Science-Based
Laboratory testing and cutting-edge science standard to make sure you receive clear guidance
Tested & Approved
A step-by-step process proven in real-life experience with hundreds of women
Personalised for You
Get to the root cause of what is happening for you, with a tailored plan so you feel better, faster
What if you could take control of IBS, break-free from bloating…
And have better midlife hormones without endlessly chasing restrictive diets or wasting money on the wrong probiotics or supplements? What if you did not have to avoid social situations or wearing tight fitted, professional outfits because of your embarrassing bowel movements and painfully bloated tummy? Ready to finally fit into your favourite skinny jeans without discomfort, double your energy and feel your best in midlife?
Does this sound familiar?
You struggle with frustrating digestive symptoms despite eating healthy or taking some probiotics
You are constipated or feel blocked up, you don’t poop as often as you’d like
You notice that some foods aggravate your digestion but you are not sure which ones
You are sick and tired of looking like you are 5 months pregnant with your bloated and painful tummy, and you hate wearing anything with a tight fit
You feel embarrassed about smelly farts and gas, and you don’t feel confident and sexy in your clothes or in the bedroom
You need help and guidance in perimenpause or menopause and want to reduce symptoms like hot flushes, weight gain, fatigue, anxiety and sleep issues.
JUST IMAGINE
What if I told you there was a better way?
You no longer have to live a life controlled by your gut.
✓ Save time with lab testing and clear guidance
✓ Root cause approach
✓ Personalized healing protocol, detailing nutrition, lifestyle and supplements
✗ Wasting time endlessly scrolling social media for solutions
✗ Band-aid approach to only mask symptoms
✗ One-size-fits-all diet and approach
WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY
“3 weeks into the Nourished Gut Program, I have not stepped on the scales but have probably lost a few pounds. I am feeling so much better! I have never had such easy and frequent bowel movements.
I am about to get my period any day and my hormonal acne has seriously improved.”
- Fiona -
Hi! I’m Aline McCarthy, a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner
I help Mums in their 40's and beyond to break-free from IBS, ditch bloating and poop better so they can fit into their favourite skinny jeans without discomfort and enjoy the foods they love. Midlife is a time of great change and great opportunity to make small changes for your health, with great long-term benefits.
I've walked in those well-worse shoes of yours, feeling the debilitating fatigue and the stress of wondering,
"Will I ever get better?"
My own health broke down when I was 32 after I had babies. From chronic UTIs, anxiety and thrush in my 20s, to debilitating back pain and gut issues in my 30s. Conventional medicine did not have much to offer for my frustrating symptoms. At my lowest point, I was diagnosed with an auto-immune disease called rheumatoid arthritis and for a while, I believed I would end up in a wheelchair by the age of 40.
I have tried all the diets and spent years trying to find solutions and even studied functional nutrition to figure out how to heal my gut and overcome chronic pain, food sensitivities and fatigue.
I understand first-hand, the daily struggles of life with chronic digestive and health symptoms and the practicalities of what is required to get your health back on track.
Through my own personal experience and those of my clients, I know that there isn’t a one size fits all approach that will work for everyone.
You, your gut and your hormones are unique and you deserve special care and attention. I care deeply about my clients because I know what it feels like to be unwell.
I’m here to simplify things for you WHILE getting you results.
Are you ready to ditch bloating and heal your gut so you can feel and look confident in midlife?
I’m excited to tell you about
The Nourished Gut and Hormone Method
My proven, 90-day, step-by-step program that takes you from bloated and uncomfortable to loving your body and FEELING amazing. I developed The Nourished Gut and Hormone Method through my success with healing digestive issues for midlife women.
It’s designed for women like you, who suffer from:
✗ Leaky gut
✗ Chronic pain and inflammation from leaky gut
✗ Acid reflux
✗ IBS
✗ Diarrhoea
✗ Constipation
✗ Bloating
✗ Gas
✗ Abdominal pain
✗ SIBO, and other gut symptoms
✗Midlife hormonal symptoms like hot flushes, weight gain, low energy, sleep problems, joint pain, mood swings and more.
