Michelle Moray - The Holistic Naturopath

Michelle Moray - The Holistic Naturopath I'm a Canberra based naturopath and holistic health practitioner. My main modalities include herbal medicine, nutrition and lifestyle advice.

I take a holistic approach to treatment, focusing on uncovering the underlying cause of any acute or chronic condition whilst providing targeted treatment tailored to each individual. What you can expect in your first consultation…
In your initial consultation, the presenting complaint will be examined first. You will be asked questions about the history of the complaint and what triggers the symp

toms. A tongue and/or iris examination will be performed to gather further information. A review of all the bodily systems will be covered to gain a more in-depth understanding of your internal state of health, and uncover the underlying cause and any contributing factors. A review of your diet is also usually conducted. At the end of the consultation you will be provided with a treatment plan which includes herbal medicines and/or nutritional supplements along with any necessary dietary and lifestyle recommendations. Treatment outcomes and how soon results can be expected is also discussed. Depending on the chronicity of the presenting complaint/condition, follow-up consultations will be necessary to monitor progress and continue with treatment.

Creatine is one of the most misunderstood supplements for women — yet it’s also one of the most well-researched.As a pra...
29/01/2026

Creatine is one of the most misunderstood supplements for women — yet it’s also one of the most well-researched.

As a practitioner, I look beyond fads and ask:
👉 does this support long-term health, strength, and resilience? Is this evidence based or strongly rooted in empirical use?

Creatine supports:
• muscle preservation as we age
• improved exercise performance
• cognitive health
• metabolic function
• bone health

This becomes especially important during perimenopause and menopause, when muscle loss accelerates and insulin sensitivity declines.

No, it won’t make you bulky.
No, it’s not just for athletes.
Yes, it can be part of a well-rounded women’s health plan.

✨ Dose: 3–5g daily
✨ Form: creatine monohydrate
✨ Timing: anytime, consistency matters

Always personalise supplementation and work with a practitioner if unsure.

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As the year comes to a close I want to express my gratitude for being able to do what I do. As I finish up my 10th year ...
23/12/2025

As the year comes to a close I want to express my gratitude for being able to do what I do. As I finish up my 10th year in clinical practice, I am still in awe at my clients’ commitment to their healing journey and trusting me with their health.

Being able to help people achieve their goals and make a difference to their quality of life is a blessing 🙏🏼

I’ll be taking a break and returning to clinic on the 4th of February.

Wishing everyone a very happy Christmas and peaceful new year 🕊️

Most people think ADHD is only a daytime problem.But for many adults, it starts the night before.Many adults with ADHD d...
16/12/2025

Most people think ADHD is only a daytime problem.
But for many adults, it starts the night before.

Many adults with ADHD don’t just struggle with attention during the day — they also experience light, fragmented, or non-restorative sleep at night.

Even when you get enough hours of sleep, the quality and structure of sleep may be impaired. This directly affects how well your brain functions the next day.

This is why improving sleep quality (not just sleep hours) can dramatically improve ADHD symptoms and how well medication works.

ADHD support isn’t just about stimulation.
It’s about restoration.

✨ Better sleep = better brain function.

Save this post if ADHD + sleep resonates
Share with someone who wakes up tired despite “enough” sleep.

TCM Kidney Yin + Jing Nourishing Qi Balls 🖤✨Feeling burnt out, dry, wired-but-tired, or like your energy reserves have b...
09/12/2025

TCM Kidney Yin + Jing Nourishing Qi Balls 🖤✨

Feeling burnt out, dry, wired-but-tired, or like your energy reserves have been running on fumes?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this often points to Kidney Yin + Jing depletion.

These TCM-inspired nourishing balls are built to support that deep restoration:

🖤 Black sesame seeds – replenish Yin + Jing
♥️Goji berries – nourish Yin & Blood
🌰 Walnuts – support Kidney Jing + brain “marrow”
🍫 Cacao – calms the Shen + builds Blood
🍯 Dates & prunes – moisten + gently tonify
🌱 Tahini – rich, grounding, mineral-dense

Soft, grounding, and naturally sweet — these are a beautiful food-based tonic for anyone recovering from stress, burnout, overwork, long-term fatigue or Yin deficiency.

