Elixir Wellness

19/02/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Rachelle to Elixir Wellness Centre!

Please join us in celebrating the appointment of Rach, our new Clinical Naturopath.

Rach is a degree-qualified naturopath with a beautiful depth of experience and a genuine passion for helping people feel truly well - not just symptom-free, but energised, resilient and at home in their bodies.

Her journey into naturopathy began after completing a Bachelor of Psychological Science and working internationally with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and within hospital psychiatric care. That experience shaped her understanding that health is far more than diet and exercise - it’s safety, connection, sleep, environment, belonging, and the many factors that work together to shape our wellbeing.

Rach brings a thoughtful, evidence-based, root-cause approach to every consultation. Through detailed case-taking and comprehensive testing where appropriate, she works to uncover the underlying drivers of symptoms - always blending modern science with traditional naturopathic wisdom.

She focuses on realistic, achievable strategies tailored to each individual. No rigid protocols. No band-aid fixes. Just personalised, compassionate care designed to support your body’s natural capacity for healing.

Alongside her clinical practice, Rach is also a certified Pilates instructor and has a background in disability support work - strengthening her appreciation for movement, adaptability, and meeting people exactly where they are.

We know our Elixir community will feel immediately at ease in her calm, attentive and deeply caring presence.

If you’re ready to explore your health in a supportive and holistic way, Rach would be honoured to walk alongside you.

To book your appointment contact Elixir Wellness on 9008 7474!

Welcome to the Elixir family, Rach 💛

17/02/2026

Happy Chinese New Year - 新年快乐!

As we welcome the Lunar New Year, we want to take a moment to wish all our wonderful patients and their families joy, prosperity, good health and abundant happiness in the year ahead.

Chinese New Year is a beautiful time of renewal - a chance to reflect, reconnect with loved ones, and step forward with hope and intention. We feel incredibly grateful to be part of your health journey, and it is truly an honour to care for you and your families.

Thank you for your trust, your loyalty, and for allowing us to serve this amazing community.

May this new year bring you strength, vitality, peace, and countless moments of celebration.

With heartfelt thanks,

Your Elixir Team

05/01/2026

When Your Skin Feels Like It’s Tried Everything… But Nothing Truly Works

Sensitive. Reactive. Unpredictable.

If your skin flares, stings, tightens, or simply won’t settle, you’re not alone - and it’s often not your fault.

Most skincare is designed for the average person. But your skin isn’t average!

At Elixir Centre for Wellness, we see this every day: people who have tried countless “gentle”, “clinical”, or “medical-grade” products - yet still feel stuck.

That’s why we created our Skin Barrier Restoration Program.

This is not a product.

It’s a personalised, Skin Specialist-led support pathway that brings together expert skin assessment and access to Elixir Compounding Pharmacy, where individualised skincare preparations are carefully considered and developed in collaboration with your Skin Specialist’s recommendations - because your skin deserves more than a standard solution.

What makes this different?

✔️ A one-on-one Skin Science consultation with our Skin Specialist
✔️ A detailed review of your skin history, sensitivities, and stressors
✔️ Consideration of personalised compounding options where appropriate
✔️ Collaboration with your healthcare practitioner if required
✔️ Ongoing review - because skin changes over time

No one-size-fits-all.
No guesswork.
No off-the-shelf assumptions.

Just personalised care, guided by experience and skin science.

Ready to explore whether a personalised approach may be right for your skin?
Book a Skin Science Consultation today.

📍 1/1174 Burwood Highway Upper Ferntree Gully
📞 03 9008 7474
🌐 www.elixirwellnesscentre.com.au

13/12/2025

A lovely night on the Yarra River celebrating the year we’ve shared together.

Thank you to everyone who makes our centre such a special community.

From all of us, we wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a happy, safe festive season.

17/10/2025

Understanding Cortisol: When Stress Becomes a Burden

The Hidden Impact of Cortisol

Cortisol is your body’s main stress hormone — designed to help you respond to pressure, protect against danger, and regulate important systems including metabolism, immunity, and sleep.

In healthy balance, cortisol helps you stay alert and resilient.
But when cortisol remains elevated for long periods, it can begin to affect overall wellbeing — often showing up as:

💥 Fatigue or that “wired but tired” feeling
💥 Changes in weight distribution (especially around the abdomen)
💥 Difficulty concentrating or “brain fog”
💥 Restless sleep or increased anxiety
💥 Mood changes or irritability
💥 Reduced immune resilience

Long-term imbalance in cortisol levels may also be linked with inflammation, reduced hormone sensitivity, and feelings of burnout or emotional exhaustion.

