Lemon Balm Clinic Katoomba

Lemon Balm Clinic Katoomba Lemon Balm Clinic is your gateway to great health. We have caring practitioners offering Acupuncture

Today, April 30, marks Samhain in the Southern Hemisphere — the midpoint between the Autumn Equinox and the Winter Solst...
30/04/2026

Today, April 30, marks Samhain in the Southern Hemisphere — the midpoint between the Autumn Equinox and the Winter Solstice.

It’s a quiet turning point in the seasonal cycle. The light continues to fade, the air cools, and we begin to feel a deeper pull inward.

Traditionally, this is a time when the veil is thinnest — an invitation to pause, reflect, and listen more closely to what’s beneath the surface.

From a Chinese medicine perspective, this moment sits at the transition between Autumn and Winter — a shift from the Metal element into Water.
We move from the Lungs to the Kidneys…
from letting go, to storing and conserving.

Before we fully enter Winter, there is a natural pause — a space where we can release what we no longer need, and begin to gather our energy inward.

You might feel this as a desire to slow down, rest more, or withdraw a little from the busyness of life. This is the body aligning with the season.

A gentle reflection for today:
What am I ready to let go of…
so I can move into Winter with more ease and reserve?

Tania will be exploring this transition more deeply in her Winter Self-Care Workshop in June — a space to support this shift and nurture your energy for the season ahead.

Today is World Qigong Day — a reminder of the importance of cultivating peace within.Through gentle movement, breath, an...
24/04/2026

Today is World Qigong Day — a reminder of the importance of cultivating peace within.

Through gentle movement, breath, and awareness, Qigong brings us back to ourselves. It helps settle the mind, regulate the nervous system, and reconnect us with a quieter, steadier presence.

Inner peace is something we practise.
And from that place, it begins to ripple outward.

Today is also ANZAC Day — a day of remembrance.
A time to reflect on the cost of conflict, and to remember why peace matters.
Especially in the world we are living in today, this feels more important than ever.

Today is an invitation to pause…
to breathe…
to reflect…

To honour the past, and to gently commit to creating more peace — within ourselves, and in the world around us.

Lest we forget.

As winter approaches, you may notice more aches and pains. When it comes to chronic pain, what you feel is not in your ...
22/04/2026

As winter approaches, you may notice more aches and pains. When it comes to chronic pain, what you feel is not in your head. Pain lives in the body… in your nervous system…in layers where words no longer arrive. With Bowen Therapy, there is no force or manipulation, just gentle, precise touch, connecting with your fascia to open your body’s memory centre and listen to the body at its deepest levels. Everything begins here.
I am Marga and I’m here to help.
For more information or to make an appointment www.bluegumbowentherapy.com 📞 0438710281



Tania’s Autumn self care workshop on Sunday was very well received. Her winter workshop is next on June 28.
15/04/2026

Tania’s Autumn self care workshop on Sunday was very well received. Her winter workshop is next on June 28.

Last chance — Autumn Workshop this SundayAutumn is already here, and this is the perfect moment to reset your energy, st...
08/04/2026

Last chance — Autumn Workshop this Sunday
Autumn is already here, and this is the perfect moment to reset your energy, strengthen your immunity, and support your body before winter.

In just one day, you’ll gain:
• Practical, easy-to-follow tools to support your lungs, digestion, and energy
• Clear guidance on what your body needs in autumn (and what to avoid)
• Simple Qigong and breathing practices to calm your mind and help you let go

Here’s what one participant shared:
“Such a beautiful, grounding day. I left feeling calmer, clearer, and with practical tools I could actually use.”

This is more than a workshop — it’s a chance to pause, reconnect, and realign with what your body truly needs.
There are only a few places left.

Book now to join us this Sunday: https://www.orientalwisdom.com.au/event/seasonal-self-care-autumn/

It isn't always your muscles that hurt......often it's your fascia. Fascia is the connective tissue that travels like a ...
08/04/2026

It isn't always your muscles that hurt......often it's your fascia. Fascia is the connective tissue that travels like a superweb throughout your whole body and it connects everything.
Stress, anxiety, hormonal fluctuations, sleep deprivation and overwhelm can make fascia "sticky". The result is pain, stiffness and less mobility.
Bowen Therapy works specifically with fascia, loosening it, so your body can move more freely and heal itself faster.
Whether you are feeling physical or emotional pain, a holistic approach such as Bowen that includes gentle, fascia-focused therapy could be worth exploring.
I am Marga and I'm here to help.
Appointments via my website, or 📞0438710281




World Health Day — a friendly reminder to take care of your healthHealth isn’t just the absence of illness — it’s how yo...
07/04/2026

World Health Day — a friendly reminder to take care of your health

Health isn’t just the absence of illness — it’s how you feel in your body each day. Your energy, your sleep, your digestion, your sense of calm and resilience.

