Louisa's Natural Therapies

Louisa's Natural Therapies A Holistic Mentor, Spiritual coach, Retreat facilitator, Intuitive heart centered healer, Essential oil educator and guide. Simple rituals for vibrant living.

Welcome to my page, it has been a long time coming but is finally here. I hope to encourage everyone to take the time out to listen to your mind and body, to reconnect to your true self. To step away from the madness of everyday life that seems to be the norm. Optimum health and wellbeing is not a luxury and my aim it to provide a service to help support you to be more relaxed and in tune with your body. Massage is a part of maintaining a healthy mind and body.

✨ Family Immune Support Workshop – On the Farm 🌿If you’ve got kids at school… you already know 😅The sniffles, the coughs...
11/04/2026

✨ Family Immune Support Workshop – On the Farm 🌿

If you’ve got kids at school… you already know 😅
The sniffles, the coughs, the “where did this even come from?” germs that seem to make their way through the whole house…

And then there’s the other end of the spectrum—our parents and elderly loved ones—who we want to keep strong, supported, and resilient too.

This is exactly why I’m so passionate about simple, natural immune support for the whole family.

So I’m opening up our farm for a beautiful, relaxed, hands-on workshop where we’ll explore:

🌿 How to support your family’s immune system naturally.
(no overwhelm, just simple, effective habits)

🧴 Easy remedies you can use daily
– for school kids, busy parents & older family members.

🍊 How to use doTERRA essential oils safely & effectively.
– for prevention, support, and recovery.

✨ Simple “swap-outs” for your home.
Small changes that make a big difference over time.

👐 Hands-on making session.
Learn how to create your own immune-support blends/products.

🌱 Real-life routines that actually work,
because let’s be honest… life is busy.

💛 Because immune support isn’t just about “not getting sick”…
It’s about helping our families feel strong, energised, and supported year-round.

And when we can do that with simple, natural tools?
That’s empowering.

🌾 Sunday 19th April, 1.30-3 pm. $10 pp. make a country day of it and stop off at the Fernvale markets for some treasures then hit The Grand Hotel in Esk for lunch and then drive down the road to me for a 1.30 workshop start.
Fill your car with your peeps and bring them along too.

If this sounds like something you’d love for your family, drop a 🌿 below or send me a message and I’ll make sure you get all the details first.

Sometimes your plate is already full…and then life quietly (or not so quietly) adds something else. I used to push throu...
11/04/2026

Sometimes your plate is already full…
and then life quietly (or not so quietly) adds something else.

I used to push through these moments (you know, I got s**t to do, commitments etc) but now I allow, feel, acknowledge, flow and do my best to use natural remedies to support my emotions and body.

In those moments, it’s not about pushing through.
It’s about pausing, just enough to come back to yourself.

Try this:

🌿 A drop of Lavender or Frankincense in your palms. Inhale slowly.
🫁 Breathe in for 4… hold for 4… out for 6. Repeat a few times. ( the longer exhalation tells your body it’s safe)
🤍 Press your hands gently into your thighs, then release. (Shows your body the completion of a cycle - now to rest)

You’re not trying to fix everything.
You’re just telling your body: I am safe right now.

And from there… you can take the next step.

One breath. One moment. One thing at a time.

How Essential Oils Support Your Emotions.Now I know these are not all core emotions, however these are the ones most of ...
09/04/2026

How Essential Oils Support Your Emotions.

Now I know these are not all core emotions, however these are the ones most of my clients come to me requesting support with. So let’s hit it.⬇️

Your sense of smell is directly linked to the emotional centre of your brain.

When you inhale essential oils, aromatic molecules travel through the olfactory system straight to the limbic system, the part of the brain responsible for emotions, memory, and mood.

This can gently influence:
🌸 Stress hormones (like cortisol).
🌸 Neurotransmitters (like serotonin & dopamine).
🌸 Nervous system responses (calm vs. fight-or-flight).

In simple terms:
What you smell can shift how you feel within seconds.

The 5 Core Emotional States ( that my clients come with) + Oil Support

(Think of these as “umbrella emotions” we move through daily)

😟 Stress / Anxiety
That overwhelmed, wired, or uneasy feeling.

