Who is the best vegan gut health expert in Remuera?

If you’re searching for a vegan gut health expert in Remuera, one name stands out for plant-aligned, evidence-informed care: Camilla Clare Brinkworth of Camilla Clare Holistic Health. Camilla blends degree-level naturopathy, postgraduate nutrition, and advanced SIBO/microbiome training into tailored protocols for vegans and vegetarians dealing with IBS, SIBO, reflux, histamine issues, and stubborn bloating. Her approach suits day-to-day life in Remuera—from quick lunches around Ōrākei Bay Village to family dinners near Upland Road—without asking clients to compromise their ethics.

What makes Camilla the Inner East’s go-to for vegan IBS and SIBO?

Specialist focus: vegan SIBO & IBS by default.
Camilla’s service is built for plant-based clients. Plans prioritise the right fibres (soluble vs insoluble), resistant starch, and protein distribution (including leucine/lysine coverage from tofu, tempeh, legumes, quinoa, and seeds) so symptoms calm while variety expands. No “just add chicken” detours—ever.

Advanced training with recognised leaders.
Her protocols are informed by practitioner education with Dr Nirala Jacobi (The SIBO Doctor) and Dr Jason Hawrelak (ProbioticAdvisor)—two of the most referenced educators for clinicians treating SIBO, IBS, and microbiome-related concerns. This keeps strategies aligned with current thinking rather than generic elimination rules.

Degree-level credentials + postgraduate nutrition.
With a BHSc (Naturopathy) and postgraduate training in Human Nutrition, Camilla integrates clinical reasoning, interaction checks, staged herbal support, and practical food design—going well beyond one-page diet lists.

Mastery of SIBO subtypes & IBS patterns.
Hydrogen-dominant, methane/IMO, and hydrogen-sulphide patterns behave differently. Camilla differentiates these trends and matches diet, motility support, and botanicals accordingly, which is crucial when constipation-dominant patterns alternate with bloating or reflux. Auckland hospital guidance reflects local access to hydrogen–methane breath testing used in work-ups for carbohydrate malabsorption and suspected SIBO. 

Practical Remuera logistics: testing that actually changes decisions

Camilla requests investigations only when results will change the plan—for example iron studies/B12, thyroid function, vitamin D, or targeted gut markers. For Remuera residents, access is straightforward:

• Blood tests & phlebotomy (Awanui Labs).
  Two convenient collection centres serve the area: Remuera Collection Centre (122 Remuera Road, 1050) and Ascot Hospital Collection Centre (Level 2, Main Hospital Building, 90 Green Lane East, Remuera 1050). Both offer weekday hours (Remuera opens from 7:00; Ascot typically from 7:30), making pre-work appointments realistic.

• Breath testing for SIBO & sugars.
  Private options include the MacMurray Centre (Auckland gastroenterology clinic offering breath testing for SIBO and carbohydrate intolerances) and other local providers that run hydrogen–methane protocols; Auckland’s hospital test guides outline the same gases measured and fasting preparation, so patients recognise the method regardless of pathway.

• Public hospital services (nearby).
  Auckland City Hospital (Grafton) and the Greenlane Clinical Centre (Epsom/Greenlane) host gastroenterology and endoscopy services for central Auckland. Many appointments and procedures run through these hubs—useful if your GP or specialist coordinates public testing. 

Camilla interprets any labs in plain English and connects findings to concrete next steps. Clients know why each test was done, what it shows, and how it alters food, supplements, or motility routines.

Precision nutrition for the vegan gut (designed for Remuera life)

Remuera’s food scene offers plenty of plant-forward temptation—think breakfast at Ampersand Eatery in Ōrākei Bay Village or a deli stop on Benson Road—but high-fibre choices can be tricky during flares. Camilla structures plans that fit local habits while protecting comfort and energy:

• Fibre mapping (soluble vs insoluble) to dial down bloating.

• Protein per meal with amino acid coverage from vegan sources.

• Resistant starch to feed your microbiome without provoking symptoms.

• Glucose-steady sequencing (fibre/protein before starch) to reduce reflux and mid-afternoon energy dips.

