Geraldton Naturopathics

30/07/2026

It’s always a busy time as I prepare my body, my mind & my business to step out into nature for my annual hike (I used to include my family on that list too, but they’re pretty much self-sufficient these days. And one of them is currently surfing his way around the freezing waters of South Africa...both 'eeeek!' and 'yay, Tom!').

I’m heading south this weekend, to walk the Pemberton-Albany section of the Bibbulmun Track, about 20 days on trail.
Yes, it’s mid-winter. Yes, it’s cold & rainy down south. It’s also my favourite time of year to walk; everything is crisp and moist and fresh and I don’t overheat (I’m doing a lot of that these days!). And I have the best gear to make sure I don't freeze (cue new sleeping bag that's rated to -1c, weighs less than 500g & packs down to the size of a half a roll of paper towel!)

‘Why?’, you may ask. (Don’t worry, you’re not the only one).
For me, hiking is my version of a detox...I don’t generally do detoxes that involve restriction & rules and feel harsh to
my body.
But my hiking-detox pares life back to the beautiful basics. My food is ever-so-simple: I’ve been dehydrating various versions of grass-fed mince, vegetables & rice for weeks; there’s 21 serves of organic oats, chia & protein powder ready for breakfast; ryvita, cheese & snow peas for lunch, and there's plenty of dark chocolate, walnuts, medjool dates (the fattest ones I can find) for snacks.

My daily rhythm is simple: make coffee & watch the day emerge from the alcove of my tent. A bit of writing. Then pack up my gear, filter my water for the day, eat breakfast, start walking. All done slowly. A long lunch break (unless it’s raining), then start walking again to the next camp. Set my dehydrated meal to soak & make a hot drink while I set up my tent for the night. Maybe chat to other hikers at camp. Eat dinner, read my book, sleep not long after sunset.
Just this. For days. My body unravels into lightness. I notice more of my surroundings- the different shades of green, the changing light, the smells of the bush, the shenanigans of the birds.
And, without even trying, I've simply let go of the habits that have crept in...the nightly glass of wine, the scrolling on my phone (uggghhh!), the spending way too long worrying about stuff, the forgetting to marvel at the little things, the taking my life for granted. That sort of thing is why.

See you in a few weeks.
C xx

22/07/2026

Heavy Legs?
My favourite herbs to relieve aching, swollen, sore & tired legs. It works a treat.
C x

09/07/2026

Mid-winter... sunshine, ocean dip, brunch.
My favourite kind of day.
C x

23/06/2026

being seen.

In this age of AI everything, I must say I have moments where I question my relevance. Why would you need to book an appointment with an actual naturopath when you can enter your symptoms into ChatGPT & come up with a diagnosis and treatment in half a minute? Or you can simply follow the advice of a gazillion influencers & wellness gurus that find your feed via those sneaky algorithms and promise to cure your bloat, glow-up your skin, fix your menopause or make you skinny.

It's disheartening.
The opposite (dis) of heart (the innermost part of a person from which one’s feelings & characters arise).

And then I realise that, of course, AI does not consider your heart. It cannot. It pretends to know you, based on your footprint through cyberspace. But it doesn’t SEE you. And it can’t possibly understand the nuance of your world, your situation, your innermost feelings. Your heart.
Being seen is a fundamental human need. If you’re not seen by your tribe, you might be left behind.
And then you might die.
That’s how important it is.
And AI is encouraging us to think that in order to be seen, we have to look a certain way (skinny / de-wrinkled / fattened lips. all of that.) We'll all end up a mirror image of each other.
I'm not Ok with this.

And, so, I remind myself that To See is one of the most important things I can do. To really see the person in front of me. To connect with that inner-most part which shines its light and guides us towards what might be calling for attention.
This makes it relevant.

C x

03/06/2026

You know that feeling of coming home to yourself? Remembering how good something is for you? For me, this is~

The freedom of exploring new places.
Nature-bathing in deliciously cool, moist forests in the Noosa hinterland.

Knowing I’m with my people even though I’ve never met most of them before at the National Herbalists Association of Australia annual conference. Yes, they’re as gorgeously witchy as you may imagine, as well as being super-intelligent and doing amazing things in terms of promoting Naturopathy in this country.

Climbing mountains (steep enough to need chains!) with my beautiful friend (Lara, you are amazing!)

Surrendering, when I realised the universe had other plans for me (my hiking week was forecast with major thunderstorms), and spending this time pond-plunging, resting, eating deliciously simple foods and waking up with the raucous kookaburras instead.

Often times, it’s not about the supplements, or the fasting, or the perfect collagen powder or the lifting the right weights. It’s actually about the letting go of all of this and allowing nature to work her magic on us.

I’m back tomorrow, so looking forward to seeing you all.
C x

18/05/2026

13/05/2026

I am one lucky duck.
I'm off to seriously stoke some intellectual fire from these Natural Medicine legends. And while I'm in this lush part of the world, there just happens to be the Cooloola Great Walk ( 5 days through the rainforest & along the Noosa river).

So, the Clinic will be closed from May 22 - June 3 while i soak up this gorgeousness. Please order ahead if you'll be needing a restock of anything over this time:
Visit https://www.geraldtonnaturopathics.com.au/shop (Password 'Natural') or email- [email protected].

C xx

29/04/2026

Drop-in Clinic today...
11-12pm.
All welcome
C x

22/04/2026

Drop-In Clinic tomorrow.
If you've been thinking about it, just come!
Sandy feet welcome.
C xx

14/04/2026

🌿 School Holiday Immunity Support 🌿

School holidays are a great opportunity to reset routines and support your child’s immunity before the next term.

A few simple ways to help:
✨ Focus on whole, nutrient-dense foods (especially vitamin C and zinc-rich options to build healthy white blood cell)
✨ Include gut-supportive foods like yoghurt, kefir, and fibre-rich veggies
✨ Prioritise sleep—this is when the body repairs and strengthens immunity
✨ Encourage outdoor play (not just the kids!) for fresh air, sunshine, and vitamin D. The weather in town just now is soooo beautiful and the ocean so clear!
✨ Avoid sugary treats (immune systems don't fare well in the presence of sugar).

If your child tends to pick up frequent colds, now is the time to consider some extra support.
C x