About Me - Byron Herbalist

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about Todd Mansfield

Clinical Herbalist. Gut Health Specialist. Educator.

Hi, I’m Todd — a clinical herbalist based in Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia working closely with individuals navigating complex and chronic gut issues.

I began studying herbal medicine in 2016 and completed a Bachelor of Health Science degree from the Australian College of Natural Therapies in 2019. I’m also an active member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society — our peak professional body here in Australia.

Since graduating, I’ve worked one-on-one with thousands of patients — helping them uncover the root causes behind symptoms like bloating, food sensitivities, constipation, diarrhoea, histamine reactions, and recurring gut infections. My clinical focus lies in identifying functional imbalances and using herbal medicine and gut-focused therapies to support real, lasting change.

I primarily work with conditions like SIBO, Candida overgrowth, histamine intolerance, IBS, and long-standing gut dysfunction that hasn’t responded to the usual approaches. My process is thorough, rooted in both traditional herbal knowledge and current research, and always tailored to the individual.

Outside of practice, I share insights and case-based reflections through my website and YouTube channel — aiming to make gut health education more grounded, accessible, and human.

Thanks for being here. If you’re ready to start working together, you can learn more about booking a consult here.

How We Work Together

I offer one-on-one video consultations for people dealing with chronic gut issues, food reactions, histamine intolerance, fungal infections, and more. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect when we work together:

In your initial appointment we cover your history, presenting symptoms, diet and lifestyle. Together we will piece together a picture of your health, establish a baseline and set some goals. Often follow up lab work is required and will be discussed here.

Within 24-48 business hours, a treatment plan will be emailed to you outlining my recommendations. These often include functional testing, herbs, supplements, diet and lifestyle.

In your first follow up, 2-4 weeks later, I interpret your results from any lab testing that was ordered. We discuss how this impacts your treatment timeline and I update your healthcare plan to address the root cause of your symptoms ongoing.

Initially we connect for a 30-45 minute appointment every 2-4 weeks. During active treatment it is important to check in and discuss symptom improvements so that I can help steer and adjust the treatment.

When you begin to see significant improvements in your health and wellbeing our appointments together will progressively become spaced further and further apart. You will be working on the foundations we have established and ideally need less herbal and supplement support ongoing.

Work With Me

Struggling with digestive issues like bloating, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhoea, or histamine reactions? I work with patients one-on-one to uncover the root causes of chronic gut issues — whether that’s SIBO, Candida, dysbiosis, or inflammation.
Consults are held via video call and available across Australia and New Zealand.
Ready to get started? Book your initial consultation here.

Continual Professional Education

As a lifelong student and herbalist, I’m continually expanding my knowledge — especially in the intersection of gut health, chronic disease, and herbal medicine. I spend much of my time reviewing research on the gut microbiota, immune system, and natural therapeutics for complex conditions.

Over the years, I’ve completed postgraduate studies and advanced practitioner training in:

Gastrointestinal Masterclasses (including SIBO, IBD, and dysbiosis)
Functional Diagnostic Testing (including OAT interpretation and microbiome testing)
Men’s and Women’s Health (including reproductive hormones, fatty acid protocols, and MTHFR support)
Chronic Infections and Immune Imbalance
Herbal Formulation and Traditional Preparation
Ongoing clinical mentoring with top-tier specialists in functional gut health and chronic disease

This continued learning directly informs my clinical work — ensuring I stay current while keeping herbal medicine grounded in both science and tradition.

About Byron Herbalist

Byron Herbalist is a space where traditional herbal medicine and modern gut health research meet.

This site is built around my deep belief that plants have the power to support healing — physical, mental, and emotional. What started as a passion for growing and harvesting herbs has evolved into a busy herbal clinic and website where I share real-world insights from clinical practice, research, and the wisdom traditions of herbal medicine.

My approach combines science with the depth of traditional healing. The scientific evidence is important and a core part of my understanding and approach but I believe we’ve leaned too far into reductionism — and forgotten the intuitive, energetic, and vital aspects of plant medicine that science alone can’t explain.

Here at Byron Herbalist, you’ll find:

Educational articles on herbal medicine and gut health
In-depth guides on conditions like SIBO, Candida, and histamine intolerance
Reflections on the philosophy and practice of true grassroots herbalism

This site exists to empower you. If something sparks your curiosity, ask questions, leave a comment or engage with me on instagram. I want this to be a resource you come back to — not just for answers, but for perspective.

Thanks for being here.
Todd Mansfield