Elixir Naturopathy

Elixir Naturopathy Nutritionist & Naturopath

Melissa is a Brisbane Naturopath with a focus on thyroid disorders and helping clients improve their health naturally.

Melissa works with clients in clinic and online Australia wide.

Constantly feeling tired, foggy, flat… and unsure what’s actually going on? This one's for you 🫶🏼If you’re dealing with ...
19/02/2026

Constantly feeling tired, foggy, flat… and unsure what’s actually going on? This one's for you 🫶🏼

If you’re dealing with things like:
〰️ ongoing fatigue
〰️ brain fog
〰️ low mood
〰️ digestive issues
〰️ changes in your cycle

It might not be “just stress” or something you have to push through.

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is commonly under-diagnosed, and many people live with thyroid dysfunction for years without knowing.

Symptoms are often vague, fluctuate over time, and are frequently dismissed as normal ageing or burnout.

You don’t need all the symptoms to warrant looking deeper.

Subtle, persistent signs matter, and feeling “off” is your body giving you important information.

If you’ve been told ‘your labs are fine’ but still don’t feel well, there’s usually more going on beneath the surface. I’m building something to help people understand this properly, comment WAITLIST to learn more 💫

If you’ve ever questioned your own symptoms, this is for you...So many people with thyroid symptoms are told their labs ...
16/02/2026

If you’ve ever questioned your own symptoms, this is for you...

So many people with thyroid symptoms are told their labs are “normal”, everything looks fine, and that "you just need more sleep" or "you're just a busy mum."

Yet the fatigue, brain fog, weight changes, mood shifts or digestive issues don’t go away.

This is incredibly common in Hashimoto’s and these are often factors that get overlooked:

〰️ TSH alone doesn’t tell the full story.
〰️ Antibodies are often overlooked. These are often the first markers to go out of range, yet the last to be tested!
〰️ Autoimmune activity can be present long before clear thyroid dysfunction shows up.
〰️ And “normal” doesn’t always mean optimal for your body.

Your symptoms aren’t imaginary, and they’re not a personality flaw. They’re your body communicating.

Take my free online quiz today to see what’s triggering your Hashimoto’s… Comment HASHIMOTOS below and I’ll send it to you 🤍

Something new is coming 💫 Thrive with Hashimoto's is officially launching April 2026.It includes 5 simple online modules...
11/02/2026

Something new is coming 💫

Thrive with Hashimoto's is officially launching April 2026.

It includes 5 simple online modules in a step-by-step, self-paced, framework designed to help you:
〜 Reduce symptoms
〜 Support thyroid and immune function
〜 Restore energy and clarity
〜 Understand your body, without overwhelm

Calm, evidence-informed, and supportive, not restrictive or fear-based.

If you’ve been wanting clear direction instead of trial and error, this is for you.

Comment WAITLIST below to join the waitlist now.

Stay tuned, more to come soon

Doing “all the right things” for hashimoto symptoms but not feeling better?It’s not because you’re failing, it’s usually...
09/02/2026

Doing “all the right things” for hashimoto symptoms but not feeling better?

It’s not because you’re failing, it’s usually because the full picture hasn’t been addressed.

Hashimoto’s isn’t just a thyroid issue. It’s a systemic autoimmune condition influenced by the immune system, the nervous system, metabolism, stress load, nutrition, and how safe the body feels overall.

〰️ Replacing hormones can be essential, but it doesn’t calm immune activity.
〰️ Online advice can be helpful, but it isn’t personalised to your body.
〰️ Constantly changing protocols can create more stress than support.
〰️ Over-restriction and under-fuelling often slows healing rather than speed it up.
〰️ And when the nervous system is stuck in survival mode, the body prioritises protection over repair.

More isn’t always better, stricter isn’t always healing, and most of all, pushing harder rarely leads to feeling safer in your body.

Progress with Hashimoto’s usually comes from doing less, more intentionally, and supporting the whole system, not just chasing symptoms.

Support works best when it’s personalised, book a consult today or DM me to learn more. I'm looking forward to supporting you along your health journey. ⁠

Comment HASHIMOTOS below to take my free quiz to discover what your current primary Hashimoto's trigger is.

Have you ever questioned your worth, felt like a burden or placed self imposed expectations on yourself because of your ...
05/02/2026

Have you ever questioned your worth, felt like a burden or placed self imposed expectations on yourself because of your health?

The constant mental load of someone with a chronic illness can be all consuming.

It’s the quiet questions and thoughts that run in the background every day…
What if I’m too sick to commit?
Am I a burden?
How am I going to get everything done today?
I should be doing more to contribute!
Will I ever feel normal again?

It’s grieving the version of yourself that existed before your body changed, while still trying to show up, be reliable, and not disappoint the people you love 😢

If you are feeling this, please hear me.
You are not weak. You are not dramatic. And you are not a burden.

Living with chronic illness asks you to be resilient in ways most people never understand. And that invisible strength matters.

