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Wellness through treating the whole person not just the symptom! Lotus has several highly skilled therapists offering appointments in their chosen field. Dip.

About Us

Lotus Naturopathy & Massage is a holistic health clinic based in Ourimbah NSW and is owned and operated by Michelle Doorey. Lotus offers a variety of holistic health services such as Remedial Massage, Naturopathy, Nutritional Medicine, Herbal Medicine as well as Neuro Transformation Therapy, Timeline Therapy and Coaching. The goal of Lotus is to provide a high standard of holistic health services by using evidence based natural medicine to help empower and educate you to take control of your health and be the best version of yourself possible. Michelle is a fully qualified, accredited and insured Neuro Transformation Therapist, Coach, Naturopath, Nutritionist, Herbalist and Remedial Massage Therapist. Michelle holds Adv. Naturopathy, Adv. Nutritional Medicine and Adv. Dip of Western Herbal Medicine & Diploma of Remedial Massage qualifications as well as being a certified Neuro Transformation Therapist, Timeline Transformation Therapist, NTT Coach and Accredited Practitioner in Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis. Michelle is an accredited member of The Australian Natural Therapists Association and Australian Tradition-Medicine Society and is also a Registered Practitioner listed with the Complementary Medicine Practitioner Association Council and Australian National Register of Accredited Natural Therapists. Kate Dwyer is a fully qualified, insured and accredited Remedial Massage therapist. Kate holds a Diploma of Remedial Massage as well as being a Qualified Paediatric Massage Consultant, Infant Massage Instructor and certified in Functional Release Cupping Therapy. Kate is an accredited member of Massage & Myotherapy Australia. Kate brings years of experience and knowledge to the clinic offering her amazing skills in both Remedial and Relaxation Treatments. Lotus Naturopathy & Massage also shares the clinic with the extremely knowledgeable and experienced Kinesiologist - Aaron Farrell from Horizon Kinesiology. Aaron is a fully qualified Neuro-Training Kinesiologist with certificates in Solution Orientated Neuro-Training, Trauma Recuperation and Meditation and Kinesiology and also holds a Diploma in Human Anatomy & Physiology. More information about Aaron can be found at https://www.horizonkinesiology.com.au/

Lotus is proud to partner with Angela Da Silva from Reiki & Holistic Counselling Central Coast. Angela is a Holistic Counsellor, Reiki Master and Meditation Teacher who is a strong believer that by changing your thoughts you can change your life. Angela aspires to inspire and empower others to live happier, healthier and more spiritual lives – to deepen their connection to the soul within. More information about Angela can be found at https://angeladasilva.com.au/

02/03/2026

𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗿, 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 & 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆

Blood sugar balance is foundational not only for energy, but for emotional and hormonal health.

When blood sugar fluctuates, stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline are released to stabilise levels. Over time, this can disrupt hormone balance, worsen anxiety, increase inflammation and impair sleep quality.

This is why blood sugar instability often shows up as:
✨ mood swings
✨ irritability
✨ fatigue
✨ cravings
✨ disrupted sleep

Supporting blood sugar through regular meals, adequate protein and healthy fats creates stability throughout the body. When blood sugar is balanced, the nervous system feels safer - and hormones can regulate more effectively.

Nutrition is not just about what you eat. It's about how consistently you nourish your body.

01/03/2026

Here are just a few key questions that understanding your DNA can help you answer:

-Are you Vitamin D Deficient? How much and which supplement should you take to correct this?
-Do you suffer from B12 Insufficiency? Over 40% of Canadians do.
-Are you Gluten Intolerant?
-What’s your level of Allergies & Histamine Intolerance?
-How does your body respond to Inflammation?
-What’s your Pain Tolerance?
-Should you be taking Probiotics?
-How does your body respond to Stress and what does your body need to better manage and develop resilience?

There is no one-size-fits-all solution to optimizing health.
Each of us is unique at the DNA level, and so our paths to wellness should be equally unique :)

01/03/2026

𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂?

