At Athlete Sanctuary, we adopt a holistic, root-cause approach to iron health not just more red meat or iron tablets and in many cases is an early warning that there is a lot more going on under the surface. Our approach to iron deficiency goes far deeper than your ferritin level and dietary intake of iron.
With iron deficiency impacting over 50% of active women and teenage athletes and 13% of male endurance athletes, it’s a widespread issue. For some, iron deficiency is a constant challenge that can persist for years.
Increased training loads, menstrual blood loss, rapid growth phases, and dietary patterns are just part of this complex issue.
We collaborate with you to uncover the reasons behind iron deficiency, and examine pathology and in-depth functional testing to guide the creation of a sustainable plan tailored to your exercise, nutrition, health issues, and lifestyle.
Source: Journal of Sports Medicine (2022)
Kate Smyth is a degree‑qualified naturopath, educator, and women’s performance coach.
Kate works with women seeking to improve energy, immunity, gut health, and overall vitality helping them restore balance, build resilience, and perform at their best in sport, work, and life. Her treatments are grounded in evidence‑based practice and shaped by decades of experience supporting active women, junior athletes, and busy mothers.
As an Olympic marathon runner and healthcare professional, Kate brings a rare combination of lived experience and clinical expertise.
