About Mikal
Maternal Manna was created to educate and empower families to nourish their baby with heavenly whole food. Founder, Naturopath and Certified Nutrition Consultant, Mikal Takita presents infant nutritional fundamentals to parents in a way that is easy to understand and implement, for lifelong well-being.
After watching her sister experience the powerful and challenging transformations that occurred during pregnancy, postpartum and caring for her newborn, Mikal became increasingly aware of the lack of nutritionally sound information available to first-time parents. Many women don’t take a deep look into their own health until they become pregnant, but it can be difficult to find clear answers amongst the conflicting advice found online and within the health industry.
As a Naturopath and Nutritionist, Mikal is able to provide individualised, holistic care that takes your family’s needs into consideration and helps you make natural, healthier choices for you and your baby. During each consultation, Mikal will focus on gut health, prevention and management of allergies as well as minimising the risk of common infant and childhood conditions. Ultimately, healthy babies leads to resilience in childhood and beyond.
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Nourishing your body throughout the stages of pregnancy
Supporting and preventing post-natal depletion
Helping parents to understand the nutritional requirements for their baby
The importance of cultivating a healthy and diverse infant microbiome
Following a solids journey based on your baby's development in order to support their digestive system and immune health foundations
Minimising risk factors for allergies and intolerances in the first five years of your baby's life
I believe that setting strong nutritional foundations at the start can lead to less stress and illness, which is so prevalent today, whilst having an incredible impact on lifelong well-being and bringing more joy to you and your baby.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Naturopathy
Bachelor of Western Herbal Medicine
Certified Nutrition Consultant – Pregnancy, Postpartum & Infant Health
Somatic Emotional Release Facilitation Coach
Women's Circle Facilitator
Neuro-Linguistic Programming Master Practitioner
Member of the ATMS