Yin and Tonic

13/04/2026

Private Health Insurance Update!

After years of lobbying, Naturopathy is now BACK ON private health rebates, yay!!

A valuable outcome, especially given the rising costs of living.

You will now find my provider number updated on your invoices .

Love Em

09/04/2026

In case you missed my Instagram story...

I'm giving away a free Yin & Tonic winter immune pack!

(Includes 1x custom herbal tonic, 1x vitamin D drops, 1x custom vit C/ zinc / bioflavonoid compound) valued at $280.

My go-to basics to make sure you stay well as the season changes.

All you have to do is write a short Google review (if you have seen me as a practitioner).

Those who have already left a review will also get their name in the hat!

Dm me if you'd like the direct link.

I really appreciate everyone's support ❤️

Love Em

01/04/2026

Keep your eyes out for the Yin and Tonic Autumn email in your inbox soon!

If you aren't already signed up, I share seasonal musings on 5 Element Theory / Yin Yoga, clinic updates, recipes, and what's inspiring me at the moment.

Sign up box on the homepage of my website. Or just send me your deets ✨️

I hope your Easter Festivities are Magic 🍄

20/03/2026

An important clinic update 🤍

As my practice grows, I’m making a shift to protect the quality of care I provide to each of you.

I’ll no longer be offering clinical support via email between appointments
(except for clients in active packages).

This means:
– no reviewing blood test results
– no new treatment plans
– no new symptom support via email, instagram or messenger

Instead, I have a range of consultation options to support you properly:
Acute, phone, email, telehealth + in-person sessions ✨

This ensures you receive:
• dedicated time + undivided attention
• thoughtful, clinically sound care
• proper record keeping (important for safety + insurance)

**When to book a follow-up:**
If anything changes, evolves, or needs guidance.
New test results to analyse or review.
A need for a change of direction
Often ideally 4 weeks after your initial appointment

**A few logistics:**
– admin is limited across 2–3 days/week
– email replies may take up to 3 business days
– urgent? send me a text

This is about sustainability, integrity, and being able to support you to the highest of my ability,— not just quickly.

Thank you for understanding and being part of this space 🌿

Love Em

08/03/2026

10 things you may not know about me

1. I have Fragile X syndrome, which gives me traits of ADHD and autism (if I can't look at you in the eyes, don't take it personally!)

2. And... gives me a high chance of premature ovarian failure, ie early menopause. Fun! I think I was born to be a Crone.

3. I am a total nerd. Like the kid at school that won science fairs and Dux. I actually loved school because I loved learning and studying (I used to choose studying over socialising- not much has changed!)

4. I have a slow COMPT gene , which essentially means I don't detox well, including cortisol, hormones, and neurotransmitters. They hang around for too long, leaving me vulnerable to feeling anxious, "wired but tired", and over stimulated, with a very low stress tolerance, accompanied by intense focus and high emotional sensitivity. it takes me longer to recover than most! I retreat to my cave often. Again, don't take it personally :)

5. I've lived in Denmark for 18 yrs , nearly half my life!

6. I owned and ran a Cafe for 2 yrs. It was the hardest time of my life. I know what it's like to wake up at 2am with panic attacks. I was young and naive.

7. My parents separated while I was away at boarding school - and didn't even tell me! Seriously!

8. I used to want to be a super model, I was obsessed with fashion, cat walk, shopping, and "next top model"

9. I'm terrified of big waves

10. I'll choose an experience over money any day, I'll probably never own a house, but I've had a rich life !

07/03/2026

Have a listen/ read if you're sick of trying all the supplements and fibres , and aren't getting to the root cause of why your digestion is sluggish and your feeling constipated, or aren't having a daily 💩.

Highly recommend HTMA testing for minerals/ electrolytes/ thyroid and adrenal function...

As well as standard blood tests *if you know how to interpret them!

And microbiome testing *of course!

All give you insights into liver function, inflammation, and cellular health

If you're not digesting / absorbing nutrients, and you're not clearing toxins and waste products with daily bowel movements, you're behind the 8 ball and won't be getting anything out what you're taking. In some cases, certain fibres can make things WORSE, not better.
It's really that simple!

If you're curious about your transit time , ie how sluggish you may be , do the sesame seed test :

1 tbsp of white sesame seeds
1 glass of water
Drink first thing in the morning.
Wait and see how long it takes to come out the other end!
If it's more than 12-24 hrs, you have something to work on!

