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Shine Health Wellbeing Centre in Black Rock, Melbourne is a multimodality natural healthcare clinic dedicated to help you Shine from inside out!

After 12 years as Optimal Health Solutions in Black Rock Melbourne, expanded and have rebranded and present Shine Health Wellbeing Centre. We are excited to bring you a new space and a new team of dedicated natural health practitioners. We strive to provide you with the most comprehensive and individualized integrative natural health care through testing and evaluation, treatment and education. Attaining health is a personal journey that everyone makes at some point in their life. It can be challenging, overwhelming and confusing - but the ultimate reward of well-being and a healthy mind, body, and spirit are within your reach. With our skill and personalized care, we can help you get there. We are dedicated to helping you find the answers and resources you need to achieve your personal health goals. Our consultations aim to solve all manner of health issues and restore Optimal Health and Wellbeing to you and your family. You’ll be glad to know that over since 2003 we have helped thousands of people attain greater health and wellness, especially children of all ages and even some pets! We may have changed our name but our exceptional service and care is as great as ever. With the use of a range of Therapies, Functional Testing, as well as Herbal, Nutritional and Homoeopathic remedies your practitioners will assist you in restoring and maintaining optimal health. We help you Shine from inside out! As Bayside Melbourne’s leading Natural Medicine Health Clinic, you’ll have confidence in knowing you’re working with the best, latest state of the art technology and care.

15/11/2025

Why do acupuncture and herbal medicine work so well for digestion and diarrhoea?
Because as a practitioner of both TCM and naturopathic medicine I see the gut as part of a larger regulatory system — not an isolated organ.

In Chinese medicine, loose stools, urgency and bloating usually point to Spleen Qi digestive weakness, Liver over-control, or Dampness obstructing function.
Acupuncture calms the gut–brain axis, regulates motility, reduces inflammation and restores channel flow so digestion can stabilise and improve.

From a naturopathic perspective, these same symptoms often relate to stress-driven dysmotility, vagal under-activation, microbiome imbalance, enzyme insufficiency or poor mucosal integrity.
Herbal medicine supports both frameworks — strengthening digestion, reducing inflammation, improving microbial balance and rebuilding the gut lining.

When we treat the root patterns and the physiology together, the gut becomes more resilient… and bowels finally settle.

This is why patients often report improvement even after one or two treatments — we’re working with physiology and energetics at the same time.

Are you in need of some regulation?
DM me and let’s work it out!

Helping you Shine from the Inside Out ✨
xx Marta 💕

05/11/2025

This test could save you years of needless suffering.

Many people live for years with chronic loose stools, bloating or diarrhoea — never realising that fructose malabsorption could be the real issue.

I’m always surprised how often this test is overlooked in mainstream medicine. A simple hydrogen breath test can reveal if your gut struggles to process certain FODMAP foods — especially those high in fructose (like apples, pears, honey, mangoes and onions).

When fructose isn’t absorbed properly, it ferments in the gut — producing gas, pain, bloating, and urgent loose bowel movements. 😣

If you’ve been putting up with long-term digestive issues, it might not just be “IBS.”
Let’s uncover what’s really going on and bring your gut back into balance.

✨ Book an initial consultation at Shine Health Wellbeing Centre — and let’s change your gut health from the inside out.

Helping you Shine from the Inside Out ✨
xx Marta 💕

28/10/2025

✨ Acupuncture for Lower Back Pain ✨

Have you ever “put your back out”? 😣 That sharp pain, the spasms, the stiffness that makes it hard to bend or even get out of bed? You’re not alone — lower back pain is one of the most common reasons adults seek acupuncture.

In Chinese Medicine, back pain often relates to Liver Qi and Kidney Qi weakness. As we age, these energies naturally decline — and things like stress, poor posture, lack of sleep or exercise, lower estrogen during peri-menopause and menopause, and nutrient deficiencies can make it worse.

On top of that, too much coffee, sugar, and alcohol drive inflammation, which weakens your muscles, joints, and tendons, leaving you more prone to injury or chronic tension.