In Chinese medicine, we look at health as balance — supporting the body before things become more serious, and creating space for healing on all levels.

Acupuncture is one of the ways we do this. It’s gentle, deeply restorative, and works with your body to bring things back into harmony.

If you’ve ever been curious about acupuncture, this might be the moment to explore it.

Tania has written a blog sharing 10 great reasons to try acupuncture — from stress relief and better sleep to supporting digestion, hormones, and overall wellbeing.

Take a few minutes to read it here:
https://www.orientalwisdom.com.au/2017/11/13/10-great-reasons-to-try-acupuncture/

And if you’ve been thinking about giving it a try, consider this your invitation.

Your health is worth your attention.

Happy Easter from all of us at Lemon Balm Clinic“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes… i...
04/04/2026

Happy Easter from all of us at Lemon Balm Clinic

“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes… including you.”
— Anne Lamott

Easter can be many things — time with family, chocolate, long weekends…
But it can also be something simpler.

A chance to pause.
To step back from the busyness.
To take a breath and allow your body to rest.

So often we keep going, pushing through…
yet it’s in the moments of stillness that real restoration begins.

This Easter, consider giving yourself permission to unplug, even for a little while.

Wishing you a gentle, nourishing Easter filled with rest, renewal, and moments of calm.

With care,
Tania, Elyssa, Jennifer, Katherine & Marga
Lemon Balm Clinic

Feeling stretched… or running on empty?This is something We're seeing a lot at the moment — people pushing through and s...
03/04/2026

Feeling stretched… or running on empty?

This is something We're seeing a lot at the moment — people pushing through and slowly draining their energy.

It doesn’t have to be this way.

Tania has shared some simple ways to recognise the early signs and start working with your energy in her latest blog. Read it here: https://www.orientalwisdom.com.au/2026/04/01/prevent-burnout-naturally/

And if you’re ready to take this further, her Autumn Self-Care workshop is coming up — a day to reset, reconnect, and learn how to support your energy more sustainably.

No Qigong today — Tania will be back next Friday.Wishing you a peaceful Good Friday.Take a moment today to be kind to yo...
02/04/2026

No Qigong today — Tania will be back next Friday.

Wishing you a peaceful Good Friday.

Take a moment today to be kind to your body…
slow down, breathe a little deeper, and give yourself some space to rest.

And if you’re feeling the need to move, reset, and reconnect, come along to Qigong next Friday at 4pm.

It’s a beautiful way to finish the week.
See you then.

Eat with the Season — Autumn Autumn is a time to slow down, nourish the body, and prepare for the cooler months ahead.Ta...
01/04/2026

Eat with the Season — Autumn

Autumn is a time to slow down, nourish the body, and prepare for the cooler months ahead.

Tania recently spoke with Sallyanne Pisk on the Eating for You Podcast about how to eat in a way that supports your body through this seasonal shift. You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/Wxh_1eh0SlY?si=sjxf2W3EYJF2fF0Q

They explore:
• Warming, cooked foods to support digestion
• Strengthening immunity through the Lungs
• Managing dryness and staying well as the weather cools

It’s a simple, practical listen if you’re wanting to feel more in rhythm with the season.

You might also like to explore what’s currently in season locally through the Sydney Markets guide when planning your meals.

If you’d like to go deeper, Tania's Autumn Seasonal Self-Care Workshop on April 12 will bring these ideas to life — with food, Qigong, and simple practices you can take home and use straight away.

As the seasons shift, our skin often tells the story before anything else.Dryness, sensitivity, dullness… these are not ...
31/03/2026

As the seasons shift, our skin often tells the story before anything else.

Dryness, sensitivity, dullness… these are not just surface issues. In Chinese medicine, the skin is closely connected to the Lungs — and autumn is the season that governs them. This is a time when dryness can easily arise, both externally and internally.

Your skin becomes a reflection of what’s happening beneath the surface — your hydration, your digestion, your breath, and even your emotional state.

Tania has written a blog exploring skin health from a Chinese medicine perspective — looking at how we can support both inner and outer beauty, especially during autumn. You can read it here:
https://www.orientalwisdom.com.au/2014/10/15/skin-health-inner-and-outer-beauty/
If this resonates, and you’d like to go deeper into caring for your body through the autumn season, my Autumn Seasonal Self-Care Workshop is coming up on April 12.
It’s a beautiful day to slow down, reconnect, and learn simple, practical ways to support your Lungs, skin, immunity, and emotional wellbeing through this seasonal transition.

Feel free to reach out if you’d like more details or to book your place.

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99 Lurline Street
Katoomba, NSW
2780

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Monday 11am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
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Thursday 10:30am - 7:30pm
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