Support with:
✅ Lavender (calming, nervous system support).
✅ Frankincense (grounding, slows the breath).
✅ Bergamot (uplifting + calming).
✅ Vetiver (deeply stabilising).
✅ Clary Sage (soothing + hormonal balance).

😢 Sadness / Grief
Low mood, heaviness, emotional release.

Support with:
✅ Wild Orange (brightens mood).
✅ Rose (heart-opening, emotional healing).
✅ Ylang Ylang (comforting, softening).
✅ Geranium (balancing emotions).
✅ Sandalwood (grounding + supportive).

😠 Anger / Frustration
Irritation, tension, reactivity.

Support with:
✅ Peppermint (clears mental fog + tension).
✅ Cypress (helps emotional flow)
✅ Basil (reduces overwhelm + sharp thinking).
✅ Roman Chamomile (calms reactivity).
✅ Marjoram (comforting + relaxing).

😴 Fatigue / Low Motivation
Sluggish, unmotivated, foggy.

Support with:
✅ Lemon (refreshing + cleansing).
✅ Peppermint (energising + focus).
✅ Rosemary (mental clarity).
✅ Eucalyptus (invigorating).
✅ Grapefruit (uplifting + light).

😐 Disconnection / Lack of Joy
Flat, numb, or uninspired.

Support with:
✅ Jasmine (uplifting, confidence-building).
✅ Neroli (deep emotional support).
✅ Cinnamon (warming + activating).
✅ Ginger (empowering + energising).
✅ Wild Orange (joyful + abundant energy).

You don’t need to “push through” your emotions.
You can support your body in processing them naturally, gently, and effectively. This is where I come in to guide and support you through the process.

If you’re wanting to learn how to use oils like this in your daily life, emotionally, physically, and energetically, I share simple rituals, education, and tools inside my community 🌿

This is why aromatherapy gets me excited. The power of plant medicine. Rose and the woman ‘becoming’The Essence of Rose ...
07/04/2026

This is why aromatherapy gets me excited.
The power of plant medicine.

Rose and the woman ‘becoming’

The Essence of Rose for the Mature Woman.

Rosa damascena is often called the “Queen of Oils,” and not just for its aroma.

It has one of the most complex chemical profiles and is deeply active across multiple body systems.

As women move through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond, rose becomes a regulator, nourisher, and heart-opener.

🌿 Physical Benefits & Body Systems Supported.

1. Endocrine System (Hormonal Harmony)
✅ Supports balance during perimenopause & menopause
✅ May help ease:
✅ Hot flushes.
✅ Hormonal mood swings.
✅ Irregular cycles (in transition years).
✅ Encourages the body to move from hormonal chaos → hormonal wisdom.

Rose doesn’t force balance, it gently coaxes the body back into rhythm.

2. Nervous System (Stress, Anxiety, Emotional Regulation)
✅ High in compounds like citronellol and geraniol (linked to calming effects).
Helps reduce:
✅ Anxiety.
✅ Overwhelm.
✅ Emotional reactivity.
✅ Supports parasympathetic activation (rest + restore mode).

For the mature woman carrying decades of responsibility, rose says:

“You can soften now.”

3. Skin & Integumentary System (Ageing + Radiance)
Supports:
✅ Skin hydration.
✅ Elasticity.
✅ Reduction in visible signs of ageing.
✅ Encourages cellular regeneration.
Especially beautiful for:
✅ Thinning skin.
✅ Dryness post-menopause.

This is less about “anti-ageing” and more about pro-ageing radiance.

4. Cardiovascular System (Heart Support)
✅ Emotionally and physically connected
May help:
✅ Lower stress-related blood pressure.
✅Improve circulation.

The heart becomes a central theme here not just physically, but symbolically.

5. Reproductive System (Womb + Pelvic Space)

Even after hysterectomy or menopause, rose:
✅ Supports energetic healing of the womb space.
✅ Helps release stored trauma, grief, or identity shifts tied to femininity.

💗 Emotional & Psychological Benefits

Rose is one of the most powerful oils for:
✅ Grief (especially silent, long-held grief).
✅ Loss of identity (children leaving, menopause, life transitions).
✅ Self-worth and self-love.

It gently brings up what has been buried, but in a safe, held way.

Emotional themes it supports:
✅ “Who am I now?”
✅ Reclaiming self after years of giving.
✅ Letting go of comparison and pressure.
✅ Softening harsh self-judgment.

