Karen McElroy Naturopath & Mind-Body Counsellor

Karen McElroy Naturopath & Mind-Body Counsellor Karen McElroy is a naturopath, holistic mind-body counsellor, speaker and facilitator.

Karen McElroy is a functional medicine naturopath and holistic counsellor specialising in many aspects of health, including women’s and children’s health, digestive disorders, stress management, emotional and mental health. She offers consultations in person on the Sunshine Coast as well as online virtual and telehealth consults.

Karen has over 25 years clinical experience as a naturopath in all areas of general practice and also offers a range of other modalities to support optimal health. These include nutritional medicine, herbal medicine, homeopathy, counselling, meditation and mindfulness practices, biofield tuning, Psych-K and various energy medicine modalities. She also utilises functional testing and other standard blood tests and medical testing where necessary to ensure a thorough assessment and accurate treatment plan.

Karen has always been passionate about supporting the interface between the mind and the body and strives to help unlock the root cause of dysfunction and illness in every client and discover the underlying meaning of illness. She works extensively with stress, chronic fatigue, anxiety and depression through utilising various mindset processes, emotional healing and energy medicine tools.

Karen believes in patient-centred care, respect and kindness and develops a personalised approach that incorporates each individual’s unique situation, background health and personal history.

12/10/2025

Nettle is such a wonderful plant, full of iron and a great blood tonic and anti inflammatory. It grows wild all over the world and can be foraged as a spinach-like green and used for cooking. Just beware the stinging potential of the leaves and always use gloves when harvesting, unless you want an old folk arthritis remedy!!

10/10/2025

I'm a big fan of water! Water therapy or hydrotherapy has been around for thousands of years in many different cultures. The more modern European use of water therapy in naturopathy through hot/cold immersion, was founded by Sebastian Kneipp in the 1800's.
Here in San Giacomo in northern Italy a little Kneipp pool with cold alpine water has been built into the side of the mountain which makes it easy to do the traditional cold water immersion process for feet & legs or arms. It's cold but a fun way to bring energy into the body and improve circulation.
PS if you would like to know more about using hydrotherapy for health, I've got a new online course coming out soon... stay tuned !

08/10/2025

Alpine walking today in northern Italy...
So stunning 😍

01/10/2025

Wild weed (aka herb) spotting as I walk the Via Francigena pilgrim route through beautiful Tuscany, Italy...
medicinal herbs galore
makes me happy 😀 🌱

So excited to be leading another beautiful pilgrimage this week.  A group of the most lovely souls have joined us in Tus...
30/09/2025

So excited to be leading another beautiful pilgrimage this week. A group of the most lovely souls have joined us in Tuscany for adventure, soul connection, laughter, new friendships, delicious food, gorgeous accommodation and such stunning landscapes.
Feeling so grateful and happy 🙏

28/09/2025

Just completed my Camino de Santiago walking retreat and pilgrimage!
What a wonderful adventure with the most amazing group of people... here's a few highlights of our journey over 10 days together both in retreat processes and walking 100+ kms through magical Galicia Spain. ✨️

We had too many experiences to capture and share, but it was filled with laughter, tears, silence, connection, nature, deep insights and wonderful breakthroughs. So honoured and humbled to do this work with such beautiful souls.
My heart is full 💓

Just completed my Camino de Santiago walking retreat and pilgrimage! What a wonderful adventure with the most amazing gr...
28/09/2025

Just completed my Camino de Santiago walking retreat and pilgrimage!
What a wonderful adventure with the most amazing group of people... here's a few highlights of our journey over 10 days together both in retreat processes and walking 100+ kms through magical Galicia Spain. ✨️

We had too many experiences to capture and share, but it was filled with laughter, tears, silence, connection, nature, deep insights and wonderful breakthroughs. So honoured and humbled to do this work with such beautiful souls.
My heart is full 💓

16/09/2025

I'm beautiful Spain right now, about to start my Camino retreat later today. First two days are in this stunning old Spanish mansion in Esgos, just outside Ourense. Can't wait to share this 10 day pilgrimage journey with a bunch of lovely folk from Australia and the UK.

Just arrived in Dornach, Switzerland for a 5 day Anthroposophic medical conference at the amazing Goetheanum. My first t...
09/09/2025

Just arrived in Dornach, Switzerland for a 5 day Anthroposophic medical conference at the amazing Goetheanum. My first time here... very special place!
Excited for what's in store, what I'll be learning. Feeling so inspired ✨️

Took a pilgrimage to the lovely Sainte Baume, in south of France to visit the holy grotto of Mary Magdalene yesterday.  ...
09/09/2025

Took a pilgrimage to the lovely Sainte Baume, in south of France to visit the holy grotto of Mary Magdalene yesterday. Incredible day hiking in the sacred forest and discovering so many special places. So many synchronicitues and so much presence is alive here.
Mary, for me, holds a beautiful balance of being a saint from the Christian tradition and an ancient Goddess of the sacred feminine.

Dreaming a Provence pilgrimage and walking retreat over here for 2026!

22/08/2025

There's something unsettling about knowing we're all carrying invisible burdens - chemicals that arrived uninvited and refuse to leave.
PFAS chemicals are woven into daily life: the non-stick pan, the waterproof jacket, the food wrapper. What seemed like convenience has become quiet accumulation in our bodies.
These forever chemicals don't just pass through. They disrupt our hormones, challenge our liver, and ask our immune system to work harder than it should.
While PFAS accumulate in our bodies over decades, recent research reveals simple dietary solutions can enhance our body's ability to eliminate these persistent compounds.

Everything you need to know is waiting in my comprehensive guide over on my website - link in my linktree.

13/08/2025

There's something deeply moving about how nature prepares for new life. Good gardeners know that tending to the soil months before planting is essential, and likewise our bodies begin their quiet work of creation long before conception.

I love to share with couples the importance of honouring the beautiful 2-3 month preparation when sperm and egg gather everything needed for their future child.

I've supported so many couples who were told "everything looks normal" yet they are still struggling to fall pregnant. This is when I have to become somewhat of a detective, looking deeper into what the body is trying to say. Often it's not about what's broken or wrong, but it's about what needs nourishing, cleansing or healing. Sometimes it is the emotional and mindset work that needs attending to, that can make all the difference.

The door to parenthood opens when we're ready. Body, mind, and soul aligned. ✨

Link for my comprehensive preconception care guide: https://www.karenmcelroy.com.au/preconception-care/
Ready to start your preparation journey? Book a consultation. I would be happy to support you every step of the way.

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