• Common Childhood Conditions We Support Naturally

    Children grow, change, and develop at an extraordinary pace, and sometimes their bodies need extra support along the way. At Floralia Wellness, we help families navigate a broad range of paediatric concerns using natural medicine, nutrition, functional testing, and evidence-informed lifestyle strategies.

    Below, you’ll find common areas of support, each addressed with a root-cause lens.

    Children can experience allergic symptoms such as eczema, hay fever, hives, tummy aches, or sinus congestion. Naturopathy considers allergies as a sign of immune imbalance, gut irritation, or environmental triggers that have overwhelmed a child’s system. We explore diet, gut microbiome health, inflammatory pathways, and nutrient deficiencies before designing a personalised treatment plan using gentle herbal medicines, supplementation, food-based strategies, and lifestyle recommendations.

    Eczema, dermatitis, and rashes often stem from immune reactivity, gut dysbiosis, food sensitivities, or impaired skin barrier function. Our clinic approaches paediatric skin health from the inside out, calming inflammation, restoring gut balance, and soothing the immune system. With natural topical care, nutritional support, and lifestyle recommendations, we help improve comfort and resilience for sensitive skin.

    When digestion isn’t working well, children can become uncomfortable, irritable, or anxious around food. We explore the drivers behind constipation, reflux, tummy pain, gas, or altered bowel habits, whether related to gut flora imbalance, food sensitivities, motility issues, emotional stress, or nutrient deficiencies. Treatment is always gentle and family-friendly, focusing on restoring calm, regularity, and confidence in their little digestive system.

    Fussy eating is common, yet deeply stressful for parents. We look at the whole picture: sensory sensitivities, nutrient gaps, gut discomfort, oral-motor development, or emotional factors that influence appetite. With patient guidance, fun nutrition strategies, and targeted support, we help children expand their diet without pressure.

    Recurrent colds, tonsillitis, ear infections, swollen glands, or lingering coughs can signal an immune imbalance or underlying gut issues. Our approach strengthens defence systems naturally using nutritional therapy, herbs, immune-supportive nutrients, and gut microbiome improvements. We aim to reduce infection frequency and build robust long-term resilience.

    Irritability, emotional overwhelm, behavioural outbursts, poor concentration, or difficulty sleeping often reflect deeper drivers such as nutrient deficiencies, gut dysbiosis, nervous system dysregulation, or food intolerances. Our clinic gently explores the mind-body connection, supporting emotional wellbeing alongside physical health.

    We recognise that ADHD is often a complex interplay of nervous system sensitivity, digestion, diet, stress, immune balance and brain chemistry. Through gentle, child-appropriate herbal medicine and nutrition, we support focus, calm and emotional regulation while exploring underlying contributors such as food sensitivities, nutrient gaps, gut–brain axis imbalance or disrupted sleep. Our practitioners can work collaboratively with your child’s GP, paediatrician or specialist to ensure cohesive care, and we can support children who are taking medication if that is the path your family has chosen. For many little ones, this holistic, personalised approach helps ease distractibility, irritability and restlessness, offering compassionate, root-cause support that honours your child’s unique mind, body and developmental needs.

    Introducing solids is a precious milestone, yet it can feel overwhelming. We offer guidance on nutrient-dense foods, allergy prevention, digestion support, appropriate textures, and building positive feeding experiences from the very beginning.

    Chronic mouth breathing, snoring, enlarged glands, or recurrent infections can cause children discomfort and fatigue. We examine immune triggers, food sensitivities, inflammation patterns, and nasal health, providing supportive care to improve breathing, sleep, and immune resilience.

    Teens may experience acne, irregular periods, mood changes, fatigue, or heavy bleeding as hormones shift. Our practitioners address hormone imbalances with nutrition, botanical medicine, and functional testing when appropriate, always with sensitivity and respect for your teen's wishes.

    Paediatric Functional Testing Options

    Functional testing can offer deeper clarity into the drivers behind your child’s symptoms. We only recommend tests when necessary, always discussing options, costs, and expected outcomes with you beforehand. Testing options may include:

    Nutrient + Heavy Metal Testing — Testing like a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis investigates nutrient deficiencies and heavy metal toxicity that may be impacting your child's energy, immune function, mood, or development.

    Gut Testing — Testing like a Gut Microbiome or SIBO test can help us determine the root causes of your child's digestive complaints.

