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.

27/04/2026

If you are sleeping 8 hours a night and still waking up exhausted, you aren't broken. You are just lacking the right type of rest.

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith's research on the "7 Types of Rest" completely changes the way we look at burnout. When we feel utterly drained, our first instinct is usually to just try and sleep more. But if your deficit is actually sensory, emotional, or mental... a nap isn't going to fix it.

You have to identify the specific type of energy you are draining before you can properly recharge it.

And if you need a safe, quiet space to catch up on your physical, sensory, or emotional rest, we are here for you. Visit our website to book a massage, myotherapy, or counselling session with our team today.

Source: https://www.apa.org/topics/mental-health/seven-rest-types

Work stress is real. And it adds up 💚Deadlines. Difficult conversations. The pressure to always be "on." Workplace stres...
23/04/2026

Work stress is real. And it adds up 💚

Deadlines. Difficult conversations. The pressure to always be "on." Workplace stress doesn't just affect your mood — it can show up in your body too. Tight shoulders. Poor sleep. A nervous system that never quite switches off.

And the longer we push through without support, the louder those signals tend to get.
The good news? You don't have to figure it out alone.

Swipe to see how our team may be able to help you manage stress, support your nervous system, and find your way back to feeling like yourself ↓

We're here whenever you're ready.

22/04/2026

The most underrated (and free) tool for your nervous system👇

It almost feels too simple to actually work, right? But slowing down your breath is biologically proven to stimulate your vagus nerve, the communication highway that tells your body it is safe to finally relax and unclench.

If you have been stuck in chronic tension, carrying the weight of the world in your shoulders, or feeling completely overwhelmed, returning to your breath is step one.

Give this quick exercise a try. If you are ready for deeper, hands-on support to regulate your nervous system, send us a DM and we'll help you find the right practitioner✨

You can't always deep-breath your way out of a chronic stress response 🌿Building a natural toolkit for anxiety is always...
20/04/2026

You can't always deep-breath your way out of a chronic stress response 🌿

Building a natural toolkit for anxiety is always step one. Things like daily movement, prioritising sleep, and practicing grounding breathwork are incredibly effective ways to tell your nervous system, "Hey, we are safe right now." Swipe through to see our favourite natural ways to physically process anxiety.

But sometimes, the natural route just isn't enough. If your anxiety is severe, persistent, or stopping you from living your life, doing more yoga isn't the answer.

If your natural toolkit isn't cutting it anymore, you don't have to carry it alone. Our team of practitioners and psychologists are here to help you build a specialised, professional treatment plan.

Visit our website or send us a DM to secure an appointment. We've got you. 🤍

We didn't say it… but we didn't not say it either 😏🤲Honestly though, there's something about getting on the table, switc...
20/04/2026

We didn't say it… but we didn't not say it either 😏🤲

Honestly though, there's something about getting on the table, switching off, and letting someone work out every knot you've been carrying for the past six months that just hits different.

No emails. No to-do list. No "quick question" from your manager. Just you, the table, and the best hour of your week.

And if you happen to walk out feeling like a brand new human? That's just a bonus.

Meet Catherine, our Trauma Release and Remedial Massage Therapist.Catherine believes that our bodies and minds are const...
09/04/2026

Meet Catherine, our Trauma Release and Remedial Massage Therapist.

Catherine believes that our bodies and minds are constantly communicating through physical sensations, symptoms, and emotions. With over two decades of experience since 2003, she is deeply committed to helping individuals navigate both emotional and physical pain.

Her sessions are a beautiful integration of bodywork, emotional regulation coaching, trauma-informed somatic therapy, holistic counselling, and hypnotherapy. Depending on what your nervous system needs, your time with Catherine might include massage, energetic balancing, breathwork, mindfulness, or gentle movement.

Ready to feel truly seen, supported, and cared for?
Tap the link in our bio to book your session with Catherine today!

