Your child isn't broken.
Their wings just got clipped.
But just like a bird, when we nurture our sensitive, vulnerable children with the right support, they can learn how to soar again.
Too often, we medicate for these conditions and stop there.
Yes, medicines can be lifesaving and play an important role in healthcare, but it’s equally important to address the foundations of good health - sound nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.
Yes, medicines can be lifesaving and play an important role in healthcare, but it’s equally important to address the foundations of good health - sound nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.
are all significantly shaped by modifiable factors*.
*Modifiable factors are the behaviours and conditions that are in your control - some examples include what you put on your plate, how you move your body, and how much sleep you get each night.
*Modifiable factors are the behaviours and conditions that are in your control - some examples include what you put on your plate, how you move your body, and how much sleep you get each night.
This matters because the most common health challenges our kids face today - asthma, ADHD, anxiety, sleep struggles, constipation, eczema, obesity, and more…
The big emotions, poor sleep, trouble focusing, constant illness? These are not random symptoms — they're signals. Signals that your child's health foundations are under stress from diet, lifestyle, and environmental factors.
A major study of nearly 500,000 people found that genetics only explain 2% of poor health outcomes and a shorter lifespan.
So many parents tell me:
“Our family has X or Y condition… it makes sense my child will too.”
Yes, genetics matter. But research shows something more powerful - we can influence many of our genes, switching them on or off through diet, lifestyle, and environment.
The rest is shaped by our daily choices.
To give children every opportunity to thrive at school, at home and in life
To help parents address the modifiable factors that may be impacting their child’s wellbeing
My mission is simple:
That's why I created Raise Them Up™
A 3-month personalised program for kids struggling with sleep, focus or development.
Hi, I’m Yianna Tsakirios
Before I trained in the healthcare space, I was a mum who found herself questioning the “wait and see” and “they’ll grow out of it” approach.
I quickly realised there’s actually a lot we can [and should!] be doing for our health, everyday.
It’s why I’ve trained in all things health [nutrition, exercise, functional testing, health coaching and low tox living to name a few], so I can do everything I can to support children and their families experience the very best of health, on their terms.
I combine clinical assessment, functional testing, therapeutic nutrition and lifestyle coaching - so families can stop guessing and support their child’s health with clarity and confidence.
Your Practitioner
When you join Raise Them Up™, you get:
Is Raise Them Up™ Right For You?
Exclusions. Functional testing / analyses and any supplements that may be prescribed. These will only be suggested if clinically indicated and any associated cost will be discussed with you, in advance.
You want a one-size-fits-all solution
You’re not ready to make nutrition and lifestyle changes as a family
You’re looking for a quick band-aid option
It’s not for you if…
You’re ready to take action and invest in your family's long-term health
You’re tired of short-term fixes and want to take charge of your child’s health journey
You’re the parent of a school-aged child (3-18) struggling with sleep, focus, behaviour, or ongoing health issues
This is for you if…
Initial Clinical Assessment [1 x 60 min].
A deep-dive into your child's health history, current challenges and goals.
A deep-dive into your child's health history, current challenges and goals.
3 x 1:1 Follow Up Consultations [3 x 45 min].
To review your child's progress, and make adjustments as required
To review your child's progress, and make adjustments as required
2 x 1:1 Health Coaching Calls [2 x 45 min].
To arm the caregiver with the tools and knowledge required to create a calm and supportive environment for your child - because it's not just about nutrition.
To arm the caregiver with the tools and knowledge required to create a calm and supportive environment for your child - because it's not just about nutrition.
Inclusions
A personalised nutrition, supplement and lifestyle strategy, which will be regularly reviewed and updated as required.
Practitioner-In-Your-Pocket Support Messaging support for the duration of the 3 month's that we will be working together, for quick questions and feedback, via my secure client portal.
Tools & resources - recipes, checklists and family-friendly guides to make implementation easy.
Why This Works
My goal is to empower families with a tailored, evidence-based approach that identifies underlying modifiable factors affecting your child’s health and provides a clear, structured plan for lasting change.
Raise Them Up is not a series of appointments. This is a step-by-step guided approach designed to support your child’s long-term well-being.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources. Because the work we do here is always evidence-based.