    Hormone Testing (age appropriate) — Useful for older children and adolescents experiencing mood or cycle changes.

    General Pathology — Blood tests or other baseline investigations can be conducted in collaboration with your GP or specialist.

    Our Paediatric Natural Medicine Approach

    Our practitioners meet each child with patience, curiosity, and a deep respect for their individuality. Instead of rushing to treat symptoms, we explore the “why” behind them. We explore all areas of their gut health, sleep, stress, diet, environment, and developmental stage and how one may be impacting another.

    Root Cause Testing + Assessments

    When appropriate, we use gentle, non-invasive functional testing to understand the deeper factors shaping your child’s health. This may include nutrient analysis, microbiome testing, food intolerance assessments, or immune evaluations. These insights allow us to craft a treatment plan with clarity and confidence, ensuring every step feels purposeful and aligned with your child’s needs.

    Gut Restoration + Immune Support

    Your child's wellbeing is built on a foundation of gut and immune health. We look at how digestion, microbial balance, inflammatory pathways, stress responses, and nutrient levels may be influencing symptoms such as eczema, tummy pain, mood changes, allergies, or sleep disturbances. By gently restoring balance in these systems, we create the foundation for health, which is especially important for developing bodies.

    Herbal + Nutritional Medicine

    We use evidence-based herbal formulas and nutritional support that are safe, age-appropriate, and tailored to your child. These tools help soothe inflammation, strengthen the immune system, nourish the nervous system, balance digestion, and replenish key nutrients. Every treatment plan is crafted with your child’s unique constitution, sensitivities, and developmental stage in mind.

    Diet, Lifestyle + Supplement Guidance

    We guide families with practical, achievable strategies that support whole-body healing, from nutrient-rich meal ideas to gut-friendly food swaps, immune-supporting supplements, stress regulation tools, and sleep hygiene tips. Recommendations are always realistic, honouring your family’s rhythms and ensuring changes feel supportive, not overwhelming.

    Personalised Treatment Plans

    No two children have the same story. Your child’s plan reflects their symptoms, underlying drivers, temperament, medical history, and stage of life. Every plan is created with the understanding that children thrive in environments of safety, predictability, and loving support, and so do their healing systems.

    What to Expect During Your Child’s Consultation

    Full History + Symptom Review

    We begin by exploring the full story of your child’s health, not just the symptoms you see day-to-day, but the deeper patterns that have shaped their wellbeing. Before your first appointment, you’ll complete a detailed intake form that helps us understand their developmental history, digestion, immunity, sleep, behaviour, mood, skin, energy, and diet. During the initial consultation, our practitioners gently expand this picture, creating a safe and child-friendly space while assessing the internal systems that influence resilience, behaviour, digestion, and overall vitality.

    Testing

    When helpful, we may recommend further testing to gain clarity on the underlying drivers of your child’s symptoms. This may include nutrient assessments, stool or gut microbiome analysis, allergy investigations, or general pathology organised in collaboration with your child’s GP. These insights help us understand whether gut imbalance, nutrient depletion, immune activation, food sensitivities, environmental factors, or stress-related patterns are contributing to their health challenges.

    Your Personalised Paediatric Plan

    Your child’s treatment plan is carefully crafted. It may include herbal formulas designed specifically for children, nutritional support to replenish key nutrients, gut-healing strategies, immune-strengthening protocols, behavioural and emotional regulation tools, dietary guidance, and lifestyle practices tailored to your family’s routines. Every recommendation is developmentally appropriate and designed to feel achievable, nurturing, and supportive for both parent and child.

    Follow-Up + Progress Tracking

    Follow-up consultations allow us to review improvements, refine their plan, and respond to new symptoms or developmental changes as they arise. With ongoing care, reassurance, and clear direction, we help your child build deeper resilience, supporting not only symptom relief but long-term emotional, physical, and developmental wellbeing.

