Sonya Thorn Naturopath

Sonya Thorn Naturopath I am a fully qualified Naturopath, Health and Nutrition Coach and Personal Trainer.

Gut Health Expert | Naturopath & Nutrition Coach | Digestive Wellness Practitioner

Helping Women Overcome Bloating, Digestive Discomfort & Gut Imbalances | Expert in IBS, IBD, SIBO & Restoring Optimal Microbiome Health I a warm, supportive and passionate naturopath who values connecting with people and developing honest, authentic relationships and I know the importance of having a healthy and balanced mind, body and spirit to maintain good health.

🔎 STAGE 2: EVIDENCE ANALYSIS Remember yesterday when we gathered all the evidence about your gut?Now comes the part wher...
12/12/2025

🔎 STAGE 2: EVIDENCE ANALYSIS

Remember yesterday when we gathered all the evidence about your gut?

Now comes the part where everything starts making sense.

In Stage 2 of the Gut Detective 4X4 Program, we analyse every clue:

- Your SIBO breath test reveals bacterial overgrowth patterns
- Your microbiome analysis shows which bacteria are thriving (and which are missing)
- Your food diary connects reactions you thought were random

Suddenly, the mystery starts unravelling

This is where most practitioners stop - they tell you what's wrong and send you on your way (usually with a truck load of supplements).

But I'm not most practitioners.

I don't just analyse the evidence. I EDUCATE you about what it means:
• Why bloating happens at 3pm specifically
• Why that "healthy" food makes you feel worse
• How your gut bacteria affect your mood, skin, and energy
• What YOUR unique triggers actually are

By the end of Stage 2, you understand your gut better than most doctors do.

Because knowledge is power. And in gut healing, understanding the "why" is half the battle.

Next week: Stage 3 drops... where we take all this evidence and actually FIX what's broken.

Already know you need this? Book your Gut Detective consultation - https://sonyathornnaturopath.setmore.com/book?step=time-slot&products=d5c24f0b-56d9-4304-ac11-c72d205a7df2&type=service&staff=rf4e41506236270695&staffSelected=true

🔎 Stage 1: THE INVESTIGATIONYour gut has been sending you signals for months (maybe years):• The bloating that makes yo...
11/12/2025

🔎 Stage 1: THE INVESTIGATION

Your gut has been sending you signals for months (maybe years):
• The bloating that makes your jeans uncomfortably tight by 3pm
• The exhaustion that coffee can't fix
• The anxiety that appears out of nowhere
• The foods you used to love but now fear

But here's what most people don't realise: these aren't separate problems. They're clues.

In Stage 1 of the Gut Detective 4X4 Program, I treat your gut like a crime scene - gathering every piece of evidence:

- Comprehensive functional testing (SIBO breath test, microbiome analysis)
- Detailed symptom mapping and pattern recognition
- Your complete gut health history
- Connections you've never noticed before

This isn't guessing. This is the investigation.

Because you can't solve a mystery without knowing what you're actually dealing with first. My program is strategic and is nothing you have experienced before.

Next week: I'll reveal what happens in Stage 2 when we analyse all this evidence...

Want to know if the Gut Detective 4X4 Program is right for you? Check out the program at - https://www.sonyathornnaturopath.com/gut-detective-program

Or book your discovery call - https://sonyathornnaturopath.setmore.com/book?step=time-slot&products=d5c24f0b-56d9-4304-ac11-c72d205a7df2&type=service&staff=rf4e41506236270695&staffSelected=true

"I eat so healthy... why am I STILL bloated?" If you're asking this question, you're not alone. And it's not your fault....
06/12/2025

"I eat so healthy... why am I STILL bloated?"

If you're asking this question, you're not alone. And it's not your fault.

Here's what I've learned after helping hundreds of women solve their gut mysteries:

Bloating isn't about eating "bad" foods. It's about how your unique gut microbiome processes food.

When your gut bacteria are out of balance (dysbiosis), even super healthy foods like broccoli, beans, and whole grains can cause:
- Excessive gas production
- That "pregnant belly" look by evening
- Uncomfortable bloating and distension
- Digestive chaos despite your best efforts

The foods aren't the problem. Your gut ecosystem is disrupted.

🔍 THE REAL SOLUTION? Stop guessing and start investigating.

Comprehensive testing (SIBO breath test + microbiome analysis) reveals EXACTLY what's causing your bloating—then I can create a targeted protocol to fix it.

Not another restrictive diet. Not more random supplements. Just evidence-based solutions for YOUR gut.

SAVE this carousel if you're tired of bloating despite eating well.

TAG a friend who needs to see this.

Have questions? Drop them below—I read every comment.

- Sonya
Gut Health Detective | Naturopath
Barossa Valley, SA

05/12/2025

NEW BLOG POST ALERT: The 12 Hidden Signs of Gut Dysbiosis (That Doctors Often Miss)

Your doctor says your tests are “normal.”
Your colonoscopy was clear.
Your blood work looks fine.

Yet you still feel terrible — exhausted, bloated, foggy-headed, anxious, inflamed, and completely unheard.

Sound familiar?
You’re not imagining it… and you’re not “just stressed.”

One of the most common reasons women feel unwell despite normal medical tests is gut dysbiosis — an imbalance in the gut microbiome that doesn’t show up on standard pathology, but affects nearly every system in your body.

As I often say in my Barossa Valley clinic:

“Once we address the root cause in the gut, everything begins to heal.” — Sonya Thorn, Gut Health Detective

In my latest article, I break down the 12 hidden signs of dysbiosis that are so often overlooked — symptoms that seem completely unrelated, but are actually connected by one underlying issue: your gut bacteria.

