The Urban Alchemist

The Urban Alchemist The Urban Alchemist offers evidence-based western and complementary medicine under one roof and our Weekend, evening and same-day appointments are available.

We're The Urban Alchemist, and we've been offering exceptional healthcare since 2013. We welcome you to our healing sanctuary, where our outstanding practitioners will help you to identify the causes of your pain and illness and offer real solutions to help you transform. We offer evidence-based western and complementary medicine under one roof and our therapists work together to help you get the best results. Call us for Integrative medicine, Psychology, Chiropractic, Remedial Massage, Myotherapy, Kinesiology, Naturopathy, Counselling, Acupuncture, Shiatsu and Ka Huna Massage. We opened The Urban Alchemist because we longed for a space where clients feel truly cared for. We wanted to challenge the traditional model of health care, and invite the whole person to show up for healing rather than just the broken parts. With so many different therapies in one place, we can help you find the answer to your health questions faster.

Many of us live in a state of high stress, which can impact how our body functions. Craniosacral Therapy is known to hel...
30/01/2026

Many of us live in a state of high stress, which can impact how our body functions. Craniosacral Therapy is known to help down-regulate the nervous system, which may improve a wide range of conditions.

Clients often find CST helpful for:
šŸ”¹ Promoting better sleep and reducing fatigue.
šŸ”¹ Supporting mental clarity and helping to lift "brain fog."
šŸ”¹ Assisting with jaw tension and TMJ discomfort.
šŸ”¹ Boosting the body's natural relaxation response, which may support immunity.

It is a non-invasive, gentle approach to help your body find its balance again.

Curious if CST can help you? Chat with our team today.

29/01/2026

Ever get confused by the medical words ending in your diagnosis? Here is the cheat sheet from us to you:

1ļøāƒ£ Itis = Inflamed. Think RED, HOT, SWOLLEN. šŸ”„ This is usually an acute, active reaction.
2ļøāƒ£ Opathy = A Problem. The inflammation is gone, but the tissue isn't functioning right. Itā€™s a structural issue šŸ—ļø
3ļøāƒ£ Algia = Pain. Pure and simple āš”

If youā€™ve been icing a "tendonitis" for 6 months and itā€™s not getting better... it might be because itā€™s actually become a tendinopathy.

We treat the cause, not just the suffix. Book an assessment via the link in our bio.

It sounds strange until you experience the relief.The Pterygoid and Masseter muscles (the deep muscles of the jaw) are s...
27/01/2026

It sounds strange until you experience the relief.

The Pterygoid and Masseter muscles (the deep muscles of the jaw) are some of the strongest in the body. When they are tight from stress or clenching, they can refer pain straight to your head, mimicking migraines or tension headaches that just wonā€™t go away with standard treatment.

If youā€™ve been treating the neck but ignoring the jaw, this might be the missing piece to your puzzle.

šŸ“ Book a consultation to see if intra-oral release is right for you.

26/01/2026

What is "Tennis Elbow" anyway? šŸŽ¾

Itā€™s a catchy name, but you don't have to play tennis to feel the strain! To understand why your elbow hurts, you have to look at the "meat" on the armā€”the muscles.

In this video, we're breaking down the two main players in your forearm:

šŸ’Ŗ The Flexors: These are on the underside. They help you make a fist and flex your wrist.
āœØ The Extensors: These are on the top. They help you spread your fingers and extend your hand.

When these muscles get overworked or tight, it leads to that frustrating pain we call Tennis Elbow. Understanding how these muscles move is the first step toward fixing the pain!

Do you feel tension in your forearms or elbows? Letā€™s get those muscles moving properly again.

šŸ“ The Urban Alchemist | North Carlton
šŸ”— Link in bio to book an assessment.

Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle but powerful way to address the root causes of these common struggles:šŸ§  Headaches...
23/01/2026

Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle but powerful way to address the root causes of these common struggles:

šŸ§  Headaches & Migraines: By releasing restriction in the membranes surrounding the brain, we may reduce the frequency and intensity of that pounding pain.
šŸŒæ Nervous System Regulation: We help switch you from "Fight or Flight" into "Rest and Repair".
ā¤ļøā€šŸ©¹ Stored Trauma: Sometimes, "issues are in the tissues." CST provides a safe space for your body to process and release old emotional weight.
šŸ’¤ Fatigue & Insomnia: Because when your nervous system finally settles, deep restorative sleep follows.

Itā€™s time to stop just "coping" and start healing.

Link in bio to book your CST session.

22/01/2026

You wouldn't let your phone die. Why do you let yourself? šŸŖ«

We panic when our phone hits 10%. We rush to find a charger. We plug it in immediately.

