About Me

Hi, I’m Emily. I’m a degree-qualified naturopath based in Melbourne. I completed a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) at the Southern School of Natural Therapies and am a professional member of the National Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA).

I currently practice both online and face to face with the team at the Health Press in Windsor, VIC.

My mission is to educate and empower you to reconnect with your body and regain control of your health.

What is naturopathy?

Naturopaths take a holistic approach to health by considering the way in which different body systems may be interacting to produce symptoms. Rather than trying to find a ‘quick fix’ that only treats the symptoms temporarily, naturopathy addresses the root cause of the issue to eliminate the symptoms and produce long term, sustainable results.

I strongly believe that the body has an innate ability to heal itself and I base my treatments on this principle. Treatment may involve a combination of herbal medicine, nutritional supplements as well as diet and lifestyle advice that gently and effectively guides the body to return to its optimal function. I also love integrating self-care practices into my prescriptions through teaching my clients about the importance of mindful eating & movement, meditation, breathing exercises and rest.

My approach

My collaborative approach to healing aims to empower my clients to take control of their own healing journey. Together as a team we create clear and achievable treatment goals and a treatment plan that is individualised and tailored to meet your needs, priorities and lifestyle.

Education forms a key part of treatment - I explain in detail all components of the treatment and what I have prescribe so that you walk away with an understanding exactly what you are taking and why.

I also believe that it is essential to collaborate with other health care providers so my prescription will often include referrals for further testing and investigations so that we can understand exactly what is driving your symptoms.

My areas of interest

My particular areas of interest include enhancing energy & vitality, supporting mood & sleep, fine-tuning gut health and optimising hormonal health.

I love supporting clients with:

— Low energy and persistent fatigue

— Stress, anxiety, burnout, mood imbalances & sleep issues

— Reproductive health (heavy, painful periods, PMS/PMDD, endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS)

— Digestive disturbances (IBS, IBD, food intolerances/sensitivities, SIBO, dysbiosis, bloating)

— Immune health (persistent or recurrent infections, allergies, hay fever)

Emily Macfarlane Naturopathy acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong  peoples of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging and we recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, skies and community.