What’s included?
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90 days of 1:1
support with Aline
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Functional Testing
(blood chemistry)
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60-minute
initial consult
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6 x 30-minute education
& support follow-up sessions
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The nourished gut and hormone method
self-study modules
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Personalised nutrition, lifestyle and supplement protocol
PLUS: The opportunity to order functional lab testing(GI MAP, DUTCH, Hormones etc)
How it works
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This is where we review your health history, identify any testing that is required and discuss some diet, supplement and lifestyle recommendations.
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After our initial consultation, we move on to the testing phase, which includes Advanced GI Functional Testing to determine exactly what is going on for you.
These are tests you can complete in the privacy of your own home and then return by shipping directly to the lab.
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After I have received your test results I review them thoroughly and interpret the results for you so you can understand what is going on.
I then create your personalised healing protocol which includes a detailed run down of dietary recommendations, lifestyle improvements and possible supplement support to get your healing journey started.
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We meet every 2 weeks to monitor progress and adjust your protocol.
For 90-days after the initial testing, you will have access to chat support.
Here we can monitor your progress and update your protocol as required.
There is also an opportunity for retesting if required.
The typical client healing journey takes anywhere from 4 to 12+ months and follows my personalised process.
don’t believe me? hear WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY
“When I first consulted with you, I was suffering severely from joint pain and inflammation, shortness of breath, severer fluid retention, fatigue and I was 40k overweight! Within weeks my symptoms cleared dramatically and I also lost 10kg. My healing journey continues with your support. In all, I have found a renewed verve for life again after suffering unwellness and chronic fatigue. Blessings and thank you again, Aline. ”
- Fiorella V -
When I started working with Aline I was struggling so much: I was crippled with anxiety to the point where I would be bedridden multiple times a week. I could not think clearly and was forgetting everything. I was in constant pain, I felt bloated, puffy and lethargic. I was a shadow of my former self. My symptoms were so broad that no one I was seeing (psychiatrists, doctors, body workers, physical therapists) could get to the bottom or even explain what was going on. I felt helpless and hopeless. After the first week of Aline’s protocol, my moods were stabilizing. 4 weeks in, the years of pain, anxiety and general ill health are almost behind me. I only wish I had started with Aline sooner!
- Abby, M. -
And just so we’re clear…
You’re in the right place if:
✓ You are ready to take control of your health
✓ You want to discover the underlying cause of your digestive and chronic health problems
✓ You suffer from bloating, gas, constipation or diarrhoea, heartburn or acid reflux, IBS, SIBO, Candida or parasites
✓ You are frustrated with conventional medicine or because you have been to doctors and been told your tests are “normal” but you still suffer symptoms
✓ You want to lower your risk of chronic pain, disease, dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, depression, and other disorders that stem from poor gut health and hormonal chaos in perimenopause
✓ You want more energy, pain-free periods, balanced hormones, and an easy transition into peri-menopause and menopause
✓ You know health is an investment, not an expense
✓ You are done with wasting time searching for answers
You’re in the wrong place if:
✗ You are looking for a quick fix or band-aid approach
✗ You are not ready to make some changes to your diet and lifestyle
✗ You don’t want sustainable, long-term strategies for your symptoms
✗ You are not open to investing time, energy and money for your health success
To apply for the Nourished Gut And Hormones Method
book your discovery call today
Still have questions?
FAQ’s
Browse below to see if your questions are answered. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, get in touch, I’d be happy to answer any questions you may still have about the program.
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While most chronic health conditions have their origins in the gut, my speciality is in working with those struggling with predominantly GI symptoms or conditions and female hormonal issues for women in their 40s.
