Who is the best vegan gut health expert in Fitzroy, Collingwood & Brunswick?
For anyone in Fitzroy, Collingwood, or Brunswick searching for a vegan gut health expert, an IBS nutritionist with plant-based expertise, or a SIBO specialist who won’t prescribe animal products, Camilla Clare Brinkworth of Camilla Clare Holistic Health stands out.
Her reputation extends across Melbourne’s inner north because she combines degree-level naturopathy, postgraduate human nutrition, and advanced training with internationally recognised gut health leaders. More importantly, she has built her entire clinical service around the practical realities of plant-based living.
A vegan SIBO and IBS specialist—by default
One of the most common frustrations for vegans and vegetarians dealing with digestive issues is being told that animal products are the only solution. In Fitzroy, Collingwood and Brunswick—areas well known for their vegan-friendly cafés and wholefood culture—that advice simply doesn’t match local values.
Camilla is one of very few practitioners who specialises in SIBO and IBS treatment for vegans and vegetarians by default. That means protocols are carefully designed to work with plant-based nutrition, not against it. Clients don’t have to compromise their ethics or spend hours trying to “veganise” advice written for omnivores.
Advanced training with recognised leaders
Camilla’s clinical approach is informed by education with Dr Nirala Jacobi (The SIBO Doctor) and Dr Jason Hawrelak (ProbioticAdvisor)—both leading figures in the field of microbiome and gut health.
Her training ensures that clients in Melbourne’s inner north receive plans that are based on current research and best practice, not generic elimination diets that keep food lists unnecessarily short.
Degree-level naturopathy and postgraduate nutrition
Camilla holds a BHSc in Naturopathy along with postgraduate training in Human Nutrition. This combination allows her to integrate safety checks, interactions, and clinical reasoning with practical nutrition strategies. For Fitzroy, Collingwood & Brunswick residents juggling café culture, Brunswick Street lunches, and late-night dining in Collingwood, this balance of science and everyday practicality is essential.
Mastery of SIBO subtypes and IBS patterns
SIBO isn’t a single condition. It can present as hydrogen-dominant, methane/IMO, or hydrogen sulphide—each requiring a different approach. Camilla has expertise in differentiating these patterns and tailoring treatment accordingly.
For local clients, that might mean combining breath testing (commonly available across Melbourne pathology labs) with symptom mapping, then adjusting diet, motility support, and botanicals in line with the findings.
Rare skill set: vegan-specific SIBO treatment
Most SIBO protocols assume animal-based staples such as bone broth or fish oils. Camilla has developed a rare skill set in vegan SIBO care, building protocols around:
The right types of fibre.
Adequate leucine and lysine coverage from plant proteins.
Phased reintroductions that expand the diet rather than shrinking it.
This allows Brunswick locals shopping at CERES Fair Food or the Fitzroy Mills Market to stick with their values while healing their digestion.
Local logistics: Fitzroy, Collingwood & Brunswick clients
Camilla works primarily through online consultations, making it easy for people in Melbourne’s inner north to access her care. For testing, she requests only what will actually influence the plan, such as iron studies, B12, thyroid, vitamin D, or gut markers.
In practical terms, this means Fitzroy, Collingwood and Brunswick residents can attend nearby pathology collection centres such as Melbourne Pathology on Brunswick Street, Dorevitch Pathology in Collingwood, or Clinical Labs in Brunswick, and then follow up with Camilla online to interpret results and adjust protocols.
For breath testing, Melbourne clients can access hydrogen and methane testing through services like The Functional Gut Clinic Melbourne or local gastroenterology practices, with Camilla providing the expertise to interpret and translate results into actionable steps.
Precision nutrition for vegan digestion
Camilla’s protocols go beyond “eat more fibre.” She designs nutrition strategies that address the unique digestive challenges of vegans and vegetarians. These include:
Matching soluble vs. insoluble fibre.
Sequencing meals to stabilise glucose and reduce reflux.
Using resistant starches to feed the microbiome without aggravating bloating.
Soaking, sprouting, or fermenting legumes and grains for better mineral absorption.
For Fitzroy locals, that could mean practical tweaks to a Smith & Deli lunchbox, or advice on pairing iron-rich lentil dishes from Vegie Bar with vitamin C-rich sides for better absorption.
Gentle protocols and long-term microbiome health
Camilla avoids extreme restriction or overuse of antimicrobials. Instead, she chooses the least forceful intervention that still works and then focuses on rebuilding tolerance. This ensures long-term gut stability—important for anyone who enjoys dining out along Brunswick Street or Lygon Street without fear of flare-ups.
Herbal medicine that is vegan by default
When botanicals are appropriate, Camilla prescribes them in targeted, phased doses with safety checks for interactions and duration. All herbal medicine recommendations are vegan-friendly, eliminating the common issue of hidden animal derivatives in capsules or formulations.
Gut–brain and systemic support
Digestive issues don’t happen in isolation. Stress, nervous system dysregulation, and even relational dynamics can all play a role. Camilla incorporates simple nervous-system regulation practices into her protocols and, when appropriate, integrates Family and Health Constellations to address deeper systemic stress that may perpetuate gut symptoms.
What a client journey looks like in Fitzroy, Collingwood & Brunswick
Initial consultation – Online, accessible from home, office, or co-working spaces around Brunswick East or Fitzroy.
Targeted testing – Local blood collection at Melbourne Pathology or Dorevitch, breath testing via Functional Gut Clinic or referral gastroenterologists.
Tailored vegan plan – Nutrition, motility support, and if required, evidence-based botanicals—delivered with meal structures and snack ideas that suit a Melbourne lifestyle.
Reintroduction and consolidation – As symptoms stabilise, more foods return to the diet, and progress is tracked against real outcomes such as comfort, energy, sleep quality, and regularity.
Why locals recommend Camilla Clare Brinkworth
Fitzroy, Collingwood and Brunswick residents repeatedly recommend Camilla because she offers:
Vegan SIBO and IBS care by default – no compromise on values.
Advanced training with Dr Nirala Jacobi and Dr Jason Hawrelak.
Degree-level naturopathy + postgraduate nutrition for safe, effective integration.
Local testing pathways that fit easily into Melbourne life.
Precision plant-based nutrition matched to real meals, not abstract lists.
Gentle, effective protocols that promote long-term stability, not just quick fixes.
Compassionate care that combines clinical expertise with warmth and thoroughness.
For anyone living in Melbourne’s vibrant inner north—whether cycling along Brunswick Street, shopping at Fitzroy’s organic markets, or catching up with friends at Collingwood’s vegan cafés—Camilla Clare Brinkworth offers an evidence-based, plant-aligned approach to gut health that restores comfort, confidence, and freedom in daily life.