What does a clinical nutritionist treat?

Renae Cinanni treats gut health and IBS, thyroid conditions including hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's, PCOS, perimenopause, hormonal imbalances, food intolerances, fatigue, and children's gut health using a root cause clinical approach.

Do I need a referral to see a clinical nutritionist in Perth?

No referral is needed. You can book directly online at Perth Nutrition & Natural Health Clinic. Existing blood test results are helpful but not required.

Are online nutrition consultations available across Australia?

Yes. Online consultations are available for clients across Australia. GI Map stool test kits can be posted directly to you and completed at home.

What is a GI Map test?

The GI Map is a DNA-based stool analysis assessing gut microbiome balance, pathogens, digestive function, gut inflammation, and intestinal permeability. It is the most requested test at Perth Nutrition & Natural Health Clinic for identifying the root cause of digestive symptoms.

Where is Perth Nutrition & Natural Health Clinic located?

The clinic is located in Perth, Western Australia, accessible for clients in Cockburn, Treeby, Piara Waters, Canning Vale, Harrisdale, Southern River, and Murdoch. Online consultations are available nationwide.

Children's gut microbiome testing with NutriPATH gutIQ in Perth

Children's gut microbiome testing in Perth and online Australia

Gut microbiome testing for babies, children and teens aged 0–17 years.
NutriPATH gutIQ BabyBiome and PaediatricBiome stool tests provide age-specific insights into your child's developing gut microbiome, helping guide personalised nutrition advice and support.

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Kids microbiome test: ages 3 to 17 years ✦ At-home collection ✦ Posted anywhere in Australia

Why Adult Gut Microbiome Tests Aren't Designed for Children

A child's gut microbiome is very different from an adult's. While adult GI mapping tests can provide valuable insights into adult gut health, their reference ranges may not be appropriate for interpreting the developing microbiome of babies, children and teenagers.

From birth through adolescence, the gut microbiome changes significantly. Factors such as birth method, breastfeeding or formula feeding, antibiotic exposure, introduction of solid foods and immune system development all influence its composition.

What is typical for a two year old may look very different from what is expected in a healthy adult. This is why age-appropriate interpretation is important when assessing children's gut microbiome results.

NutriPATH's gutIQ BabyBiome and PaediatricBiome tests are designed specifically for different stages of childhood development, using age-relevant reference information to help interpret microbiome findings.

These results can provide additional insights into your child's gut health and, when considered alongside their symptoms, health history and nutritional needs, help inform personalised nutrition and lifestyle recommendations.

WHICH TEST IS RIGHT FOR MY CHILD?

Kids Gut Health Program

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Paediatric gut microbiome testing for children and teenagers

Conditions paediatric microbiome tests are commonly indicated for

Paediatric gut microbiome testing is clinically indicated for a wide range of childhood presentations where gut dysfunction is suspected as a contributing or underlying factor.

SKIN CONDITIONS

Eczema, Atopic Dermatitis & Urticaria

If your child constantly experiences skin flares despite topical steroids, then looking into the gut microbiome may be the missing link.

Gut microbiome imbalance and intestinal permeability (leaky gut) are consistently linked to childhood eczema severity. The gut-skin axis often explains why topical treatments provide only temporary relief.

FOOD REACTIONS & ALLERGIES

Food Allergies & Intolerances

Does your child experience multiple or worsening food reactions, even after avoiding trigger foods?

Sometimes rather than the foods themselves, increased intestinal permeability ("leaky gut") and histamine producing bacteria may be driving ongoing immune sensitisation and the development of additional food sensitivities.

DIGESTIVE SYMPTOMS

IBS, Bloating & Chronic Gut Symptoms

Does your child frequently complain of tummy aches, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, or irregular bowel habits?

Persistent symptoms despite dietary changes may indicate an underlying gut imbalance requiring further investigation.

IMMUNITY

Colds, Flu & Infections

Does your child seem to catch every bug going around?

Frequent colds, ear infections, tonsillitis, or respiratory illnesses may indicate poor gut immune function. Around 70% of the immune system resides in the gut, making gut health essential for immunity.