✨ Acupuncture helps by:
🌿 Releasing tight muscles and improving blood flow
🌿 Reducing inflammation and pain
🌿 Balancing your Qi (vital energy)
🌿 Supporting your body’s natural repair and resilience

If your back’s been calling for help, it might be time to listen. 💆‍♀️
Book your acupuncture session at Shine Health Wellbeing Centre — and let’s get you moving freely again.

🌸 Helping you Shine from inside out.
xx Marta 💕

24/10/2025

⚠️ The dangers of self-prescribing supplements are real.

This year, the TGA warned naturopaths and nutritionists that vitamin B6 may soon be restricted — because too many people are developing nerve damage from long-term high doses.

I’ve seen it in clinic: a client unknowingly taking 150 mg of B6 daily for years — triple the safe upper limit — and ending up with permanent neuropathy.

Even essential nutrients like selenium, zinc, iron, vitamin A, calcium, and potassium can become toxic in excess.
More is not better when it comes to nutrition.

Always seek professional guidance from a qualified naturopath or nutritionist — not Google, not a GP, not a Chiro, not a health coach, and not a random supplement aisle.

Your body deserves personalised care — not guesswork. out

👇 Comment below and share this post if you or someone you know needs to hear this. 💛 xx Marta - helping you to Shine from inside

13/08/2025

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09/07/2025

Are you tired, anxious, or feeling flat… and your blood tests say everything’s “normal”? 
You might be experiencing blood deficiency—one of the most common patterns I see in women at Shine Health.

In Chinese Medicine, blood is your body’s deep nourishment. When it’s depleted, you may feel: ✨ Exhausted no matter how much you rest ✨ Scattered, anxious, or emotionally flat ✨ Trouble sleeping or irregular periods ✨ Dry skin, dizziness, or low libido

I’ve written a full article explaining what causes blood deficiency (from both a TCM + naturopathic perspective), what makes it worse, and how to start rebuilding from the inside out. 💪
Plus, I’ve shared one of my favourite healing recipes: Chicken and Red Date Soup—a traditional TCM tonic to nourish blood and calm the nervous system. 🍲

👉 Swipe through this carousel to learn the basics 👉 Then head to the link in my bio to read the full blog article or comment BLOOD and I’ll send you the article

📍If this resonates with you, you’re not alone. Reach out to book a session—I’d love to help you feel like yourself again.

💕Marta

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13/06/2025

Sick kids, sick household? Let’s change that this winter. ❄️👶
As a mum and a practitioner who’s worked with thousands of parents, I know the struggle — runny noses, endless colds, and the virus that takes out the whole family.

Here are my go-to tools (the exact ones I use for my daughter!) to support your child’s immune system naturally:
✅ Immune nutrients: Vitamin C, D, Zinc
✅ Herbal support: Elderberry, Olive Leaf & Echinacea
✅ Tissue salts: Ferrum Phos, Kali Mur, Nat Mur
✅ Acupressure: LU7 and ST36 for daily immune care

Your kids can thrive this winter — and you can too. 💪🌿

Save this post and share it with a fellow parent who needs an immune toolkit!

You’ve got this Mumma!

💕Marta

🔗 Book in for personalised support. Link in bio

08/03/2025

Happy International Women’s Day

07/03/2025

Endometriosis Awareness Month

March is Endometriosis and Adenomyosis Awareness Month. Thousands of women suffer from these conditions daily in silence.
Hallmarked by
🚩Heavy and or irregular periods
🚩Pelvic, Hip or Back Pain
🚩Digestive issues
🚩Fatigue and low energy
🚩Pain during in*******se
🚩Infertility and reproductive issues

According to Naturopathic and Chinese Medicine philosophy, the root causes of endometriosis and adenomyosis are Oestrogen dominance, poor liver detoxification, immune dysregulation and chronic inflammation, poor circulation and blood flow and poor stress adaptation. Chinese medicine diagnoses are associated with Liver Qi stagnation, Blood stagnation, Cold in the uterus, Kidney Yang deficiency and damp, phlegm or toxic heat accumulation.

