The Urban Alchemist

The Urban Alchemist The Urban Alchemist offers evidence-based western and complementary medicine under one roof and our Weekend, evening and same-day appointments are available.

We're The Urban Alchemist, and we've been offering exceptional healthcare since 2013. We welcome you to our healing sanctuary, where our outstanding practitioners will help you to identify the causes of your pain and illness and offer real solutions to help you transform. We offer evidence-based western and complementary medicine under one roof and our therapists work together to help you get the best results. Call us for Integrative medicine, Psychology, Chiropractic, Remedial Massage, Myotherapy, Kinesiology, Naturopathy, Counselling, Acupuncture, Shiatsu and Ka Huna Massage. We opened The Urban Alchemist because we longed for a space where clients feel truly cared for. We wanted to challenge the traditional model of health care, and invite the whole person to show up for healing rather than just the broken parts. With so many different therapies in one place, we can help you find the answer to your health questions faster.

06/02/2026

Ever wondered why your elbow is such a superstar for handstands?

Our resident "body nerds" love this stuff. You’ve actually got two different types of joints working together in there to keep you moving:

- The Hinge Joint: Think of this as the "stability specialist." It’s got a clever little bony notch that acts like a lock and key when you straighten your arm. It’s exactly why your arms feel so solid when you’re sticking a handstand.

- The Ball and Socket: This is the one that handles the "finesse." It lets your radius bone cross over so you can rotate your hand. It stays remarkably stable even while it's twisting, pretty clever, right?

If your elbows (or any other bits!) are feeling more "rusty gate" than "well-oiled machine," come see us. We’re great at those 10,000km world-class tune-ups.

Ever feel like your legs are just... stuck?At The Urban Alchemist, we don't just "rub where it hurts". Our Remedial Mass...
05/02/2026

Ever feel like your legs are just... stuck?

At The Urban Alchemist, we don't just "rub where it hurts". Our Remedial Massage is about getting under the hood of your "meat vessel" to see what’s actually going on.

When you come in with leg pain, we’re looking for the root cause—whether that’s a tight calf from an old injury, a hip imbalance making your gait wonky, or a "protective posture" your body has adopted to avoid pain

Give us a bell on 9347 9247 or book in online.

03/02/2026

We’ve spent over a decade pouring love into these walls to make sure this space feels less like a clinic and more like a sanctuary. It’s heart-centred, a bit magical, and grounded in seriously good evidence-based medicine.

Real humans helping you get back to your most vibrant self.

Come say hi in North Carlton. We’d love to have you!

Many of us live in a state of high stress, which can impact how our body functions. Craniosacral Therapy is known to hel...
30/01/2026

Many of us live in a state of high stress, which can impact how our body functions. Craniosacral Therapy is known to help down-regulate the nervous system, which may improve a wide range of conditions.

Clients often find CST helpful for:
🔹 Promoting better sleep and reducing fatigue.
🔹 Supporting mental clarity and helping to lift "brain fog."
🔹 Assisting with jaw tension and TMJ discomfort.
🔹 Boosting the body's natural relaxation response, which may support immunity.

It is a non-invasive, gentle approach to help your body find its balance again.

Curious if CST can help you? Chat with our team today.

29/01/2026

Ever get confused by the medical words ending in your diagnosis? Here is the cheat sheet from us to you:

1️⃣ Itis = Inflamed. Think RED, HOT, SWOLLEN. 🔥 This is usually an acute, active reaction.
2️⃣ Opathy = A Problem. The inflammation is gone, but the tissue isn't functioning right. It’s a structural issue 🏗️
3️⃣ Algia = Pain. Pure and simple ⚡

If you’ve been icing a "tendonitis" for 6 months and it’s not getting better... it might be because it’s actually become a tendinopathy.

We treat the cause, not just the suffix. Book an assessment via the link in our bio.

It sounds strange until you experience the relief.The Pterygoid and Masseter muscles (the deep muscles of the jaw) are s...
27/01/2026

It sounds strange until you experience the relief.

The Pterygoid and Masseter muscles (the deep muscles of the jaw) are some of the strongest in the body. When they are tight from stress or clenching, they can refer pain straight to your head, mimicking migraines or tension headaches that just won’t go away with standard treatment.

If you’ve been treating the neck but ignoring the jaw, this might be the missing piece to your puzzle.

📍 Book a consultation to see if intra-oral release is right for you.

26/01/2026

What is "Tennis Elbow" anyway? 🎾

It’s a catchy name, but you don't have to play tennis to feel the strain! To understand why your elbow hurts, you have to look at the "meat" on the arm—the muscles.

