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.

13/03/2026

"Your brain and body are actually engineered to heal." ✨

It sounds simple, but when you’re stuck in a cycle of anxiety, shut-down, or even chronic pain, it feels like anything but.

Our team believes in the power of EMDR because it’s backed by the Adaptive Information Processing Model. This basically says that healing is our natural state, but trauma can get lodged in the brain like a tiny, stubborn splinter.

Ready to clear the path? Give us a bell on 9347 9247 or book in with Sabrina online

We are so excited to introduce Valen, our Mental Health Occupational Therapist at The Urban Alchemist.Valen brings a bea...
12/03/2026

We are so excited to introduce Valen, our Mental Health Occupational Therapist at The Urban Alchemist.

Valen brings a beautifully holistic and integrative approach to health and wellbeing. She focuses on supporting the reconnection between your body, mind, emotions, and daily function through a sensitive, grounded, and contemporary lens.

All of Valen’s sessions are held via telehealth. She views this as a beautiful opportunity for you to create your own sacred space for your work together, right in the comfort of your own home.

What to expect in a session with Valen:

- A safe space to explore, release, and reconnect with yourself.
- Practical interventions and strategies to help you manage symptoms and build independence.
- A unique blend of clinical OT expertise (she is AHPRA Registered) with her skills as a Sound Healer and Breathwork Facilitator.

Ready to engage more fully in your everyday life?

Tap the link in our bio to book your telehealth session with Valen today 💻✨

A little bit of magic in the everyday ✨We absolutely loved this review. Creating a space that feels inviting, warm, and ...
09/03/2026

A little bit of magic in the everyday ✨

We absolutely loved this review. Creating a space that feels inviting, warm, and alive (shoutout to our many, many indoor plants who live in spite of us! 🪴) is just as important to us as the treatments themselves.

If you need a cozy place to land this week, our doors are open and our practitioners are ready to take care of you.

Your body isn't broken. It's just been in survival mode for so long, it forgot what safe feels like.Breath-holding. Jaw ...
09/03/2026

Your body isn't broken. It's just been in survival mode for so long, it forgot what safe feels like.

Breath-holding.

Jaw clenching.

Can't switch off at night.

These aren't personality traits — they're patterns your nervous system learned to protect you.

The good news? They can be unlearned.

Swipe to see if any of these sound familiar ↓

Ready to start the reset? Book a session with us at The Urban Alchemist!

📍 357 Nicholson St, Carlton North, Melbourne
📞 Call us on (61) 9347 9247

That tight neck, the clenched jaw, the heavy chest... it’s the physical manifestation of thinking you have to be "on" 24...
06/03/2026

That tight neck, the clenched jaw, the heavy chest... it’s the physical manifestation of thinking you have to be "on" 24/7.

We hold tension because we think we have to. We think it makes us more productive, more prepared, or more resilient. But underneath all that bracing and guarding is your true baseline: ease.

You don't actually need to learn how to relax; your body already knows how. It just needs a little help remembering that the coast is clear.

Let’s melt the armor away. Tap the link in our bio to book your Remedial Massage or Myotherapy session today. ✨

We usually associate fibre with... well, keeping things moving in the bathroom 🚽But did you know your gut is actually yo...
05/03/2026

We usually associate fibre with... well, keeping things moving in the bathroom 🚽

But did you know your gut is actually your "Second Brain"?

The Fact: Your gut produces about 95% of your body's serotonin (the happy chemical). But here is the catch: those serotonin-producing bacteria need fuel. And their favourite meal? Fibre.

So, if you’ve been feeling anxious, low, or emotionally wobbly, the answer might not just be in your head—it might be on your plate.

Feed your gut, fuel your mood.

Need help navigating the Gut-Brain connection? Our Naturopath is here to help. Link in bio.

Mental health is a puzzle with many pieces.We know that therapy, mindfulness, and emotional regulation are crucial for h...
27/02/2026

Mental health is a puzzle with many pieces.

We know that therapy, mindfulness, and emotional regulation are crucial for healing (that’s exactly why we have our incredible Psychologists and Mental Health OTs on the team! 💛).

But here is the other piece of the puzzle: Biology. 🧩

It is much harder to process emotions, learn new coping strategies, or "think clearly" if your brain is physically starved of the nutrients it needs to function.

Think of nutrition as the foundation.
When your body has the right fuel—like Omega-3s, B-Vitamins, and Magnesium—it creates a stable base. This stability supports the nervous system, making the deep work you do in therapy feel a little less like an uphill battle.

Nutrition doesn't replace the mental work; it supports it.

Whether you need to talk it through or fuel it up, our team is here for the whole picture.

Link in bio to book with our Naturopaths, OTs, or Psychologists.

📌 Or you can save this post right now and use it as your checklist for your next grocery shop. Your future self will thank you.

26/02/2026

"If it hurts, don't do it." (We hate this advice).

It’s the oldest cliché in the book.

Telling a parent to stop lifting their kids, for example, isn't a solution that can be implemented!

As humans, we are designed to move, play, and live. Our job isn't always to tell you to stop living your life (although every so often we will strongly suggest you take a break)—it's to figure out how you can do those things safely while you heal.

There is almost always a modification. There is almost always a workaround. There is almost always a way.

Let’s find yours. Book your assessment via the link in our bio.

24/02/2026

Moderation is key 💀

1 cup of coffee: ☕ Productive genius
2 cups of coffee: ☕☕ Focused and energised

4 cups of coffee: ☕☕☕☕ vibrating with existential dread

That 4th cup seemed like a good idea at the time. Now you can hear colours and your left eyelid is twitching.

While we can't un-drink the coffee for you, we can help you support your nervous system so it's not constantly sitting in "Fight or Flight" mode.

Come in for a reset.

23/02/2026

At The Urban Alchemist, we don't believe you have to choose between evidence-based medicine and spiritual wellness. We believe in both.

Whether you need the clinical expertise of our Holistic GP, Dr Firas Al Ali, to get to the root of a physical ailment...

Or the intuitive clarity of Naomi and her Tarot cards to navigate a life crossroads...

We have the right practitioner for every part of you. Body, Mind, and Soul.

Come see the whole team. Link in bio to book.

19/02/2026

It’s such a small adjustment, but it changes everything.

As we explained in this clip in our webinar, how you position your hand when reaching overhead dictates whether your shoulder joint glides freely or gets "stuck" (impingement).

❌ Palm facing away / Thumb down: This internally rotates the shoulder, closing the joint space. Try lifting your arm like this—you’ll feel it lock up.
✅ Palm forward / Thumb up: This externally rotates the shoulder, clearing the path for the bone to move without pinching.

Next time you reach for the top shelf, check your hand. Palm forward. Your rotator cuff will thank you.

18/02/2026

Meet Sabrina!

Sabrina is a big believer in EMDR therapy because of one simple truth: your brain and body were actually engineered to move towards healing.

Ready to clear the path? Book a session with her!

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357 Nicholson Street
Carlton North, VIC
3054

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Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 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 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.