Kylie Sartori Naturopathy

15/10/2026

Tired, moody, sleeping badly, hair doing something strange and your periods have gone rogue. Is it perimenopause or is it your thyroid?
Honestly, it could be either, and that’s exactly why so many women I see have been going around in circles on this one.
The symptoms overlap so much it’s almost rude. Tiredness, weight changes, brain fog, mood changes, poor sleep, hair thinning and period changes can show up with both. Both are common in midlife, and your thyroid and s*x hormones influence each other, so your body has clearly decided to keep things interesting.
There are some clues though. Hot flushes, night sweats, cycles that are changing, PMS that’s noticeably worse before your period, waking between 2 and 4am and sore breasts tend to point towards perimenopause. Feeling cold, dry skin, brittle nails, thinning outer eyebrows and constipation can point to an underactive thyroid, while feeling hot and sweaty, a racing heart and shakiness can point to an overactive one.
This is where testing helps, but it’s not a magic answer on its own. A TSH by itself may not tell the whole story, so I also look at free T4, free T3, thyroid antibodies and nutrients like ferritin, vitamin D and B12. Hormones swing so much in perimenopause that a single result can mislead, so I read everything alongside your symptoms, your cycle and your history. And because I’m me, we’ll look at your gut too, since it affects thyroid hormone conversion, nutrient absorption and oestrogen clearance.

Yes, it can be both at the same time, and each can make the other worse, because why would it be simple.

You don’t have to just put up with it. Once we know what we’re dealing with, we can layer in the right support, and we can work together to figure out what’s going on. The full breakdown is on the blog, and you can book a consult via the link in my bio, in clinic in Spotswood or via telehealth Australia wide.

https://www.kyliesartori.com.au/blog/2026/10/3/perimenopause-or-thyroid-how-to-tell-the-difference

11/10/2026

Ever noticed your anxiety creeping up after you eat? You’re not imagining it.

Your gut and your brain are in constant conversation, through nerves, hormones, your immune system and the chemicals your gut bacteria make. Most of your body’s serotonin is made in your gut too, where it helps shape the signals sent up to your brain. So when your gut’s unhappy, your mood often hears about it first.

One thing I look at is SIBO, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. That’s too many bacteria in the small intestine, fermenting your food too early and making gas. Bloating is the famous one, but it can also show up as brain fog, fatigue and anxiety or low mood.

It’s rarely the only reason though. Blood sugar swings, caffeine on an empty stomach (have your coffee after food, always), food reactions or histamine, low stomach acid and hormonal changes can all play a part. A breath test is the usual way to assess SIBO, and stool tests, while great for the large bowel, can’t diagnose it.

A probiotic isn’t automatically the answer either, because strain and timing really matter.

I always want to know why it developed, so we can treat the cause and not just the symptom.

From there we layer in support for your gut, your nervous system and your nutrient levels.

I’ve written the full breakdown on the blog, link below. And if you’d like a hand working out whether SIBO is part of your picture, we can work together, in clinic in Spotswood or via telehealth Australia wide.
https://www.kyliesartori.com.au/blog/2026/10/3/is-sibo-causing-my-anxiety-the-gut-brain-connection-explained

09/10/2026

When clients come to see me for hormone support, they are often surprised when I steer the conversation towards their gut. Totally fair. You came in for your hormones and I am asking about your bowel movements. But there is a very good reason, I promise.

Here is the quick version. Once your liver has finished with used estrogen, it pops a little tag on it so it can leave your body through bile and stool. Lovely, tidy system. Then it reaches your gut, where some bacteria make an enzyme called beta glucuronidase. Think of it as a tiny pair of molecular scissors that snips the tag off, which means that estrogen can be reabsorbed instead of waving goodbye. Your liver did all the work and your gut sent it straight back. Rude, really.

That community of gut bacteria that helps regulate your estrogen is called the estrobolome (yes, it is a mouthful). When it is out of balance, it can show up as heavy periods, PMS, sore breasts and mood swings before your period.

A high beta glucuronidase result on a stool test is a clue, not a diagnosis, so my job is to work out why it is elevated, not just switch the enzyme off.

The good news is there is plenty we can do. Daily bowel movements, lots of plant variety and plenty of water are a great start, and from there we can layer in support for your gut bacteria if your testing shows it is needed.

If you have been told your hormones are the problem and nobody has ever looked at your gut, we can work together.

Book a consult via the link in my bio, in clinic in Spotswood or via telehealth Australia wide.

07/10/2026

Oestrogen dominance was a pretty popular term when I first started practicing, but it does not always mean your oestrogen is high. It means it is high compared to progesterone. A naturopath explains the symptoms, the five things that drive it, including the gut and liver, and how to reduce oestrogen naturally.

Heavy periods, PMS and weight around your middle? A naturopath explains oestrogen dominance symptoms, what drives it and how to reduce oestrogen naturally.