What Can Influence Cortisol Levels?

1. Ongoing Stress
Physical, mental, and emotional stress are among the most common triggers. When the brain perceives constant pressure, it signals the adrenal glands to release more cortisol — creating a “fight or flight” state that can be hard to switch off.

2. Poor Sleep and Stimulant Overload
Late nights, excessive caffeine, blue light exposure, and irregular sleep can keep cortisol higher than ideal when it should naturally taper in the evening.

3. Methylation and the MTHFR Gene
The methylation pathway uses nutrients such as vitamins B2, B6, B12, and folate to support energy production, detoxification, and stress-hormone metabolism.

Some people have variations in the MTHFR gene, which may reduce how efficiently these nutrients are processed.
When methylation is less efficient, the body may use more energy to manage stress, sometimes leaving you more prone to fatigue or tension.

4. Blood-Sugar Fluctuations
Skipping meals or eating a diet high in refined sugars and processed carbohydrates can trigger cortisol release as the body works to stabilise glucose levels.

5. Inflammation and Hidden Stressors
Persistent inflammation, digestive imbalance, toxin exposure, or unresolved emotional strain can also influence cortisol patterns over time.

Supporting Healthy Cortisol Balance Naturally

The goal is not to remove cortisol — it’s an essential hormone.
Instead, the focus is on restoring its natural daily rhythm so the body can return to balance.

1. Support Methylation Pathways
Maintaining adequate intake of methylation nutrients — such as folate, B2, B6, and B12 — may help support normal energy and stress metabolism.

If you have an MTHFR gene variation, your practitioner can guide you on suitable nutritional and lifestyle support.

2. Traditional Herbal Support
Herbs such as Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) have been traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to help the body adapt to stress and promote general wellbeing.

They work best alongside balanced nutrition, regular sleep, and restorative daily routines.

(Always seek professional advice before using herbal supplements.)

3. Magnesium and Nervous System Support

Magnesium plays a key role in muscle and nervous system function. During periods of stress, the body may use more magnesium, making adequate intake important for general wellbeing.

Comprehensive Support at Elixir Centre for Wellness

At Elixir Centre for Wellness, we take an integrative approach to stress and hormone health — focusing on identifying underlying contributors and supporting whole-body balance.

📍 Elixir Centre for Wellness
📞 (03) 9008 7474
🌐 www.elixirwellnesscentre.com.au

This information is intended for general educational purposes and should not replace advice from a qualified healthcare professional. Always seek professional guidance before making changes to your health routine, supplements, or prescribed medications.

09/10/2025

Radiant Relaxation Package

Let your glow meet your calm. ✨

Our Radiant Relaxation Package is a journey to restore balance, radiance, and peace.

💧 1 hour Hydro Facial
💆‍♀️ 45-minute Massage
🌹 30 minutes Red Light Therapy

All for just $199!

Step away from the rush and into radiant renewal at Elixir Wellness.

🎁 Gift Vouchers Available — the perfect present for someone special.

Call 9008 7474 to secure your booking today.

Book your escape today. 🌸

21/08/2025

28/06/2025

Leaky Gut Syndrome & Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Is Your Gut Sabotaging Your Skin, Mood, and Metabolism?

Your gut health is the cornerstone of your skin clarity, mental wellness, and even how well your body absorbs nutrients and medications.

If you’re struggling with bloating, IBS symptoms, skin issues like acne or eczema, fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, or food intolerances, you might be dealing with Leaky Gut Syndrome - and it’s more common than you think.

What Is Leaky Gut Syndrome?

Also known as intestinal permeability, Leaky Gut occurs when the tight junctions in your gut lining become compromised. This allows toxins, microbes, and undigested food particles to pass through the intestinal wall and into your bloodstream - triggering widespread inflammation and an allergic reaction.

The Consequences?

💥 Poor absorption, leading to deficiencies in iron, B vitamins, magnesium, &more;
💥 Reduced metabolism and energy production;
💥 Autoimmune flares and chronic inflammation;
💥 Mood disorders like anxiety and depression via the gut-brain axis;
💥 Skin breakouts, eczema, psoriasis – driven by systemic inflammation;
💥 IBS symptoms – constipation, diarrhoea, bloating, cramps;

The Gut-Brain-Skin Axis!

