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Kathleen Murphy: Naturopath & Acupuncturist

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Kathleen Murphy: Naturopath & Acupuncturist

Clinical naturopath and acupuncturist, living and working on Bundjalung Country, in Northern NSW. I

t Bourke Street Clinic, an integrative clinical environment where I worked alongside medical and allied health colleagues. I closed my books and took maternity leave following the birth of my daughter, to take some time for myself and my family, and to allow me to work on several big projects. This included the development and roll-out of MamaCare Health Services an in-home postpartum health program… a passion project of mine. I also used this time to focus on postgraduate study and complete my acupuncture qualification. I returned to practice with Dr Paulette Maroun and colleagues at Paradigm and Co, in Sydney’s CBD; an integrative medical collective and wonderful place to work. I also did home visits, all over Sydney, as part of MamaCare’s services. As for many people, 2020 has been a year of great upheaval, challenge and change. Mid-pandemic, my family and I relocated to Northern NSW, as part of my husband’s work with the National Centre of Naturopathic Medicine and here we have happily settled. I’m now working in Lismore and do home visits across Northern NSW. www.kathleenmurphy.com.au

DISCLAIMER
All of the information found on this page is for general use only. It is not intended to replace professional healthcare advice and should not be used to diagnose medical conditions or prescribe treatment.

12/06/2025

Here is your annual ❄️winter❄️ reminder to keep your neck warm and covered - especially when it's windy and especially when there's a dramatic drop in temperature (as we've had this past week).

Not only is it a vibe to keep cosy and warm - in Chinese medicine, it's an important lifestyle prescription.

At the back of your neck / shoulders are bilateral acupuncture points (BL12 - Fengmen) known as the Wind Gates which are entry points for cold and wind into the body (though, that whole area of the neck and upper back is susceptible). Keeping this area warm and covered will help to protect against 'wind invasion', which is tied to symptoms you'd see with a seasonal lurgy - chills, aches, fever, sore throat, runny nose, chesty cough etc.

Of course, there's more to staying well than wearing a scarf when it's cold and windy buuuuuut it certainly can help. Plus, it's cute! 🧣

11/02/2025

🛎 Update on my clinical availability and what’s on offer 🛎

🤎 MONDAY / WEDNESDAY / FRIDAY: Private Naturopathy and/or Acupuncture appointments. Come in for either naturopathic or acupuncture support... or both!... they combine extremely well, if I do say so myself. Holistic treatment and advice, tailored to your needs + herbal dispensary at hand to blend bespoke medicines 🌿🥰

📌 Community Acupuncture Clinic – this runs fortnightly, every second Monday. The community clinic offers half-price acupuncture in a shared setting (multiple treatment beds in the room) so you can get a nurturing therapeutic treatment at more accessible pricing.

🕒 I mostly work school hours, except for Wednesdays, when I have later appointments available. I sometimes come in for early morning appointments as needed, too - can be very flexible!

💻 Telehealth is also available for naturopathic appointments - for those who prefer to meet online rather than in person.

Love working with the wonderful ensemble cast of Northern Rivers Health - Alstonville, Goonellabah & Lennox Head and love supporting this beautiful community! 🧡

To book an appointment, you can call the clinic on 02 6628 0453 or use the online calendar via the link in my profile.

xoxo

16/12/2024

This time ten years ago, I was in Nicaragua with my fat little smiling baby, doing a course with Natural Doctors International. What a tiiiiime!

I loved that trip - a fantastic experience - and I also found it very challenging, as it was my first step back into clinical work after having a kid and I felt like my brain was mush. I'd lost a lot of confidence. Motherhood can really do a number on you. But, you know, I was incredibly lucky to even be in Nicaragua, and I was there to learn and be of service... so I dived in and did the best I could. And, turns out, my brain *did* work, and I *hadn't* forgotten everything. That was heartening!

During the trip, Mols and I stayed with our friend"s family (all of us on the course were billeted with locals), who helped care for the baby when I was in the clinic and also cooked such delicious meals that we shared. Plantains for daaaaaays. My favourite.

