Haumanu Herbal Healing

14/11/2025

I really need to try and force myself to get a bit more comfortable talking to a camera to post quick little videos

But what to talk about??

Id love to hear from you if you have suggestions of any topics?

Or any questions you woud like answered?

And I'll try and make a plan for next week

14/11/2025

In this video I explore recent research on Gymnema and the implications for your clinical practice.

14/11/2025

Another reminder to jump on this offer. The quicker you get in the more half priced follow ups you can fit in before April!

Feel free to refer me to anyone in australia or aotearoa who might be interesed in working with me!

Herbal medicine truely holds an evidenced based magic. I cant wait to share it with you!

If you have any questions just send me a message so we chat chat

13/11/2025

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At Herbs on the Hill, we understand that abiding by naturopathic advice can be easier said than done. Everyday activities such as work, study and socialising can detract the best of intentions quite easily. Our approach to naturopathy and herbal medicine takes this into account.

At Herbs on the Hill, we understand that abiding by naturopathic advice can be easier said than done. Everyday activities such as work, study and socialising can detract the best of intentions quite easily. Our approach to naturopathy and herbal medicine takes this into account. Our treatment plans....

13/11/2025

We are looking for someone offering therapeutic bodywork to join our team at Herbs on the Hill in Woollongabba, if you are interested or have any questions let me know or check out the add below

Practitioner Room available in a Naturopathic Clinic located in a Medical Specialists building in Woolloongabba. Ideal for Deep Tissue Massage professional ..., 1338433031

12/11/2025

Yesterday was a birthday day in our house. The tradtion in our house for kids birthdays is pancake cake for breakfast, which is pancake mix baked into a cake.. this year the request was to include cookie dough...

While its not healthy, It’s important to me that we don’t restrict ourselves when it comes to food. Birthdays are speical and things like this makes it a bit more fun. Enjoying delicious, comforting meals is part of living well. I believe in balance, and I’ll never suggest anything I wouldn’t (or couldnt) personally follow myself.

08/11/2025

To begin explaining herbal medicine actions, I could think of no better way than to begin with adaptogens.
Not only are they amazing, not only are they absolutely a necessity for almost every single person, BUT they are also unique to herbal medicine, and I think that is pretty special.
So what is the fuss? Adaptogens, as the name may suggest, allow us to adapt. They give us the tools to handle the impacts of chronic stressors.
Adaptogens help the body cope more effectively with stress, whether mental, physical, or environmental. They work by supporting the body’s natural ability to restore balance and maintain health under pressure, enhancing overall resilience and vitality. Acting across multiple body systems, including the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems, adaptogens promote harmony rather than overstimulation. What could be more perfect than that?

Some of my personal favorite adaptogens are...
🌿 Gotu kola
✨️ Siberian ginseng
🌿 Holy basil
✨️ Withania
🌿 Bacopa

If you've ever seen me in clinic, there is a good chance I've snuck at least one of these into your herbal mixture 🙊
If I have, let me know which one 💚

If you haven't been to see me yet and like the sound of the evidence-based magic that is adaptogens, don't forget I have 50% off all follow-up appointments until April 2026. So after your intial consult, whether you book 2 or 10 follow ups before April 2026 they are all half price ✨️

Booking is easy...

🌿 Book directly with me on tinyurl.com/Book-with-Shaan

🌿 Head to www.herbsonthehill.com.au for simple booking and some extra information on me, my amazing colleagues, and our wonderful clinic.

📞 Or call 07 3166 1549; our reception team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you have any questions, feel free to comment them, or email me on shaan.rakatau@herbsonthehill.com.au

07/11/2025

Did you know we can post your prescribed herbal medicine all over australia?

This one was posted off this morning 🥰

If you live in Aotearoa i am working with different places through out the country so I can get your prescriptions sent to you as well ✨️🌿

06/11/2025

You know what friday needs? Something yummy to eat. And because its healthy you can eat more 😉☺️

Who says dessert can’t be both delicious and good for you? By stewing the apples for this recipe you unlock their natural pectin a soluble fibre, shown to fuel beneficial gut microbes helping your microbiome thrive (Pascale et al., 2022). Adding PHGG (partially hydrolysed guar gum) to the crumble ...