Question 1

How can nutrition support help with gut health concerns?

Accepted Answer

Nutrition support can help identify patterns that may be contributing to digestive discomfort and guide you towards a more suitable way of eating. Ola focuses on a root-cause approach, rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Question 2

Can a nutrition plan be adjusted if my gut symptoms change?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Your plan can be reviewed and adjusted as your symptoms, tolerance and progress change. That flexibility is an important part of personalised care.

Question 3

Will I receive a meal plan as part of my support?

Accepted Answer

A personalised 7-day meal plan is available as one of the services offered. It can be a helpful way to make changes feel more practical and easier to follow at home.

Question 4

Do I need a breath test before booking?

Accepted Answer

No. Many people book first and organise testing afterwards, and some already have results from their GP or gastroenterologist. If a breath test would be useful, that is something to discuss in your consultation.

Question 5

Which Microba test should I choose?

Accepted Answer

That depends on your symptoms and what has already been investigated. Essentials, Extended and Comprehensive differ in how much they report on gastrointestinal health markers. The comparison page walks through each one, and the free 15 minute assessment exists so you do not have to guess.

Question 6

Can a clinical nutritionist help with SIBO?

Accepted Answer

A clinical nutritionist can provide dietary guidance, assess nutritional intake and support food reintroduction alongside appropriate medical care. Ola considers your symptoms, health history, diet, medications and available pathology when developing your nutrition strategy.

Question 7

What should I eat if I have SIBO?

Accepted Answer

There is no single SIBO diet suitable for everyone. Recommendations consider your symptoms, nutritional requirements, bowel habits, food preferences and individual tolerance.

Question 8

Do I need a low-FODMAP diet?

Accepted Answer

Not everyone needs a low-FODMAP diet. Short-term modification of fermentable carbohydrates may help some people manage symptoms. If restriction is appropriate, it should be reviewed with guidance on reintroduction and nutritional adequacy.

Question 9

How do I know whether I have SIBO?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms alone cannot diagnose SIBO. Your symptoms, medical history and bowel habits should be assessed, with breath testing used when appropriate.

Question 10

Is a stool microbiome test the same as a SIBO test?

Accepted Answer

No. A stool test mainly reflects the large intestine. A breath test looks for gas patterns that may suggest fermentation in the small intestine.

Question 11

What should I do during a flare?

Accepted Answer

Choose simple meals you tolerate, stay hydrated and consider recent changes such as constipation, illness, medication, stress or new supplements. Seek medical advice for severe, new or persistent symptoms.

Question 12

Can SIBO return after treatment?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Recurrence may happen when slow motility, constipation or another underlying factor has not been addressed.

Question 13

What does a clinical nutritionist actually do?

Accepted Answer

A clinical nutritionist looks at your symptoms, health history, current diet, medications and pathology together, and builds a nutrition strategy around what is realistic for you. Ola is an Accredited Member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society and works alongside your GP, not instead of them.

Question 14

Do you consult in person in Cammeray, or online?

Accepted Answer

Every consultation is online, by video, anywhere in Australia. The practice is based in Cammeray on Sydney's Lower North Shore.

Question 15

What happens in the free 15 minute health assessment?

Accepted Answer

A short call to talk through your main concerns, ask questions about consultations, programs or testing, and work out which one is the right next step. It does not include a clinical assessment, a nutrition plan, a pathology review or supplement recommendations.

Question 16

How much is an initial consultation?

Accepted Answer

An initial nutrition consultation is A$225 and runs for 90 minutes. Follow-up consultations are A$115. A personalised 7-day meal plan is A$160.

Question 17

Can nutrition support help with SIBO?

Accepted Answer

Nutrition support cannot replace medical care for SIBO, and it is not a substitute for testing or for your doctor's plan. What it can do is shape what you eat during each phase, support digestion and motility, and help you rebuild afterwards. Ola is a SIBO-Certified Nutritionist trained through Dr Nirala Jacobi's SIBO Mastery Program.

Question 18

Can you support thyroid health through nutrition?

Accepted Answer

Nutrition support is available for medically diagnosed Hashimoto's, hypothyroidism and health after thyroid surgery. The focus is on nutrients involved in thyroid function, gut health and reading your pathology alongside your symptoms. It sits alongside the care your doctor provides, including any medication.

Question 19

Do you speak Polish?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ola is Polish-Australian and consults in both English and Polish.

Question 20

What do I need to have ready before my first consultation?

Accepted Answer

Any recent pathology results, a list of your current medications and supplements, and a rough sense of what you eat in a typical week. If you do not have pathology, that is fine, and it is something we can discuss.

Question 21

Is a seven-day meal plan included?

Accepted Answer

Your consultation includes individualised nutrition guidance. A personalised seven-day meal plan is a separate service.

Question 22

How soon will I notice anything?

Accepted Answer

That varies a great deal between people and depends on what is going on, so it is not something anyone can honestly promise in advance. What is reasonable to expect is a clear plan after the first consultation and a review at your follow-up.