Anyway. I've had lots of fun and interesting and weird adventures over the years. Lots of unexpected ups and downs. Lotsa memories! But this one really makes me grin when I look back. Plus, just LOOK at the happy little chubs I was travelling with ! What a good egg xox

15/11/2024

📢 FOUR WEEKS 📢

When rebooking some folks yesterday, I realised that there are just four weeks left for naturopathic and/or acupuncture appointments this year. Time flies!

I'll be having three weeks off for school holidays / festive season, and then working just two days / week through January, until school goes back at the end of that month.

I have opened one community acupuncture session in Jan, but otherwise, it's all private appointments for that month. Normal programming will resume in Feb!

So, if you are due in for a checkup or treatment, and/or want to see me before the end of year, I'd encourage you to book in sooner rather than later to make sure you get a spot!

15/08/2024

🛎 Update on my clinical availability and what's on offer 🛎

📌 MONDAY: Community Acupuncture Clinic -- this is now weekly (instead of fortnightly) as these sessions are always booked solid, well in advance, and I want to make more availability so everyone can get in... without having to wait weeks! The community clinic offers half-price acupuncture in a shared setting (multiple treatment beds in the room) so you can get a nurturing therapeutic treatment, at a more accessible price.

🌿 TUESDAY / WEDNESDAY / FRIDAY: Private Naturopathy and/or Acupuncture appointments. Come in for either naturopathic or acupuncture support... or both!... they combine extremely well, if I do say so myself. Holistic treatment and advice, tailored to your needs 🥰

🕒 I mostly work school hours, except for Tuesdays when I have later appointments available. I sometimes come in for early morning appointments as needed too - can be very flexible!

💻 Telehealth is also available for naturopathic appointments - for those who prefer to meet online rather than in person.

Love working with the wonderful folk at Northern Rivers Health - Alstonville, Goonellabah & Lennox Head and love supporting this beautiful community! 🧡

To book an appointment, you can call the clinic on 02 6628 0453 or use the online calendar via the link in my profile.

xoxo

24/04/2024

Hi friends! For anyone new here, hi and hello 👋

I'm Kathleen, naturopath and acupuncturist here in leafy Lismore / Widjabul Wiabul land.

I've been in practice since 2009, which makes this my 15th year in clinic. Time flies! Before moving to the Northern Rivers, I worked first in Brisbane and then Sydney, and have always practiced from integrative / interdisciplinary clinics, as it's important to me to work collaboratively with other clinicians and modalities.

In the clinic, I see all sorts of people and presentations, from musculoskeletal aches to complex chronic health conditions. I have a particular passion for reproductive and women's health, which both naturopathy and acupuncture can be an excellent support for.
I also lecture in herbal and naturopathic medicine, which I absolutely love.

We relocated to the Northern Rivers four years ago and, two years ago, my husband and I bought a large off-grid property in the hills outside Nimbin... it is absolutely beautiful 🌳 (and an enormous amount of work!)

I like to share health and clinic info on socials but, fair warning, there is quite a bit of mowing and content too!

09/02/2024

📢 Appointment availability! 🗓

I am now doing longer shifts on a Tuesday, with appointments available until 5.30pm. Very handy for those who need a later session, as all other days I see people during school hours (with an occasional early start to fit someone in before they start work) You can book yourself in using the online calender, or call the clinic direct on 02 6628 0453.

As per, I'm here Northern Rivers Health - Alstonville, Goonellabah & Lennox Head on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday - for naturopathic and acupuncture sessions. I run the community acupuncture clinic every second Monday and, now, have later appointments open on Tuesday. Huzzah! 🙌

🦘 cute wallaby pic for attention (taken on our driveway last week)

14/12/2023

Holiday mode officially engaged 🧡

Clinic is done for the year. Lecturing (and marking!) is done for the year. Tomorrow, Mols finishes up school for the year. Jon back home and finishing up work next week (and - for the next month at least - not going away without us!) Time to tidy up paperwork loose ends, wrap the last of the pressies, deep clean the house before house-sitters arrive and pack our bags before we head north to see the fam next week. Lucky! Grateful!

