AYELET CENTER | PAEDIATRIC NATUROPATH FOR ADHD IN CHILDREN | SYDNEY & ONLINE
Struggling with your child’s focus, behaviour or constant overwhelm?
Gentle, root-cause naturopathic care for children with ADHD and attention challenges. Supporting calm, focus and emotional regulation through the gut, brain and nervous system
75 minutes | Full history & personalised plan
✨ At a Glance
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition, but nutrition, sleep, gut health and overall wellbeing can influence how a child feels and functions day to day.
My naturopathic approach looks at the whole child, including nutritional status, gut health, sleep, stress and nervous system regulation.
Where appropriate, pathology or functional testing may help us better understand aspects of your child's nutritional or digestive health.
Care is individualised and designed to work alongside your child's existing medical and allied-health support.
If you’re here, you’re likely feeling overwhelmed, worried, and unsure what to try next. And deep down, you sense there’s more going on beneath the surface.
You’re not imagining it.
You’ve tried everything… but something still doesn’t feel right
You've been told it's ADHD. Or maybe you're still trying to understand why your bright, loving child can't sit still, can't focus, melts down over small things, or struggles to get through a school day without falling apart.
You may have tried dietary changes, omega-3s, screen limits — and seen some improvement, but nothing that lasts. Or perhaps you're looking for a natural approach before considering medication, or something to support your child alongside what they're already doing.
What often goes unasked is: why is this child's nervous system so dysregulated? What is their gut doing? And is there something deeper driving these patterns?
These are the questions naturopathic care begins with.
Could It Be More Than ADHD? The PANS/PANDAS Overlap
Some children whose symptoms look like ADHD - especially those with sudden onset, episodic worsening, or symptoms that appeared after an illness - may have an overlapping immune-mediated condition called PANS or PANDAS.
PANS (Paediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) involves immune dysregulation that directly affects the brain, producing symptoms that can include sudden inattention, emotional outbursts, sensory sensitivity, sleep disruption, anxiety and regression.
Key signs that PANS/PANDAS may be contributing include:
Symptoms appeared suddenly, often after a cold, flu or strep infection
There are episodic flares - periods when symptoms significantly worsen
OCD-like behaviours, tics or sudden anxiety alongside attention challenges
Symptoms improve when the child is healthy and worsen when unwell
Not every child with ADHD-like symptoms has PANS or PANDAS. However, when the change is sudden and dramatic, particularly when several symptoms appear together, it's important to discuss this pattern with your child's GP or paediatrician.
If PANS or PANDAS is suspected or already being medically assessed, naturopathic care can provide additional support by looking at areas such as nutrition, gut health, sleep and nervous system regulation alongside your child's medical care.
ADHD: Looking Beyond the Diagnosis
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition, but from a naturopathic perspective, I also look at the child's broader health picture.
Two children with ADHD can present very differently. One may struggle with sleep and emotional regulation, while another may have constipation, restricted eating, recurrent infections or nutritional gaps. These factors don't necessarily cause ADHD, but they may influence how a child feels and functions day to day.
Areas I Consider
Gut health
The gut and brain communicate through the gut–brain axis. Where digestive symptoms such as constipation, bloating or abdominal discomfort are present, supporting gut health may form part of the child's overall care.
Nutrition
I look at dietary intake and nutrients important for healthy brain and nervous system function, including iron, zinc, magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids.
Immune health
Recurrent infections, allergies, eczema and other immune patterns can be relevant to the child's broader health picture. A very sudden change in attention or behaviour, particularly after illness and alongside tics, OCD, anxiety or regression, may also warrant medical assessment for conditions such as PANS or PANDAS.
Sleep and nervous system regulation
Poor sleep, stress and nervous system overload can make concentration, impulsivity and emotional regulation more difficult. Supporting healthy sleep and daily rhythms is therefore an important part of my approach.
My aim isn't to find one hidden “root cause” of ADHD. It's to understand the whole child and identify areas where gentle, individualised naturopathic care may provide additional support alongside their existing care.
