Phoebe Thomas Naturopath

24/01/2026

A quick harvest of the garden before the extreme heat sets in. The garden has an abundance of Lavender, Rosemary and Marndarines so I thought I’d get creative with them. I’m going to make some herbal vinegar cleaning sprays, a rosemary vinegar hair rinse, do some cooking with the mandarins and create whatever else I can think of with the leftovers🌿I’m really loving having such an abundant garden again🙏🏼💚

23/01/2026

High temperatures are forecast across large parts of Australia this weekend and into next week. Please remember to put water bowls out everywhere you can 💦

15/01/2026

Two years ago this week, I began volunteering at animal sanctuary 🐷❤️ It has been one of the most rewarding and fulfilling experiences of my life.
Over the past two years, I’ve had the opportunity to help in a wide range of roles, from caring for the sanctuary by cleaning animal yards and keeping their homes comfortable, to assisting with school tours and kids’ holiday programs. I’ve helped feed the many birds, supported Joan the sheep with her rehab, spent time reading with the animals, and am now continuing to broaden my role by working more closely with sanctuary staff to assist with animal care.
I feel incredibly grateful to have found Edgar’s Mission, to be a small part of such a special place and to be able to support these beautiful animals—many of whom have come from challenging pasts and simply need kindness, love and care🐷🐑🐔🫏
Thank you to the amazing Pam Ahern for creating such a special sanctuary for the animals and for her guidance and support 🙏🏼💗

📸 Hamish + Andy the cheeky miniature Donkeys💕

14/01/2026

Sadly Gunyah Animal Healing Sanctuary Inc. located in Yarck was also wiped out by the bushfires last week💔 Thankfully they were able to save most of their animals🙏🏼 They will need a lot of support now as they look towards rebuilding and supporting the animals they are caring for now.
Currently these are some of the most urgent things they need alongside feed and medical supplies for the animals:

One of our most immediate need is a shipping container (or similar secure storage solution) — whether by loan, donation, or affordable sale. Having secure storage will allow us to safely start receiving and organising the support so many people have already offered.

Following this, we are also seeking help sourcing the following essential items, listed in order of priority:
• Hay bale mover
• Trailer
• Electrical supplies / assistance
• Fencing materials
• Tractor
• Portable dwelling or caravan

We are open to any genuine offers — including loans, donations, bargain sales, or connections to someone who may be able to help. Every contribution helps us move one step closer to stability and ongoing care for the animals.

Please help if you can 🙏🏼🐄

gunyah.org/donate

13/01/2026

So many animals and animal shelters have been devastatingly affected by Victoria’s horrendous bushfires over the past week.
Dr Robyn Coy and her Tarcombe Animal Shelter lost everything in the Longwood fires. Thankfully she was able to escape with a few of her animals but sadly over 100 of her animals were taken by the fire as was her home and the entire sanctuary.
She is still out there now assessing and treating animals, operating from a makeshift animal hospital.
Please consider making a donation, either $ or she will be needing lots of supplies for the animals- medical supplies, feed, formula, bottles, pouches and probably some clothes and toiletries for herself too. I’m sure she would also appreciate some help with clearing and rebuilding when the time comes.
Thank you for donating and thank you Robyn for all that you do for the animals 🙏🏼🦘

Tarcombe Wildlife Shelter and Dr Robyn Coy Have Lost Everything The Long… Ellie Stubbs needs your support for Tarcombe animal shelter and and Dr Robyn coy

10/01/2026

My day in a heatwave🥵
My volunteer shift at was cancelled due to the catastrophic fire risk. Was troubled by not being there to help the animals if there was a fire but knew I couldn’t go. Seems I was needed elsewhere, managed to help a range of animals on my travels!
Started the day putting water dishes out in the garden for the wildlife🐦‍⬛🦊🐝 always put rocks and sticks in the dishes as perches for wildlife so they don’t drown in the water.
Then drove up to the country to pick up my Mum and bring her back to my house to keep her safe as she was near the fires. On the way there sadly removed these deceased animals from the road💔- a wallaby (did a pouch check), kitten and blue tongue lizard😢
On the way home found a gorgeous lost Labrador on Yan Yean road - starving and thirsty. Fed and watered him and popped him in the back of the car, took him to the vets for microchip scan, they found his owners 👏🏼👏🏼
Then offered to check on some chickens, decided to bring them home to my place for the night to get them out of the 45 degree heat. The chickens had a lovely night in front of the aircon, eating greens and berries and scratching in a basket of pine needles🐓❤️

07/01/2026

So happy to have the lovely Liz Ellurah doing healings and readings at my clinic today 🙏🏼💗

05/01/2026

Visiting Practitioner - Liz Crystals and Healing from Narangba Qld ✨💫
Looking forward to having the lovely Liz visiting my clinic on Wednesday doing one day only of tarot readings and energy healings for her lucky Melbourne clients💗🌟🙏🏼

03/01/2026

Clinic is now open for 2026🌿💗

01/01/2026

Hypericum (St John’s Wort) solar infused oil💛
Love this time of year when there’s an abundance of Hypericum growing in the bush. I wildcrafted a huge bunch on my hike yesterday, then spent hours last night picking the flowers off the stems and made them into an infused oil. I often use Hypericum oil in skin creams I make in clinic for clients with Eczema, Shingles/Herpes, inflammation, nerve pain, etc. Infused oils are so easy to make, I will often make them with Calendula and Nettle too.

Recipe🌼
Fill jars with flowers, top with organic olive oil.
Leave the jar sealed on the window sill in the sun for a few weeks. Turn occasionally.
After 3 weeks strain the oil off, keep the oil in a sealed jar in the fridge. This can be used directly on the skin or added to a cream. I use a rich Vitamin E cream base and add other infused oils, herbs and essential oils depending on the condition 🌼💛

01/01/2026

My favourite New Year’s Day tradition- an early morning hike with my beautiful boy💗
Wishing you all a happy, peaceful and prosperous 2026 🌟 think we all deserve it after the intensity of 2025!

30/12/2025

How I spend my week off relaxing 😂
Day 1 - the overgrown mass that was my new front garden, started with cutting everything back and digging out plants / weeds.
Day 2 (this morning) getting rid of the green waste and pressure washing the pavers 💪🏼 Who knew I had such a nice little courtyard under all that mess! Found some beautiful roses and irises in amongst it🌹💗
Gardening is so good for my soul, I find it so replenishing, fills my cup and helps me find my centre after a huge year🌿🙏🏼