Rachel Everitt - Naturopath

01/02/2025

Website refreshed ready for 2025!! More work to be done so watch this space. Booking links active for consultations at and Saturdays online. Are you ready to work on your health goals? Check it out!
#2025

17/01/2024

Clinic Hours for 2024

Healing Hands Natural Health Centre bookings can be made online at https://www.healinghandsipswich.com.au/bookwithrachel or phone 3202 2300.

Bookings for Saturday Telehealth via DM or email: re.naturopathy@gmail.com

14/01/2024

First day back in clinic for 2024! This year brings a fresh start for many, including myself. I’ve been MIA from social media for a looong time but I look forward to sharing what I love so much about being a naturopath! Tell me what you want to know!

07/09/2022

R U OK? //
Let’s break the stigma around mental health. It’s ok to talk about how you’re feeling. It’s ok if you’re not feeling ok. Everyone should feel safe to express their emotions. If you’re suffering please reach out, there are people who care:
Lifeline 13 11 14
Beyond Blue 1300 224 636
Su***de Call Back Service 1300 659 467
MensLine Australia 1300 789 978
Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
1800Respect 1800 737 732
13YARN 13 92 76
Open Arms 1800 011 046
Gambling Help 1800 858 858
For more information on these services, and additional services please visit https://www.ruok.org.au/findhelp

Always remember to treat everyone with kindness, you may have no idea what’s going on behind their smile. 🖤

11/08/2022

Appointments Available at Healing Hands Natural Health Centre on Mondays!

⭐⭐ MEET THE TEAM ⭐⭐

🌿 Rachel Everitt - Naturopath

Many of you will recognise Rachel as she has been with the Healing Hands team for over 10 years, although she has been on a little maternity leave hiatus.
Rachel started working alongside Alex and has had the opportunity to learn from the best.

As a naturopath, Rachel specialises in healing from the inside out using herbs, diet and lifestyle to get you back on your feet.

Rachel's interest areas include women's health (including hormones, preconception and postpartum), as well as gut health, stress, mental health and fatigue.

Learn more about Rachel here:
https://www.healinghandsipswich.com.au/rachel-everitt

Ready to get on track?
Book your Initial Consultation with Rachel online now:
https://app.simpleclinic.net/public/diary/index/Nxz?user_id=247

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14/07/2022

BONE BROTH FOR GUT HEALTH//
Bone broth is a stable in my kitchen. With so many benefits for a little effort, it’s an affordable way to improve and maintain gut health. Bone broth is also one of the first foods I introduce and recommend for babies. Swipe 👉🏻 for more info and save the recipe for later!
If you aren’t inclined or don’t have time to make your own, my favourite powdered bone broth brand is
*this post is not endorsed or sponsored*

30/06/2022

GASTROINTESTINAL HEALTH//
Do you ever wonder what the gut is going on with my digestion?! Chronic unresolved digestive symptoms are a common reason people come see me. The importance of gut health can’t be underestimated as it can drive or exacerbate so many other health complaints as well. There can be many causes for similar symptoms, so a holistic approach is required and functional testing can be helpful. Naturopathy incorporates the use of nutritional and herbal medicine and dietary and lifestyle recommendations to improve gastrointestinal health, the microbiome (gut bacteria) and rectify, often debilitating, digestive symptoms. Digestive complaints that I can help with include:
Irritable bowel syndrome
Food intolerances
Ulcerative colitis
Diverticulitis
Reflux
Pain
Ulcers
Nausea
Bloating
Diarrhoea
Constipation
Poor appetite
Colic in babies
Irregular bowel motions
Failure to thrive in children
Infections (yeast, bacterial, parasitic)
I also find for most people when digestive function improves as do many other symptoms including fatigue, anxiety, depression, skin health, hormones, headaches, and the list goes on! If you want to get to the bottom of your gut issues reach out.

27/06/2022

BALANCING HOT CACAO//
This little elixir is a delicious way to include Maca in the diet. Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a Peruvian plant used for centuries in the Andes for nutrition and to enhance fertility. While more studies are needed, preliminary research has found a wide range of medicinal uses that may:
👉🏻 assist sexual dysfunction in menopause
👉🏻 improve semen quality
👉🏻 increase libido
👉🏻 improve mood
👉🏻 aid hormonal modulation
👉🏻 provide antioxidant properties

In your favourite mug mix together:
1 tbsp raw organic cacao
1/4 tsp organic maca powder (I use )
Pinch of cinnamon
Top with boiling water & your choice of milk or dairy free alternative. Optional dash of honey, maple syrup or stevia for sweetness. Curl up in a warm spot with a good book or favourite show. Enjoy & relax.

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20/06/2022

WOMEN’S HEALTH//
Let’s talk Female Reproductive Health! Many girls and women suffer from conditions or symptoms involving hormonal health. After all our hormones are a complex but intricate dance and when things are out of balance it can get pretty unbearable for some.

Naturopathy can help through out all life phases, from menarche (first period) to menopause with many common concerns including:
Fertility & preconception
Pregnancy & postpartum
Irregular periods
Painful periods
Heavy periods
Endometriosis
Hormonal acne
PCOS
PMS
Fatigue
Stress
Anxiety
Depression
Menopause
Recurrent UTIs
Thyroid disorders
Chronic infections
Gastrointestinal disorders

I work with women helping to identify the root cause/s of their health concerns, and provide herbal medicine, nutritional and lifestyle guidance to reduce or eliminate symptoms. If you’re struggling with hormonal imbalances, fatigue, stress or feel like you’ve lost your spark, reach out!

15/06/2022

I’M BACK IN CLINIC!
With my littlest one settled into daycare I’ll be returning to clinic on Mondays. You’ll find me at Healing Hands from Monday 11th July. Telehealth appointments still available on Saturdays as per usual.
For appointments call Healing Hands on 3202 2300, book online at www.naturopathybyracheleveritt.com or DM me.

04/02/2022

The best source of vitamin D is sunlight. Just spending a few minutes outdoors most days of the week will help improve and maintain your vitamin D levels. Always be mindful of sun safety, you don’t want to burn! For shift workers or those working indoors supplementation may be required, but levels should be tested first.

Very few foods contain much vitamin D. The best food sources of vitamin D are fatty fish like salmon*, herring and mackerel, eggs and mushrooms (grown in the sun).
*WILD caught salmon is substantially higher in vitamin D, not to mention much better for you! Ditch the farmed crap. In Australia look for frozen wild caught Alaskan salmon.

When it comes to supplements everything is NOT equal! There’s poor quality, good quality and great quality. Typically you get what you pay for. It’s important to know what you’re buying and putting into your body, in some cases you can be doing more harm than good, and in other cases simply wasting money on junk that’s not doing anything. But more on this another time.

When it comes to vitamin D I actually use a drop formula rather than capsules. One drop is equal to 1000IU, which is handy if high doses are required, extra drops is far easier than heaps of tablets! Plus there’s really no fillers, just the good stuff! Get in touch if you want to know more.

What are you going to do today to get some sunshine??

31/01/2022

IMMUNE SUPERSTAR - Vitamin D//
In the previous post I discussed the many roles that vitamin D plays within the body. My focus today is on how this nutrient specifically assists the immune system and why it’s so important right now!

Experimental research and observational studies are consistent in finding vitamin D deficiency