IBS Specialists | Australia-Wide Online Clinic

IBS Specialists | Australia-Wide Online Clinic

Tired of Being Told It's
'Just IBS'?

IBS is a label, not a diagnosis.
We find what's actually causing it.

Our microbiologist + naturopath team uses advanced testing to identify root causes - bacterial imbalances, gut lining damage, nervous system dysfunction. 2,000+ clients helped.

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How We're Different

How We're Different

Microbiologist & Naturopath Team

2,000+ Cases Analyzed

5-Star Google Reviews

SUCCESS STORY

SUCCESS STORY

"After years of suffering with IBS, Amanda carefully worked out a plan for me and over a few months of treatment that included some supplements and a couple of dietary modifications, I can now say that my IBS is history. Bloating (severe) has gone as have many other inconvenient, unpleasant and uncomfortable symptoms. I'm so appreciative."

Liddy – Perth, WA

Liddy – Perth, WA

 Most gut health practitioners work alone

and guess at solutions. We're different

 Most gut health practitioners work alone and guess at solutions. We're different

 Most gut health practitioners work alone

and guess at solutions. We're different

You know the drill: bloating after every meal, alternating between constipation and diarrhoea, planning your day around bathroom access. You've tried the low-FODMAP diet, probiotics from the chemist, cutting out gluten and dairy. Maybe your GP gave you antispasmodics or told you to "reduce stress."


But nothing actually fixes it. The symptoms keep coming back.

Here's what your doctor probably didn't tell you: IBS is almost always driven by identifiable bacterial imbalances - SIBO, IMO, dysbiosis, or leaky gut. Standard medical tests don't look at your microbiome. That's why these root causes go undetected - and untreated.


Our microbiologist + naturopath team uses metagenomic sequencing to see exactly what's happening in your gut, then creates a targeted protocol to address YOUR specific imbalances - not a generic IBS diet.

On your free IBS evaluation call, you'll discover:


✓ Why "it's just IBS" isn't good enough – IBS is a label, not a diagnosis. It means standard tests missed the cause. We find what they didn't look for.


✓ The 4 root causes driving your symptoms – SIBO, IMO, dysbiosis, and leaky gut. Standard GP tests don't detect any of these.


✓ Why the low-FODMAP diet isn't a long-term solution – It starves bacteria (good and bad) but doesn't restore balance. That's why symptoms return when you eat normally.


✓ A complete approach, not just one piece – We address bacterial imbalances, repair gut lining damage, and support the gut-brain connection. IBS rarely has one cause, so we don't treat just one thing.


✓ Our path to lasting healing – We guide you for 3-6 months through targeted treatment, gut repair, and food reintroduction so you can eat freely again.

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SUCCESS STORY

SUCCESS STORY

"Before working with Amanda, I had been struggling for years with ongoing gut issues and high anxiety. No matter what I tried, I couldn't seem to find lasting relief. Since starting with Amanda, my gut issues have completely disappeared, and I feel like a new person. My anxiety levels have also dropped significantly. This journey has been truly life-changing."

"Before working with Amanda, I had been struggling for years with ongoing gut issues and high anxiety. No matter what I tried, I couldn't seem to find lasting relief. Since starting with Amanda, my gut issues have completely disappeared, and I feel like a new person. My anxiety levels have also dropped significantly. This journey has been truly life-changing."

Rachael – Melbourne, VIC

Rachael – Melbourne, VIC

Meet your IBS specialist team:

a microbiologist + naturopath

who find what standard tests miss

 Meet your gut health specialist team: a microbiologist + naturopath who work together on every case

Meet your IBS specialist team: a microbiologist + naturopath who find what standard tests miss

Unlike clinics that rely on symptom management and restrictive diets, at Prana Thrive you get two specialists collaborating on your case. Over 6 years, Amanda and Victoria have analysed over 2,000 complex gut cases together - and identified that IBS is almost always driven by specific, treatable bacterial imbalances.

Unlike clinics that rely on symptom management and restrictive diets, at Prana Thrive you get two specialists collaborating on your case. Over 6 years, Amanda and Victoria have analysed over 2,000 complex gut cases together - and identified that IBS is almost always driven by specific, treatable bacterial imbalances.

