Home | Jess Lloydd | Naturopath

Supporting women with gut, hormone, fertility, and vaginal health concerns.

With personalised, evidence-based naturopathic care — online across Australia and New Zealand

Hi, I'm Jess

I’m a degree-qualified Naturopath and Medical Herbalist with a special interest in gut health and women’s health.

My approach is holistic and evidence-based – I aim to uncover and address the underlying causes of my clients' health concerns through comprehensive case-taking, functional and pathology testing, and personalised treatment.

Since graduating, I’ve supported hundreds of clients across Australia and New Zealand and have had the privilege of receiving mentorship and advanced training from leading practitioners in the natural health field.

My clinical areas of focus include women's health, gut health, thyroid health, couples' fertility, pregnancy, postpartum care, and vaginal microbiome health.

My personal health journey is what led me to become a naturopath – learn more about how it shaped my approach.

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Consultations

I offer 1:1 personalised naturopathic support – whether you’re managing a chronic health condition, looking to address the root causes of your symptoms, optimising your health, or seeking short-term support for a specific issue.

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How I can support you

Personalised, evidence-based naturopathic support for a range of women’s health concerns, including:

Gut Health

Support for bloating, IBS, SIBO, constipation, diarrhoea, reflux, food sensitivities, and microbiome imbalances.

Hormone and Menstrual Health

Support for PMS, PMDD, painful or heavy periods, PCOS, endometriosis, post-pill symptoms, and hormonal imbalance.

Fertility and Preconception

Support for natural conception, IVF and ART preparation, unexplained infertility, cycle optimisation, recurrent miscarriage, and male factor fertility.

Pregnancy and Postpartum

Support during pregnancy and postpartum, including morning sickness, nutrient depletion, recovery, mood support, and nervous system regulation.

Vaginal and Urinary Health

Support for thrush, bacterial vaginosis (BV), ureaplasma, vaginal microbiome imbalances, vulvodynia, UTIs, and ongoing vaginal or urinary symptoms.

Thyroid Health and Fatigue

Support for thyroid dysfunction, Hashimoto’s, fatigue, burnout, anxiety, and symptoms linked to inflammation and autoimmunity.

Let's Connect

Have any questions or want to learn more? Send me a message below.

Most of us were never taught how our bodies actually work and we only start learning when our symptoms become too loud to ignore.

Key things every woman should know:
• Your period reflects your overall health
• Pads and tampons can contain PFAS and other chemicals (choose organic when possible)
• Your vaginal microbiome affects your fertility
• The pill suppresses ovulation - it doesn’t balance hormones
• Stress can interfere with ovulation and hormone balance
• Fasting at the wrong time can disrupt your hormones
• Preconception preparation is essential for both partners
• Synthetic underwear can irritate intimate skin and microbiomes

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Your gut impacts your whole body — not just digestion

Brain fog, low mood, fatigue, sugar cravings, joint pain, skin issues, frequent colds, and poor sleep can all be signs your gut is out of balance.

I see this so often with clients who feel like they’ve tried everything. Many of their symptoms improve once we uncover and address the root causes with personalised care ☺️

Just because it’s common, doesn’t mean it’s normal.

These symptoms can signal that something deeper is going on - they may point to conditions such as endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, PCOS, thyroid imbalance, or nutrient deficiencies 💊

If you’re struggling with any of these, know that you don’t have to just “put up with it.” The right practitioner will take your concerns seriously and investigate further 🔎

If you think these gut symptoms are normal, you might be missing what your body is trying to tell you 👋🏽

1. Bloating after meals - suggests poor digestion, bacterial overgrowth, or food sensitivities.

2. Heartburn or reflux - can signal impaired digestion, low stomach acid, or an H. pylori infection.

3. Excessive or smelly gas - often caused by fermentation of poorly digested foods and an imbalanced microbiome.

4. Bad breath - often linked to imbalances in oral or gut bacteria, poor digestion and can be a sign of an H. pylori infection.

5. White tongue coating - may indicate microbial overgrowth in the mouth or gut, or sluggish digestion.

6. Food sensitivities - often linked to intestinal permeability/“leaky gut”, poor gut immunity, and low microbial diversity.

7. Low iron and other nutrient deficiencies - can indicate gut inflammation, leaky gut, or microbial overgrowth interfering with absorption.

8. Sugar cravings - certain gut microbes and yeasts thrive on sugar and can drive cravings when overgrown.

9. Skin issues (acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis) - gut inflammation and dysbiosis often show up on the skin.

10. Anxiety, depression, low mood - gut microbes communicate with the brain, influencing thoughts, emotions, and behaviour through the gut-brain axis.

These symptoms are common, but not normal - your body may be signalling that your gut is out of balance 🦠

Here are some hidden disruptors of your gut microbiome 🦠

Gut dysbiosis refers to an imbalance in the gut microbiome. This can look like an increase in “bad” microbes, a reduction in beneficial bacteria, or a loss of overall microbial diversity.

This imbalance can disrupt healthy gut function and is linked with bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and conditions such as IBS, IBD, obesity, diabetes, immune dysfunction, skin issues, mood imbalance and more.

Common causes of gut dysbiosis include frequent antibiotic use, long-term medication use, alcohol and a poor diet - but there are also less obvious factors too.

When I work with clients, I consider the whole picture - diet, lifestyle, environment and daily habits. This leads to long-term, sustainable improvements 😌

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