Kan Clinic - Naturopath for mothers and children Brisbane

 About

Are you overwhelmed by moods and meltdowns
(your kids and your own!)?

Low energy levels, acne, eczema, gut health, heavy periods, PMS, perimenopause, or behaviour challenges?

Or battling the merry-go-round of frequent illness or ongoing post-viral symptoms?

Gut Health Naturopath for kids

Supporting the health and well-being of our families (and ourselves) alongside our busy day-to-day lives can feel like an overwhelming and frankly downright daunting task.

We are here to help!

Finding the root cause and providing easy-to-implement solutions is where we shine. We follow an evidence-based approach, which provides calm, clarity and confidence for moving toward health goals.

As a team of natural medicine versions of old-school family GPs from era’s gone by, The KAN Clinic support babies to grandparents with everything from coughs and colds to more complex health needs.

Kelly Allan is the owner and founder of The KAN Clinic. The KAN Clinic was born out of her frustration with medicine often overlooking root causes with a focus on suppressing symptoms rather than digging deeper as to WHY the symptoms are occurring.

Her personal passion (and frustration) first came about through her own experience as a young teen with period troubles - a birth control pill bandaid brought significantly more challenges. PMS, PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) and fertility problems were overcome with a nutritional medicine approach. When one of her children presented with significant sensory processing and behavioural challenges at 3 years of age, she enlisted the support of a couple of wonderful practitioners. Together, as a team, they implemented dietary changes, addressed nutritional deficiencies, reduced toxins in his body and the home, positively impacting health outcomes and happiness for the whole family. At this point there was a fire in her belly and she knew she would never go back to her previous investment banking career. Back to school she went and began helping families achieve their health goals. Finding and addressing root cause(s) and not just suppressing symptoms has been her life’s purpose ever since. Bringing her so much joy and job satisfaction!

Her clinic first opened in Sevenoaks (UK) as Healthy Bellies, Happy Kids in 2014. Since then they have helped many families (often 3 generations!) experience positive, and often dramatic, changes with issues ranging from mood, meltdowns, ADHD, dyspraxia, gut problems, eczema, hormones, fibromyalgia, post-viral syndromes and more as well as conducted countless educational talks within schools and the community on the power of nutrition and gut health on physical and emotional wellbeing.

As the team expands, they now also offer holistic fertility, pregnancy and postpartum support.

Meet The Team

 “Your kids don’t want a perfect mum, they want a happy mum”

-UNKNOWN

 Kind words

“From the moment Kelly started talking at her Healthy Bellies, Happy Kids community event, I was hooked for the next hour and a half. It was fascinating. Her enthusiasm, passion and knowledge are so inspiring and she is so friendly and incredibly helpful. After going on to consult with Kelly 1:1 for our 10 year old son and implementing her recommendations, he has much more energy and life is calmer for our whole family. We couldn’t be happier”

Recent Articles
The Penile and Seminal Microbiome, And It’s Role in Men’s Health
The Penile and Seminal Microbiome, And It’s Role in Men’s Health

Microbiomes get a lot of attention because of their huge influence on health and disease. The penile and seminal microbiome is a growing and equally-fascinating area of men’s health. Understanding the penile and seminal microbiome is essential when we’re talking about men’s health. 

The State of Men’s Mental Health: How Naturopathy Can Be A Safe Space
The State of Men’s Mental Health: How Naturopathy Can Be A Safe Space

Men face significant inequalities and unique challenges where their mental health is concerned, and subsequently face worse health outcomes compared to the general population. While societal norms and stigmas have historically discouraged men from seeking help for mental health issues or encouraged us as a society to ‘brush off’ the issues men face, it's essential to recognise that the issue spreads far wider than this. Today we’re opening up the conversation, breaking down the stigma, and discussing how naturopathy can be a safe space for all men.

Fertility: What have men got to do with it?
Fertility: What have men got to do with it?