Key strategies to help
🥦 Diet & Lifestyle Changes
* Anti-inflammatory, hormone-balancing diet, eliminate xenoestrogens, optimize gut health.
* Include Warm, blood-moving foods (ginger, cinnamon), avoid cold/raw foods.
🍶 Herbal Medicine & Supplements
* Omega-3s, NAC, DIM, CoQ10, probiotics, magnesium.
* Custom herbal formulas to reduce inflammation, regulate menstruation, support healthy stress response, improve liver detoxification
📍 Acupuncture, Moxibustion & External Therapies
* Weekly acupuncture for circulation, stress reduction, hormone balance.
* Castor oil packs, cupping, infrared sauna for detox & blood flow.

By integrating Naturopathy with Chinese Medicine philosophy and Acupuncture, we can: ✅ Address root causes (hormonal imbalance, inflammation, circulation). ✅ Provide symptom relief (pain, bloating, fatigue, mood). ✅ Support long-term healing with a personalized health plan.

If you need some assistance let’s chat. Book a free discovery call

Link in the Bio

💕Marta

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05/06/2024

NOT ALL IBS IS THE SAME

IBS is common but not all IBS sufferers have the same symptoms.

Some people get alternating constipation or diarrhoea, some get bloated, some have smelly stools or a lot of pain, others may feel very fatigued, have brain fog or frequent loose bowel motions.

Identifying which pattern is part of your condition is what I look for during a consultation. It enables me to prescribe you the right herbs, the right nutrients and acupuncture points

The most common patterns I see in clinic are
* Spleen Qi deficiency - the person is tired, weak, has a puffy body with frequently loose movement and often has food intolerances
* Liver Qi stagnation invading the Spleen - The classic stress pooh. The person could have alternating constipation or loose stool, bloating and flatulence and everything is usually worse with stress or emotional upset
* Cold in the Large Intestine - The person typically feels cold and constipated with hard to move stool.
* Damp Heat in the Large intestine - This is usually associated with an infection or parasite. Very smell stools, with frequent bloating and pain

If you have IBS and recognise any of these reach out or book a free 15 minute call.

💕Marta

27/01/2024

4 tips to getting pregnant in your late 30’s and 40’s

Having a baby later in life can be the most fulfilling experience of your life. Getting pregnant may not be as easy as when you were in your 20’s, but it CAN happen with the right preparation, intention and support.

Having been there myself and having over 23 years experience as a natural health practitioner we can find a way to support you in having a great pregnancy and healthy little bubba!

Have questions; book a free 15 minute Discovery Call and let’s start your journey together.

💕Marta

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35 Bluff Road
Black Rock, VIC
3193

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 5:30pm
Thursday	10am - 5:30pm
Friday	10am - 5:30pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 3pm

Telephone

+61395894549

Website

http://www.shinehealthwellbeing.com.au/

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Welcome to Shine Health Wellbeing Centre. We have been around since 2003 and know what you need when it come to natural health. Shine Health has a team of dedicated natural health practitioners who are here for You. Whatever your health challenge, our practitioners are skilled in Naturopathy, Nutrition, Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, Massage, Bowen Therapy, Counselling and the healing arts. We strive to provide you with the most comprehensive and individualized integrative natural health care through testing and evaluation, treatment and education.

Originally founded in 2003 by Marta Dunin-Labedzki our Principle Naturopath and Director, Shine Health has gone through a few changes. In 2015 we were proud to expand our premises and change our name to Shine Health and now we have an even bigger, beautiful light filled clinic.We may have changed our name but our exceptional service and care is as great as ever. You’ll also be glad to know that since 2003 we have helped thousands of people attain greater health and wellness, especially children of all ages and even some pets!

Attaining health is a personal journey that everyone makes at some point in their life. It can be challenging, overwhelming and confusing - but the ultimate reward of well-being and a healthy mind, body, and spirit are within your reach. With our skill and personalized care, we can help you get there. We are dedicated to helping you find the answers and resources you need to achieve your personal health goals. Our consultations aim to solve all manner of health issues and restore Optimal Health and Wellbeing to you and your family. With the use of a range of therapies, Functional Testing, as well as Western and Eastern Herbal Medicine, Nutritional Medicine and Homoeopathic remedies your practitioners will assist you in restoring and maintaining optimal health.

We help you Shine from inside out! As Bayside Melbourne’s leading Natural Medicine Health Clinic, you’ll have confidence in knowing you’re working with the best, latest state of the art technology and care.