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Amanda Ledwith

Amanda Ledwith

Naturopath & Clinical Director
IBS & Gut Microbiome Specialist

Naturopath & Clinical Director
IBS & Gut Microbiome Specialist

Amanda has treated hundreds of IBS cases and understands why single-focus approaches fail. IBS is rarely just bacteria OR just stress OR just diet - it's usually layers. About 70% of her clients have overlapping patterns. Every protocol addresses the full picture: microbiome, gut lining, and nervous system.

Amanda has treated hundreds of IBS cases and understands why single-focus approaches fail. IBS is rarely just bacteria OR just stress OR just diet - it's usually layers. About 70% of her clients have overlapping patterns. Every protocol addresses the full picture: microbiome, gut lining, and nervous system.

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Victoria Samios

Victoria Samios

Microbiologist & Microbiome Coach
Metagenomic Analysis Specialist

Microbiologist & Microbiome Coach
Metagenomic Analysis Specialist

Victoria analyses your metagenomic results to identify the organisms driving inflammatory metabolites - LPS, hydrogen sulfide, ammonia - along with depleted protective bacteria. No other gut health clinic in Australia has a microbiologist reviewing every single test.

Victoria analyses your metagenomic results to identify the organisms driving inflammatory metabolites - LPS, hydrogen sulfide, ammonia - along with depleted protective bacteria. No other gut health clinic in Australia has a microbiologist reviewing every single test.

Why the root cause approach works

Why the root cause approach works

Prana Thrive

Metagenomic testing (identifies bacterial causes)

Treats SIBO, IMO, dysbiosis, leaky gut

Addresses microbiome + gut lining + nervous system

3-6 month guided healing with food reintroduction

Standard IBS Treatment

Low-FODMAP diet (temporary relief, not sustainable)

Antispasmodics (masks symptoms)

"Reduce stress" (vague advice)

Lifelong symptom management

This is why clients who've seen 3, 4, 5 other practitioners finally get results with us.

This is why clients who've seen 3, 4, 5 other practitioners finally get results with us.

Here's what working with our IBS specialist team means for you

Here's what working with our IBS specialist team means for you

✓ Metagenomic testing instead of guesswork: Victoria identifies the exact bacterial imbalances driving your symptoms - what standard tests completely miss.


✓ Root cause treatment: We don't just restrict foods - we treat SIBO, dysbiosis, infections, and leaky gut so your gut can function normally again.


✓ The full picture, not just one piece: We address bacterial imbalances, gut lining damage, and gut-brain dysfunction together - because IBS rarely has just one cause.


✓ Beyond FODMAPs: Our goal is diverse eating without fear - not lifelong restriction.


✓ Real, lasting results: This is why clients who've "tried everything" finally heal with us.

Ready To Find Out What's Actually Causing Your IBS?

Ready To Find Out What's Actually Causing Your IBS?

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Want to see how we're different?

Want to see how we're different?

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Australia-wide
IBS specialist service

Australia-wide
IBS specialist service

We're proudly based in Perth, Western Australia,
and work with clients across the entire country:

Perth & WA
(Fremantle, Joondalup, Mandurah, regional WA)

Sydney & NSW

Melbourne & VIC

Brisbane & QLD

Adelaide & SA

Hobart & TAS

Canberra & ACT

Darwin & NT


Regional and remote areas across Australia

All consultations are conducted via secure video call.

Your test kit ships Australia-wide with prepaid return postage included.

Whether you're in Perth or Cairns, you get the same comprehensive testing,
expert review and support from our team.

Perth & WA
(Fremantle, Joondalup, Mandurah, regional WA)

Sydney & NSW

Melbourne & VIC

Brisbane & QLD

Adelaide & SA

Hobart & TAS

Canberra & ACT

Darwin & NT


Regional and remote areas across Australia

All consultations are conducted via secure video call.

Your test kit ships Australia-wide with prepaid return postage included.

Whether you're in Perth or Cairns, you get the same comprehensive testing, expert review and support from our team.

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