• Tight shoulders that never seem to switch off
• Constant neck tension or jaw clenching
• Headaches creeping in by the afternoon
• Lower back that feels stiff and restricted
• Heel or foot pain that won’t settle
• You feel “on” all the time and struggle to fully relax

You don’t have to just live with it.

𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽.

Her clients regularly say:
✨ “Best massage I’ve had.”
✨ “She relieved pain I’ve had for months.”
✨ “The pressure is perfect — firm but intuitive.”
✨ “I walked out feeling like a new person.”

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮?

✔️ Firm, effective pressure that actually releases tension
✔️ Incredible jaw, neck and shoulder work
✔️ Support for bursitis and chronic tightness
✔️ Improved mobility and movement
✔️ A beautiful balance of deep therapeutic work and relaxation
✔️ Personalised treatments tailored to your body

Sara has appointments 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 — but her afternoons and after-work spots book quickly.

If you’ve been meaning to book… don’t wait until you’re in more pain.

Secure your appointment now before the week fills. 💜

www.lotusnaturopathy.com.au/online-bookings

01/03/2026

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝘁: 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴

Health is often approached as something to achieve - something that requires constant effort.

But many bodies don't need more effort. They need more support.

Reducing stimulation, nourishing consistently, allowing space for rest and supporting the nervous system creates the conditions for healing to occur naturally.

A reset doesn't mean doing nothing - it means doing what restores rather than depletes.

When support becomes consistent, the body no longer needs to compensate.

28/02/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲

Many people feel disconnected from their bodies due to chronic stress, busyness and constant stimulation.

This disconnection often shows up as:
✨ ignoring hunger or fatigue
✨ pushing through pain
✨ relying on mental drive rather than body cues

Reconnection begins with awareness.

Massage, gentle movement, mindful eating and reflection all help restore this connection. When people reconnect with their bodies, healing becomes intuitive rather than forced.

Reconnection isn't indulgent - it's foundational to long-term health.

27/02/2026

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱

Supplements are often treated as universal solutions - but the body doesn't work that way.

Stress levels, digestion, medications, lifestyle and health history all influence how nutrients are absorbed and utilised.

What supports one person may be ineffective - or even aggravating - for another.

Personalised supplementation ensures:
✨ appropriate dosing
✨ better absorption
✨ reduced side effects
✨ targeted support

From a naturopathic perspective, supplements are tools - not shortcuts. They work best when integrated into a broader support plan that includes nutrition, lifestyle and bodywork.

Personalisation transforms supplementation from guesswork into strategy.

26/02/2026

𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸: 𝗝𝗮𝘄, 𝗡𝗲𝗰𝗸 & 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀

The jaw and neck are highly sensitive to emotional and mental stress.

Clenching, grinding and neck tension are common stress responses that often occur unconsciously - particularly during periods of pressure or overwhelm.

These areas are closely connected to the nervous system and can influence headaches, posture, breathing and overall tension patterns.

Massage helps release these deeply held areas, improve circulation and reduce nervous system reactivity. Over time, regular bodywork helps retrain these stress responses, allowing the body to remain more relaxed under pressure.

This is why jaw and neck tension often improve when stress is addressed holistically - not just mechanically.

Sara is an expert at Jaw & Neck release! Book a session with her to experience the difference!

25/02/2026

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁

True rest is more than stopping activity.

The nervous system must shift out of alert mode for repair to occur. Without this shift, the body remains vigilant - even during sleep.

This is why people often feel tired despite "resting."

Signs the nervous system isn't getting true rest include:
✨ unrefreshing sleep
✨ muscle tension that never fully resolves
✨ difficulty switching off mentally
✨ digestive sluggishness

Supporting nervous system rest involves more than reducing workload. It requires intentional signals of safety - through nourishment, movement, touch and rhythm.

Massage helps the body down-regulate physically.
Naturopathy supports the internal environment needed for recovery.

Healing requires safety, not just stillness.

24/02/2026

𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Inflammation is often misunderstood as something that only occurs with injury or illness. In reality, low-grade inflammation is common in chronically stressed or sedentary bodies.

