Consultancy
Linda Paterson
Certified GAPS Nutrition Consultant
The GAPS Nutrition Consultancy Program emerged from Linda’s personal experience in effectively treating her own son diagnosed with autism with the Gut and Psychology Syndrome Protocol. It was through this experience that Linda identified with the limited amount of support, direction or guidance available to people seeking this information and treatment option. Having been trained by Dr Natasha herself, Linda has since recieved Certification as a GAPS Practitioner.
Linda is very grateful to her mentor Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride for her wealth of collective knowledge and successful clinical and personal experience in treating thousands of people with GAPS conditions including her own son who has also since recovered from autism.
Linda understands the challenges associated with implementing the GAPS Nutrition Protocol for children with specific needs because she has experienced this first hand. She is committed to helping other parents and adults with digestive disorders to understand and navigate the GAPS protocol and implementation of ABA mealtime management programs for fussy eaters.
Linda holds a Bachelor of Health Science with honors in the field of Developmental Disabilities & writing programs for people with specific needs. She has undertaken studies in Nutrition and is an Associate member of the Australian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM).
Linda has enjoyed working in both government and non-government health service organisations in the disability and mental health field for over 16 years providing a cross reference of expereince associated with a broad variety of mental health issues and developmental disorders.
Linda is an active member of the Weston A Price Foundation and is dedicated to restoring nutrient dense foods to the Australian diet through educating the GAPS protocol and the health dilemma our children are exposed to.
Upon commencing the Gaps Nutrition Consultancy Program, Linda’s referral pathways have extended from other ACNEM Doctors where she continues to coach parents, adults and families with a variety of GAPS related health issues and conditions.
Linda is working with Dr Natasha on a referral capacity and holds a direct link to her wealth of information and knowledge. Dr Natasha has come to realise that the growth of GAPS followers has become too large for her to manage on her own and has delegated Linda as the official GAPS Practitioner Course Educator accross Australia and New Zealand which will provide Practitioners with GAPS Trade Mark Certification. Linda is the Australian Distributor for all GAPS Products and provides trade accounts to GAPS Practitioners and related services.
The official GAPS Australia website is an extension of Gaps Nutrition Consultancy where supportive information is provided free to all who wish to learn more about GAPS and explore the protocol and important components of the program. Through this site, GAPS support groups have been established and provided individuals with a valuable support network.
Linda’s GAPS cooking classes have unfolded into a relaxed social gathering where the secrets of our forefathers are shared during the course of exploring and enjoying the taste of nourishing food. Linda likes to structure these classes informally with women and men sharing their skills in the kitchen of her own home. Linda holds support group meetings for local GAPS members and delivers GAPS Education and Training Seminars to the public.
Whilst only a small degree of supplements are utilised in the GAPS Protocol to assist with important imbalances, Linda strongly believes that nourishing nutrition provides the powerhouse of the healing powers if implemented correctly. Linda’s motivation to help others has derived from her own sons success which makes her approach unique and re-latable for those wishing to follow the same healing path.
GAPS Nutrition Consultations conducted by Linda are simultaneous to obtaining a personal trainer for Nutrition. The GAPS Protocol is a learning experience equipting you to source and prepare healing food. Selecting a GAPS Nutrition Consultation with Linda is dependant upon whether you are new to GAPS or whether you require some guidance in ensuring that you are implementing the program appropriately.
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We hold GAPS Consultations both by Phone or at our Clinic
GAPS Nutrition Consultancy queries and appointments can be made at contact@gapsaustralia.com.au
Dr Natasha & Linda Paterson
Gaps Nutrition Consultancy Testimonial 2009
“I was initially daunted when I read the Gaps book by Dr N. Campbell-McBride and could not see how I could implement so many aspects of the introductory diet on my own so I was relieved when I learnt that Linda offered a consultancy service to support and guide me through the process.
I was so pleased to get a quick response from her when I emailed and found that she was never far away when I sent an S.O.S as I was preparing and working through the protocol.
Linda answered any question that was asked of her and always researched anything that was new to her, being prompt with her reply.
Linda helped me understand the reasoning behind the diet at times when I felt I could cut corners that just seemed too hard. Linda really helped me sustain my motivation and cheered me along at every stage I was able to conquer, she really empathised with how tough it was at times as she herself as a mother had travelled this road herself.
I found Linda a warm and supportive mentor who was happy to share ideas and personal experiences of her own to make things easier. If you are doing the gaps protocol, I recommend you invest in all she has to offer which is a lot for the small charge and all the hard work she puts in to getting you accross the line.”
Rosie, Victoria Australia
GAPS Testimonial 2010
Dear Linda, last night I read the story you wrote about your son and what you went through. It is incredible to me now, particularly having read your story, how many others have been and are currently going through what we are going through. Every symptom of your sons was and is, identical to my son. The sleeping issues that started at about 6 weeks of age that got worse by the day, the inconsolable screaming, the touching from us that tipped him over the edge…everything.
Reading your story completely overwhelmed me and to be honest, I struggled to get through it. I felt like I was reading about my own little boy. It’s the same for us now too…the GAPS Protocol that we really just stumbled across has changed our life. As with you, our kitchen has so much more meaning now. We are both cooking like you wouldn’t believe and little Jake who only 5 weeks ago would eat almost nothing we gave him, is eating everything we give him and more. We simply cannot cook quick enough!
It has changed our life and his progress is incredible. He is so much calmer, his tantrums and meltdowns have gone from what was 2 or 3 a day to maybe 1 per week. He is engaging in eye contact and starting to listen to answers, asking questions and more. The dark marks around his eyes have gone and in one eye he had what appeared to be a kind of water mark, that to has gone. Even a drop of water on his finger that was sending him reeling is a thing of the past. He is playing in a little childrens pool and loves being squirted with the hose.
On Wednesday, he starts with a psychologist who specialises with Autistic children, for speech and behaviour therapy so I am really hoping that this will bring about the changes that will make to biggest difference to him socially. The affectionate little boy who we feared was gone is very much on his way back to us and we are loving every minute of it. I know I have said it before but, thank you so much for your ongoing support, guidance and advice for without it, I don’t know what state I or my wife, or my son for that matter would be in.
Regards Andrew
GAPS Testimonial 2011
Seven weeks into the GAPS journey and there’s one thing for certain – our progress would have been much slower and a lot more confusing had we not consulted with Linda both one week prior to beginning the diet, and again for a recent follow up consultation. There are so many questions I had as a beginner, which Linda answered professionally and with the great wisdom and experience of one who has been there and done that herself. She has been clear, compassionate and refreshingly helpful, moving me gently forward and guiding me back onto the path should I stray a little. And her help didn’t end when the consultation ended. Linda has been there for me right through, answering all sorts of questions I have come up with. Nothing has been too much trouble for her. Apart from the relief of having someone there to help me through the practical everyday stuff that arose, the greatest comfort I had was that there was someone on the other end of my computer or phone, who was real and who had, in real life, already succeeded in treating her own son’s condition. This made it real for me, it kept me focused and motivated. Especially helpful also, was the GAPS Companion included with our first consultaion. Meticulously compiled by Linda through all of her experience, it is a wealth of extra information. I have found Linda to be friendly, helpful, patient and most kind. Thanks to her assistance and professional guidance, now entering week seven, we have already seen some wonderful results in my little boy with autism.
Anna
Click here to view Dr Natasha Campbell-McBrides success with her son.
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