✨ Energetic & Spiritual (Goddess Awakening)

This is where rose truly shines. This is the stuff that really excites me.

Rose carries an exceptionally high vibrational frequency (often referenced in aromatherapy literature), and energetically it works with:

💚 Heart Chakra (Anahata)
• Opening to love (self + others).
• Compassion without depletion.
• Forgiveness.

🌺 Sacral Chakra (Creativity, Sensuality, Feminine Power)
• Reawakens sensuality—not just sexuality, but pleasure in being.
• Supports creative expression and flow.

👑 The Mature Woman & Her “Goddess Energy”

Rose meets a woman at the stage where she is:
🩷 Done with proving.
🩷 Done with shrinking.
🩷 Ready to receive, embody, and radiate.

It supports the shift from:
🩷 Doing → Being.
🩷 Giving → Receiving.
🩷 Surviving → Radiating.

Rose whispers:

“You are not fading… you are becoming.”

If you’re feeling the pull to reconnect with yourself on a deeper level, this is the space I hold.

A space where we explore the power of nature, essential oils, and ritual…
Where learning becomes embodiment…
And where women are supported to step into their next chapter with clarity, softness, and strength.

Inside, you’ll find education, workshops, beautiful DIY practices, and tools to support your body, your emotions, and your energy.

My ‘go to’ for a natural solution to all those things .⬇️ After just one day I look less like death warmed up and more h...
07/04/2026

My ‘go to’ for a natural solution to all those things .⬇️
After just one day I look less like death warmed up and more human like. By Sunday afternoon I recon I’ll be back to normal. ( as in not wanting to scratch my throat with a fork and will no longer have red burning and itchy eyeballs.

🌿 Why lavender, peppermint & lemon can feel like a “natural antihistamine”

When you get that itchy throat, itchy ears, burning eyes, your body is usually releasing histamine.

Histamine is part of your immune response—but when it’s overactive (think pollen, dust, seasonal change), it creates:
• Itching (throat, ears, skin)
• Red, watery, burning eyes
• Sneezing, runny nose
• Inflammation in the airways

🧠 What these oils are actually doing in the body.

💜 Lavender.
- Calms the nervous system.
- Contains compounds like linalool that may help reduce inflammation.
- Supports the body in “settling” the allergic reaction rather than overreacting.

🌿 Peppermint.
- High in menthol → creates a cooling, soothing sensation in the airways.
- Helps open nasal passages and ease that scratchy throat feeling.
- Can act as a mild smooth muscle relaxant in the respiratory tract.

🍋 Lemon.
- Supports the lymphatic and immune systems.
- Helps the body clear histamine and allergens more efficiently.
- Has antioxidant properties that reduce overall inflammatory load.

⚖️ Why people call it a “natural antihistamine”.

Instead of blocking histamine like a pharmaceutical antihistamine, this trio works more by:
✅ Reducing inflammation.
✅ Supporting histamine breakdown.
✅ Soothing irritated tissues.
✅ Helping the immune system regulate itself.

So it’s not a direct “blocker”—it’s more like a balancer and modulator.

🌿 How to use it?

1. Internal (only appropriate is using Doterra essential oils)
🩷 1 drop each in water or a veggie capsule.
🩷 Take once or twice daily during flare-ups.

2. Aromatic.
🩷 Diffuse 2–3 drops of each.
🩷 Or inhale from hands for quick relief.

3. Topical
🩷 Dilute with carrier oil
🩷 Apply to: Sinuses, Back of neck, Chest

“Instead of shutting histamine down, this trio helps calm the body, soothe the irritation, and support your system to process what it’s reacting to.

💥 Not a replacement for medical antihistamines in severe reactions.
💥 Best for mild to moderate seasonal or environmental symptoms.
💥 Always use high-quality, appropriate oils such as Doterra and dilution is important.

You can feel the difference… before you can explain it.Have you ever noticed how some days feel heavy… and others feel l...
06/04/2026

You can feel the difference… before you can explain it.

Have you ever noticed how some days feel heavy… and others feel light, expansive, almost magnetic?

This isn’t just in your head, your body is constantly operating through electrical signals, brainwaves, and biochemical responses. In simple terms, we are always in motion, always in a state of frequency and energy exchange.