Male fertility is just as important as female fertility when it comes to conception, though it often gets overlooked. Did you know that in about 20% of infertility cases, the issue is solely with the man? With sperm counts nearly halving in the last 40 years - a problem made worse by the increasing age of first-time fathers, exposure to toxins, sedentary lifestyles, and unhealthy diets - many men are still reluctant to play an active role in planning for conception or even getting a fertility test. This hesitation can get in the way of understanding and improving your chances of conceiving. It’s time to take an active role in your reproductive health and in this blog, we’ll explore key factors that affect your fertility, offer practical tips to boost your reproductive health, and discuss how naturopathic approaches can support you as you plan to grow your family!

Helping Your Child Overcome Constipation
Helping Your Child Overcome Constipation

Constipation is one of the most common concerns parents bring to our clinic, and we’ve seen firsthand how significantly it can impact your child's daily life – as well as your entire family dynamic. When left unaddressed, this can become a chronic issue. But the good news is, by taking a naturopathic approach that considers your child’s overall health, we have many tools available to effectively manage and treat constipation. In this blog, we'll explore the diet and lifestyle factors often related to constipation, other underlying causes, and testing options you might like to consider.

You need a high protein breakfast, especially if you’re a menstruating person
You need a high protein breakfast, especially if you’re a menstruating person

Our mum’s weren’t wrong - breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. A balanced breakfast is key to starting your day right, and one nutrient in particular is especially important if you’re a menstruating person… Protein! Today, we’re exploring why prioritising protein in the morning can be the difference in supporting a healthy menstrual cycle and overall well being. 

What is your body telling you?
What is your body telling you?

Your body is constantly communicating with you. From subtle signals to more obvious signs, these messages often provide insight into your overall health. As naturopaths, we incorporate physical examinations as part of thorough case-taking to help identify these messages and understand their underlying causes. A careful look at the body’s signs can guide further investigations, such as blood tests or additional functional testing, to get a clearer picture of what’s going on internally. Today we're going to explore some common physical signs and symptoms we see in clinic, and how they may relate to specific health conditions.

Addressing Your Child’s Anxiety Holistically
Addressing Your Child’s Anxiety Holistically

Anxiety in children is a concern that many parents face, but it can often be challenging to determine when those worries are part of normal development and when they might indicate something more serious. At The KAN Clinic, we know that anxiety in children is a complex issue, but with the right support, it is manageable.

The Gut-Skin Connection: How Gut Health Drives Acne
The Gut-Skin Connection: How Gut Health Drives Acne

Acne is a complex skin condition with a variety of contributing factors, from hormonal imbalances to diet and lifestyle. In our previous blog, we dove deep into the role that hormones play, and today it’s all about huge impact of the gut! 

Understanding Hormonal Acne: Causes, Symptoms, and Naturopathic Approaches 
Understanding Hormonal Acne: Causes, Symptoms, and Naturopathic Approaches 

Unlike the occasional pimple, acne can be a deeply personal and sensitive condition. It’s also incredibly common. So common in fact that research has shown it affects around 85% of teens and up to 54% of adults. Hormonal acne specifically is tied to fluctuations in your body’s hormone levels and points to underlying imbalances that need to be addressed. Today I’m going to help you understand hormonal acne, from its causes and symptoms, through to how our team can help you manage it and achieve healthy, glowing skin.  

Neurodivergent Burnout: Recognising the signs and causes, and where to go from here
Neurodivergent Burnout: Recognising the signs and causes, and where to go from here

Burnout, or complete emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion, is not a new or uncommon phenomena. But unlike typical burnout which we understand to be a response to chronic stress and overexertion, neurodivergent burnout is understood to be a cumulative response to a lifetime of navigating a world that is not set up to support neurodivergent folk. In this blog, we’re going to explore what tools can be utilised to support neurodivergent folk experiencing burnout, and how naturopathy can fit into the picture.