But when our own bodies are flashing redā€”exhaustion, brain fog, irritability, tight shouldersā€”we ignore the warning signs and keep pushing.

Consider this your reminder: Human beings have batteries too.

You cannot function in "Low Power Mode" forever. Eventually, the screen goes black.

This is your sign to plug back in. whether it's a massage, acupuncture, or just an hour of silence on our tableā€”come get your charge back up to 100%.

Link in bio to recharge šŸ”‹

Walking into a new health appointment can sometimes feel a bit mysterious. Will you be heard? Will we find answers?Here ...
20/01/2026

Walking into a new health appointment can sometimes feel a bit mysterious. Will you be heard? Will we find answers?

Here is the reality: A Naturopathy initial consultation is completely different from the standard 15-minute appointments you might be used to.

Itā€™s 90 minutes of dedicated "health detective" work.

We donā€™t just look at the symptom that brought you in; we look at the timeline of your life, your environment, and your physiology to understand why itā€™s happening.

Swipe through to see exactly what the journey looks likeā€”from that first deep-dive conversation to building a roadmap that takes you from "symptom-free" to feeling truly amazing.

19/01/2026

Step inside the treatment room with Natasha

We are so excited to introduce you to Natasha, our resident Energy Healer and Kinesiologist. With over 15 years of clinical experience and a background in Psychology, Natasha brings a deeply grounded yet expansive approach to healing.

This reel is a little sneak peek into what a session looks like. Itā€™s not just one thingā€”itā€™s an intuitive blend of Kinesiology, sound healing, crystals, and shamanic techniques designed to help you find the origin of your imbalances.

Sessions with Natasha can include:
āœØ Intuitive counselling & Kinesiology
āœØ Sound, Crystals & Essences
āœØ Trauma & Ancestral Healing
āœØ Shamanic Earth-based techniques

Ready to reconnect with your own intuition?

Natasha is now taking appointments. Link in bio to book your journey.

With 20 years of hands-on experience and a history of tutoring anatomy at leading universities, Maddock knows things abo...
08/01/2026

With 20 years of hands-on experience and a history of tutoring anatomy at leading universities, Maddock knows things about the "human meat vessel" that make most of us go, "Whaaaaaaat?".

If you need a guide who is unwavering in his commitment to precisionā€”and will hold you accountable if you're a bit "floppy" on your rehabā€”Maddz is your man.

08/01/2026

The Scapula is a bit of a rebel šŸ’€

Most bones have solid joints, capsules, and ligaments locking them in tight.
The Scapula? It has one connection point and a team of 17 muscles trying to keep it steady.

Itā€™s a balancing act. And when that balance tips, you feel it.

If your 17 muscles are fighting each other, come see us for a release.

07/01/2026

Different hands, different styles, same magic. āœØ

At The Urban Alchemist, we know that one size definitely does not fit all.

Some bodies need deep, clinical precision to unlock an injury. Others need a gentle, rhythmic flow to soothe a frazzled nervous system.

As you can see, our team brings a diverse range of modalities and energies to the table. Whether you need the "hurts so good" of remedial or the deep rest of relaxation, we have a therapist who speaks your body's language.

Find your person. Click the link in our bio to browse the team and book your session.

Letā€™s clear this up. While Deep Tissue massage absolutely targets the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue with...
06/01/2026

Letā€™s clear this up. While Deep Tissue massage absolutely targets the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue with more pressure than a standard relaxation massage, it should never be an endurance test.

If you are gritting your teeth, your body is bracing against the pressure, which actually prevents the muscles from releasing.

True effective bodywork is calibrated to stay within your unique comfort zone. Our experienced therapists aim for that specific "hurts so good" sensationā€”where you feel the tension melting away effectively, without crossing the line into pain.

You don't need to suffer to heal.

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357 Nicholson Street
Carlton North, VIC
3054

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Wednesday 9am - 8pm
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Using the very best in natural therapies including Chiropractic, Naturopathy, Acupuncture, Massage, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Couples & Family Therapy and Holistic Integrative GPs for the body, mind and spirit. The Urban Alchemist, 357 Nicholson Street, Carlton North.

Here at The Urban Alchemist, we bring a little magic to our practice of contemporary health care, to help our clients transform the parts of their lives that donā€™t feel right. For some, this means physical ailments. For others, emotional stress. And for many, a lack of connection to their inner spirit. What would it be like to turn your stressed-out, aching, ā€˜over-itā€™ self into a happier, shining, cared-for ā€˜Youā€™? Our wonderful practitioners at The Urban Alchemist Carlton North help ordinary folk achieve their physical, emotional and spiritual goals.