Save for later & tag someone who needs deeper nourishment 🖤

Many people see “elevated bilirubin” on their blood test and instantly panic — but the truth is, it doesn’t always mean ...
20/11/2025

Many people see “elevated bilirubin” on their blood test and instantly panic — but the truth is, it doesn’t always mean something is wrong 👀

From a naturopathic perspective, bilirubin is a message about how your liver, bile flow, and red blood cell turnover are functioning… and the meaning depends entirely on the context.

Swipe through to learn:
✨ What bilirubin actually is
✨ When a mild elevation is completely harmless
✨ When to investigate further
✨ What elevated bilirubin can really indicate
✨ How we support this naturopathically (root cause, not just the number)

Remember: an isolated, mild elevation — especially with normal liver enzymes — is often nothing to worry about. But when symptoms or other abnormal markers show up, it’s a sign to look deeper.

Michelle 💛

Winter calls for more regular infrared saunas 💦 🙌🏼Deep heat that soothes the soul! Just what the naturopath ordered 😉 ...
11/06/2025

Winter calls for more regular infrared saunas 💦 🙌🏼

Deep heat that soothes the soul!

Just what the naturopath ordered 😉

Ever feel like some days you're on top of the world, and others you just want to curl up in bed? That’s your cycle talki...
22/03/2025

Ever feel like some days you're on top of the world, and others you just want to curl up in bed?

That’s your cycle talking!

✨ Syncing your lifestyle with your menstrual cycle can help you feel more energised, balanced, and in tune with your body.

💡 Key Takeaways:
✔️ Cycle syncing helps you eat, move, and fast in a way that supports your hormones!

✔️ Best time for longer fasts & intense workouts? Follicular & Ovulation phases!

✔️ Best time to rest & nourish? Menstrual & Luteal phases!

✔️ Supplements can support your cycle, but consult a naturopathic practitioner for tailored advice.

Which phase are you in right now? Let me know below! ⬇️💬

If you want to support liver detoxification you can’t go wrong with introducing more cruciferous veg (like brussel sprou...
18/02/2025

If you want to support liver detoxification you can’t go wrong with introducing more cruciferous veg (like brussel sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, and kale) into your diet 🥦

Cruciferous vegetables have unique sulfur-containing compounds called glucosinolates (GLS).

When activated (through cutting, chewing, etc) these GLS will turn into biologically active derivates of isothiocyanates, and indoles (like sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol).

These derivatives can inhibit or activate phase I detox pathways and activate phase II pathways in the liver, leading to more successful elimination of toxins from the body.

Just a word of caution - if you have a sensitivity to FODMAPS or experiencing gut pain/bloating, cruciferous vegetables can worsen symptoms.

Before I sign off for the year, I’d like to wish you all a very joyful Christmas and a restful holiday season 🎄🎅🏼🎊🥂🎁🥂Thi...
21/12/2024

Before I sign off for the year, I’d like to wish you all a very joyful Christmas and a restful holiday season 🎄🎅🏼🎊🥂🎁🥂

This year has seen a lot of growth for my clinic and I want to thank all my wonderful clients for entrusting me with their health and giving me the opportunity to do what I love 🤍

I’m excited for what 2025 has to offer. May it bring more peace, health, prosperity and love 💕🥰

Michelle x

If you ignore the governement dietary guidelines you will THRIVE ⚡️⚡️✅ Vegetable oils are NOT heart-healthy✅ Cholesterol...
04/12/2023

If you ignore the governement dietary guidelines you will THRIVE ⚡️⚡️

✅ Vegetable oils are NOT heart-healthy

✅ Cholesterol is NOT to be feared, and does NOT cause cardiovascular disease (inflammation does that)