My goal is to restore balance to all the systems of your body by assisting with a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions such as:
• Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Food Intolerances
• Parasite and Bacterial Infections
• Candida, Thrush, Yeast infections
• Other symptoms, including; constipation, diarrhoea, bloating, gas, GERD, reflux, heartburn
• Heavy and painful periods
• Irregular periods
• Preparation for menopause, healthy transition in perimenopause
• Understanding bioidentical hormone therapy, lab testing hormones and preparation for bioidentical hormone therapy
• Helping with metabolism and healthy weight as your hormones change.
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As an FDN-P I will order and assess functional laboratory tests to investigate root causes. These are the most common test I order and interpret for you:
• Blood Chemistry: Assessing you for over 75 plus optimal functional ranges. Even if your doctor says your bloods are”normal”. You can order these markers with your GP ( I will assist in which markers I would like to see), or we can order at the lab directly.
• SIBO breath testing: (to identify Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, fructose intolerance or colonic methane overgrowth). This is a lactulose/fructose breath test done in the convenience of your home.
• Co-biome MetaXplore™ (or international equivalent) . The most comprehensive gut microbiome test with scientifically graded research insights. Can be done in the convenience of your home. As one of the few certified advanced microbiome analysts, I will give you a detailed analysis for over 28000 microbial species.
• Dried Urine Hormone Profile Test (D.U.T.C.H)
Leaky gut testing (Intestinal Permeability)
• Salivary hormone test
There are other tests available, ask if you want to find out more.
Cost of testing: the required testing (if not already completed) is determined during your Initial Consultation. While requirements vary, for most clients testing costs typically range between $300-$600 AUD.
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We meet every two weeks for the first 90days on an online video call. Afterwards we decide if you are ready to space out visits to monthly or if you feel complete working with me, you receive an ongoing recommendations letter.
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You, your gut and your hormones are completely unique.
However, usually, there are 2 phases most clients fall into:
1. Removing the pathogens that keep their gut and body out of balance. This can be candida, parasites, H Pylori, bacterial overgrowth etc.
2. Repairing damage and healing the gut lining, improving hormones, detoxifying, losing weight, and restoring balance within the systems.
I aim to complete the first phase and start with phase 2 in the 90-Day Nourished Gut Method.
Full completion of Phase 2 can take another 3-12 months.
For people with really chronic conditions, it is best to allow approximately 1 month of healing for every year that they have been unwell.
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If you live in Sydney, Australia you can see me in person at my clinic in Bondi Junction.
But for most people worldwide, I work online and we meet on video calls inside your personal practice better client portal or on zoom calls if needed.
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Yes! I love working and have worked with women in many countries around the world.
We can order lab tests in most countries too (please check with me as these differ from country to country).
I speak German, English and some Spanish.
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This is highly individual to each person. I work with the D.R.E.S.S. for health success protocol, meaning we will focus on building the foundations of robust health, first and foremost:
Diet, rest, exercise, stress reduction and nutritional supplements.
• Tailored to your nutrition plan and personalised meal plan to address imbalances
• Therapeutic diet plans such as low FODMAP, auto-immune paleo, candida diet, etc
• Recommendations on sleep, stress reduction techniques, vagus nerve and lymphatic education/techniques
• Personalised and science-based gut healing protocols
• Parasite herbal, anti-microbial protocols
• SIBO herbal, anti-microbial protocols
• Natural supplements to support hormones, detoxification and more
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The Nourished Gut Method includes an initial appointment (60min) and 6 follow-up appointments (30min) every two weeks.
This has been shown to be the most effective time to get you results, hold you accountable and give you the support you need to move forward.
• Initial appointment: before the appointment you will complete detailed intake forms. Please allow 1-2 hours for this, I am a health detective and need as much information as possible about your health.
In the initial appointment we will discuss your responses and forms and go through your unique cell blueprint. This allows me to understand your underlying causes and how you got to the state of health you find yourself in now. We discuss lab testing and I arrange at home testing for you, we go through nutrition, lifestyle and give you clear instructions on what your first steps are to improve your health while we wait for labs.
• Results session: We go through your lab tests and discuss relevant strategies to remove dysfunction. We review your progress and symptoms and adjust your plan. We then discuss your supplement protocol based on your lab results.
