Karen McElroy Naturopath & Mind-Body Counsellor

Karen McElroy Naturopath & Mind-Body Counsellor Karen McElroy is a naturopath, holistic mind-body counsellor, speaker and facilitator.

Karen McElroy is a functional medicine naturopath and holistic counsellor specialising in many aspects of health, including women’s and children’s health, digestive disorders, stress management, emotional and mental health. She offers consultations in person on the Sunshine Coast as well as online virtual and telehealth consults.

Karen has over 25 years clinical experience as a naturopath in all areas of general practice and also offers a range of other modalities to support optimal health. These include nutritional medicine, herbal medicine, homeopathy, counselling, meditation and mindfulness practices, biofield tuning, Psych-K and various energy medicine modalities. She also utilises functional testing and other standard blood tests and medical testing where necessary to ensure a thorough assessment and accurate treatment plan.

Karen has always been passionate about supporting the interface between the mind and the body and strives to help unlock the root cause of dysfunction and illness in every client and discover the underlying meaning of illness. She works extensively with stress, chronic fatigue, anxiety and depression through utilising various mindset processes, emotional healing and energy medicine tools.

Karen believes in patient-centred care, respect and kindness and develops a personalised approach that incorporates each individual’s unique situation, background health and personal history.

Doors have always fascinated me.  When I travel I love to take pictures of doors…old rustic doors, ornate beautiful door...
01/12/2025

Doors have always fascinated me. When I travel I love to take pictures of doors…old rustic doors, ornate beautiful doors or just a regular simple door that is often unnoticed.
Doors offer such timeless symbols of both possibility and mystery.
The unknown lives on the other side of a closed door.
Doors represent a threshold moment that can be captured when we decide to open and enter.
We can go through a door to an inside space or return through it back outside into the world beyond.
Each moment a choice.
Each time we are perhaps a little different after passing through the threshold.

Freedom lives within the bounds of an open door, inviting us in to engage with what lies before us.
We may choose to stay on the other side of this threshold, or we may choose to enter.

Life gives us these same threshold moments, when we come to cross roads and feel the quiet tug for growth, change and new beginnings.

So maybe it is time to find a new door to open or finally open the one that is right before you? It is only through taking a little risk or pushing beyond the comfort zone of safety and predictability that we meet the full potential of who we are and what is possible.

29/11/2025

Pilgrimage isn't about the destination. It's about who you become in the sacred space between departure and arrival.
Our retreat experiences create the container for this liminal transformation. Through walking ancient paths, intimate group work, and expert facilitation, you're supported through the threshold.
This is where breakthrough happens.

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25/11/2025

So excited to have just finalised our 2026 retreat schedule. There's something for everyone, from pilgrimages and walking retreats to transformation and wellness retreats. I hope you can join me in some of the most magical places!

23/11/2025

The reel says it all! I'm so excited to be running my favourite retreat in magical Sintra in Portugal 🇵🇹.... This programme is very dear to my heart, as it brings together all the processes and activations that I've gathered over many years and opens the portal for reflection, discovery and awakening! I can only imagine what magic will unfold at this incredible fairytale town and forests of Sintra ❤️ 💙 💜

22/11/2025

I am so excited to be sharing our latest 2026 retreats. There is something for everyone... from our popular pilgrimages on the famous Camino de Santiago in Spain or Via Francigena in Tuscany, to a wellness reset in the Italian Alps and transformation retreat in the fairytale town of Sintra, Portugal.
I hope you can join us!

When you see photos of Sintra, Portugal, the first question you ask is - "Does this place actually exist!?" This enchant...
21/11/2025

When you see photos of Sintra, Portugal, the first question you ask is - "Does this place actually exist!?" This enchanting place is filled with magical forests, gardens, historic castles and is even nestled up against majestic cliffs and the wild Atlantic ocean. Well I am happy to tell you that not only does Sintra exist, but you can join us there at our Authentic Life Transformation Retreat in late April 2026! What better way to be transformed than with the magical backdrop of Sintra.... Discover more about this very special offering over at our website --> https://theauthentic.life/retreats/portugal-retreat/

12/10/2025

Nettle is such a wonderful plant, full of iron and a great blood tonic and anti inflammatory. It grows wild all over the world and can be foraged as a spinach-like green and used for cooking. Just beware the stinging potential of the leaves and always use gloves when harvesting, unless you want an old folk arthritis remedy!!

10/10/2025

I'm a big fan of water! Water therapy or hydrotherapy has been around for thousands of years in many different cultures. The more modern European use of water therapy in naturopathy through hot/cold immersion, was founded by Sebastian Kneipp in the 1800's.
Here in San Giacomo in northern Italy a little Kneipp pool with cold alpine water has been built into the side of the mountain which makes it easy to do the traditional cold water immersion process for feet & legs or arms. It's cold but a fun way to bring energy into the body and improve circulation.
PS if you would like to know more about using hydrotherapy for health, I've got a new online course coming out soon... stay tuned !

08/10/2025

Alpine walking today in northern Italy...
So stunning 😍

01/10/2025

Wild w**d (aka herb) spotting as I walk the Via Francigena pilgrim route through beautiful Tuscany, Italy...
medicinal herbs galore
makes me happy 😀 🌱

So excited to be leading another beautiful pilgrimage this week.  A group of the most lovely souls have joined us in Tus...
30/09/2025

So excited to be leading another beautiful pilgrimage this week. A group of the most lovely souls have joined us in Tuscany for adventure, soul connection, laughter, new friendships, delicious food, gorgeous accommodation and such stunning landscapes.
Feeling so grateful and happy 🙏

28/09/2025

Just completed my Camino de Santiago walking retreat and pilgrimage!
What a wonderful adventure with the most amazing group of people... here's a few highlights of our journey over 10 days together both in retreat processes and walking 100+ kms through magical Galicia Spain. ✨️

We had too many experiences to capture and share, but it was filled with laughter, tears, silence, connection, nature, deep insights and wonderful breakthroughs. So honoured and humbled to do this work with such beautiful souls.
My heart is full 💓

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Cooroy, QLD
4563

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