Save this for the days you need reassurance 🫶🏼

Have you noticed your immune system is deeply influenced by the state of your nervous system?⁠⁠Autoimmune symptoms don’t...
02/02/2026

Have you noticed your immune system is deeply influenced by the state of your nervous system?⁠
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Autoimmune symptoms don’t arise in isolation, they exist within the context of the whole body.⁠
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When the nervous system is constantly in fight or flight, the immune system never truly gets the message that it’s safe to stand down. That state of alert was designed for short bursts of danger, not as a long-term baseline.⁠
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For many people with autoimmune conditions, stress isn’t just emotional, it’s physiological. ⁠
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Long-term pressure, unresolved emotional load, over-functioning, and the need to constantly “hold it together” keep the body prioritising protection over repair.⁠
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Digestion slows,⁠
Inflammation lingers, ⁠
Hormonal balance becomes harder to maintain.⁠
Immune activity stays heightened, not because the body is broken, but because it’s trying to keep you safe.⁠
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This is why supporting autoimmune health often requires more than targeting the immune system alone. ⁠
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Creating a sense of safety in the body matters. ⁠
Regulation matters. Rest without guilt matters.⁠
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When you’re ready, there are ways to work with the body instead of against it.⁠
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Mel 🫶🏼

When a hot flush hits mid-meeting but you’re still nodding like you’re fully present 🔥⁠⁠Perimenopause really keeps us on...
21/01/2026

When a hot flush hits mid-meeting but you’re still nodding like you’re fully present 🔥⁠
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Perimenopause really keeps us on our toes.⁠
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Who else can relate? 😂

When life feels a bit chaotic after the holidays… this will help 🫐⁠⁠If the kids are still home, routines feel loose, and...
19/01/2026

When life feels a bit chaotic after the holidays… this will help 🫐⁠
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If the kids are still home, routines feel loose, and meals are a bit all over the place, smoothies can be such an easy way to sneak in extra nutrients without overthinking it.⁠
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This collagen berry smoothie is one we love because it’s balanced, filling, and quick, with protein, healthy fats and fibre to keep you satisfied.⁠
Ingredients:⁠
〜 Milk of choice⁠
〜 Frozen blueberries⁠
〜 Spinach⁠
〜 Collagen⁠
〜 Chia seeds⁠
〜 Yoghurt of choice ⁠
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Blend it up, sip slowly, and let it count as nourishment, not another thing to do perfectly.⁠
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Save this recipe for busy days and tag me in your creations 👏🏼

A little note to my own nervous system as well as yours... If everything feels a bit too much right now, this is for you...
15/01/2026

A little note to my own nervous system as well as yours... If everything feels a bit too much right now, this is for you. ⁠
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You don’t need to rush, fix, or hold everything together all at once. Your body responds to consistency, reassurance, and gentle care, not pressure or urgency.⁠
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〰️ Take the breath. ⁠
〰️ Eat the meal. ⁠
〰️ Step outside. ⁠
〰️ Rest when you can. ⁠
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These small signals of safety add up more than we give them credit for.

Jumping back to 2016……what a year! Back when I was in denial that I had curly hair 😂 and phone cameras weren’t as clear...
15/01/2026

Jumping back to 2016……what a year! Back when I was in denial that I had curly hair 😂 and phone cameras weren’t as clear.

2016 was the year I turned 30. I was studying full time and working with the best team at Zomp shoes on James Street. I graduated and started Elixir Naturopathy that same year.

Our doggo Bailey was born and about to tear into our lives and destroy all my shoes….and the lounge.

Lots of music festivals, trips and time spent with friends.
It was also the year I got to help celebrate two of my favourite people getting hitched.

I cannot believe I’m turning 40 this March and my business turns 10 this August 🫣

This kind of tired isn’t just “mum tired”. ⁠⁠Yes, motherhood is exhausting, but ongoing, deep fatigue isn’t something yo...
12/01/2026

This kind of tired isn’t just “mum tired”. ⁠
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Yes, motherhood is exhausting, but ongoing, deep fatigue isn’t something you have to just push through. ⁠
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When tiredness feels constant, heavy, or out of proportion, it can sometimes be a sign your thyroid needs a closer look.⁠
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In clinic I often see people reassured with “normal” results after only one marker is tested, but thyroid health is more complex than that. ⁠
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Looking at a full thyroid panel can give a much clearer picture of how your thyroid is actually functioning.⁠
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That’s why we recommend asking your practitioner about:⁠
〜 TSH⁠
〜 Free T3⁠
〜 Free T4⁠
〜 Reverse T3⁠
〜 Thyroid antibodies⁠
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Understanding your results puts you back in the driver’s seat, and helps guide more personalised support.⁠
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Download my free Thyroid Pathology Guide to learn what these markers mean and what to ask for.⁠
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Comment CHEAT SHEET and I’ll send it through 🤍

Big pharma watching you prioritise sleep, regular meals, movement, and stress support… 👀
08/01/2026

Big pharma watching you prioritise sleep, regular meals, movement, and stress support… 👀

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My Journey Into Natural Health

Hi & welcome.

I’m Melissa, degree qualified Naturopath & owner of Elixir Naturopathy. At 27 I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and underwent a total thyroidectomy leaving me in a hypothyroid state.

I struggled with anxiety and depression for years prior to my diagnosis only to be told that it was just part of growing up and without anyone considering the underlying cause.

I realised that there wasn't much information out there for those dealing with a thyroid disorder, so embarked on my own journey to learn as much as I possibly could about how I could turn my health around. What I learnt, along with my health science degree helped me to get my health back.