Booming out love and good cheer to all over the upcoming festive / summer season xoxox

06/11/2023

Who is going to this year? If yes, see you there! I will be there doing a talk on the preconception / pregnancy / postpartum continuum and also running acupressure workshops in the kids' festival, with my trusty sidekick, Molly. Wodford is such a wonderful, fun, something-for-everyone event, and I'm so grateful to be heading there this year and to be on the program again, after a few years' hiatus! X

21/08/2023

What's on your plate this morning? 🍽

I absolutely love a loaded egg-on-toast brekky to start... my days are always FULL and I don't do well when I'm running on empty ... so I like to have a good base of complex carbs, fat and protein... this morning's combo is sourdough toast with avocado, chilli, a couple of fried eggs (our chooks') and golden kraut on top... with a coffee to follow. YUM.

19/07/2023

✨️ Winter Cleanse ✨️

Do you feel like you could use a gentle reset, some nourishing health support, and some belly-warming recipes? 🫖🍲

If yes, I have an easy winter cleanse guide for you - FREE to download from my website: https://kathleenmurphy.com.au/resources/ 💻

This gentle cleanse has been designed to support your body's natural processes of digestion and detoxification, which can become sluggish during winter's cold 'hibernation' months ❄️

I've just added this free download to the Resource section of my website and will continue updating with handouts, recipes and guides over the coming weeks... the site has reeeeeally needed an update for some time and it's been on my to-do list for a while, but I haven't been able to get to it, until now! So, ya know, watch this space. More to come! 🥰

09/07/2023

Friends. FRIENDS.

I want to gently remind you that getting sick, managing chronic illness, feeling stuck... these aren't things to be guilted or shamed for. Sometimes, I have observed, the self-responsibility wellness message can be turned on its head and become... well... judgemental. Which, in my opinion, is not helpful, supportive, kind, or cool. Physical and/or mental health challenges aren't 'your fault' and your burden to carry alone.

I shared some thoughts about this on stories last week and got a lot of comments, so I'm continuing the chat on the main thread. It was inspired by a conversation I had in the clinic (one I have semi-regularly) with someone feeling lost and overwhelmed due to complex health needs, and guilty about what they 'should' be doing (compounding their sense of overwhelm and adding to their stress).

A good clinician - and hopefully, people in your circle, too - won't judge you for falling ill or facing complex health challenges. They won't shame you for finding yourself in a tough spot. Any of us, at different times, could find ourselves challenged and in need of help. It could be anything, e.g., anxiety and depression, digestive issues, fertility challenges, chronic pain, respiratory infections... the list goes on... all of these warrant empathy, care, and support.

And, yes, of course, I'm a mad fan of self-empowerment and taking responsibility for health. It's valuable. It's important! It doesn't, however, mean it's ALL on you. Others can, and will, support you when you need it. You aren't alone, and you don't have to do it on your own. 🫶

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Monday	9am - 3pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Friday	9am - 3pm

Website

http://www.kathleenmurphy.com.au/

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I’m a naturopath and acupuncturist, based in leafy Lismore and working across the Northern Rivers Region. I have been in practice since 2009, with a Bachelor of Health Science in Naturopathy and a Master of Applied Science in Acupuncture. I began my career working in a large acupuncture and naturopathy clinic in Brisbane’s CBD, before relocating to Sydney in 2012. At that time, I joined the team at Bourke Street Clinic, an integrative clinical environment where I worked alongside medical and allied health colleagues. I closed my books and took maternity leave following the birth of my daughter, to take some time for myself and my family, and to allow me to work on several big projects. This included the development and roll-out of MamaCare Health Services an in-home postpartum health program… a passion project of mine. I also used this time to focus on postgraduate study and complete my acupuncture qualification. I returned to practice with Dr Paulette Maroun and colleagues at Paradigm and Co, in Sydney’s CBD; an integrative medical collective and wonderful place to work. I also did home visits, all over Sydney, as part of MamaCare’s services. As for many people, 2020 has been a year of great upheaval, challenge and change. Mid-pandemic, my family and I relocated to Northern NSW, as part of my husband’s work with the National Centre of Naturopathic Medicine and here we have happily settled. I’m now working from Lismore Birth House and will be doing home visits again soon, across the region. www.kathleenmurphy.com.au

DISCLAIMER All of the information found on this page is for general use only. It is not intended to replace professional healthcare advice and should not be used to diagnose medical conditions or prescribe treatment.