Reach out if you'd like to know more!

Em. X

07/03/2026

Couldn't be bothered writing a caption that goes through the top reasons why your digestion might be sluggish, or you're experiencing constipation.

Have a listen/ read if you're sick of trying all the supplements and fibres , and aren't getting to the root cause of what's going on for you.

Highly recommend HTMA testing for minerals/ electrolytes/ thyroid and adrenal function...

As well as standard blood tests *if you know how to interpret them!

And microbiome testing *of course!

If you're not digesting / absorbing nutrients, and you're not clearing toxins and waste products with daily bowel movements, you're behind the 8 ball and won't be getting the most out of anything you're doing
It's really that simple!

If you're curious about your transit time , ie how sluggish you may be , do the sesame seed test :

1 tbsp of white sesame seeds
1 glass of water
Drink first thing in the morning.
Wait and see how long it takes to come out the other end!
If it's more than 12-24 hrs, you have something to work on!

Reach out if you'd like to know more!

Em. X

01/03/2026

This weekend has a lot of significance in my journey as a naturopath.

7 years ago, after a trip to Sri Lanka in 2018, There was a moment, over Buffalo curd breakfast, where my whole world started to crumble down.
I very much could have *and was very close to, giving up there and then.
I was tested, again, with questions like:
"Is this really what you want?
"How badly do you want it?"
"What are you willing to do to have it?"
I guess I felt like I had come too far to let it go.
My study path was not a smooth one....

On returning home, committed to giving it a go,
I said yes to an offer to rent a room, to start out on my own , and unbeknownst to me, agreed to be mentored by an incredible Homeopath. Another pivotal opportunity in my life.

My first clients are still with me today ;)
We have come a long way together...
We have become good friends.

3 years ago, I was on my first surf trip in the Mentawis. Healing, recovering, and rediscovering myself after a 10 yr relationship breakdown. It was another pivotal time in my life. It opened up a whole new world, and cracked my heart wide open.
Travel is curative :)

2 years ago, I took a big leap and joined the team at Element Health. Holly had a vision that captured me, and I haven't looked back. It was one of the best decisions I've ever made.

These Eclipse Portals are potent.
Taking me places I didn't know I needed to be. Aligning me with people I can't imagine my life without.
Upleveling me beyond what I could imagine for myself.

Now...

I'm not sure if I've transversed the "7 year itch" in this business.

It's been a ride.
It's challenged me to my core.
I've learned an extraordinary amount.
More about myself than anything else.

I've had the rug pulled out from under me many times, again , being asked of me :
"Are you committed?"
"Are you willing to give what it takes?"
"Are you going to throw in the towel?"
"What do you desire in this one life?"

I don't know what 2026 will bring,
But I do know, that it will involve walking through the flames once more!
🔥

18/11/2025

"Just eat more fibre"...

Yes... I've said this before. Many times. And often its brilliant advice.

However!
IF you have started amping up the fibre and feel like your gut health is getting worse , rather than better , you're not alone!

Anyone with fructose or FODMAP sensitivities will attest to that. (I'd advise you to look into SIBO if this is the case)

For some people, their microbiome cannot tolerate large amounts of fibre (yet!) , or certain fibres (ie some are fine and some are problematic) due to many reasons...

Most of the time, it's an overgrowth of certain species of bacteria , and when you start feeding them MORE , they can have a bit of a party and release inflammatory metabolites. No good...

It can also mean that you don't (yet) have the right beneficial species to be able to metabolise particular prebiotics.

There are many, many cases of microbiome analysis that I have worked with that explain why some prebiotics are definitely not suitable, at this stage of their treatment plan.

Prebiotics are excellent and one of the best ways to improve your microbiome, BUT, if it's the wrong one for you at the moment, it could cause more harm than good.

*the same goes for vaginal microbiome dysbiosis.

This is why I love to do microbiome testing... we get clear, clinically proven steps that will get you feeling better, not worse!

I touch on this in my Microbiome Foundations Masterclass (link in bio) , and if you're interested in looking at your microbiome , hit me up! It's my jam! 🍎

08/11/2025

07/11/2025

Let me know if you'd like me to do a deep dive on some microbiome results!