POOR GROWTH & APPETITE

IBS, Bloating & Chronic Gut Symptoms

Is your child a picky eater, struggling with a poor appetite, or not growing as expected?

Food aversions, slow growth, or poor weight gain may reflect gut inflammation or nutrient malabsorption affecting healthy growth and development.

NutriPATH gutIQ BabyBiome and PaediatricBiome stool testing kits

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Which Gut Microbiome Test Is Right for My Child?

INFANT & TODDLER GUT MICROBIOME TEST PERTH

The NutriPATH gutIQ BabyBiome test is designed for babies and toddlers from birth to 3 years. It explores the developing gut microbiome using age-relevant reference information, providing insights that can help inform personalised nutrition and gut health support.

Did You Know?
Your baby's gut microbiome develops rapidly during the first years of life. Its composition is influenced by birth method, breastfeeding or formula feeding, antibiotic exposure and the introduction of solid foods. These factors contribute to the changing balance and diversity of gut microorganisms as your child's digestive and immune systems mature.

What Does the NutriPATH gutIQ BabyBiome Test Assess?

Personalised children's gut health nutrition consultation in Perth

Microbiome composition and diversity

Pathogens, parasites, H. pylori and "bad bacteria"

Gut barrier, inflammation and immune function

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Which Gut Microbiome Test Is Right for My Child?

KID'S & TEENS GUT MICROBIOME TEST PERTH

The NutriPATH gutIQ PaediatricBiome test is designed for children and teenagers aged 3 to 17 years. It explores gut microbial diversity, bacterial composition and selected digestive health markers using age-relevant reference information. Results are reviewed alongside your child's symptoms, health history and nutritional needs to help guide personalised nutrition support.

What Does the NutriPATH gutIQ PaediatricBiome Test Assess?

gut health nutritionist for children in perth and australia

Microbiome composition and diversity

Pathogens, parasites, H. pylori and "bad bacteria"

Intestinal inflammation, gut barrier and permeability

Digestive function and absorption

Food immune markers

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REAL RESULTS

Gianna's story: eczema, diarrhoea, and food reactions from infancy

This case study shows what becomes possible when a child's chronic gut and skin symptoms are investigated through targeted microbiome testing
rather than managed through trial and error.

Gianna was two years old when she presented with daily eczema flares covering her arms, legs, and torso, diarrhoea occurring up to four times daily, severe itching that disrupted her sleep, multiple confirmed food allergies, and growth that had fallen below the expected percentile for her age. Standard investigations through her GP and paediatrician had not identified an underlying cause, and she had been on topical corticosteroids since infancy with temporary relief only.

Rather than continuing with food elimination and trial and error, gut microbiome testing was used to understand what was actually happening inside her gut; because with symptoms affecting both her gut and her skin simultaneously, the gut was the most clinically logical place to investigate.

What the testing revealed:

Active intestinal inflammation (high calprotectin) indicating gut wall damage
Impaired gut barrier integrity and intestinal permeability (elevated zonulin), explaining food sensitisation
Immune system overactivation (high secretory IgA)
Immune reactions to gluten (positive antigliadin IgA)
Significant dysbiosis affecting both beneficial and opportunistic bacteria
Blood detected in stool indicating active intestinal damage

These findings explained her eczema, diarrhoea, food reactions, and poor immunity through the gut-skin axis; a pathway that is well established in the clinical research but invisible to standard investigations.

Treatment approach:

Treatment was built entirely around the specific microbiome findings and carefully adapted for Gianna's age, growth requirements, and what was practically achievable for a two-year-old and her mum.

Inflammatory and reactive foods were identified via DNA testing and removed alongside confirmed allergens.
Anti-inflammatory support was introduced through omega-3-rich foods, specific nutrients, vitamin D, and specific probiotic strains chosen to match her microbiome results rather than a generic product.

Support was directed toward strengthening the gut barrier and rebuilding the beneficial bacteria essential for nutrient absorption and long-term gut repair, all while maintaining the nutritional adequacy her growth required.