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Specialist Naturopaths: Robert Claridge, Claire Hosking, Sarah Harris and Matthew Burrell

07/03/2026

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

Today, we pause for International Women's Day, not merely to acknowledge women, but to truly appreciate them.

A woman’s life unfolds in distinct chapters, each with its own strength and wisdom. The young woman carries bold possibility. The mother of children, ideas, or communities, shapes continuity. The midlife woman speaks with earned clarity. The elder woman offers perspective that steadies generations.

Each stage deserves respect. Not comparison. Not dismissal. Respect.

The biological transitions, the emotional labour, the professional contributions, the quiet resilience - these are not footnotes to history. They are its foundation.

Today we offer gratitude - for leadership, for nurture, for intellect, for courage, for compassion.

To the women who build, guide, endure, and begin again, thank you.

With love and gratitude,

The Claridge Naturopathics team

13/02/2026

A Valentine’s Day Reflection

On Valentine’s Day, we are inclined to imagine the heart as a crimson emblem-tender, dramatic, and prone to grand declarations.

Yet the heart, in its quieter truth, is also a tireless worker.

It beats through our sorrows and our triumphs, our restless nights and our hopeful mornings, asking only for a measure of kindness in return. To love, then, is not merely to adore another, but to tend to this steady companion within us- to nourish it with rest, movement, good food, and gentler thoughts.

Emotional well-being, like a well-written novel, is rarely forged in a single sweeping gesture. It is composed of small, deliberate acts: a deep breath taken before reacting, a walk taken instead of a worry indulged, a conversation that listens more than it speaks. Connection, too, thrives in these modest moments-the shared cup of tea, the unhurried laugh, the simple “I’m here” offered without hesitation.

So this Valentine’s Day, let us broaden our definition of romance.

Let it include compassion for ourselves, patience for our imperfections, and gratitude for the bodies and minds that carry us faithfully through each chapter of life.

Care for your heart. Tend to your inner world. Offer warmth freely- especially to yourself. For in doing so, you become both the author and the great love of your own story.

Take care,

Rob

05/02/2026

We are so excited to welcome Claire Hosking back to the clinic this Monday, 9 February!

Claire brings such a calm, caring, and grounded presence, and we know many of you have been looking forward to her return just as much as we have- alongside our wonderful team.

You can book your appointment to see Claire by calling our friendly reception team on (03) 5221 8220.

With gratitude,

The Claridge Naturopathics team.

Image credit: Erik Holt photography.

02/02/2026

We are delighted to share some exciting news.

Claire Hosking N.D. will be returning to the clinic from parental leave and rejoining our wonderful practitioner team from Monday 9th of February.

If you know Claire, you will know the calm and grounded care she brings to every appointment. Claire has a beautiful way of helping you reconnect with your why, while gently supporting you through the pressures of the here and now. Claire focuses on building your reserves, so your body feels supported to heal in its own natural way.

While Claire enjoys working across so many areas of health, her heart is especially drawn to women’s health and loves supporting clients with:

• Conception, pre and post
• Menopause
• Hormone regulation
• Anxiety
• Burnout, stress and low energy
• Emotional support

We are so excited to welcome this beautiful soul back into our clinic and naturopathic team.

Claire’s warmth, wisdom and care are a true gift to our community, and we know many of you will feel just as happy as we do to see her return.

You can book your appointment to see Claire by calling our reception team on (03) 5221 8220.

With gratitude,

The Claridge Naturopathics team

Image credit Holt photography

05/01/2026

Our clinic is open from 9am tomorrow morning.

We are so excited to see you all, and walk into the new year with you.

With love and gratitude,

The Claridge Naturopathics Team

31/12/2025

Happy New Year!

As we step into the year ahead, we would like to say a heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful people who have supported Claridge Naturopathics and been part of our journey.

We hope this year brings you courage, clarity, vibrant health, and moments of purpose and joy.

May 2026, be a year of gentle growth, meaningful connection, and feeling well in both body and mind.

With love and gratitude,

The Claridge Naturopathics team

23/12/2025

“Christmas is not a season. It is a feeling.”— Edna Ferber

Christmas is a beautiful time of year.
And that feeling we are all chasing is not found in doing more, but in slowing down.

At Claridge Naturopathics, we believe a joyful Christmas lives in presence.
In a steady breath.
In nourishing your body without striving for perfection.
In stepping outside, feeling the warmth of the sun, and letting your nervous system soften.

Mindful health at this time of year is about listening to your body and honouring what it needs.
Rest when you can.
Choose care in small, gentle ways.
Make space for connection, laughter, and moments that fill your cup.

When the body feels calm, the heart feels lighter.
And that is where the true feeling of Christmas lives.

From our hearts to yours, we wish you a mindful, nourishing, and truly joyful Christmas, and a gentle beginning to the year ahead.

With love and gratitude,

The Claridge Naturopathics team

20/12/2025

What the year leaves behind...

