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Nutritionist & Naturopath

Melissa is a Brisbane Naturopath with a focus on thyroid disorders and helping clients improve their health naturally.

Melissa works with clients in clinic and online Australia wide.

29/10/2025

Did you know that Vitamin C can help to improve the absorption of your thyroid medication? 🍊⁠
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Low stomach acid is common in hypothyroidism, and it can interfere with how well your thyroid medication is absorbed. This is due to the fact that the parietal cells of the stomach require T3 hormone in optimal range to be able to produce adequate stomach acid to keep the pH of the stomach nice and low (acidic). We know that a more acidic pH is favourable for thyroid medication absorption. Low thyroid hormone states = low stomach acid and this raises the pH to a more alkaline state that can affect this absorption. ⁠
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This may affect an individuals response to thyroid medication.⁠
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Research shows Vitamin C can help by:⁠
〜 Improving gastric acidity⁠
〜 Enhancing absorption of thyroid medication⁠
〜 Supporting more stable thyroid hormone levels⁠
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A recent study looked at patients taking levothyroxine with 500 mg Vitamin C daily and found:⁠
〜TSH decreased in all patients⁠
〜T4 was higher in the group that took Vitamin C⁠
〜T3 increased as well⁠
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If you’ve been taking your medication consistently but still struggling with fatigue, brain fog, or lingering hypothyroid symptoms, it might be time to dig deeper.⁠
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Book a naturopathic consult today to uncover what’s really going on and get personalised strategies to support your thyroid and energy.⁠
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👉 Link in bio to book.⁠
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PMID: 24601693

23/10/2025

Gluten sensitivity isn’t just a gut thing...⁠
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Did you know that 2/3 of people with gluten sensitivity actually experience neurological symptoms instead of digestive symptoms? 🤯⁠
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Think brain fog, anxiety, depression, headaches, vertigo, fatigue, and even peripheral neuropathy.⁠
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That's why understanding the symptoms of gluten sensitivity is so important, especially if managing a thyroid condition. ⁠
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What I see clinically is that once gluten is removed, not only do these neurological symptoms often improve, but thyroid antibodies also drop and inflammation levels subside. ⁠
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This is because gluten-driven inflammation fuels immune dysregulation, which is a key driver in many autoimmune conditions.⁠
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And while some people tolerate gluten just fine, for others (particularly those with autoimmune conditions) even small, repeated exposures can keep the immune system stuck in an inflamed state.⁠
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If you’ve been wondering whether gluten could be playing a role in your health picture, especially if you have thyroid issues, this is something worth exploring with proper testing and guidance.⁠
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Book your free 15-minute intro consult via link in bio 👏🏼

21/10/2025

Is your thyroid really “fine”?⁠
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In mainstream care, thyroid conditions are usually managed with a “test and treat” approach:⁠
1️⃣TSH is the primary (and often only) test run.⁠
2️⃣If levels are outside the reference range → medication (e.g., levothyroxine) is prescribed.⁠
3️⃣The focus is on symptom control and normalising lab numbers.⁠
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While this can be life-saving for many, it often leaves people still feeling fatigued, foggy, anxious, or struggling with weight, even when their labs look “fine.”⁠
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Basic TSH testing can mean subclinical conditions can go unchecked for months or even years (and yes, this is a common thing I see in many of my patients).⁠
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This means someone may have persisting symptoms without getting to the bottom of what is truly going on. ⁠
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In a naturopathic/functional medicine approach, we take a whole-body, root-cause perspective:⁠
1️⃣Testing goes deeper → Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, thyroid antibodies, and nutrient status. This deeper testing allows subclinical cases to be picked up much earlier and can be actioned before things get severe.⁠
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2️⃣We explore triggers and drivers such as gut health, inflammation, stress, toxins, sleep, and diet.⁠
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3️⃣Support goes beyond medication → focusing on lifestyle, stress resilience, targeted nutrition, and when needed, supplements to optimise thyroid function and reduce autoimmunity.⁠
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If you’ve been told “everything looks fine” but still don’t feel fine, it might be time to look at your thyroid health through a functional lens. ⁠
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Book your free 15-minute health chat today via the link in bio.