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Bacha, A. A., Suhail, M., Awwad, F. A., Ismail, E. A. A., & Ahmad, H. (2024). Role of dietary fiber and lifestyle modification in gut health and sleep quality. Frontiers in Nutrition, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2024.1324793
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Health system spending on disease and injury in Australia 2022–23, About. (2024, November 20). Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/health-welfare-expenditure/health-system-spending-on-disease-and-injury-aus/contents/about
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Klersy-Mohr, D. N. (2025, December 4). Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion | White Paper. https://ptbodytherapy.com/drug-induced-nutrient-depletion-a-clinical-review-of-mechanisms-consequences-and-mitigation-strategies/
Lifestyle and environmental factors affect health and ageing more than our genes | Oxford University. (2025, February 20). https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2025-02-20-lifestyle-and-environmental-factors-affect-health-and-ageing-more-our-genes
Osman, B., Sunderland, M., Devine, E. K., Thornton, L., Jacka, F., & Teesson, M. (2025). Prevalence of noncommunicable diseases and developmental conditions in 5014 Australian adolescents, and their correlations with diet, other lifestyle behaviours and mental health. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 49(2), 100225. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anzjph.2025.100225
Oster, H., & Chaves, I. (2023). Effects of Healthy Lifestyles on Chronic Diseases: Diet, Sleep and Exercise. Nutrients, 15(21), 4627. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15214627
Shakoor, A., Fatima, T., Hanif, S., & Jafri, M. (2025). Analyzing How Physical Health Factors Such as Sleep Nutrition and Exercise Influence Mental Health Outcomes. The Critical Review of Social Sciences Studies, 3(1), 2152–2164. https://doi.org/10.59075/1422dz27
Tiffon, C. (2018). The Impact of Nutrition and Environmental Epigenetics on Human Health and Disease. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 19(11), 3425. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms19113425
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2022, February 25). Australia’s children, Chronic conditions and burden of disease. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/children-youth/australias-children/contents/health/overweight-obesity
Bacha, A. A., Suhail, M., Awwad, F. A., Ismail, E. A. A., & Ahmad, H. (2024). Role of dietary fiber and lifestyle modification in gut health and sleep quality. Frontiers in Nutrition, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2024.1324793
Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride. (2020). Gut and Physiology Syndrome: Natural Treatment for Allergies, Autoimmune Illness, Arthritis, Gut Problems, Fatigue, Hormonal Problems, Neurological Disease and More. Medinform.
Health system spending on disease and injury in Australia 2022–23, About. (2024, November 20). Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/health-welfare-expenditure/health-system-spending-on-disease-and-injury-aus/contents/about
Huang, H., Jiang, J., Wang, X., Jiang, K., & Cao, H. (2024). Exposure to prescribed medication in early life and impacts on gut microbiota and disease development. eClinicalMedicine, 68. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102428
Klersy-Mohr, D. N. (2025, December 4). Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion | White Paper. https://ptbodytherapy.com/drug-induced-nutrient-depletion-a-clinical-review-of-mechanisms-consequences-and-mitigation-strategies/
Lifestyle and environmental factors affect health and ageing more than our genes | Oxford University. (2025, February 20). https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2025-02-20-lifestyle-and-environmental-factors-affect-health-and-ageing-more-our-genes
Osman, B., Sunderland, M., Devine, E. K., Thornton, L., Jacka, F., & Teesson, M. (2025). Prevalence of noncommunicable diseases and developmental conditions in 5014 Australian adolescents, and their correlations with diet, other lifestyle behaviours and mental health. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 49(2), 100225. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anzjph.2025.100225
Oster, H., & Chaves, I. (2023). Effects of Healthy Lifestyles on Chronic Diseases: Diet, Sleep and Exercise. Nutrients, 15(21), 4627. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15214627
Shakoor, A., Fatima, T., Hanif, S., & Jafri, M. (2025). Analyzing How Physical Health Factors Such as Sleep Nutrition and Exercise Influence Mental Health Outcomes. The Critical Review of Social Sciences Studies, 3(1), 2152–2164. https://doi.org/10.59075/1422dz27
Tiffon, C. (2018). The Impact of Nutrition and Environmental Epigenetics on Human Health and Disease. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 19(11), 3425. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms19113425
