Hi, I’m Ash
I’m a clinical naturopath, mum of two and the founder of Nurture Children’s Health
I work predominantly with babies, children and teenagers, supporting families navigating everything from eczema, gut and digestive concerns and food reactions to recurrent illness, sleep difficulties, nutrient deficiencies and neurodevelopmental concerns.
My approach is practical, evidence-informed and individualised. I’m interested in understanding the whole child – their health history, nutrition, gut health, environment, lifestyle, pathology and the patterns that may help explain what’s going on. But Nurture also grew from my own experience as a parent
Ash Yates, Clinical Naturopath
- Degree Qualified Naturopath (BHSc Naturopathy)
- Registered with Australian Naturopathic Practitioners Association (membership number 0855)
Where it began
My background is in chronic disease and autoimmunity, but my interest in children’s health became very personal after my son’s birth.
He experienced ongoing health issues throughout early childhood after we discovered he had been born with a chronic disease. Like many parents, we found ourselves moving through appointments, procedures and discussions about what might need to happen next.
At the time, I began looking more closely at our options with complementary approaches alongside his conventional medical care.
That experience ultimately led me to move my clinical focus to paediatrics and eventually create Nurture Children’s Health.
The clinic I wanted as a parent
I know what it feels like to be the parent on the other side of the table. You can have a folder full of results, conflicting advice from different professionals and an enormous list of things you could try and still have no idea what actually matters.
That’s a big part of how I practise now. I want families to understand why I’m recommending something, what we’re trying to achieve and what actually needs to be prioritised.
Sometimes that means nutrition and lifestyle changes. Sometimes we use pathology testing or targeted supplementation. Sometimes the most appropriate next step is working alongside your family GP, paediatrician, psychologist or another health professional. And sometimes, a family simply needs reassurance that they don’t need to do everything at once.
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If you’re unsure if a naturopath is a good fit for your family, book in a 15min chat.
Children’s health is where I belong
Over the years, my clinical work has become increasingly focused on paediatric and family health. I particularly enjoy the cases where there are several pieces to put together – the child with eczema and digestive symptoms, recurrent illness and poor appetite, constipation and withholding, food reactions, an unsettled baby, or a neurodivergent child whose nutrition and physical health deserve just as much attention as their social development.
My role isn’t to replace conventional healthcare. It’s to add another perspective, ask different questions and help families build a realistic plan that works alongside the care their child already receives.
Today
Nurture Children’s Health now supports families throughout Australia via Telehealth, alongside in-person consultations in Adelaide. And because not every family needs (or wants) ongoing one-to-one care, I’ve expanded Nurture beyond traditional consultations to include pathology testing, health audits, clinical programs and practical resources for parents.
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If you’re unsure if a naturopath is a good fit for your family, book in a 15min chat.
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