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Meet Your Naturopath - Samantha

Samantha Porter is a passionate and highly experienced paediatric naturopath dedicated to helping neurodivergent children feel calmer, more focused, and resilient — naturally.

Welcome to the Neuro Naturopath where we empower neurodivergent families, Using my Neuro-Nurture Framework™, we take a science-based, holistic approach to support healthy brain development & help kids feel calmer, more focused, and emotionally balanced—without unnecessary medications.

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As a dedicated mother and naturopath, Samantha Porter has witnessed firsthand the struggles parents face when trying to navigate their child’s health journey.

Watching families, including her own caught between limited mainstream options and a lack of personalised care, she felt called to create a space where real solutions and compassionate support intersect. This is why she founded The Neuro Naturopath—a place built on the belief that every child’s potential should be nurtured, not just managed.

Samantha’s journey began as a quest to find better outcomes for her own child facing neurodevelopmental challenges. She saw how often the traditional, one-size-fits-all approach left parents feeling unheard, and children without the individualized care they needed. Through years of experience and specialized training, she recognized a critical gap—one that The Neuro Naturopath is here to fill.

At the heart of Samantha’s work lies a commitment to empowering families with more than just a diagnosis or prescription. She believes in looking beyond the obvious symptoms to uncover underlying causes and crafting tailored, integrative solutions that prioritise each child’s unique needs. Whether it’s incorporating comprehensive blood tests into her assessments to prevent missed diagnoses, or addressing the vital yet often overlooked gut-brain connection, Samantha’s approach is both evidence-based and holistic.

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The Neuro Naturopath Clinic is not just a place for treatment; it’s a community of support where families are heard, empowered, and given the confidence to explore new possibilities. In a world where mainstream approaches can sometimes fall short or feel rigid, Samantha challenges the status quo, encouraging parents to think beyond traditional methods and embrace a broader perspective on what’s possible for their children.

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Misson

Our mission is that every consultation, every plan, and every conversation at The Neuro Naturopath is driven by a deep respect for the individual journey of each child and family, that parents should never have to settle for a single path, and children deserve the chance to thrive through truly personalised care.

With passion for educating and equipping families, The Neuro Naturopath offers a fresh, comprehensive approach to children’s neurodevelopmental health—one that honours the whole child, embraces complexity, and always seeks to unlock each child’s fullest potential.

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Values

  • Neuro-affirming - supporting and optimising function while recognising and honouring the unique strengths, needs, and experiences of different neurotypes.

  • Individualised Approach — Recognise that every child is unique, and solutions must be tailored to fit their biology, environment, and challenges.

  • Holistic and Root-Cause Approach: We look beyond surface symptoms and address foundational causes.

  • Natural, Evidence-Based Solutions — Prioritise gentle, non-pharmaceutical approaches grounded in science and naturopathic principles.

  • Challenging the Status Quo — Question mainstream, one-size-fits-all approaches that don’t serve neurodiverse kids effectively and advocate for better outcomes.

Qualifications 

  • BHSC Naturopathy

  • ANTA

  • Microbiome Guardians

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PATIENT REVIEWS

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  • "Working with Sam has been fantastic right from the very first visit, she made me feel like there was hope"

    Jane T.

  • "I've been getting such positive feedback from school about how fantastic and regulated my son has been, even with a few flair ups, he's quick to regulate and rejoin activities or group"

    Jesse B.

  • "Samantha is amazing. She took a very detailed and compassionate approach and greatly improved and helped my little one’s transition to school"

    Eve K.

  • "One of the best and most successful experiences of our lives! Real understanding and support, the knowledge is amazing!"

    Jessica R.

The Neuro Nurture Framework

At The Neuro Naturopath, Samantha Porter has developed The Neuro-Nurture Framework—a comprehensive, 3-step approach designed to identify and address the root causes of neurodevelopmental challenges. This unique framework goes beyond symptom management, focusing instead on nurturing each child’s full potential through personalised, targeted care.

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  • The journey begins with a Comprehensive Health Investigation to uncover the root causes affecting a child’s health and development. Samantha utilizes thorough assessments, including blood tests and specialized gut and metabolic evaluations, to gain a clear understanding of each child’s unique needs. By identifying underlying imbalances, this step provides a strong foundation for precise and individualized care.

  • Using the insights from testing, Samantha creates a Personalised Treatment Roadmap tailored to each child. This targeted approach is designed to address the root causes with pinpoint accuracy, guiding parents through clear, actionable steps. The roadmap adapts to the child’s progress, ensuring continuous support and optimal results on their journey to better health.

  • The final step of The Neuro-Nurture Framework focuses on Neuro-Gut Optimisation, recognizing the critical link between gut health and brain function. Samantha’s approach targets balancing the gut microbiome and enhancing brain health, leading to improvements in cognitive function, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. By addressing this key connection, the framework creates a lasting impact on each child’s quality of life.

With The Neuro-Nurture Framework, Samantha Porter empowers families with a clear, structured path to achieving real, lasting improvements in their child’s health. This evidence-based yet compassionate approach ensures that every child receives the support and care they need to thrive.

“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken adults.”

- F. Douglass