16/10/2025

Navigating active cancer treatment and beyond can feel isolating and like your on an emotional rollercoaster that doesn't have an end in sight...⁠
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When every day looked different and uncertain, I found comfort in my daily routine. A set of simple, actionable choices that acted as anchors to ground me and support my mental and physical well-being when everything felt so uncertain. ⁠
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These small, anchors included ⁠
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☀️ Sunlight + nature to recharge⁠
💧 Filtered water for clean hydration⁠
📵 Switching off wifi at night to support rest⁠
🧘🏼 Regulating my emotions + nervous system⁠
🥗 Eating real, whole foods that nourish⁠
💞 Making time for loved ones⁠
🌿 Grounding practices to reset daily⁠
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What daily practices do you consider anchors for your health? Let me know in the comments below.

14/10/2025

Most of us know BPA (bisphenol A) isn’t great for our health, but did you know it can directly affect your thyroid? ⁠
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One particular Korean study found that BPA exposure was linked to:⁠
1️⃣Increased thyroid antibodies: raising the risk of autoimmune thyroid conditions like Hashimoto’s.⁠
2️⃣Lower T4 + T3 levels: disrupting healthy thyroid hormone balance and slowing metabolism.⁠
3️⃣Interference with thyroid receptor binding: meaning even if you produce enough hormone, your body may not be able to use it effectively at a cell level. ⁠
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Since BPA leaches from plastic (especially when exposed to heat), swapping your water and food storage to glass or stainless steel and avoiding reheating food in plastic are simple but powerful ways to reduce your toxin exposure while also protecting your thyroid health long term.⁠
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Found this useful? Hit SAVE and follow for more thyroid supporting tips. ⁠
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PMID: 31563717

09/10/2025

Thyroid conditions are far more common than most people realise, affecting 1 in 5 women and 1 in 10 men 😥

Yet, shockingly, around 50% of people go undiagnosed.

Why?

Because thyroid dysfunction often hides behind vague symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, or stubborn weight gain.

Too often, patients are told “everything looks fine” when their results fall into the ‘normal’ range, even if something deeper is going on.

Understanding how to interpret your thyroid pathology is so important. When you can connect the dots between your symptoms and your test results, you’ can get on top of your thyroid health earlier.

Want to learn how? I’ve created a FREE Thyroid Pathology Cheat Sheet to guide you through interpreting your results like a practitioner would, so you don’t have to feel stuck in the dark.

Comment CHEAT SHEET below and I’ll send it straight to your inbox ☀️

06/10/2025

I’m excited to share that I’ve now added Wednesdays to my schedule 🙌

This means consults are now available on Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays for both new and existing clients.

Plus, if you’re curious about working together, you can book a free 15-minute consult to see if it’s the right fit.

A huge thank you to all of my current clients for being so patient with me over these past few months.

It’s been a journey, but I’m slowly finding my rhythm again and I’m so grateful to be back doing what I love 🫶🏼

Bookings available via the link in bio.

03/10/2025

The typical woman with a thyroid condition is always on the go, overcommitting, trying to do it all, and putting everyone else first.

If you resonate with this, consider this is your reminder to love yourself a little extra today. You’re carrying so much behind the scenes, showing up for others, and doing your best. That alone is incredible.

Let this be your permission to pause. To put yourself first. To simply sit still and be at peace.

You deserve to rest. You deserve to be nourished. You deserve to fill your own cup. 🌿

So read that book, cook that nourishing meal, enjoy that sauna, whatever your body is craving, listen to it.

