Business Details
Sydney's Leading Functional Medicine & Nutrition Practice
At True Foods Nutrition, we specialise in uncovering the root causes of complex health conditions through a functional medicine approach. Our team of experienced practitioners combines advanced diagnostic testing with personalised nutrition and lifestyle interventions to restore optimal health. With a focus on conditions like Gilbert's Syndrome, gut health, hormonal imbalances, and nutrient deficiencies, we provide evidence-based solutions tailored to individual biochemistry. Our holistic methodology integrates dietary analysis, functional pathology testing, and targeted supplementation to address underlying metabolic and physiological imbalances.As pioneers in online health programs, we deliver accessible care to clients across Australia and internationally, supported by a comprehensive library of educational resources and practitioner mentoring. Our commitment to continuous research and clinical innovation ensures our clients receive cutting-edge, science-backed health strategies.
Services
Functional Medicine Testing
Gut Health Assessment
Hormone Balancing
Nutritional Genomics
Online Health Coaching
Hair Mineral Analysis
Children's Nutrition
Autoimmune Support
Weight Management
Detoxification Programs
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of clinical experience in functional medicine testing
- Our practitioners utilise advanced diagnostic tools like HTMA and GI Map
- We specialise in complex conditions like Gilbert's Syndrome and Pyroluria
- Our team maintains ongoing professional development in nutritional biochemistry
- We provide global telehealth consultations with evidence-based protocols
What people say
Wealth of knowledge
Thorough investigations
Life-changing results
Scientific explanations
Personalised treatment
Services
Functional Medicine Testing
Our functional medicine testing identifies root causes of chronic conditions through comprehensive analysis of metabolic, hormonal, and gut health markers. Using advanced diagnostics like GI Map and DUTCH testing, we create targeted treatment plans based on individual biochemistry. This approach enables precise interventions for conditions including autoimmune disorders, hormonal imbalances, and digestive health issues.
Gut Health Assessment
Specialised gut health assessments utilise cutting-edge stool analysis and microbiome testing to identify dysbiosis, leaky gut, and pathogenic infections. Our practitioners develop customised protocols combining dietary modifications, probiotics, and antimicrobial therapies to restore intestinal health and improve systemic wellness through the gut-brain axis.
Hormone Balancing
Comprehensive hormone balancing employs DUTCH testing to assess sex and stress hormone metabolites. Our approach addresses symptoms like fatigue, mood disorders, and metabolic dysfunction through bio-identical hormone support, nutritional interventions, and lifestyle modifications targeting HPA axis regulation.
Children's Nutrition
Specialised children's nutrition services address developmental disorders, food sensitivities, and behavioural issues through non-invasive testing and gentle interventions. Our practitioners work closely with families to implement dietary changes and supplementation strategies that improve cognitive function, digestive health, and immune system regulation in young patients.
Online Health Coaching
Our online health coaching provides structured support through virtual consultations and educational resources. Clients receive ongoing guidance with implementation of dietary protocols, supplementation plans, and lifestyle modifications through secure video conferencing and digital tracking tools, ensuring continuity of care across geographic locations.
People
Maria Allerton
Clinical Nutritionist
Founder of True Foods Nutrition with 15+ years in functional medicine, specialising in Gilbert's Syndrome and complex health conditions. Combines clinical expertise with personal health journey insights to develop evidence-based treatment protocols.
Eliza Blackwood
Naturopath
Experienced naturopath with expertise in herbal medicine and women's health, focusing on hormonal balance and digestive disorders. Integrates traditional healing practices with modern nutritional science for comprehensive patient care.
Elizabeth Cowley
Nutritionist
Specialist in paediatric nutrition and autoimmune conditions, employing gentle yet effective interventions. Focuses on family-centred care and dietary modifications to improve children's health outcomes through evidence-based nutritional therapy.
Darlia Brunt
Herbalist
Medical herbalist with HTMA specialisation, combining plant medicine with mineral balancing techniques. Expertise in detoxification protocols and environmental toxicity management through natural therapeutic approaches.
Questions
What health conditions do you specialise in treating?
We specialise in complex conditions including Gilbert's Syndrome, Pyroluria, gut health disorders, hormonal imbalances, autoimmune conditions, and metal toxicity. Our functional medicine approach addresses root causes rather than symptoms.
Do you offer online consultations for international clients?
Yes, we provide telehealth consultations to clients worldwide through secure video conferencing platforms, with practitioners available across different time zones.
What diagnostic testing options are available?
We utilise advanced functional tests including DUTCH hormone profiles, GI Map gut analysis, Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA), and genetic testing to identify underlying health imbalances.
Are your practitioners qualified and accredited?
Our team consists of certified clinical nutritionists, naturopaths, and functional medicine practitioners with ongoing professional development in nutritional biochemistry and integrative health.
What online health programs do you offer?
We provide structured online programs for IBS management, Gilbert's Syndrome support, heavy metal detoxification, and hormonal balance, combining educational content with practitioner guidance.
Reviews (6)
Steph Wanless
Dec 05, 2021
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We've worked with Maria for almost a year to help our eight-year-old son overcome metal toxicity. The results she's achieved for him in that space of time have been remarkable he is healthier, stronger, calmer and significantly happier. We still have a way to go, but with Maria in our corner we feel consistently supported and armed with the best nutritional guidance to ensure his system continues to grow stronger every day. I couldn't recommend her highly enough.
Philip Tripp
Oct 18, 2021
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I came to Maria experiencing chronic gut health issues and literally becoming afraid of food as a result. Maria gave me great advice, got my gut tested and helped me correct my disbiosis with a diet plan and a regimen of supplements. I learned a lot about the gut and how it functions and what leads to disbiosis. She also gave me a great suggestion to see an ENT specialist about my nasal issues, I ended up getting surgery which has changed my life in a big way, after years of chronic congestion I can now breathe freely through my nose!
Jrm
Aug 26, 2021
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Maria was able to help me reduce alot of my joint pain and headaches by overhauling my diet and nutrition and providing high quality supplements. Alot of the foods I thought were good for me turned out to be actually making my issues worse. Would recommend.
Irena M.
Jul 26, 2021
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Maria is incredibly knowledgeable, extremely thorough, professional and kind. I am so happy with the improvements I have made so far under her care - despite being a complex case with multiple things going on! Progress has been consistently steady and upwards following her recommendations. Would highly recommend :)
Mel Cobcroft
Jan 28, 2021
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Maria has been so helpful in helping my son with sensitivity and behavioural issues. He is doing so much better! After talking with Maria in an initial consultation about my concerns she suggested a non-invasive hair test which she had a strong suspicion on what was wrong, and she was right! She explained what his results meant and why they were presenting the way they were in him. Since starting his supplements he much more calm and words are slowly coming too. The supplements have made a huge difference. He's smiling so much more now and seems so much happier. Meltdowns are just now normal tantrums
Josh Meisner
Jan 23, 2021
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Maria takes a holistic approach to health and is extremely knowledgeable. She has helped me immensely over the past 6 months and I look forward to feeling even more amazing over the next 6! I would highly recommend Maria to anyone seeking to improve their health.