You'll learn:

- Why your anxiety may actually be gut-driven
- How dysbiosis creates stubborn bloating and unpredictable bowels
- The link between your skin flares and your microbiome
- Why you're exhausted even with normal blood tests
- How cravings, hormone imbalances, joint pain & weight issues all tie back to the gut
- Why doctors miss dysbiosis — and how to finally get answers

If you’ve been told everything looks normal… but you don’t feel normal, this article could finally give you clarity.

✨ Read the full blog post here → https://www.sonyathornnaturopath.com/guthealtharticles/the-12-hidden-signs-of-gut-dysbiosis-that-doctors-often-miss

30/11/2025

After many months, my new clinic room is officially open! It’s larger, calmer and beautifully cosy - a peaceful space where you can slow down, breathe deeply and finally feel supported on your healing journey. I can’t wait to welcome you in and help you uncover what’s really going on with your gut so you can feel lighter, clearer and more like yourself again. Book you appointment today at www.sonyathornnaturopath.com

Small Changes Make a Big DifferenceReducing ultra processed foods doesn’t mean giving up all convenience - it just means...
26/11/2025

Small Changes Make a Big Difference

Reducing ultra processed foods doesn’t mean giving up all convenience - it just means becoming more aware of what you’re eating and choosing minimally processed, whole foods more often.

Whole & Minimally Processed Foods - Great
Closest to how nature made them
Washed, chopped, frozen, dried, or fermented without additives
✔ Fresh fruit and veg
✔ Whole grains
✔ Plain yoghurt
✔ Nuts and seeds
✔ Eggs, meat, fish
✔ Olive oil

Processed Foods - still good
Some added ingredients or steps - still recognisable and often nutritious
Foods altered for shelf life, flavour, or convenience - but not heavily modified or full of additives
✔ Tinned tomatoes
✔ Cheese
✔ Wholegrain bread (basic ingredients)
✔ Tinned tuna in oil
✔ Natural kefir or flavoured yoghurt with few ingredients

Ultra-Processed Foods - AVOID IF POSSIBLE
Industrial products made mostly from ingredients you don’t cook with at home
✘ Contain emulsifiers, colourings, flavour enhancers, sweeteners, preservatives, industrial oils
✘ Sugary drinks
✘ Flavoured yoghurts
✘ Instant noodles and cup soups
✘ Snack bars, chips, biscuits
✘ Processed meats (incl. nuggets)
✘ Supermarket ready meals
✘ ‘Healthy’ protein products with artificial ingredients
(protein balls/bars etc)

Health impact: Linked to chronic disease, inflammation, poor gut and mental health

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are becoming a bigger part of our diets than ever before - but they may be doing more harm ...
25/11/2025

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are becoming a bigger part of our diets than ever before - but they may be doing more harm than many people realise.
From breakfast cereals and protein bars to ready meals and soft drinks, UPFs are foods made with ingredients you wouldn’t usually find in a home kitchen - like artificial sweeteners, colourings, preservatives, flavour enhancers, and industrial oils. These ingredients help make food more convenient, tasty, and shelf-stable - but
they also come at a cost to your health.

CLIENT WIN 🎉Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs come from identifying the simple triggers hiding in plain sight.This bea...
24/11/2025

CLIENT WIN 🎉
Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs come from identifying the simple triggers hiding in plain sight.

This beautiful client came to me dealing with ongoing gut pain, reflux, and exhausting fatigue that was impacting her daily life. After working together, she's now feeling better than she has in months.

What we discovered:

Caffeine was the hidden culprit behind her gut pain and reflux symptoms.
Her body was ready to reintroduce foods she'd been avoiding.
Small, strategic dietary changes made a massive difference.

What we focused on:
✨ Building a sustainable, high-fibre Mediterranean approach (no restrictive eating here)
✨ Supporting her gut healing with targeted prebiotic fibres
✨ Identifying and eliminating her specific triggers
✨ Teaching her body's signals so she could navigate food reintroductions confidently

Now? Regular bowel function, no pain, improved energy, and she's peacefully managing stress through diet and lifestyle changes that actually work for her life.
This is what naturopathic care looks like - getting to the root cause, not just masking symptoms. And certainly not settling for "just live with it."

If you're tired of dealing with gut issues that no one seems to take seriously, let's talk.
📍 Home clinic in Angaston (Tues/Wed) or online consultations available
🔗 https://sonyathornnaturopath.setmore.com/

‼️RARE OPPORTUNITY ‼️😲I've got 2 exclusive spots for 30% off Microba microbiome testing. Here's the deal:Book an initia...
13/11/2025

‼️RARE OPPORTUNITY ‼️

😲I've got 2 exclusive spots for 30% off Microba microbiome testing.

Here's the deal:
Book an initial consultation with me before the end of November. If we decide comprehensive gut testing is right for you or you are just interested in learning more about your gut health, you'll get 30% off your Microba test.

Why microbiome testing?
Because guessing what's going on in your gut wastes time and money. Testing shows me exactly what's happening - your bacterial balance, diversity, inflammation markers, and which specific strains need support. It's how I create protocols that actually work for YOUR gut, not a generic approach.

Why Microba? It's the testing I use in my practice because it gives me the detailed, actionable information I need.

This is for people ready to invest in understanding their gut health properly and doing the work.

2 spots. End of November.

First in, best dressed.

DM me or book directly - https://sonyathornnaturopath.setmore.com/

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Nuriootpa, SA
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