Naturopath for Hashimoto’s & Thyroid Disease in Brisbane
Clinical Herbalist Miriam Young — Natural Thyroid Health Support, In-Person & Worldwide Telehealth
If you are searching for a naturopath for Hashimoto’s in Brisbane, you have found someone who not only understands this condition deeply — but who loves treating it. As a Clinical Herbalist with over 28 years in practice, Hashimoto’s and thyroid disease are among my greatest clinical passions — and the transformations I witness in clients who commit to a dedicated herbal and dietary programme are nothing short of remarkable.
It is very common for me to receive calls from women who are at their wit’s end, having been given the all clear by their GP regarding their latest TSH result. “Your TSH is normal. It’s all part of getting older.” And so she goes home — exhausted, gaining weight, freezing cold in summer, battling brain fog and depression — knowing something is deeply wrong, but with nowhere to turn. If this is you, you are not imagining it. And there is so much more that can be done.
Hashimoto’s & Thyroid Disease — Far More Than a TSH Result
TSH is not actually a thyroid hormone at all. It stands for Thyroid Stimulating Hormone and is produced by the brain — not the thyroid. TSH stimulates the thyroid to produce T4, which then converts to T3 — the active hormone that produces energy, drives metabolism, and supports healthy weight. Most GPs test TSH alone. As a naturopath specialising in Hashimoto’s and thyroid disease in Brisbane, I work with the full thyroid picture, including T3, T4, Reverse T3, thyroid antibodies, iodine loading, Vitamin D, and B12.
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the thyroid gland. It is the most common cause of hypothyroidism — and one of the most underdiagnosed. You may be experiencing one or more of the following:
Persistent fatigue and exhaustion Unexplained weight gain or difficulty losing weight Freezing hands and feet, even in warm weather Brain fog, poor memory and difficulty concentrating Depression, anxiety or low mood Dry skin, thinning hair and brittle nails Constipation and sluggish digestion Irregular, heavy or painful periods Muscle weakness, joint pain and stiffness Puffy face, particularly around the eyes Elevated cholesterol Enlarged thyroid gland (goitre)
How I Treat Hashimoto’s & Thyroid Disease
Every thyroid consultation begins with a thorough assessment of your health history, current symptoms, and a comprehensive thyroid blood panel that goes far beyond TSH. From there, I create a bespoke herbal tincture formula — drawn from a comprehensive dispensary of plant medicines sourced from around the world — targeting the thyroid, immune system, adrenal glands, and gut simultaneously.
Hashimoto’s is not simply a thyroid problem. It is an immune system problem, a gut problem, and often a viral problem. My approach addresses all of these root causes together:
Herbal medicine — targeting thyroid function, immune modulation, adrenal support, and gut healing Eliminating gluten and dairy — both drive immune reactivity and worsen Hashimoto’s antibody levels Gut healing — addressing leaky gut, candida, dysbiosis, and viral triggers including the Epstein-Barr virus Iodine therapy — drawing on Dr David Brownstein’s clinical guidelines for therapeutic iodine loading Nutritional support — selenium, zinc, magnesium, Vitamin D and B12 at optimal therapeutic levels Ma’at Healing Therapy — a profound energetic healing modality addressing the deeper emotional roots of thyroid disease
I aim for the optimal range — not merely the normal range — for every thyroid marker. There is a significant difference between a TSH that is technically normal and one that reflects truly vibrant health and energy.
If you are currently on thyroid medication, herbal medicine works alongside it — not instead of it.
Deepen Your Knowledge — Read Miriam’s Articles
Miriam has written a series of in-depth articles on thyroid health to help you understand your condition and what is possible with naturopathic herbal treatment:
📖 Coming soon: Why Your TSH is Normal But You Still Feel Terrible 📖 Coming soon: The Complete Thyroid Blood Panel — What to Ask Your Doctor 📖 Coming soon: Hashimoto’s and the Gut Connection
Are you ready to get the answers — and the results — your thyroid deserves?