Is This You?

You may benefit from naturopathic support if you experience:

• An autoimmune diagnosis such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Graves’ disease, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, coeliac disease or multiple sclerosis
• Ongoing fatigue that isn’t explained by lifestyle alone
• Joint pain, stiffness or muscle aches
• Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
• Digestive issues including bloating, constipation or diarrhoea
• Skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis
• Frequent infections or slow recovery
• Food sensitivities or intolerances
• Poor sleep
• Hormonal changes affecting your symptoms
• Feeling like you’re managing symptoms rather than improving your overall health

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

Understanding Autoimmune Conditions

Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues in the body. While each condition affects different organs or systems, many share common underlying factors that may influence immune function.

These can include:

• Genetics
• Chronic stress
• Gut health and intestinal permeability
• Nutrient deficiencies
• Previous infections
• Environmental exposures
• Poor sleep
• Hormonal changes
• Diet and lifestyle factors

While naturopathic care does not cure autoimmune disease, addressing these contributing factors may help support overall wellbeing, reduce symptom burden and improve quality of life.

A Personalised Approach

Every person’s autoimmune journey is different.

Rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan, I create personalised treatment recommendations based on your symptoms, medical history, pathology results and health goals.

Your treatment plan may include:

Nutrition

Individual dietary advice to help support immune health while ensuring nutritional adequacy.

Gut Health Support

As much of the immune system is closely connected with the gut, improving digestive health may play an important role in supporting overall immune function.

Practitioner-Only Supplements

Where appropriate, I may recommend evidence-informed supplements to address nutritional deficiencies and support immune health.

Lifestyle Support

Practical strategies for stress management, sleep, movement and recovery that fit into your everyday life.

Ongoing Monitoring

Your health changes over time. Regular follow-up appointments allow us to monitor your progress and adjust your treatment plan as needed.

Conditions I Commonly Support

I frequently work with people living with:

• Graves’ disease
• Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Lupus
• Psoriasis
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Coeliac disease
• Ulcerative colitis
• Crohn’s disease
• Multiple sclerosis
• Ankylosing spondylitis

If your condition isn’t listed, please get in touch to discuss whether naturopathic care may be appropriate for you.

Functional Testing

Where appropriate, further investigations may help identify factors contributing to your symptoms.

Testing may include:

• Comprehensive pathology review
• Iron studies
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin B12 and folate
• Thyroid function tests
• Coeliac screening
• Gut microbiome testing
• Organic acids testing
• Food intolerance testing (where clinically appropriate)

Testing recommendations are always based on your individual presentation.

Why Choose Naturally with Leah?

Choosing a practitioner is about finding someone who listens.

As a university-qualified naturopath, I combine evidence-informed nutrition and lifestyle medicine with traditional naturopathic principles to develop practical, personalised treatment plans.

I also understand autoimmune disease from personal experience, having lived with Graves’ disease myself. While every person’s journey is different, I appreciate the challenges of managing a chronic autoimmune condition and the importance of realistic, sustainable care.

You’ll receive:

• Comprehensive 60-minute initial consultation
• Personalised treatment plan
• Practical nutrition advice
• Evidence-informed supplement recommendations
• Ongoing support and accountability
• Collaborative care alongside your GP and specialists