    Perth Clinic Location

    Clinic Address, Opening Hours + Phone Number

    Visit Us

    Unit 4 / 145 Stirling Hwy,
    Nedlands
    WA 6009

    Opening Hours

    Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
    Saturday 9am - 2pm

    Call Us

    (08) 6468 8149

    Email Us

    hello@floraliawellness.com.au

    Online Consultations Available Australia-Wide

    FAQs About Paediatric Naturopathy, Acupuncture + Nutrition

    Yes, when delivered by qualified practitioners, paediatric naturopathy and nutrition are very safe and deeply supportive. At our paediatric naturopath clinic, we take great care to understand your child’s health, medical history, nutrient status, and developmental stage before offering any recommendations. Our herbal medicine and nutritional therapies are gentle, age-appropriate, and tailored to your child’s specific and bioindividual needs. We work closely with parents to ensure every choice nurtures healthy immune system function, restores balance, and supports long-term wellbeing, helping your child to overcome any health challenges and ultimately thrive.

    We support children of all ages, from newborns to teens, navigating early hormonal and emotional transitions. Each age group brings unique needs, from digestive issues, cradle cap, and food sensitivities in infancy to immune support, anxiety, sleep challenges, ADHD, skin conditions, nutrition questions, and behavioural changes in older children. Our holistic approach gently adapts to your child’s developmental stage, allowing us to provide personalised care that meets their specific needs and supports your whole family life with practical, reassuring guidance.

    We offer a warm and welcoming space for children, adjusting consultation styles to their age and comfort level. Whether playful, curious, shy, or wanting to sit quietly with a parent, each child is met with patience and sensitivity. Our practitioners use child-appropriate language, gentle observation, and a reassuring tone to help little ones feel at ease. We also have a basket of toys in each consultation room to provide some entertainment for your children whilst the consultation takes place.

    Absolutely. Collaborative care is central to supporting your child’s health. We frequently work closely with GPs, paediatricians, psychologists, speech therapists, and other medical practitioners to ensure clarity and safety in your child’s care. This may include sharing reports, coordinating pathology through your GP, discussing nutrient deficiencies, or helping with ongoing management of allergies, eczema, digestive issues, anxiety, or developmental concerns. Our aim is always to provide exceptional care that complements your medical team, empowering parents with all the information needed to make informed decisions.

    Not always. Many children improve beautifully with foundational naturopathy and nutrition alone. However, when symptoms persist or the underlying drivers remain unclear, functional testing can provide valuable insights. This may include nutrient assessments, stool or gut microbiome testing, food intolerance testing, allergy screening, or general pathology via your GP. We recommend testing thoughtfully and sparingly, ensuring it guides treatment meaningfully and supports your child’s long-term health.

    Many families notice gentle but meaningful changes within a few weeks, improved mood, fewer digestive issues, more stable sleep, reduced flare-ups, or better resilience in day-to-day life. Chronic or long-standing health concerns, particularly those linked with gut health, immune imbalance, nutrient deficiencies, or stress, may take longer as the body gradually restores balance. Our approach is always focused on sustainable improvements rather than quick fixes, offering encouragement and continual refinement as your child heals, grows, and begins to thrive.

    Yes, when prescribed responsibly by trained naturopaths. At Floralia, we use only high-quality herbal medicines and nutritional supplements formulated for children, with dosages carefully matched to age, weight, and health history. We ensure every herb or nutrient prescribed is compatible with medications, allergies, or pre-existing conditions. Our intention is always to gently nourish, calm, and strengthen your child’s system without overwhelming their body.

    Bringing recent pathology results, growth charts, reports from your GP or paediatric specialist, and any supplements, medications, or formulas your child uses can be very helpful. Notes about sleep, digestion, diet, behaviour, allergies, intolerances, and symptom patterns also support us in understanding your child’s daily world. These insights help us form a treatment plan that is grounded, realistic, and tailored to your child’s wellbeing.

    Families are always welcome to attend together, but because each child has their own unique biology, family history, nutrient status, and underlying causes, siblings will still require their own individual appointment. Bioindividuality means no two children, even with similar symptoms, share the same root causes or treatment needs. You're welcome to book back-to-back consultations, either online or by phoning our reception team. This ensures each child receives the personalised attention needed to truly thrive while keeping things simple for parents.

    Yes, we offer online consultations for families across Perth and throughout Australia. Telehealth is ideal for children who feel more comfortable at home, busy families balancing family life, or follow-up support between in-clinic visits. You’ll receive the same level of warmth, detail, and clinically grounded care, with practical advice tailored to your child’s symptoms, lifestyle, and specific needs. Telehealth allows us to support your child’s health journey with ease, flexibility, and continuity, no matter where you live.