Microbiome & SIBO Testing
Functional Insight Within an Integrated Assessment
The gut microbiome plays an important role in digestion, immunity, metabolism, and communication with the nervous system.
For some individuals, disturbances in gut microbial balance can contribute to ongoing or complex health concerns.
However, at Naturopath Solutions, microbiome and SIBO testing are never viewed in isolation.
All findings are interpreted alongside:
functional blood chemistry
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA)
genetic tendencies where relevant
detailed clinical history and current symptoms
This integrated perspective helps ensure that testing leads to clarity and meaningful treatment direction, rather than confusion or fragmented care.
When Patients Already Have Gut Test Results
Many people seek consultation after completing microbiome or SIBO testing elsewhere.
Although reports often indicate imbalance or dysbiosis, patients are frequently left uncertain about:
which findings are truly important
how results relate to their symptoms
what treatment steps should come first
why previous treatment has not worked
Because gut tests are commonly interpreted as stand-alone results, treatment may focus narrowly on microbes rather than the broader physiological picture influencing gut health.
At this clinic, existing results are carefully re-interpreted within the full functional context, allowing treatment to focus on root drivers rather than isolated findings.
Understanding What Microbiome and SIBO Tests Represent
Like blood tests and other functional investigations, gut testing provides a snapshot of physiology at the time of collection.
Results may reflect:
current diet and lifestyle
recent illness, stress, or medication use
short-term microbial shifts
temporary inflammatory or digestive patterns
Because the microbiome is dynamic and constantly changing, results must always be interpreted in relation to:
timing of the test
overall metabolic and hormonal patterns
mineral balance and stress physiology
the person’s current clinical presentation
Numbers alone rarely tell the full story.
Microbiome Testing
Advanced stool-based microbiome analysis can provide information about:
microbial diversity and balance
beneficial and opportunistic organisms
inflammatory or metabolic patterns within the gut environment
functional markers related to digestion, immunity, and gut barrier health
When interpreted within an integrated clinical framework, these insights may help explain:
persistent digestive symptoms
food sensitivities or inflammation
immune or skin concerns
fatigue, mood, or systemic health patterns linked to gut function
Testing is recommended selectively, only when results are likely to change treatment direction or improve precision of care.
SIBO Breath Testing
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) can contribute to symptoms such as:
bloating and abdominal discomfort
excess gas
altered bowel habits
food intolerance
nutrient malabsorption
Breath testing measures gases produced by intestinal bacteria, helping determine whether hydrogen-dominant, methane-dominant, or mixed patterns are present.
Accurate identification of these patterns can guide more appropriate nutritional and therapeutic strategies, particularly when symptoms have been persistent or resistant to treatment.
As with all investigations in this clinic, SIBO results are interpreted within the broader functional picture, not as an isolated diagnosis.
Interpretation Requires Clinical Integration
Meaningful use of microbiome and SIBO testing depends on skilled clinical interpretation, not simply obtaining laboratory data.
Before training as a naturopath, Celia Grossman worked as a bacteriologist, providing a strong scientific foundation in microbiology and laboratory analysis.
She has since undertaken specialised training in the clinical interpretation and integration of functional gut testing, allowing results to be:
understood in relation to the whole person
aligned with other investigations
translated into clear, prioritised treatment strategies
The focus remains on restoring balance in the body as a whole, rather than attempting to correct microbes alone.
Selective and Purposeful Testing
Gut testing is not necessary for every patient. It is recommended only when findings are likely to:
clarify unresolved digestive or systemic symptoms
influence treatment direction
improve safety and precision of care
All results are incorporated into your comprehensive integrated report, ensuring that:
priorities remain clear
unnecessary treatment is avoided
care stays calm, structured, and clinically meaningful
A Thoughtful Approach to Investigation
Functional testing represents a significant investment, and any recommended investigation must genuinely support progress.
For this reason:
testing is chosen carefully and purposefully
fees are paid directly to the laboratory provider
recommendations are made only when clinically justified
The goal is always clarity rather than complexity.
Your Next Step
If you are experiencing ongoing digestive concerns or complex health symptoms and would like a clearer understanding of underlying drivers, the first step is an Initial Consultation.
During this consultation we will:
review your history, symptoms, and any previous test results
determine whether further gut testing is appropriate
integrate findings into a clear, prioritised treatment direction
Any recommended investigations then become part of a fully integrated functional assessment, guiding a practical and individualised path toward improved health.