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There’s something deeply comforting about waking up to a warm, nourishing bowl of congee on a cold winter morning.Congee...
14/08/2026

There’s something deeply comforting about waking up to a warm, nourishing bowl of congee on a cold winter morning.

Congee is a slow-cooked rice porridge that is gentle on the digestive system and can be adapted with different ingredients to suit your needs. Try it savoury with miso and seeds, sweet with stewed fruit, or explore warming combinations such as ginger, red dates, cinnamon and cardamom.

In this blog, I share a basic congee recipe along with several variations—including my favourite Winter Warming Congee.

Read the blog and find the recipes here:
https://www.orientalwisdom.com.au/2010/06/08/warming-congee/

If you’d like to learn more about using food to support your digestion, energy and emotional wellbeing, join me for The Art of Nourishment workshop, now only two weeks away.

We’ll explore not only what we eat, but how, when and why we eat—and how Chinese medicine can help us nourish the whole self.

Bookings are essential. Comment NOURISH below to book your place or get more information

I’m absolutely delighted to share that I have been selected as a finalist in two categories in the 2026 Altitude Awards:...
13/08/2026

I’m absolutely delighted to share that I have been selected as a finalist in two categories in the 2026 Altitude Awards:

The Wellness Warrior Award — celebrating businesses and individuals dedicated to promoting health, wellbeing and quality of life.

The Purpose Driven Entrepreneur Award — celebrating entrepreneurs who lead with a strong sense of purpose and a commitment to positive impact.

Both categories feel deeply connected to the heart of my work: helping people understand their bodies, take an active role in their health and develop knowledge and practices they can carry with them throughout life.

The Altitude Awards are an independent awards program for women and have recognised courage, resilience and real-world impact in business, leadership and community for 14 years.

They are presented by Women with Altitude, an incredibly supportive and inspiring community that empowers women in business to connect, learn, grow and encourage one another. I feel very fortunate to be part of this generous community—and truly honoured to be recognised alongside so many remarkable women.

I’m so excited and grateful to be a finalist in not just one, but both of these meaningful categories.

What an exciting weekend in Melbourne at the Australasian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Annual Conference.This year w...
12/08/2026

What an exciting weekend in Melbourne at the Australasian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Annual Conference.

This year was particularly special for me, as it was my first time speaking at a conference in front of my professional peers. It was certainly nerve-racking—but I’m so glad I stepped outside my comfort zone and did it.

I also hadn’t attended a conference in person for a very long time, so it was wonderful to reconnect with old friends, meet new people and once again feel part of our wider Chinese medicine community.

My presentation, The Art of Guiding Self-Care Conversations in Clinic, grew from the seasonal self-care workshops and resources I’ve been developing over the past two years. It was a wonderful opportunity to share my passion for helping clients better understand their bodies and feel empowered to care for their own health between treatments. I also spoke about the importance of practitioner self-care—because supporting the wellbeing of others requires us to make space for our own wellbeing too.

One of the things I value most about our profession is that there is always something more—or simply something different—to learn. Conferences give us the opportunity to encounter new perspectives and revisit ideas we may not have thought about for some time. I thoroughly enjoyed attending so many of the presentations and came away with plenty to reflect on and bring back into my clinical practice.

I’m feeling proud, grateful and inspired—and perhaps a little more confident about saying yes to the next opportunity.

Tomorrow is the final day to save with the Early Bird offer for The Art of Nourishment.Good digestion isn’t only about w...
12/08/2026

Tomorrow is the final day to save with the Early Bird offer for The Art of Nourishment.

Good digestion isn’t only about what we eat. It’s also about when we eat, how we eat—and even why we eat.

Join me for a nourishing day exploring the keys to better digestion, steadier energy and greater emotional wellbeing through the wisdom of Chinese medicine. We’ll look beyond food alone to consider how we can nourish the whole self—body, mind and spirit.

Through seasonal food, practical self-care, gentle Qigong and simple principles you can use at home, you’ll discover how to feel more centred, supported and confident in the way you care for yourself each day.

The Art of Nourishment: Support Your Energy, Digestion & Emotional Harmony
Sunday August 30 | 9.30am–4pm | Katoomba

Early Bird: $185—ends tomorrow.

If you’ve been thinking about coming, now is the time to book your place. https://www.orientalwisdom.com.au/event/seasonal-self-care-food-as-medicine/

Did you know that the foods that suit one person may not suit another—or that the way you prepare your food can be just ...
10/08/2026

Did you know that the foods that suit one person may not suit another—or that the way you prepare your food can be just as important as what you eat?

Chinese medicine encourages us to eat in harmony with the seasons while also considering our individual constitution. Someone who always feels cold may benefit from warming foods and longer cooking methods, while someone who tends to feel hot may need lighter, more cooling choices.