In this video, we're breaking down the two main players in your forearm:

💪 The Flexors: These are on the underside. They help you make a fist and flex your wrist.
✨ The Extensors: These are on the top. They help you spread your fingers and extend your hand.

When these muscles get overworked or tight, it leads to that frustrating pain we call Tennis Elbow. Understanding how these muscles move is the first step toward fixing the pain!

Do you feel tension in your forearms or elbows? Let’s get those muscles moving properly again.

📍 The Urban Alchemist | North Carlton
🔗 Link in bio to book an assessment.

Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle but powerful way to address the root causes of these common struggles:🧠 Headaches...
23/01/2026

Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle but powerful way to address the root causes of these common struggles:

🧠 Headaches & Migraines: By releasing restriction in the membranes surrounding the brain, we may reduce the frequency and intensity of that pounding pain.
🌿 Nervous System Regulation: We help switch you from "Fight or Flight" into "Rest and Repair".
❤️‍🩹 Stored Trauma: Sometimes, "issues are in the tissues." CST provides a safe space for your body to process and release old emotional weight.
💤 Fatigue & Insomnia: Because when your nervous system finally settles, deep restorative sleep follows.

It’s time to stop just "coping" and start healing.

Link in bio to book your CST session.

22/01/2026

You wouldn't let your phone die. Why do you let yourself? 🪫

We panic when our phone hits 10%. We rush to find a charger. We plug it in immediately.

But when our own bodies are flashing red—exhaustion, brain fog, irritability, tight shoulders—we ignore the warning signs and keep pushing.

Consider this your reminder: Human beings have batteries too.

You cannot function in "Low Power Mode" forever. Eventually, the screen goes black.

This is your sign to plug back in. whether it's a massage, acupuncture, or just an hour of silence on our table—come get your charge back up to 100%.

Link in bio to recharge 🔋

Walking into a new health appointment can sometimes feel a bit mysterious. Will you be heard? Will we find answers?Here ...
20/01/2026

Walking into a new health appointment can sometimes feel a bit mysterious. Will you be heard? Will we find answers?

Here is the reality: A Naturopathy initial consultation is completely different from the standard 15-minute appointments you might be used to.

It’s 90 minutes of dedicated "health detective" work.

We don’t just look at the symptom that brought you in; we look at the timeline of your life, your environment, and your physiology to understand why it’s happening.

Swipe through to see exactly what the journey looks like—from that first deep-dive conversation to building a roadmap that takes you from "symptom-free" to feeling truly amazing.

19/01/2026

Step inside the treatment room with Natasha

We are so excited to introduce you to Natasha, our resident Energy Healer and Kinesiologist. With over 15 years of clinical experience and a background in Psychology, Natasha brings a deeply grounded yet expansive approach to healing.

This reel is a little sneak peek into what a session looks like. It’s not just one thing—it’s an intuitive blend of Kinesiology, sound healing, crystals, and shamanic techniques designed to help you find the origin of your imbalances.

Sessions with Natasha can include:
✨ Intuitive counselling & Kinesiology
✨ Sound, Crystals & Essences
✨ Trauma & Ancestral Healing
✨ Shamanic Earth-based techniques

Ready to reconnect with your own intuition?

Natasha is now taking appointments. Link in bio to book your journey.

With 20 years of hands-on experience and a history of tutoring anatomy at leading universities, Maddock knows things abo...
08/01/2026

With 20 years of hands-on experience and a history of tutoring anatomy at leading universities, Maddock knows things about the "human meat vessel" that make most of us go, "Whaaaaaaat?".

If you need a guide who is unwavering in his commitment to precision—and will hold you accountable if you're a bit "floppy" on your rehab—Maddz is your man.

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357 Nicholson Street
Carlton North, VIC
3054

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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Using the very best in natural therapies including Chiropractic, Naturopathy, Acupuncture, Massage, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Couples & Family Therapy and Holistic Integrative GPs for the body, mind and spirit. The Urban Alchemist, 357 Nicholson Street, Carlton North.

Here at The Urban Alchemist, we bring a little magic to our practice of contemporary health care, to help our clients transform the parts of their lives that don’t feel right. For some, this means physical ailments. For others, emotional stress. And for many, a lack of connection to their inner spirit. What would it be like to turn your stressed-out, aching, ‘over-it’ self into a happier, shining, cared-for ‘You’? Our wonderful practitioners at The Urban Alchemist Carlton North help ordinary folk achieve their physical, emotional and spiritual goals.