Your gut, skin, and brain are intricately connected. When your gut lining is damaged, it doesn’t just affect digestion - it impacts your immune system, neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, and your skin barrier.

This explains why clients with chronic IBS often suffer from anxiety, depression, and persistent skin conditions - all tied back to gut dysfunction.

If any of these concern you, we encourage you to speak to your healthcare practitioners.

13/06/2025

Did You Know Your Daily Hot Shower Could Be Harmful to Your Health?

When we think about water safety, we usually focus on what we drink. But the truth is, your shower water could be up to 3x more toxic once it’s heated - especially if it’s unfiltered.

A 2012 Harvard study found a serious link between inhaling heated chlorine and other chemicals and increased risks of numerous chronic health conditions. As your hot shower steams up, these toxins vaporise and are easily absorbed through your lungs and skin - especially in a closed shower stall.

And this can:

• Worsen asthma and respiratory symptoms
• Trigger skin irritation, dryness or eczema
• Contribute to long-term toxic load in the body

The solution? A simple upgrade that makes a world of difference…

Introducing the Zazen Infinity Shower Filter:

✨ Superior filtration for warm & hot water
✨ Removes up to 99% of chlorine, VOCs & heavy metals
✨ Elegant metal finish – available in silver or matte black
✨ Easy to install, filter cartridge replaced every 6 months

Feel the difference of pure, softened water - healthier skin, softer hair, and safer showers for the whole family.

👉 Ready to protect your health from the inside out?
🛒 Order now: Zazen Infinity Shower Filter

Available online at www.elixirwellnesscentre.com.au

11/06/2025

A big thank you to all who have welcomed our new pocket rocked therapy puppy Poppie! She has settled in very well, and thanks to your love and hugs her training is progressing well. Most importantly, her sisters at home have embraced her with wide paws!

03/06/2025

WELLNESS FOR YOUR GARDEN — AND YOU — WITH EARTHFOOD! 🌱

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT at Elixir Wellness Centre

📅 Thursday, 6 June at 6:30pm
📍 Shop 1, 1174 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully

We’re thrilled to welcome Bronwyn Holm, CEO of earthfood, international keynote speaker and expert in H**p, Regenerative Agriculture, and Food as Medicine, for a powerful and practical talk on biological and botanical growing.

Whether you’re a gardener, a grower, or just passionate about soil, sustainability, and self-reliance — this is an unmissable event.

What You’ll Learn:

- The hidden biology of plants, soil & microbes
- How to grow more with less effort and fewer chemicals
- Tips for saving money and boosting your garden’s vitality
- How food truly becomes medicine when grown the right way
- How to protect your garden, lawn, bees, and future

Bring your questions, plant-growing challenges, and gardening friends - Bronwyn will guide you toward practical solutions and a healthier, more sustainable future from the ground up.

There’s a groundswell movement rising - one that’s saying NO to the corporations that control our seeds, soil, and food - and YES to community empowerment, biodiversity, and healing our land.

🌍 Earthfood is more than a product — it’s a movement for change.

🎟️ FREE ENTRY – Book you spot today
📞 Call us on (03) 9008 7474
📧 Or email: bookings@elixirwellnesscentre.com.au
🌐 www.elixirwellnesscentre.com.au

Tag your green-thumbed friends and share the word!
Let’s grow something beautiful — together. 🌻🌿

29/05/2025

🐾 Exciting News at Elixir Wellness! 🐾

We are delighted to introduce the newest (and furriest) member of our team… Meet Poppie! 💖

Poppie is our pocket rocket therapy Beagle, here to bring cuddles, comfort, and a whole lot of tail-wagging happiness to the clinic! With her gentle nature and big heart, she’s already winning over staff and clients alike. 🐶

Therapy dogs like Poppie can help reduce anxiety, lower stress levels, and create a warm, welcoming space for healing. Whether you’re here for treatment, a consult, or just walking by - swing past and say hello! She’s always up for a pat (or two!).

Come feel the Poppie effect!

📍 www.elixirwellnesscentre.com.au



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Poppie is also known to appear at Elixir Compounding Pharmacy!