EarthEssence Natural Therapies

EarthEssence Natural Therapies Care for Your Body and Soul

I specialise in Western Herbal Medicine, Iridology, Theta Healing, Refl

Since 2010, Earthessence Natural Therapies has offered a variety of massage services, including deep tissue, relaxation, reflexology, etc. We also offer holistic treatments such as Western herbal medicine, theta healing,and more. Our organic retail products include Pukka herbal teas, Weleda products, Australian Bush Flower Essences, and Essentially Australia essential oils. Specialising in both ac

ute and chronic conditions, we provide personalised care with practitioner-only products and liquid herbal extracts.

Private Health Care Rebates for Western Herbal MedicineAfter 6 years private health funds are allowing rebates for Weste...
04/05/2026

Private Health Care Rebates for Western Herbal Medicine

After 6 years private health funds are allowing rebates for Western Herbal Medicine, and there's some things you should know.

Different funds are allowing rebates at different times...St Lukes is available now, whereas Medibank Private (and most likely Bupa and AHM) are not allowing claims til the start of the new financial year....every fund is different so you will have to check with yours. Some insurance companies may choose not to provide this cover.
Your rebate will change depending on which fund you belong to and what cover you have....again you will have to check with your fund.
All funds require computer generated receipts and won't process hand written ones....so in my case for example, I will be sending you a receipt through email which you will then pass onto your fund either through their app or website. Hicaps and other such companies are different businesses to the health insurancers and won't be processing claims in clinic due to the changes they have to make to their programs/equipment. At this point, this is not expected to change until the end of this year.
Depending on their compliance, different qualified herbalists will be given their provider numbers when they have met all the prerequisites of the health insurance companies....I'm ready to go now and have already issued some reciepts.
Some companies may give rebates for supplements, but it will depend on your company and your level of cover.
There is an ïnitial consult" code and a "subsequent consult"code....if you're already an existing client you will get the subsequent code..........I have been told there's not much difference between what you will get back. You used to get more back for the intial visit but that seems to have changed....again, each fund may differ.

If you think you can get cover with your fund but aren't sure, it is best you check with your insurance company to find out .

What is it about green and lavender at the moment?When doing energetic healing I will usually ask for whatever colour ne...
16/04/2026

What is it about green and lavender at the moment?

When doing energetic healing I will usually ask for whatever colour necessary for the client to come, and for the last month it's all about light green and lavender...and it's unusual for everyone to be getting the same colours for this amount of time.
Lavender plants have long been a symbol of peace, serenity and protection. It's associated with the crown and third eye chakras, personal growth and new beginnings. It's a main colour of the eye chakras which especially work with our perception and idealism versus reality. Green is all about renewal, health, balance and the natural world. And abundance, but abundance is not just financial....this is possibly it's 'lowest 'energetic form...abundance is also about health, happiness, opportunity and learning. These 2 colours in their palest form also have some links to a higher chakra called the Universal Gateway. Interestingly, one of the aspects of this chakra how we are all connected.
This is 'one of those times' where people are in need of balance, harmony and peace, and , maybe unfortunately, the lightness of the colours coming through indicates that we're doing it in a really tough way. My feeling is that too many people forgot the lessons of the Covid crisis and now look at where we are. International karma, personalities and politics doesn't help much either and while there are many aspects to the situation, it's interesting that it is the fundamentals of being able to move and have things moved about that are being challenged.
What can you do?...very basically care for self, family, friends and community. Care for each other. Find your inner peace even if it's just for 5 minutes at a time. Maybe even have this colour combination as a screensaver so you're getting subtle reminders. I would also suggest using the Mt Bakail essence for Australian Bush Flower Essences, which is mainly how we deal with authoritarianism. Getting back to basics and caring for each other was the lesson of Covid and it's the lesson now....let's hope we don't have to do it a third time.