This Support May Be Right For Your Child If…
Your child has been diagnosed with ADHD and you're exploring natural or complementary support
You're concerned about attention, focus or impulse control but haven't yet sought a diagnosis
Your child's symptoms appeared suddenly or worsen episodically — and you're wondering if something immune-related is involved
Previous dietary changes or supplements have helped partially but not fully
Your child struggles with emotional regulation, sensory sensitivity, sleep or gut symptoms alongside attention challenges
You want a thorough, personalised assessment rather than a one-size-fits-all approach
Children with ADHD patterns often also experience eczema, gut health challenges, or PANS/PANDAS. Dedicated support is available for each of these areas.
1. Initial Consultation (75 minutes) — $255
We meet online for an in-depth exploration of your child's health, including symptoms, diet, sleep, development and environment. Your observations as a parent are central to this conversation. Where helpful, I may suggest functional testing such as microbiome or nutrient analysis to better understand what may be driving their symptoms.
A Structured, Gentle Approach to Understanding Your Child
2. Your Child's Personalised Plan — included with your initial consultation
Following the initial consultation you will receive a detailed written report with a clear, step-by-step plan. This draws on herbal medicine, nutrition, homeopathy and lifestyle guidance, tailored to your child's unique needs, sensitivities and your family's preferences.
3. Ongoing Support and Progress — $125 per consultation
We check in regularly to review progress, adjust support as your child responds, and continue building resilience across the immune system, nervous system and gut. As your child begins to settle, most parents find they feel calmer and more confident too. You will receive guidance and resources throughout so you always feel informed and never alone in the process.
Your Practitioner
I'm Ayelet Center, a Sydney-based paediatric naturopath specialising in children's gut, immune and nervous system health. I support children with complex presentations including ADHD patterns, PANS/PANDAS, gut health challenges, eczema and anxiety and the families who love them.
My approach combines clinical knowledge with deep listening. I understand how exhausting and confusing it can be to watch your child struggle, and how much it matters to find answers that actually fit your child's individual picture.
I’ve supported many children with attention, behavioural and complex gut–brain patterns to feel calmer, more regulated, and more like themselves
Online consultations are available across Australia. In-person appointments in Surry Hills, Sydney by arrangement.
Adv. Dip. Clinical Naturopathy | Adv. Dip. Clinical Nutrition | Adv. Dip. Clinical Western Herbal Medicine | Member, ATMS | Working With Children Check
FAQ
How does naturopathic care support a child with ADHD? Naturopathic care takes a whole-child approach and can be used alongside your child's existing ADHD care. I look at areas such as nutrition, gut health, sleep, stress and nervous system regulation, and consider whether there are aspects of your child's broader health that may benefit from additional support.
The aim isn't to replace ADHD medication, psychology, occupational therapy or other recommended care. Instead, naturopathic care adds another layer of individualised support for your child's overall health and wellbeing.
How long before we see improvements? Every child is different, so I don't promise a particular timeframe. Some families notice changes in areas such as sleep, digestion or daily regulation relatively early, while other aspects of a child's health may take longer to support.
We review progress at each appointment and adjust the plan according to how your child responds, so we're always working at a pace that is appropriate for them.
Do you work with children who are already on ADHD medication? Yes. Many children I work with are already taking ADHD medication, and naturopathic care can be used alongside their existing medical treatment.
My role is to support areas such as nutrition, gut health, sleep and overall wellbeing while their prescribing practitioner continues to manage their medication. I never recommend stopping or changing prescribed medication without consultation with the child's doctor.
What age children do you work with? I work with school-aged children through to teenagers. Treatment is always adapted to your child's developmental stage, individual needs and your family's capacity.
Do I need a referral? No referral is needed. You can book directly online. If you're not sure whether naturopathic care is the right fit for your child, you can start with a free 10-minute Clarity Call.
What Parents Are Saying
"My son developed a sudden onset of tics and OCD at only 4 years of age. After speaking to Ayelet for the very first time, I instantly felt hope. His condition is now well managed and very minimal. I'm forever grateful." — Eden N. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Ayelet has been absolutely amazing in treating me and my 3 children. She goes above and beyond and we have already seen results after only a short period of time. Can't recommend her enough!" — Nadine S. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Ayelet is extremely thorough in her approach and leaves no stone unturned in finding a plan that works. Cannot recommend enough." — Danielle N. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ready to Understand What's Really Driving Your Child's Challenges?
You don't have to keep guessing. A thorough, personalised assessment can bring real clarity — and a clear, gentle path forward.
Begin with a free 10-minute clarity call. It costs nothing, and it's the right first step to understanding whether naturopathic care is what your child needs.