Our thoughts, stress levels, environment, and even what we smell can influence our nervous system. When we’re in states like stress, guilt, or overwhelm, the body shifts into protective mode. The heart rate changes, cortisol rises, and everything feels contracted.

But when we experience calm, love, connection, or joy, the body responds very differently.

This is where rose essential oil becomes so powerful.

Rose isn’t just a beautiful scent, it has been studied for its ability to:
✅ Support the parasympathetic nervous system (rest + restore).
✅ Help reduce feelings of stress and anxiety.
✅ Promote emotional comfort and a sense of wellbeing.

In aromatherapy, rose has long been associated with the heart space. Helping to soften emotional tension, open us up, and reconnect us to feelings of love, compassion, and safety.

So while “high vibration” might feel like a spiritual concept, there’s a very real physiological shift happening underneath it.

🌹 When you breathe in rose.
🌹 When you apply it to your skin.
🌹 When you pause and connect with it.

You’re not just smelling something pretty.
You’re signalling safety, softness, and openness to your body.

And from that place everything begins to shift.

🌹 (And right now, the rose hydrosol spritzer and serum are on promotion… which feels like the perfect invitation to bring this into your daily ritual.)

Let’s spend a few day talking all things Rose.Rose oil—especially from Rosa damascena—is often called the “queen of oils...
04/04/2026

Let’s spend a few day talking all things Rose.

Rose oil—especially from Rosa damascena—is often called the “queen of oils” or even “liquid gold”… and that’s not just marketing. There are some very real biological, agricultural, and ethical reasons behind both its benefits and its price.

Let’s break it down in a way that actually makes sense 👇

🌹 Why rose oil is so “good for you”.

1. It’s chemically complex (and potent)

True rose oil contains key compounds like:
• Citronellol
• Geraniol
• Nerol

These compounds are known for:
• Skin regeneration + hydration
• Anti-inflammatory effects
• Antioxidant activity
• Nervous system calming (think: anxiety, grief, emotional release)

That’s why people notice:
• Softer, more balanced skin
• Reduced redness or irritation
• A deep emotional response (it’s one of the most heart-opening oils)

2. It works on both skin + emotions

Rose is one of the few oils that genuinely bridges:
• Physical → skin repair, moisture balance.
• Emotional → grief, trauma, heart healing.

This is why it’s often used in:
• Hormonal support blends.
• Post-trauma or grief rituals.
• High-end skincare.

3. It’s incredibly concentrated.

One drop is extremely potent—you’re not using it like lavender or lemon.

💸 Why it’s SO expensive

This is where it really hits…

🌸 The petal reality.
• It takes 10,000+ rose blossoms to make ONE 5 mL bottle 
• Roughly 10 kg of petals for that same bottle. 

That’s thousands and thousands of hand-picked flowers… for a tiny bottle.

🧪 Quality: why some rose oils are cheaper.

Not all “rose oils” are equal. Huge difference between:

✔️ True rose essential oil. (Rose Otto)
• Steam distilled.
• 100% pure.
• Very expensive.

⚠️ Rose absolute.
• Solvent extracted.
• Still good, but different chemistry.

🚫 Fake or diluted oils.
• Synthetic fragrance.
• Or diluted with carrier oils.
• Much cheaper, but no real therapeutic benefit.

👉 Real rose oil should feel like:
• Soft, layered, slightly honeyed—not overpowering

💡 So… is it worth it?

Here’s the honest answer:

✅ Yes—if you use it properly.
• You only need 1 drop at a time.
• A bottle can last months. (even years)

✅ It’s not an everyday “use heaps” oil
It’s more:
• Ritual.
• Emotional support.
• Targeted skincare.

🌹 The deeper truth (why people love it so much)

Rose isn’t just “another oil.”

It’s:
🩷 One of the lowest-yield plants on earth.
🩷 One of the most labour-intensive oils to produce.
🩷 One of the most emotionally active oils we have.

That combination is what creates both:
👉 the price.
👉 and the power.

“This is one of those rare times where luxury meets affordability… and it’s actually worth it.”

Grab your set now before they sell out, because they will.

