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Paediatric Microbiome Mentoring
The early years of life offer a rare window to shape lifelong health through the microbiome. Research shows that a child’s gut microbiome is one of the most significant and modifiable factors influencing immunity, metabolism, and the risk of chronic disease. However, infants and children aren’t just “small adults.” Their microbiomes are rapidly evolving, uniquely sensitive, and demand a tailored clinical approach.
Paediatric Microbiome Mentoring is a 3-part advanced mentorship designed to give health professionals the confidence and clinical skills to assess and modulate the microbiome from birth through to 12 years of age. Across more than 3 hours of live mentoring, interactive case discussions, and Q&A, you’ll learn to:
Identify key developmental milestones in the paediatric microbiome and how disruptions birth mode, antibiotic exposure, feeding patterns affect long-term health.
Determine when and how to test the gut microbiome in infants and children, and interpret results with a nuanced, evidence-based framework.
Apply proven dietary, supplemental, and lifestyle interventions to guide microbiome development, prevent disease, and support conditions like allergies, eczema, and digestive disorders.
This comprehensive program is perfect for naturopaths, nutritionists, GPs, nurses, and allied health professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of paediatric gut health. While students are welcome, the content is tailored for experienced clinicians ready to integrate cutting-edge microbiome science into practice.
By the end of this program, you’ll be equipped with the latest research-backed strategies, practical tools, and a clear clinical pathway to nurture a child’s microbiome during the most critical and impactful years of life.
Paediatric Microbiome Mentoring — Offered Live Only Once
This is your only chance to experience Paediatric Microbiome Mentoring live with Dr Brad Leech. Designed as a one-time, high-impact program, this exclusive mentoring series brings you closer to the science and clinical application of the paediatric microbiome than ever before.
Topics Covered
Module 1 – Advanced Paediatric Microbiome Assessment
A child’s gut is not just a miniature adult microbiome, it’s a dynamic, rapidly evolving ecosystem. In this session, Dr Brad Leech unpacks the prenatal and postnatal factors that shape microbial development, from birth mode and feeding practices to antibiotic exposures and environmental influences. You’ll learn when and how to order stool testing for infants and children, which biomarkers matter most, and how to interpret paediatric-specific patterns. We’ll also explore red flags that signal dysbiosis and the latest research on microbiome maturation timelines. You’ll understand the key differences between newborn, infant, child, and adult microbiomes, and why age-specific analysis is essential. By the end, you’ll have a clinically grounded framework for assessing gut health from birth through to age 12.
Resources Provided:
• Paediatric Microbiome Testing Guide – Key stool markers, optimal ranges, and age-specific reference notes.
• Early-Life Risk Factor Checklist – Identify birth, feeding, and environmental influences impacting microbiome development.
Module 2 – Clinical Strategies for Microbiome Modulation
Once you can accurately assess and infant’s and child’s microbiome, the next step is intervention. This module equips you with advanced, evidence-based tools to restore balance and build resilience in young patients. Dr Brad Leech will cover targeted prebiotic and probiotic therapies, dietary strategies for feeding beneficial microbes, and practical ways to manage health and disease via the microbiome. You’ll discover how to personalise interventions for common paediatric concerns like eczema, allergies, digestive disorders while supporting long-term immune and metabolic health. Step-by-step protocols and dosage guidance ensure you can confidently integrate these strategies into practice.
Resources Provided:
• Paediatric Nutrition & Lifestyle Treatment Protocol – 20+ clinically tested dietary and lifestyle interventions for paediatric microbiome modulation.
• Paediatric Supplement Protocols – 20+ evidence-based supplements with precise dosages and clinical applications.
Module 3 – Real-World Paediatric Case Applications
Theory meets practice in this interactive session. Dr Brad Leech presents real clinical cases spanning infancy through early adolescence, illustrating how assessment and management strategies translate to successful outcomes. Together, you’ll work through test results, diet and supplement plans, and decision-making for complex scenarios such as recurrent infections or antibiotic-associated dysbiosis. Expect lively Q&A, clinical pearls, and practical takeaways you can implement the next day. This module cements your learning, so you leave with a clear, evidence-based roadmap for paediatric microbiome care.