✅ Both saturated fat and cholesterol are vital for our wellbeing and longevity

✅ Fibre is NOT essential - it is basically an anti-nutrient

✅ Cereals have 0% nutritive value, and definately should not be given to kids for breakfast

✅ Grass-fed red meat is NOT inflammatory (sugar, refined carbs, seed oils are!) and is one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can eat

✅ Salt is essential for proper physiological and cellular functions in our bodies (choose sea/lake salt rather than table salt)

So please, use butter, eat eggs to your heart’s content, salt you food, and choose fatty cuts of meat, esp beef and lamb 💪🏼

Photo above was my breakfast yesterday (not pictured, berries and cream)

Let’s get the facts straight 💅🏼Just because period pain is common, doesn’t mean that you should suffer every month A maj...
10/11/2023

Let’s get the facts straight 💅🏼

Just because period pain is common, doesn’t mean that you should suffer every month

A major cause of period pain is systemic inflammation🔥

At the start of your period, the uterus begins to release prostaglandins to stimulate the uterine muscles to contract in order to shed the lining. Prostaglandins are a normal part of the process but too many prostaglandins indicate inflammation. Some things to consider:

👉🏼 Do you consume a lot of refined carbohydrates, sugar, processed foods or seed oils. All these foods are highly inflammatory.

👉🏼 Are you sensitive to cow’s dairy? The problem is not the lactose or fat, rather it’s the protein A1 casein. A1 casein in some people can stimulate the immune system to generate inflammatory cytokines. You’ll know you’re sensitive if you experience hay fever, nasal congestion and recurrent sinus infections,
Goat’s or sheep’s milk products don’t cause this problem.

👉🏼 Do you have histamine intolerance?
Histamine intolerance is a condition of having too much of the inflammatory compound histamine. Histamine intolerance can cause, and worsen, period problems such as pain and pms symptoms like anxiety, acne, brain fog and headaches.

👉🏼 Do you have gut dysbiosis?
Having the wrong types of bacteria in your gut can mean your toxin load increases as they produces endotoxins called lipopolysaccharides (LPS). This activates your immune system to generate inflammation to deal with these bacterial overgrowths and pathogens.

👉🏼 Do you have endometriosis or adenomyosis? These are inflammatory conditions that are driven by immune dysregulation and hormonal imbalances (oestrogen dominance). The pain associated with these conditions is severe, sometimes even debilitating, with pain even occurring around ovulation and leading up to a period.

There are effective naturopathic treatments for period pain. Some of my favourite include magnesium glycinate, PEA, turmeric, concentrated fish oil and herbs that are warming, decongesting and antispasmodic to the pelvic area.

Consult with a naturopath to get to the root cause of your period problems and say adios to monthly period pain forever 👋🏼

Your adrenals are glands that produce hormones such as cortisol, adrenaline and catecholamines - which help the body cop...
04/11/2023

Your adrenals are glands that produce hormones such as cortisol, adrenaline and catecholamines - which help the body cope with both short-term, and long-term stress.

However, with chronic stress, these hormones, especially cortisol, become dysregulated - becoming too high in the beginning (cortisol can be elevated for years), and then declining and ultimately crashing as you head towards adrenal burnout😩 Yikes!!

So how do you know if you're overworking your adrenals?

Look out for these signs 👇🏼

1. You start to develop a moon-face, or general puffiness
2. Fat accumulation around the belly - the classic apple shape 🙈
3. You start developing digestive problems
4. You're easily confused
5. You wake up tired / sluggish in the morning
6. You hit a wall between 2 & 4 pm - you feel tired, and seek out snacks /Tea/Coffee/Coke
7. Fall asleep in front of the TV / reading / computer(before bed)
8. You struggle to switch your mind off and fall asleep or wake throughout the night
9. You feel your heart racing a lot
10. You get sick often and it takes you a long time to recover

Have you been overworking and stressing your body (and adrenals) too much?

Start taking stock of how you feel on a daily basis and listen to what your body is trying to tell you!

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