Who Are Kultured Wellness?

Who are we?? Well, we are a passionate bunch!!

First and foremost we are passionate about gut health. We live and breath sharing the importance of rocking gut health and it's impacts on overall health.

We are also passionate about building community, sharing experiences and supporting our clients and customers.

The Kultured Wellness team is made up of Naturopaths, Nutritionists, Health Coaches, business experts, customer support team, warehouse and logistics crew and we are proud employers of a number of team members with needs and disabilities.

Everyone on the team has been through their own health journey and knows first hand the rollercoaster of a healing journey. Our own journeys is why we make the products and provide the services we do. It's the products and programs we wanted and needed and we know that our community will benefit and thrive by having. We are insanely proud of what we do and where we have come from :)

Meet our kind and courageous founder Kirsty

Firstly I want you to know I’m just like you. Gut health has affected myself and my family. And like you, I want the best for those around me.
For as long as I can remember I’ve had health problems. But it wasn’t until I became a mum that I realised that something much more serious was going on. Feeling “not quite right” had bigger consequences than I had ever thought possible. When my young children became very ill I was determined to do anything I could to change the course of their lives.
After extensively researching gut health and probiotics. I began creating my own yoghurt and kefir starters. Out of pure necessity and desperation, as I sought to provide my children with the high-dose probiotic nourishment in a way that we could afford.
The Kultured Wellness ferments I created, combined with a serious lifestyle change, healed my family.
These products are now nourishing people all over the world helping them regain control of their health. This is something that I’m extremely proud of.
This is not a fad diet or a quick fix. Real healing takes courage, determination and commitment. It can get worse before it gets better. But I want you to know that it is possible to make these big, lasting changes.
My philosophy is simple: we need to accept the cards we have been dealt and then take responsibility for our own health and that of the next generation. It’s about making sure that we don’t continue to hand down these health issues that could be stopped now.
My mission is to reach more people and families in our community, and be able to spread the word about how fermenting can be an easy and powerful way to nourish the gut microbiome for good health.

To learn more about Kultured Wellness and my families story and hear all the juicy details check out the very first episode of my Kulturing Kuriosity Podcast.



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Meet our Clinical and Customer Support Team

Kirsty Wirth

Founder and Director

Kirsty, along with her husband Mark are the founders of Kultured Wellness. Kirsty's mission is to inspire and educate people to take control of their health by eating real and fermented foods that nourish the brain and gut. Kirsty is the brains behind the Kultured Wellness Culture Starters and functional supplements, the Kultured Wellness Optimal Gut Healing Programs and the proud co-author of GUTALICIOUS. She has appeared on numerous leading health and wellness podcasts and her favourite love is to break down complex concepts into easy to understand information to share with the Kultured Wellness Community. Kirsty's qualifications and experience in education, teaching and research spans over 25 years and continues to drive her purpose of empowering our community to gain knowledge and understanding to become well and thrive.  

On a personal note she is a HUGE nature lover, a mother, wife and a fervent advocate for children on the spectrum. 

Jena Frylink

BHSc Naturopathy and DipHSc

I am a bachelor-degree qualified naturopath (clinician, herbalist, and nutritionist) with a passion for seeing people thrive! Through my sister's journey with autism, my own health challenges, and the healthcare experiences of friends and family, I knew from a young age that I wanted to be a practitioner to provide families with hope and empowerment.

My passion for root-cause healthcare drove me to study naturopathy, a modality with a profound emphasis on holism and vitalism. The pillars of health: sleep, nutrition, hydration, movement, sunlight, community, and stress management are at the core of my practice.

You will find me keeping up with the latest research and clinical trials, while also reaching for my traditional texts to tap into ancient wisdom. I place importance on making evidence-based healthcare decisions using nutraceuticals and herbal medicine, as well as providing dietary and lifestyle recommendations.

I have been a part of the Kultured Wellness team since studying at university, and have been involved in almost every department of the business. I am passionate about our mission and vision, and can’t wait to meet each of you to be a part of your journey.

When I am not working, you’ll find me playing the piano, climbing a mountain with friends, going to a Pilates class, reading historical fiction, taking a sunrise dip in the ocean, and trying a new recipe in the kitchen.

Kylie Penn

Integrative Nutrition Coach & GAPS Practitioner

I'm Kylie, an Integrative Nutrition & Health Coach, GAPS practitioner, and Buteyko Breathing practitioner with a background in nursing. With 20 years of experience in acute and chronic care, I'm dedicated to fostering true partnerships between clients and practitioners. My focus areas are patient-centered practice, evidence-based approaches, and the power of food as medicine.

In 2015, I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, sparking my journey to explore root-cause solutions for chronic health issues. This ignited my passion for the "food as medicine" philosophy, combined with cutting-edge scientific research in physiology and nutrition.

I'm also a firm believer in the importance of sleep, sunlight, movement, and social connection for overall well-being. I advocate for the role of coaching in achieving optimal results, as our bodies have the innate ability to heal when properly supported. My coaching approach is all about breaking down complex concepts into understandable and achievable steps.

Gabriella Sassi

Clinical Nutritionist & Naturopath

As a qualified Clinical Nutritionist and Naturopath, my experience spans over 6 years of clinical practice in Adelaide before My journey with Kultured Wellness started nearly 4 years ago. Since my teenage years, I've had a passion for viewing 'food as medicine,' and now, I enjoy encouraging and researching ways to enhance vitality through health and wellness knowledge.

My approach involves blending medical science and natural medicine to guide clients in transforming their health. I find joy in unraveling the complexities of our bodies and emphasizing the importance of staying connected and tuned in. With a profound understanding of various biochemical processes, I recognize the unique needs of each individual and the equally unique treatment necessary for optimal health.

Sierra Young

Communications and Digital Logistics Coordinator

Growing up in a family where discussions about health and medicine were commonplace, thanks to several members working in healthcare, it wasn't until my late teens that I developed a genuine passion for health and wellness. Driven by my own health challenges, I took a deep dive into how the body was designed to function and challenging my own lifestyle and mindset limits.

Inspired by my own search for optimal health and my previous professional experience in teaching and leadership, I melded my passion for science with compassion to assist others. This journey ultimately led me to become a health coach.

For me, nutrition and wellness knowledge are valuable only when individuals can practically apply it in their lives. I love helping people figure out how to translate what they know they should do into actionable steps for their unique lifestyles. love working for Kultured Wellness and being a part of a team of people eager to see change and breakthrough in people’s lives.

Emily Angeltveit

Customer Support

Emily has the pleasure of corresponding with you via info@kulutredwellness.com. She has a Bachelor of Psychology, loves to learn about holistic health and she endeavours to empower and support children, families and all people. You will often find her in the sun, in the ocean or in the kitchen.