“For anyone who may be close to finishing their degree or those who have recently finished and are wanting to go into clinical practice. Have a look into Brad’s Brainiacs Mentor Group. This seriously saved me and I couldn’t be more thankful for Brad and all his help through this program. He is a wealth of knowledge (he even helped me get a paper published that we wrote together) and will help you feel at ease with the transition into clinic.”
- MIKAILA B. 2021 | NATUROPATH
What’s Included
🏆 Expert Mentoring
✔ Three 1-hour live Zoom sessions – Gain 3+ hours of immersive learning with Dr Brad Leech.
❓ Unlimited Q&A Support
✔ Get direct access to expert guidance – Ask questions and get answers to your burning questions over the course of the program.
📖 Exclusive Practitioner Guides & Protocols
📌 Paediatric Microbiome Testing Guide – Key stool markers, optimal ranges, and age-specific reference notes.
📌 Early-Life Risk Factor Checklist – Identify birth, feeding, and environmental influences impacting microbiome development.
📌 Paediatric Nutrition & Lifestyle Treatment Protocol – 20+ clinically tested dietary and lifestyle interventions for paediatric microbiome modulation.
📌 Paediatric Supplement Protocols – 20+ evidence-based supplements with precise dosages and clinical applications.
🤝 Peer Support Community
✔ Connect with like-minded professionals – Join the exclusive Brad’s Brainiacs: Practitioner Mentoring Facebook Group for networking, collaboration, and ongoing support.
🎥 Session Recordings
✔ Watch at your convenience – All Zoom sessions are recorded so you can review anytime.
🎓 Earn CPE Points
✔ Receive 3 CPE points – A certificate of attendance is awarded for professional development.
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~ Students and practitioners are able to join.
~ Participants are able to ask questions directly to Brad outside of the monthly Zoom sessions via the online Google document, however, answers and discussion about the question will happen during the next Zoom session.
~ The dates and/or time of the Zoom sessions may change, however, participants will be notified within a timely manner.
Join The Paediatric Microbiome Program
Paediatric Microbiome Mentoring
March 2026
Starting in July
The sessions will be held on 2nd, 16th and 30th of March at 6pm QLD time
The Paediatric Microbiome Mentor Program is a one time program, only offered live in
March 2026.
Gut Health Essentials Bundle
The Gut Health Essentials Bundle is your ultimate toolkit for advancing your clinical practice and delivering exceptional patient care. Designed as part of the Brad's Brainiacs Microbiome Mentoring Program, this bundle features a curated collection of essential resources created and tested by Dr Brad Leech.
What’s Included:
Advanced Clinic Checklist
A comprehensive guide to running a successful clinical practice, ensuring every aspect of patient care is optimised.Gut-Targeted Dietary and Lifestyle Treatments
Over 30 personalised dietary and lifestyle recommendations tailored for gut health, developed and used in practice by Dr Brad Leech.Gut-Targeted Supplement Prescription
A curated list of 30+ expert-recommended supplements with precise dosages, all tried and tested by Dr Brad Leech for maximum efficacy.Patient Handouts
A collection of 60+ professional-grade patient handouts sourced from leading institutions, ready to support patient education and compliance.
Why Choose the Gut Health Essentials Bundle?
Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your clinical approach, this bundle is packed with actionable resources to enhance your practice and deliver transformative results for your patients.
Practitioner mentoring
One-on-one mentoring sessions are designed to provide personalised support to naturopaths and nutritionists. These sessions are an excellent way to gain a deeper understanding of your patient and how to best support their health. During a one-on-one mentoring session Brad will break the case down and create the links between the pathology reports and patient’s health. Evidence-based advice for the most appropriate treatments will be given with patient handouts provided where available. A non-bias recommendation on supplementation dosage, duration, and products will be discussed.
Before the mentoring session, please email any pathology, a brief description of the case and key areas you would like to discuss during the session. Mentoring sessions can be done via phone or Zoom, please indicate your preference.
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