Spiritual ProtectionAn interesting question arose today on what do you do to protect your energy?This is my answer....Ge...
09/04/2026

Spiritual Protection

An interesting question arose today on what do you do to protect your energy?
This is my answer....
Generally your energy 'plugs' into energy on its own level, so if you're in a higher vibration....why would you need protection? If you're playing about in lower energies the easiest way to protect yourself is to stop doing that! Fearing for your energetic safety and believing you NEED protection also lowers your vibration.
Spending hours meditating in a beautiful setting, as with the picture, would be wonderful but most of us can't access that sort of vibration all the time, so other areas you can address to keep your vibration high is to eat wholesome food, exercise doing something you love, be around those you love, do what you love, relax, sleep and enjoy life. Choose not to be around things, people, places or food that do not nourish you. Also choose not to undermine others by bullying , gossiping or trying to manipulate them behind the scenes.
In times of distress or unease it can be hard to stay grounded and feeling 'spiritually well'...and those are the times that a break for a few hours in nature can really help as well as keeping up all of the good things I mentioned before.
It's a way of life you gradually learn...it won't stop things from happening...people still get injured or sick, situations hit you from out of the blue, the world can still go crazy.....but at least the way your life practice gives you grounding and peace in your own being.

The Acromioclavicular JointThe AC joint is the part of the shoulder where the shoulder blade meets the clavicle bone and...
06/04/2026

The Acromioclavicular Joint
The AC joint is the part of the shoulder where the shoulder blade meets the clavicle bone and allows the two to move around each other It can be sprained, strained, dislocated and affected with arthritis and is a difficult joint to heal as it's used every time you move your arm.
It is also a very useful acupressure point for sore shoulders. In particular, if someone has rounded shoulders this is a good, but painful, point to press. If you carry your head forward 'in front of' the neck instead of on top of the neck , this point may also be painful. The greater the pain, the tighter the shoulder.
You can find it very easily yourself. Using your fingers, follow the trapezium muscle from the neck to the shoulder and where you feel it has narrowed into a V shape ... and press down.
If it's really painful...that's a sign to start concentrating on correct posture and also strengthening the shoulders and pectoral muscles, maybe under the guidance of a physiotherapist, especially if you have other musculoskeletal problems.

Neck PainOh Lord....where do we start!Neck pain is insidious....it really gets people down very quickly. It can cause m...
02/04/2026

Neck Pain

Oh Lord....where do we start!
Neck pain is insidious....it really gets people down very quickly. It can cause migraine, headache, shoulder, jaw and back pain....as well as 'travelling down' the spine and affecting how you 'hold' yourself ...so the back changes and the hips try to adapt and before you know it everything hurts.
If you've had an injury it is important you get it checked by your GP who may want to do an x-ray to determine any arthritis or if there are bulging discs....a CT scan may be needed to determine any pinched nerves that can send pain down the arms. And if you have any tingling in your arms/fingers you should DEFINATELY see your GP first before seeking treatments from others.
Massage can be very useful in releasing tension in the neck. Years of experience have taught me that harder or deeper massage isn't necessarily better, especially for more vulnerable areas such as the neck...rather than forcing the muscle to give in quickly, helping the muscle to relax is better for the client long term. While many people feel pain at the back of the neck, don't forget that the muscles at the front of the neck also hold the neck in position, so these, as well as the jaw muscles, will need some help as well.

Feeling Frazzled?Whether it be neuropathy , agitated nerves from the physical or the emotional , massage can soothe and ...
23/03/2026

Feeling Frazzled?

Whether it be neuropathy , agitated nerves from the physical or the emotional , massage can soothe and relax you body, mind and soul. If you're feeling ungrounded or uncentred may I suggest reflexology in particular, as this is very good at getting the 'agitation' out of your head and helps the body and mind feel at ease.

Senior's Card Price Remains Unchanged For Now1 Hour Massage or Reflexology STILL $55 back
15/03/2026

Senior's Card Price Remains Unchanged For Now

1 Hour Massage or Reflexology STILL $55


back

15/03/2026

According to a study by Chu et al., published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (2013), allicin, a bioactive compound derived from garlic, exhibits significant anticancer activity against human liver cancer cells. The researchers found that allicin inhibited the growth of hepatocellular carcinoma cells by inducing programmed cell death mechanisms such as apoptosis and autophagy. These processes play an important role in preventing the uncontrolled proliferation of cancer cells.

