and I've also watched our waterways change over time.

That combination of lived experience and emerging research is what inspired this conversation.

This is Part 1 of a series looking at the science behind farmed salmon.

Were you aware that the nutritional profile of farmed salmon has changed over the years? Let me know in the comments.

Comment SALMON below, and i'll send you the blog.

What if the symptoms you're experiencing aren't random? What if the brain fog, IBS, histamine reactions, sleep disruptio...
22/07/2026

What if the symptoms you're experiencing aren't random? What if the brain fog, IBS, histamine reactions, sleep disruption, anxiety, urinary symptoms or vaginal changes are connected by something bigger?

One of the reasons I created this webinar is because I see so many women normalising symptoms that deserve a closer look.

As a naturopath who has specialised in microbiome health for more than a decade, I've spent years exploring the connection between the gut, hormones and overall health.
But this topic also became personal because I turned 50 last year, and while my own perimenopause transition has been relatively manageable, there were symptoms I would never have linked to hormonal change had I not been working in this space.
The histamine symptoms were the most surprising.

This webinar brings together both the research and the lived experience.
We'll explore what hormonal changes do to the gut and vaginal microbiome, why this matters for symptoms, and what evidence-based support can look like.
If you've ever been told it's "just stress", "just ageing" or "just part of being a woman", this conversation is for you.

📅 Tuesday 28 July
⏰ 12:30pm AEST
💻 Free online webinar

Follow the link below for the registration page.
https://www.chantelyates.com.au/the-microbiome-through-life-webinar-3

This isn't the sort of post I ever imagined sharing. Over the weekend, my dad's life changed forever.He was the victim o...
16/07/2026

This isn't the sort of post I ever imagined sharing. Over the weekend, my dad's life changed forever.

He was the victim of a horrific home invasion and assault. His home was deliberately set alight, and he lost absolutely everything – his clothes, furniture, tools, treasured photographs, and even the Bravery Medal he received after risking his own life to save someone else's many years ago.

Most importantly, we're incredibly grateful that he's still with us.

Many of you know me through my work as a naturopath, but before anything else, I'm a daughter. Watching someone who has spent his entire life helping others suddenly need help himself has been one of the hardest experiences our family has ever faced.

To everyone who has already donated, shared the fundraiser or sent a kind message... thank you. We've been trying to find the words for days, and honestly, there aren't any big enough.

Dad has spent his whole life being the one who always shows up for others. Reading him your messages while he's recovering in hospital has been incredibly emotional. Your generosity is giving him the chance to start again with the basics; clothing, somewhere to live, and eventually rebuilding a home.

If you've ever found value in the education I share here, or if you'd simply like to help someone who has always put others before himself, I'd be so grateful if you could consider donating or even sharing the fundraiser with your community.

Every contribution, no matter how big or small, truly makes a difference.

Link ito donate: gofundme.com/f/help-coles-bay-legend-grant-whelan-start-again/cl/o?attribution_id=sl:35068437-13c0-46bb-9126-0d3b4d2bb589&lang=en_AU&ts=1784139650&utm_campaign=man_ss_icons&utm_content=amp20_t1&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

From the bottom of my heart, thank you. ❤️

If you're dreaming of a trip to Tasmania, why not make it one that nourishes your health too? Join me on Tasmania's brea...
14/07/2026

If you're dreaming of a trip to Tasmania, why not make it one that nourishes your health too?

Join me on Tasmania's breathtaking east coast for four nights of rest, connection, learning and microbiome nourishment. Set against the stunning backdrop of Freycinet National Park, this intimate retreat is designed for those who are ready to step away from the pace of everyday life and reconnect with themselves.

Expect slow mornings, beautiful seasonal meals, meaningful conversations, time in nature, and evidence-based education exploring the connection between the microbiome, hormones and whole-body wellbeing.

From digestive health to perimenopause and menopause, we'll create space for the conversations that matter.

This is not a detox; there is no restriction. This retreat focuses on nourishment, restoration, and remembering what it feels like to truly slow down.

✨ 29 October – 2 November 2026
✨ Freycinet, Tasmania
✨ Limited to just 10 participants

If you've been craving a few days to focus on your health, fill your cup, and connect with like-minded people, I'd love to welcome you.

Visit the link below for more details. 💚
https://www.chantelyates.com.au/microbiome-retreat-tasmania-2026

What if some of the symptoms you've been putting down to stress, ageing, or "just getting older" were actually connected...
09/07/2026

What if some of the symptoms you've been putting down to stress, ageing, or "just getting older" were actually connected to your microbiome?

While declining oestrogen plays a big role, emerging research is showing that changes to both the gut and vaginal microbiome may be influencing many of the symptoms women experience during perimenopause.

In this free webinar, Chantel explores the fascinating relationship between perimenopause, hormones and the microbiome, including:
✨ The oestrobolome and oestrogen metabolism
✨ Histamine, inflammation and IBS in perimenopause
✨ The vaginal microbiome and genitourinary symptoms
✨ Evidence-based microbiome support strategies
✨ How to view symptoms through a microbiome lens without assuming everything is perimenopause

This post is a quick snapshot of what's covered. The webinar goes much deeper into the research, clinical applications and practical strategies.

📅 Tuesday 28 July 2026
🕧 12:30pm AEST
💻 Free online webinar

Follow the link below for the registration information. 💛
https://www.chantelyates.com.au/the-microbiome-through-life-webinar-3

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