Danielle Critchell Naturopathy

21/05/2025

Hello! This is your reminder that if you have been thinking of booking in with me, do it now! I have a couple of appointments available before mid June but they are filling up. If you are an existing patient and you cannot get in with me in a timely manner please send me a message and I will see what I can do. I keep spaces for discovery calls each week so if you are wondering how I can help you with your specific issue, I’d love to chat! Looking forward to seeing you in clinic soon x

15/02/2025

Curious about how naturopathy can help you or your family? Let's have a chat to discuss what's going on for you and how I can help. This is a great opportunity to get to know my approach and see if we're a good fit. I hope to chat to you soon 💫✨(link in bio)

01/02/2025

Now available Mondays in 2025!

That means you can now see me on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday! I’m so excited to be able to help more of you this year! Consults are available in clinic and online. Feel free to send me a message if you have any questions on how I can help you.

08/01/2025

It's been so wonderful to see 2025 bring with it so many beautiful people with some awesome health goals. January appointments are nearly all gone! Find my booking links in my bio or in the comments 👇

06/08/2024

Homemade beef jerky is the perfect snack for lunchboxes, nature adventures and picnics. If your kids are constantly saying “I’m hungry” then protein rich snacks like these are your friend!
Here's my go-to recipe:

1. Slice beef (I use rump steak) thinly, about 4mm but its a very forgiving recipe so don’t fuss too much about this (either freeze first or just use a sharp knife!)
2. Mix a simple marinade: about 1 generous teaspoon each of salt, pepper, garlic/onion powder and coconut sugar mixed into about 1/2 cup of water, or enough to cover your beef.
3. Marinate for 6-24 hours.
4. Lay slices on a wire rack and bake at 80°C for 4-6 hours. You’ll know when it is ready as it will be a darker brown colour and deliciously chewy, not tender. If you need to twist it to break it, it’s ready!
5. Keep in the fridge in an air-tight container for at least a week. (You can also freeze beef jerky however ours never makes it that far with lots of small mouths to feed). Enjoy! Tag a friend who needs extra lunchbox ideas.

04/08/2024

So many people I see in clinic are not eating enough protein.

You need 1.2-2.2 grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight each day. Aim for closer to 2g of protein per kg of body weight on the days that you exercise.

Protein plays many important roles in the body...

- Builds and repairs your cells
- Maintains your energy levels
- Helps your liver to function (detox!)

Protein is extra important if your hormones are out of balance, a common reason people seek out naturopathic support.

Meat, eggs and dairy are great forms of protein and readily absorbed, however if you are looking for plant based options consider lentils, chickpeas, tofu, quinoa, nuts and seeds.

I personally love adding collagen powder in a smoothie for an extra protein hit that I know my skin will also benefit from. (I also add collagen powder into lots of my children's snacks to keep them fuller for longer!)

Want my handy protein chart? Send me a DM!

08/05/2024

Djeran, Autumn is here, and it’s time for winter prep…

The cool mornings have arrived, a sign that winter is right around the corner! 🌬️ This is a great time to start thinking about how to support your family’s immune systems in the coming cooler months. 💪
Here are some tips:
* Sunshine Power! ☀️ Djeran’s sunny cooler days are perfect for soaking up some vitamin D, essential for a healthy immune system. Get outside with your family for walks, picnics or get some gardening done. If you have low vitamin D then now is the time to incorporate a supplement into your health regime. (We like to see a vitamin D level of 100 nmol/L for optimal health!)
* Happy Guts! 🍎 Our gut health plays a big role in immunity. Focus on including plenty of fruits, veggies, and whole grains in your family’s diet, these foods contain the prebiotics that your probiotics (good gut bacteria) like to eat. If you haven’t had probiotics for a while or have been on antibiotics, you might like to ask your naturopath about how you can support your gut health through probiotic support. Not all probiotics are created equal, and each strain of probiotic has its own role in health.
* Be Prepared! 🤧 Stock your natural medicine cabinet with natural remedies for coughs and colds. Consider having a well-stocked freezer with winter-warming soups and stews for when illness strikes. 🍲

Embrace the changing seasons and take proactive steps to stay healthy throughout winter. What are your favourite ways to boost your family’s immune system? Share your tips in the comments below! 👇

03/05/2024

You can now see me in clinic on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. 


Appointments are available both online and face to face.

Booking link: https://my.practicebetter.io/ #/5f9c36f82a83260d6057102c/bookings?c=6560471eff4ffdcbe51736c5&flavor=mobileapp

22/04/2024

In my opinion, there is nothing more statisfying as a parent than allowing children to make messes and allowing their creativity to free flow.

When children have free reign over their creative pursuits and over their play space magic happens.

Is this beautiful mess triggering for you? When the rest of my home is clean and organised I can allow these moments to unfold with a lot less resistance. If the house is in chaos I find it much harder to allow for these activities. Once again I am reminded of the benefit to an organised home. It allows all of us to feel more inspired.

Side note: The kids are painting jacaranda seed pods. Painting gumnuts, leaves, sticks and stones can be so much fun. We might turn these colourful seed pods into a garland for the playroom? They are still deciding!

19/04/2024

11/02/2024

Due to many requests for another intake once kids were back at school, I'm thrilled to offer a February intake for my popular cleanse program!

It includes:
🥒 30 days of my support and guidance
🌱 21 days of daily meal plans (including a comprehensive plant based option)
🍏 short videos
🥦 easy to digest information
🥬 daily checklists to keep you motivated.

We have a slow start this week and then we start a 21 day challenge

See comments to join.

Hope to see you there for a fun easy and transformative month of health with me! ❤️

02/01/2024

Oh hey there! It’s been a while! I’ve just spent the day in clinic updating and recording new modules in my online cleanse program ready for a new January intake. I have run this program recently and participants have achieved amazing results. If you are lacking energy, feeling the bloat and wanting to give your liver some love and reset your health then this is for you.

I’d love you to join me for “Cleanse 2024” We start on January 1st and have a slow start before a 21-day liver loving challenge. If you are looking for a health kick, this is it! Link in bio xx