• Follow up sessions: review of progress and symptoms, education about where you are in your treatment cycle and education about your body, support and accountability. Discuss changes and new goals/homework.
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Yes, you get chat support in your practice better portal where you can message me on working days. I take 24 hours to get back to you. This is to ensure clarity, for check-ins, accountability and if your symptoms are changing and I need to know.
Most of my clients tell me they find it incredibly supportive to have access to me in between sessions and it makes a difference to their progress.
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Yes, a healthy diet and lifestyle plus herbal/natural therapies are a great way to complement or enhance your medical treatment when done by an experienced practitioner.
Please list your practitioner, medication and treatment on the intake forms.
My goal is to be part of your ongoing, multi-disciplinary healthcare team to get the best outcome for you.
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No, once you have signed your contract, made a payment and had your initial consult, I don’t give refunds unless it is an extraordinary circumstance (severe sickness or death of a family member etc).
The terms and conditions are clearly outlined in the legal contract you receive before we start working together, so please read it carefully.
If you don't feel financially committed to this program and ready to make the investment in yourself, please take more time to think about your decision as I do not offer refunds once your program has commenced.
I want you to be all in on this journey with me!
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My role as an FDN-P is not to diagnose or treat disease. My role is to help to identify hidden causes and help you build health. I am trained to use nutrition, lifestyle and nutritional/natural supplements to bring back balance in your body.
I am trained in lab testing and will then provides you with a step-by-step method for you to achieve your desired health outcomes. I do not replace the role of a medical doctor.
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You can apply to work with me in a discovery call to find out the price.
This is not to deceive you, but the cost without explaining the benefits/value will not make much sense. I only take a limited amount of clients so spots are highly sought after.
Please book a free discovery call, but only if you are seriously interested and ready to invest in your health, both time-wise and financially.
Supplements vary from person to person and usually can range between $200-500 AUD. I try to keep it as minimal as possible but will suggest based on labs and you will see the best/fastest results if you stick to the timeline and suggestions. If my suggestions are out of your budget please let me know and we will work out a slower plan for you.
Testing can vary from $300-600 AUD. If finances are limited, you should be able to get your blood test done with a GP on medicare/health fund and we can wait for further testing until later.
Please note that this might slow down your progress.
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No, unfortunately our healthcare system does not support preventative care.
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I am a certified functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner (FDN-P). I have been and am going through extensive education and educational mentorships.
To see a full list of qualifications please click here.
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Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® is a science-based holistic approach that uses functional laboratory assessments to identify malfunctions and underlying conditions that contribute to metabolic chaos at the root of most health complaints. FDN then provides you with a proven step-by-step method for you to achieve your desired health outcomes. For more information read my functional nutrition page.
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Sure! I have helped men with their digestive issues as well as children. Stool samples/tests are an easy way to gain insight even for smaller children.
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Technically, you can. However, to be fully transparent: I follow and advocate for incorporating high-quality meat into the diet for optimal health, energy, digestion, hormone balance and cellular function.
After working with hundreds of women and reviewing their labs, there is no denying that vegan and plant-based clients have a hard time getting essential nutrients and have a slower healing time.
At the end of the day, what you eat is your decision alone, and my role will be to educate you on your options from a science-based perspective without judgement.
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No. But what I do guarantee, is that I will consistently show up and give you my best effort, go above and beyond to find answers for you and I, therefore, expect that energy to be matched by you.
What I can not guarantee is that you will show up, put in the effort, and make the most of your time with me.
I am also not a god, so I can not guarantee complete healing. No one can.
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The video modules are an additional education to take you through your D.R.E.S.S protocol and understand how to build robust health.
This includes education about nutrition, counting macros, peri-menopausal hormones, detoxification and lymphatics, nervous system and vagus nerve balancing, exercise for weight loss and metabolism, and more.
The modules are for you to watch and learn in between sessions. I am passionate about you becoming your own best health advocate and your own practitioner so you can feel confident about your health choices in the future.