If you're looking for a little extra support with your thyroid condition, book a naturopathic consult via the link in bio (because yes, you deserve to feel supported as well)

I'm here for you ☀️

25/09/2025

Daylight Savings Reminder ☀️⁠
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Daylight savings begins on Sunday 5th October for NSW, VIC, SA, TAS, and the ACT.⁠
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As I’m based in Queensland (which doesn’t follow daylight savings), please double-check your upcoming appointment times if you’re joining me from interstate, as your session time may shift forward by one hour.⁠
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Be sure to check your calendar and adjust accordingly so we’re all on time.⁠
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Looking forward to connecting with you! 💻

22/09/2025

Before you get caught up in the next biohacking trend stop and consider....⁠
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Our Instagram feeds are overflowing with the latest biohacking methods promising longevity, peak energy, and the “shortcut” to better health. ⁠
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But how well do they really work, especially if the foundations aren’t in place?⁠
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As a naturopath, I often remind clients that no supplement, gadget, or hack can replace the basics. Without them, biohacking loses its purpose.⁠
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The foundations I always come back to:⁠
☀️ Daily sunlight⁠
🏃 Movement and exercise⁠
🥗 A nourishing, whole-food diet⁠
🌿 Time in nature⁠
💧 Staying hydrated⁠
🧠 Nourishing your mind & nervous system⁠
👣 Human connection and community⁠
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We’ve been conditioned to chase the next fad, but true health begins with simplicity and coming back to what your body has always needed.⁠
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What's your favourite foundation for a healthy body? Let me know in the comments below...

18/09/2025

We live in an age that's all about convenience ...⁠
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In the process, we’ve lost many of the simple skills that once kept us deeply connected to our food, our bodies, our ancestors and nature.⁠
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Cooking isn’t just about what ends up on the plate or another task to be completed in the day.⁠
It’s about slowing down, engaging your senses, and creating space for presence and creativity.⁠
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Being in the kitchen can actually help down regulate your nervous system, supporting not just digestion, but your whole state of health. In fact it can be even be a form of meditation.⁠
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When we step back into the kitchen, we are making an actionable commitment to our health making it a priority. Cooking can help us to feel connected to our loved ones who have passed or who are far away by creating one of their recipes. We can also show our love for others by cooking them a nourishing meal. ⁠
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So I pose the question, have we swapped connection (with ourselves, and others) for convenience only to sacrifice our health in the process? ⁠
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✨ What’s one simple meal you love to cook that helps you feel grounded and nourishes your body?

16/09/2025

Your health issue is not a supplement deficiency.⁠
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Yes, you heard me 👀⁠
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We’ve been conditioned to believe there’s a supplement for every health concern, but for an imbalance to show up in the body, there’s usually been a shift in how we eat or live. ⁠
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Sometimes it’s acute, sometimes it’s subtle changes that build up over years.⁠
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That health condition is your body’s way of telling you something needs to change.⁠
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What if, instead of buying into consumerism, we paused and asked:⁠
– Could this be due to chemical exposures accumulating over time? ⁠
– Is the stress from a current job leading to feeling of low motivation and feeling unfulfilled in life?⁠
– Is convenience taking precedence over nourishment when it comes to foods consumed? ⁠
– Is quality sleep being sacrificed to scroll late into the night?⁠
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Supplements can be useful, but they’re not the whole answer. ⁠
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Often, the real work is in reflecting on how we are living our lives and what’s no longer serving us and focusing on those foundational principles first before complimenting this chances with supplements.

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Brisbane, QLD
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Wednesday	12pm - 7:30pm
Thursday	12pm - 7:30pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

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My Journey Into Natural Health

Hi & welcome.

I’m Melissa, degree qualified Naturopath & owner of Elixir Naturopathy. At 27 I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and underwent a total thyroidectomy leaving me in a hypothyroid state.

I struggled with anxiety and depression for years prior to my diagnosis only to be told that it was just part of growing up and without anyone considering the underlying cause.

I realised that there wasn't much information out there for those dealing with a thyroid disorder, so embarked on my own journey to learn as much as I possibly could about how I could turn my health around. What I learnt, along with my health science degree helped me to get my health back.