As another year comes quietly to a close, it invites us—almost politely—to look back on what it has placed in our hands. There were, no doubt, moments of lightness and moments of weight; gains that surprised us and losses that altered the shape of our days. Yet the true measure of the year is not found in what it gave or took away, but in what it taught us.

For many, the festive season arrives with mixed emotions. Alongside its familiar rituals and gentle warmth, it can sharpen our awareness of those who are no longer present. Their absence may be felt most keenly now, when memories seem closer to the surface and time feels momentarily suspended. In these moments, there is a certain grace in sharing their stories—speaking their names, recalling their humour, their kindness, the small habits that made them unmistakably themselves. In doing so, we elevate their lives and we tend to our own healing.

May you allow yourself the space to reflect, to remember, and to move forward with tenderness toward yourself and others. Take care, and may the season ahead offer moments of comfort, connection, and quiet hope.

Season’s greetings.

Rob and the Claridge Naturopathics team

17/12/2025

A friendly reminder that Claridge Naturopathics will be taking a short break over the holiday period, allowing our team some well-earned time to rest and be with their loved ones.

Our clinic will be closed from Saturday 20 December 2025 and will reopen at 9:00am on Wednesday 7 January 2026.

To help you feel supported over the holidays, we kindly ask that any orders are placed and collected by tomorrow, Friday 19 December.

Our friendly reception team can take your order and payment over the phone, just call us on (03) 5221 8220.

Thank you for your continued trust and support throughout the year. We wish you a joyful festive season, and we look forward to supporting for you again in the New Year.

With love and gratitude,

The Claridge Naturopathics Team

13/12/2025

Why disconnecting is one of the healthiest things you can do

In a world that never stops moving, most of us don’t realise just how constantly “switched on” we’ve become. Between notifications, work, messages, social commitments, emails and the pressure to always be available, our nervous system is working overtime. And the truth is, your brain was never designed for this level of continual input.

When we are always switched on, the brain’s “fire team” slips out of balance.
• The alarm system (limbic brain) becomes jumpy and reactive.
• The firefighter (brainstem) stays on high alert, ready to put out the next spot fire.
• The fire chief (prefrontal cortex) gets overwhelmed, making it harder to think clearly, regulate emotions, stay motivated or make good decisions.

This isn’t a character flaw, it’s biology.
And it’s why deliberate disconnection is one of the most powerful tools for mental and physical health.

When you intentionally step back from social media, constant commitments and digital noise, your nervous system finally gets space to reset. The alarm quiets. The firefighter settles. The fire chief regains control. Mood lifts, sleep improves, digestion settles and your body slides back into balance.

Disconnection isn’t laziness or avoidance, it’s required maintenance. Just like you’d never drive your car endlessly without stopping for fuel, your mind and body need planned downtime to function well.

As we move into the Christmas and New Year period, easily the busiest (and most overwhelming) time of the year, give yourself permission to slow down. Even a few intentional pauses can shift your mood, calm your nervous system and help you start the new year feeling grounded instead of burnt out.

This season, choose stillness. Choose space. Choose you.

I would love to help you plan your lifestyle so it respects this important fact. This could include bespoke relaxing strategies and a timetable for their implementation that can be reasonably accomplished.

If I don’t see you before the break, wishing you a safe and wonderful Christmas.

I look forward to seeing you in 2026.

Matt

11/12/2025

Is your child running on sunshine… or have they lost their sparkle?

This time of year has a way of stretching us all, especially our little ones.
End-of-year activities, late nights, excitement… and I’m sure a fair bit of tiredness creeping in too.

So when your child seems a bit off, more tired than usual, extra cranky, or catching every cold, it’s easy to blame the silly season.
But sometimes it’s their body giving them a gentle warning signal.

One of the most common things we’re seeing right now is low Vitamin D.
And this simple nutrient makes such a difference.
Vitamin D supports strong bones, steadier moods, and a resilient immune system.

The tricky part is with so much time spent indoors, many kids just aren’t making enough.

Here are a few small shifts that may help:
• A touch of safe sunshine for 10 to 15 minutes in the low-UV parts of the day (before 10 am or after 4 pm in summer)
• Simple whole foods like eggs, fatty fish, and mushrooms (which naturally produce Vitamin D when left in the sunlight)
• A supplement if their levels need a little boost

Sometimes it’s these small, consistent shifts that can offer so much support.
A little bit of sunshine really does go a long way.

If something feels off with your child and you’d like a bit more clarity, I’m here to help. I specialise in Children’s Health and bring a calm, reassuring presence to your little one’s world.

You can book online or call our friendly reception team on 03 5221 8220.

At this busy time of year, our little ones need all the steadiness they can get.
And you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Yours in good health,

Sarah

11/12/2025

A friendly reminder that our clinic will be closed from Saturday 20 December 2025 and reopening on Wednesday 7 January 2026.

During this time, we won’t be available to organise appointments, remedies, scripts or Naturopathic support.

If you need anything to support you over the break, please call us on (03) 5221 8220 to book an appointment and arrange collection before Friday 19 December.

With gratitude,

The Claridge Naturopathics team

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Geelong, VIC
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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
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