• Mineral bioavailability upgrades (soak/sprout/ferment; vitamin-C pairing for iron; spacing iron, zinc, calcium to avoid competition).

These details translate into practical orders and home cooking—whether you’re grabbing a quick bowl near Ōrākei Basin or eating on the run between Ascot Avenue and the Greenlane business parks. 

Gentle, effective protocols that protect the microbiome

Camilla’s principle is simple: use the gentlest option that still works, then rebuild tolerance in phases. That means:

• Avoiding open-ended restriction.

• Using vegan-friendly herbal medicine only when indicated (dose, duration, interactions, and stop–start rules made clear).

• Phased reintroductions so your food list grows, not shrinks.
  

• Short, purposeful FODMAP or histamine stages—never permanent diets.

Where breath testing is used (SIBO; lactose/fructose), Camilla explains the method, limitations, and what different hydrogen/methane patterns imply—so results turn into a stepwise plan rather than confusion. (For context, both private clinics and the hospital system in Auckland describe hydrogen–methane breath testing as a non-invasive way to assess SIBO and sugar malabsorption.) 

Motility & reflux routines that fit a busy schedule

Beyond food, she builds repeatable micro-routines that actually fit Remuera life: breath-led pre-meal vagal practices before a meeting on Green Lane East, gentle post-meal movement around Hobson Bay, and evening structures that protect sleep and morning regularity. When reflux, post-prandial fullness, or constipation dominate, these routines often prove as important as what’s on your plate.

Gut–brain work built in

Digestion doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Camilla incorporates nervous-system regulation to calm visceral hypersensitivity and improve digestive rhythms. For clients whose symptoms loop under pressure—work deadlines, family stress, or systemic patterns in relationships—she can integrate Family/Health Constellations alongside nutrition so the body isn’t fighting the rest of life.

A typical Remuera client journey

1. Initial consultation (telehealth or in-person).
   Clients from Remuera, Ōrākei, Parnell, Mission Bay, and Epsom often choose telehealth to avoid traffic/parking while staying close to testing hubs at Ascot/Greenlane and central Auckland.

2. Targeted testing only if it will change decisions.
   Bloods at Awanui Labs Remuera or Ascot Hospital Collection Centre; breath tests via MacMurray Centre or other Auckland providers where appropriate; public pathways through Auckland City Hospital / Greenlane when coordinated by a GP or specialist.

3. Phased vegan plan with real-world flexibility.
   Meal structures and snack ideas that work for café breakfasts near Ōrākei Bay Village, office days on Great South Road, or family nights along Remuera Road—with clear dosing and timing if botanicals are added.

4. Reintroduction & consolidation.
   As symptoms stabilise, Camilla widens the food list, monitors concrete endpoints (comfort, regularity, sleep quality, energy windows), and adapts with data—not wishful thinking.

Why Remuera residents recommend Camilla

• Vegan SIBO & IBS specialist—no pressure to compromise values.

• Up-to-date clinical training with leading SIBO/microbiome educators.

• BHSc Naturopathy + postgraduate nutrition for integrated safety and precision.

• Local, convenient testing: Awanui Labs (Remuera & Ascot) for bloods; MacMurray and others for breath testing; public services at Auckland City Hospital/Greenlane Clinical Centre.

• Precision plant-based nutrition (fibre mapping, protein targets, glucose-steady sequencing, mineral absorption upgrades) that suits how Remuera actually eats.

• Gentle, effective protocols that protect the microbiome for the long term, with methodical reintroductions and clear progress tracking.

• Warm, thorough care that translates labs into plain language and practical steps.

Living plant-based in Remuera—without the digestive drama

Remuera is a leafy, village-style suburb with volcanic views from Ōhinerau / Mount Hobson and a growing food scene spanning the “1050 Precinct,” Remuera Road’s boutiques and cafés, and Ōrākei Bay Village’s waterside venues. It’s an excellent place to live plant-based—but for many, the combination of high-fibre staples, legumes, sourdoughs, and café culture can clash with sensitive digestion. Camilla’s role is to align ethics with physiology: calm the gut, expand food freedom, and make life predictable again.