✨ If you only get a massage when you’re already in pain… this is for you.✨Our muscles are meant to contract and release—...
02/04/2026

✨ If you only get a massage when you’re already in pain… this is for you.✨

Our muscles are meant to contract and release—but with stress, sitting, and repetitive movement, they often stay slightly contracted.

Without regular release:
💥 Muscle fibres tighten and shorten → stiffness and reduced mobility.
💥 Fascia becomes restricted → less fluid movement, more tension.
💥 Circulation slows → less oxygen and nutrients to tissues.
💥 Waste builds up → soreness and fatigue.
💥 The body stays more in fight-or-flight.

✨ With Regular (Monthly) Massage ✨

✅ Muscles soften and lengthen → better flexibility.
✅ Fascia stays hydrated and mobile.
✅ Circulation improves → better recovery and energy.
✅ Lymphatic flow supports detox and reduces inflammation.
✅ Nervous system shifts into rest-and-digest.

✨ The Difference ✨

It’s the difference between a body that is constantly holding…
and one that is supported to release.

Less tension. More flow. Better function.

Do you need to see me?

✨ Easter Reflection ✨At its heart, Easter is a time that symbolises renewal, hope, and new life. A reminder that even af...
01/04/2026

✨ Easter Reflection ✨

At its heart, Easter is a time that symbolises renewal, hope, and new life. A reminder that even after the darkest seasons, light and rebirth are always possible.

But beyond the traditional meaning, this time of year also invites us inward. A gentle pause. A moment to reflect.

Where are you in your life right now?
Are your choices aligned with your values?
Are your daily habits supporting the life you truly want to create?

Easter is a beautiful opportunity to reassess the patterns, behaviours, and beliefs that may no longer serve you… and to consciously choose what you’re ready to release.

Let go of what feels heavy.
Reconnect with what feels true.
Realign with what matters most.

Because just like nature, we are always being given the chance to begin again 🌿✨

What’s your favourite colour M&Ms or sugar laden cereals? amazing what’s allowed into our foods isn’t it? Do you know w...
01/04/2026

What’s your favourite colour M&Ms or sugar laden cereals?

amazing what’s allowed into our foods isn’t it?

Do you know what you are putting into and onto your body?

Did you know that most European countries don’t allow the majority of additives and preservatives into their foods that we allow here in Australia?

A little real-life reminder for me this week…A few days ago I shared how I’d completely fallen out of my rhythm with my ...
30/03/2026

A little real-life reminder for me this week…

A few days ago I shared how I’d completely fallen out of my rhythm with my Lifelong Vitality supplements…
And wow—I felt it.

Exhaustion.
Brain fog.
Run-down.
That “I’m just not firing on all cylinders” feeling.

But here’s the interesting part…

After just 2 days of getting back into taking them consistently again—
I felt like me again.

Clearer.
More energy.
More resilient.
More like my body could actually hold everything I’ve been moving through lately.

And it really got me thinking…

How often do we get so used to something supporting us,
that we start to believe it’s “not really doing much”?

Until we stop…
and then we realise just how much it was doing behind the scenes.

Especially in seasons of:
– deep stress.
– emotional overwhelm or grief.
– inflammation in the body.
– running on empty.

This is where foundational support matters most.

For me, it’s not just the supplements—it’s the stacking of simple daily support:

✨ Lifelong Vitality for cellular energy, inflammation support & overall vitality.
✨ Frankincense to ground, support inflammation response & bring me back to centre.
✨ Peppermint for clarity, focus & that “wake up” for my brain.
✨ Balance to calm the nervous system when everything feels a bit too much.

These small, consistent habits?
They add up in a big way.

They support my body through stress.
They support my mind through overwhelm.
They support my energy when life feels heavy.

So these are now non-negotiables for me.
Not because someone told me they should be…
But because I’ve felt the difference—both ways.

It’s not about being perfect.
It’s about being supported.

And sometimes the things we think are “doing nothing”…
are actually the things holding us together.

If you need these in your life too, let me know ⬇️.

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Welcome to my page, it has been a long time coming but is finally here. I hope to encourage everyone to take the time out to listen to your mind and body, to reconnect to your true self. To step away from the madness of everyday life that seems to be the norm. Optimum health and wellbeing is not a luxury and my aim it to provide a service to help support you to be more relaxed and in tune with your body. Massage, Reiki and Mindset Coaching is a part of maintaining a healthy mind and body.