This blog explores how to choose foods and cooking styles that support your body, digestion and energy throughout the year: https://www.orientalwisdom.com.au/2021/08/14/great-tips-on-how-to-eat-for-the-seasons-and-your-body-type/

If you’d like to explore these ideas more deeply, join me for The Art of Nourishment: Support Your Energy, Digestion & Emotional Harmony on Sunday 30 August in Katoomba.
There’s only a few days left to take advantage of the early-bird price, ending 13 August. Come along for a practical and nourishing day of Chinese medicine wisdom, seasonal food, gentle Qigong and simple tools you can confidently use at home. Comment NOURISH below if you're interested in finding out more

Is there a therapy you’ve always been curious about but never quite got around to trying?The Lemon Balm Clinic Open Day ...
08/08/2026

Is there a therapy you’ve always been curious about but never quite got around to trying?

The Lemon Balm Clinic Open Day on Saturday 5 September is your chance to explore a different approach to your wellbeing with a 30-minute mini treatment for just $10.

Choose from:
• Acupuncture with me
• Remedial Massage with Elyssa
• Integral Sound Therapy with Leif
• Zenthai Shiatsu with Sammie

Whether you’re looking to ease muscular tension, calm your nervous system, improve mobility or simply take some time to relax and restore, our practitioners would love to welcome you.

Treatments are available to anyone who is new to that practitioner or therapy—even if you already visit Lemon Balm Clinic for something else.

Best of all, every dollar raised will be donated to WIRES Blue Mountains to help rescue and care for injured native wildlife.

Appointments are limited and bookings are essential. Comment below with the therapy you’d like to experience, or contact Lemon Balm Clinic to reserve your spot.

I’m off to Melbourne!I’ll be away from the clinic from 6–11 August to attend the Australasian Acupuncture and Chinese Me...
05/08/2026

I’m off to Melbourne!

I’ll be away from the clinic from 6–11 August to attend the Australasian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association Conference.

I’m excited to be presenting The Art of Guiding Self-Care Conversations in Clinic—a talk inspired by the seasonal self-care workshops and resources that many of you have helped bring to life over the past two years.

I’m looking forward to sharing these ideas with Chinese medicine practitioners from across Australia—and enjoying a little time exploring Melbourne while I’m there.

The clinic will reopen as usual on Wednesday 12 August.

And if you’d like to experience some of these self-care principles for yourself, my next workshop, The Art of Nourishment: Support Your Energy, Digestion & Emotional Harmony, will be held in Katoomba on Sunday 30 August. Early bird bookings close 13 August—just after I return! https://www.orientalwisdom.com.au/event/seasonal-self-care-food-as-medicine/

What if one of the most powerful ways to support your health isn’t another supplement or restrictive diet—but how you no...
04/08/2026

What if one of the most powerful ways to support your health isn’t another supplement or restrictive diet—but how you nourish yourself each day?

At The Art of Nourishment – Food as Medicine, you’ll discover how seasonal eating and Chinese medicine can support better digestion, steadier energy and greater emotional wellbeing.

Together, we’ll explore simple principles you can confidently apply at home—without complicated diets, calorie counting or rigid rules.

Join me for a nourishing day of learning, delicious seasonal food, gentle Qigong and practical tools to help you:
• understand what your body needs
• support your digestion and energy
• make more conscious, health-supporting food choices
• nourish yourself in ways that go beyond food

Sunday August 30, 9.30am–4pm
Katoomba
Early bird: $185 until August 13

If you’re ready to rethink nourishment and discover a more intuitive, sustainable approach to eating well, I’d love you to join me.

Book before August 13 to receive the early bird price.
https://www.orientalwisdom.com.au/event/seasonal-self-care-food-as-medicine/

Preparing for the season of growth. As the first signs of spring emerge, discover simple ways to nurture your energy, no...
31/07/2026

Preparing for the season of growth.
As the first signs of spring emerge, discover simple ways to nurture your energy, nourish your health and prepare for the season ahead in my latest newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/9957c69d80be/jxq37apj8r-9951402

Looking for something a little different for breakfast?Job’s tears porridge is a warm, satisfying alternative to oats, s...
31/07/2026

Looking for something a little different for breakfast?

Job’s tears porridge is a warm, satisfying alternative to oats, slowly cooked with pear or apple, orange zest, ginger and cinnamon. In Chinese medicine, Job’s tears are traditionally used to help clear Dampness—particularly when you are feeling heavy, foggy, sluggish or achy.

This recipe is a lovely example of how food can do more than simply fill us up. By choosing ingredients thoughtfully, we can create meals that support the body while still being comforting and delicious.

Read the blog and try the recipe here: https://www.orientalwisdom.com.au/2021/07/31/warming-winter-porridge/

If you would like to explore more practical ways to use food to support your health, my full-day workshop, The Art of Nourishment: Food as Medicine, is coming up on 30 August. Comment NOURISH below for more details

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