Lack of movement reduces circulation and lymphatic flow, allowing inflammatory by-products to stagnate in tissues. This contributes to stiffness, swelling, discomfort and fatigue.

Gentle movement acts as a natural anti-inflammatory tool. Walking, stretching and mobility exercises improve circulation, support lymphatic drainage and help reduce inflammatory load without stressing the system.

For many people, especially those experiencing fatigue or pain, gentle movement is far more effective than intense exercise. It supports healing rather than competing with it.

Massage complements this process by improving tissue hydration, circulation and recovery - making movement feel more accessible and less effortful.

23/02/2026

𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆

Protein is often associated with muscle building, but its role in the body extends far beyond strength and aesthetics.

Protein provides the building blocks for:
✨ muscle repair and tissue healing
✨ neurotransmitters that regulate mood and focus
✨ enzymes that support digestion
✨ hormones involved in stress response and metabolism

When protein intake is insufficient, the body struggles to recover from physical and emotional stress. This can show up as fatigue, cravings, poor sleep, slower healing, and increased susceptibility to illness.

For stressed bodies, protein intake becomes even more important. Stress increases protein demand, and when this demand isn't met, the body begins to break down its own tissue to compensate.

From a holistic perspective, adequate protein supports both physical recovery and nervous system resilience. Massage supports the release of muscle tension, while nutrition ensures the body has the raw materials needed to rebuild and restore.

Recovery doesn't happen in isolation - it requires nourishment.

23/02/2026

Fight or flight.

You’ve heard of it – the body’s reaction to fear – but what’s actually happening in the brain?

What’s happening is that our autonomic nervous system is activated by the appearance of an existing or imagined threat.

Many years ago, this threat may have appeared in the shape of a bear or some other wild animal on the prowl for your food stores.

Nowadays, however, our pace of life has increased so dramatically from bygone years that our brains are constantly overstimulated, and our fight or flight response is always active.

This means that general anxiety is more common than ever before.

The good news, however, is that by regulating our sympathetic nervous system, we can help reduce our feelings of anxiety and live a more tranquil life :)

22/02/2026

**𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙉𝙤𝙩𝙚**
𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘞𝘦𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘺, 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘣𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦. 𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘯𝘰 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘛𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘺.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀
(updated daily)

Please book online to secure your preferred time
www.lotusnaturopathy.com.au/online-bookings

𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆
Michelle: Fully Booked
Sara: 4:00 & 6:00

𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆
Michelle: 11:30 & 1:30
Sara: 11:30, 1:30 & 3:00

𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆
Kate: 12:15/1:00
Sara: 11:30/12:00, 3:00 & 6:00

𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆
Kate: 2:30 & 3:30

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆
Kate: 12:30 - 5:30

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆
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4/53 Pacific Highway
Ourimbah, NSW
2258

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 2:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6:30pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 6:30pm
Saturday	10am - 3pm

Website

http://www.lotusnaturopathy.com.au/

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Lotus Naturopathy & Massage is based at Ourimbah on the Central Coast NSW and is owned and operated by Michelle Doorey, who is a fully qualified, accredited and insured Naturopath, Nutritionist , Herbalist & Remedial Massage Therapist. Michelle is very passionate about health and wellness and helping people achieve their health goals through empowering them to make the changes they require, whilst also providing them with the support and tools to achieve these goals. Michelle holds Advanced Diploma Naturopathy, Advanced Diploma Nutritional Medicine and Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine & Diploma of Remedial Massage qualifications as well as being an accredited member of The Australian Natural Therapists Association. Michelle is also a Registered Practitioner listed with the Complementary Medicine Practioner Association Council and Australian National Register of Accredited Natural Therapists. The goal of Lotus Naturopathy & Massage is to provide a high standard of holisitic health services by using evidence based natural medicine to help empower and educate you to take control of your health and be the best version of yourself possible. Childrens health, weight loss, gut health, hormonal disturbances, substance abuse, fatigue, poor immunity, stress management and mental health issues are some of the conditions that are commonly treated. After hours and weekend appointments are available by request.

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