06/10/2026

Your body is changing, and you deserve a proper conversation about it.

On Wednesday 21 October, come along and join the Women’s Health Collective for The Perimenopause Conversation Women Deserve, an evening in Spotswood with a team of women’s health professionals: a women’s health GP, a pelvic health and sports physiotherapist, a clinical psychologist, a strength and conditioning coach, and me as the naturopath.

This will be real conversation with time to ask the questions you’ve been wondering about.

We’ll talk about what is actually happening during perimenopause, pelvic health, strength and exercise, sleep, stress and mood, nutrition and lifestyle.

If you’ve been thinking “something feels different, and I don’t know what to do” this one is for you.

Wednesday 21 October, 6pm to 8:30pm�204b Hall Street, Spotswood

Places are limited, so grab your ticket via the link below. Tag a friend who needs to hear about this one.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/womens-health-collective-the-perimenopause-conversation-women-deserve-tickets-2002396661317

03/10/2026

It often takes women by surprise, but there is an explanation!

If PMS getting worse in your thirties or forties? A Melbourne naturopath explains the five drivers, from progesterone to gut health, and what actually helps.

PMS getting worse in your thirties or forties? A Melbourne naturopath explains the five drivers, from progesterone to gut health, and what actually helps.

30/09/2026

Perimenopause doesn't have to mean feeling flat, foggy and frazzled. 💚

The broken sleep. The mood swings. The energy crashes. A body that suddenly doesn't respond the way it used to.

There is so much you can do to support yourself through this stage and feel like you again.

Join me for the Women's Health Collective, an honest, evidence-informed evening with five women's health experts to help you understand what's happening in your body and learn practical ways to balance and navigate midlife.

No fear. No quick fixes. Just good information and real conversation.

Your panel:
✨ Dr Jenny Maxwell, Women's Health GP
✨ Dr Jennifer Menon, Psychologist and Founder of Mind In Mind
✨ Kylie Sartori, Naturopath
✨ Zainab Oher, Women's Health Physio
✨ Bonnie Dawson, Women's Strength and Conditioning

📅 Wednesday 21 October 2026, 6 pm
📍 204b Hall St, Spotswood VIC 3015
🍽️ Light food and drinks provided

Tickets are limited, so book yours now 👉

Tag a friend, your sister or your mum who needs to be there. 💚

Join us in person for real talks on Peri-menopause—the honest conversation every woman deserves!

07/09/2026

CONSULTING ROOM FOR RENT | SPOTSWOOD

A consulting room is available for 1–2 days per week within an established allied health clinic in Spotswood.

The clinic is home to a small community of practitioners, including osteopaths, myotherapists, counselling and a naturopath, creating a friendly and supportive environment.

The room would suit practitioners such as:

• Speech pathologist
• Paediatric feeding therapist
• Lactation consultant
• Occupational therapist
• Sleep consultant

Located just 100m from Spotswood train station, easy parking, with easy access for both practitioners and clients.

The room would also be well suited to a new graduate naturopath looking for a supportive environment to establish their practice, with the opportunity for mentoring from an experienced naturopath and to work alongside a community of established practitioners. Available 1–2 days per week.

If you’re looking for a professional space to start or grow your practice, I’d love to hear from you.

Email: [email protected]

18/08/2026

I see it constantly being discussed in online groups and I myself get asked the question multiple times a week.

Someone asks what supplement can help with either their own or their child’s ADHD, and the replies roll in, saffron, magnesium, zinc, all offered with the best intentions.

I love that people want to help each other like this.

But my biggest concern here is that, one supplement is never going to be the whole answer, and it might not be because any of those options are wrong.

ADHD is not one pathway it is several, working together.
Dopamine drives motivation. Norepinephrine keeps attention steady. Serotonin regulates emotion, not focus, which is why low serotonin so often looks like meltdowns rather than distraction. GABA and glutamate balance the brain’s calm and excite signals, and iron and zinc are the raw materials behind all of it. Then there is the gut, in constant communication with the brain, shaping everything from the barrier protecting it to the inflammation that can disrupt these pathways altogether.

So when something like a saffron, zinc or anything else has worked beautifully for one person and did very little for another, this is usually why. Different pathway, different need.
I have written a full blog post breaking down each of these pathways and what actually helps, link in bio if you want the full picture.
If you are ready to stop guessing and find out what your child, your partner, or you actually need, we can work together to figure it out.

Book a session, link in bio.

17/08/2026

Saffron is one of the most talked about natural options for ADHD, but on its own it rarely does what people hope. A naturopath explains the other brain pathways involved, how gut inflammation fits in, and why a tailored approach makes all the difference.

Wondering if saffron can help your child's or your own ADHD? A naturopath explains why one supplement rarely works alone, and what actually helps.