Furthermore, the study demonstrated that allicin was able to trigger cell death even when the p53 tumor-suppressor pathway was impaired or absent in certain liver cancer cell lines. Since many cancers develop resistance to treatment by mutating or disabling the p53 gene, the ability of allicin to induce cell death through alternative pathways suggests its potential as a promising natural compound for future anticancer research.

PMID: 24059278

Painful Knees?Osteoarthritis affects most joints in the body, but especially impacts us with our ankles, knees and hips...
25/01/2026

Painful Knees?

Osteoarthritis affects most joints in the body, but especially impacts us with our ankles, knees and hips as it affects our ability to get up and move.....and the noises we may or may not make as we stand.

A recent systematic search was conducted, surveying 39 articles with 4599 participants to determine the impact of herbal and nutritional interventions on knee osteoarthritis, looking at pain scores, function, and stiffness. The trials varied in length, being between 4 weeks and 3 years. The supplements investigated included egg shell membrane, Vitamin D, krill oil, curcumin, ginger. collagen and Boswellia.

Boswellia demonstrated the most consistent and significant benefits versus placebo for pain, stiffness and function compared to placebo groups. The other supplements that produced significant results include curcumin, krill oil and collagen. Boswellia, krill oil, curcumin, collagen and ginger also produced meaningful reductions in VAS pain (Pain Visual Analogue scale) No supplement was associated with an increased risk of adverse effects compared with placebo.

Larger studies, with longer time frames are always needed, but this does show how good herbal nutrition can improve life quality and mobility, and reduce dependance on pain killers. I would suggest not just taking Boswellia but include curcumin and ginger as well for best results. If you have swelling, also consider taking celery seed, providing you don't have a problem with your kidneys. Also invest in Practitioner Only products....too many people waste money on supplements that don't have the correct dosage of ingredients to obtain the desired effect.

Mediterranean Diet and PsoriasisPsoriasis is a chronic, immune mediated inflammatory skin disease that affects an estima...
19/01/2026

Mediterranean Diet and Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic, immune mediated inflammatory skin disease that affects an estimated 60 million people globally and is often exacerbated by lifestyle co-morbidities such as obesity and poor nutrition . The Mediterranean diet is known for its anti-inflammatory and cardio metabolic benefits. A dermatology clinic in Spain recently conducted 16 week trial to determine if adherence to a dietician guided Mediterranean Diet (MD) program could impact the disease severity and metabolic parameters of adults with psoriasis. All participants had stable topical treatment for at least 3 months before starting the trial and a PASI (Psoriasis Area and Severity Index) score between 2 and 10 (the higher the score the more extensive the disease).
At week 16 there was significant improvement in symptoms when compared with the control group. Nearly 50 % of the participants showed a 75% reduction in PASI (Psoriasis Area and Severity Index), while the average change in PASI score was -3.4 while there was no change in scores for those not in the intervention group.
While larger studies are always required, this study does underline how what we eat impacts our immune system and skin health, indeed, our whole physical well being!

2026 Essence is Here!Want To Get A Move On?This year's essence is all about getting on with things, being dynamic, worki...
16/01/2026

2026 Essence is Here!

Want To Get A Move On?
This year's essence is all about getting on with things, being dynamic, working on plans instead on just planning, getting rid of procrastination, being the Leader in your life.
Containing Bush Fuschia ( brain, balanced thinking), Calophylum, ( leadership) Christmas Bell ( abundance and taking responsibilty for your resources), Kapok Bush ( despondency and procrastination), Red Lily ( grounding in Spirit) , Sedum( grounding and working for spiritual good) and Sundew ( physical grounding). These are just a few of the areas this mix will work with.
So if you want to get things moving but don't quite know how, this essence may be a huge help!
#2026

Address

173 C Elphin Road
Launceston, TAS
7250

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+61459568840

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when EarthEssence Natural Therapies posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to EarthEssence Natural Therapies:

Shortcuts

Share

Category