Melissa McDonald Naturopath

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Melissa McDonald Naturopath

Private 1:1 consultations are available:
- Face-to-face in Sydney & Central Coast NSW.
- Online via Zoom platforms. Get in touch today!

Mel McDonald Naturopath (BHSc)

Mel is a clinical naturopath and nutritionist with a deep passion for mental health; mood and neurological disorders, chronic skin issues, hormonal & digestive health.

22/11/2025

I’m yet to work with a single client who didn’t benefit from stopping coffee first thing on an empty stomach.
This simple shift supports:

☕️ Smoother digestion (coffee increases stomach acid + gut motility)
☕️ More stable blood sugar (goodbye 10am crash)
☕️ Less anxiety + jitteriness
☕️ Better hormone balance – especially for women with PMS, fatigue or thyroid issues

You don’t need to give up coffee.

You just need to protect your gut and hormones before you drink it.

Try this instead:
🍳 Eat breakfast (or at least a small protein-based snack) before coffee
🥑 Add some fat + protein for stability
🧘‍♀️ Try swapping your first morning drink to warm lemon water or herbal tea

This one change is tiny…but it’s consistently one of the biggest wins for my clients’ energy, bloating, mood and metabolism.

Want personalised support for your gut + hormones?
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19/11/2025

4 days before Namali was born, my beautiful besties at .studio came over to our beach shack to snap some pictures of Jim & I before Namali came along.

Towards the end of your pregnancy, you don’t really feel or look good enough for a photoshoot, but it ended up being so fun and it was a perfect afternoon. I am still in awe of the female body and the way it creates and carries life.

13/11/2025

Is l-theanine your new bestie for winding down your mind? ✨

Found naturally in green tea, this calming amino acid helps shift your brain into rest & digest mode, without the grogginess. think calmer thoughts, better focus, and smoother sleep.

Research shows l-theanine can:
• reduce stress and tension
• support quality sleep
• enhance focus and mental clarity
• promote alpha brain waves — the same ones seen in meditation

I use l-theanine often in my individualised compounding powders, paired with nutrients like magnesium and zinc to support the nervous system and calm an overworked mind.

if you’d like to learn how these nutrients can support your mood, stress, or sleep — book a consult via the link in bio to explore your bespoke blend.

17/07/2025

Here's a few love notes from my clients over the past few years. I am so grateful to be a Naturopath, and to help others on their health journey.

As you might already know - healing is not linear and takes time. I am indebted to get you on the right path.

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Long Jetty, NSW

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http://mnaturopath.com.au/

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