Still think chiropractic care isn't for you? 👀Most seniors we see wish they'd come in sooner. No referral. No harsh adju...
08/04/2026

Still think chiropractic care isn't for you? 👀
Most seniors we see wish they'd come in sooner. No referral. No harsh adjustments. Just honest, personalised care that actually works.
Swipe through your most common questions — answered simply ↓

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📍 Carlton North, Melbourne
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Happy World Health Day!Today we're reminded that health isn't just the absence of illness — it's how you move through th...
06/04/2026

Happy World Health Day!

Today we're reminded that health isn't just the absence of illness — it's how you move through the world, how you rest, how you feel in your own body, and how connected you feel to yourself and the people around you.

True wellbeing is whole. And that's exactly how we approach care at The Urban Alchemist.

You don't have to be unwell to invest in your health. You just have to be human 💛

This World Health Day, we'd love to support you on your journey — wherever you're starting from.

Meet Sabrina, your guide from survival to self-connection.Are you navigating burnout, attachment wounds, or developmenta...
03/04/2026

Meet Sabrina, your guide from survival to self-connection.

Are you navigating burnout, attachment wounds, or developmental trauma?

Sabrina is an EMDR Therapist and accredited Social Worker who specialises in helping people who are looking for a different approach to traditional therapy. Using body-based, somatic, and EMDR techniques, she works collaboratively with you to honour your unique pace and lived experience.

If you are ready to heal in a grounded, relational, and non-judgmental space, Sabrina is here to walk beside you.

Take the next step for your nervous system. Link in bio to book your appointment.

For many autistic people, the mental load of navigating a world that wasn't designed for you is exhausting. Constant ada...
03/04/2026

For many autistic people, the mental load of navigating a world that wasn't designed for you is exhausting. Constant adapting, sensory overwhelm, the effort of just getting through the day.

This World Autism Awareness Day, we want you to know that WE KNOW that you deserve support that actually sees you.

Our Psychologist offers a safe, calm space where you can show up exactly as you are. No pressure to perform. No need to explain yourself. Just honest, gentle support tailored to how your brain works.

You don't have to fit a mould to deserve support.

Stress doesn't always announce itself Sometimes it shows up as a tight jaw. A restless night. That feeling of never quit...
31/03/2026

Stress doesn't always announce itself

Sometimes it shows up as a tight jaw. A restless night. That feeling of never quite being able to switch off.

This April for Stress Awareness Month, we want you to know, you don't have to push through it alone.

Every one of our practitioners has their own gentle way of helping your nervous system find its way back to calm:

🦴 Chiropractic — may help support nervous system balance through decreased tension and better movement
🤲 Massage Therapy — can help ease tension and invite the body into deeper rest
🪡 Acupuncture — works to regulate your stress response and ease feelings of anxiety
🌱 Naturopathy — can help support adrenal health and rebuild resilience from within
🧠 Psychology — offers practical, evidence-based tools to help you understand and work with your stress

Swipe through to learn more about how each modality may support you ↓

We live in a culture that praises us for ignoring our physical limits. We are rewarded for pushing through exhaustion, m...
29/03/2026

We live in a culture that praises us for ignoring our physical limits. We are rewarded for pushing through exhaustion, masking our pain, and downing another coffee just to survive the afternoon slump.

We are taught to treat our bodies like machines—when a part breaks, we just want a quick fix so we can get back to "performing."

But your body is not a machine. It is a highly intelligent ecosystem.

To truly listen to your body means to stop viewing these signals as inconveniences, and start viewing them as a check-engine light. It means choosing to soften when you want to brace. It means giving yourself permission to rest before your body forces you to through burnout.

This level of listening is a radical act of self-love.

Tap the link in our bio to book a session and start tuning back into your body.

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357 Nicholson Street
Carlton North, VIC
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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 don’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, ‘over-it’ self into a happier, shining, cared-for ‘You’? Our wonderful practitioners at The Urban Alchemist Carlton North help ordinary folk achieve their physical, emotional and spiritual goals.