The Melbourne Apothecary

The Melbourne Apothecary We hear your resolve - that your health is more important now than ever before. Let’s do this. Tog

29/05/2026

Stress? Anxiety? Feeling wired, overwhelmed or like your nervous system could use a little extra support?

Meet Heart 7 ❤️

One of the most commonly used acupuncture points in Chinese Medicine, Heart 7 is traditionally used to support relaxation, emotional wellbeing and a calmer, more settled state.

If life has been feeling a bit “go, go, go” lately, this is one of the points your acupuncturist may consider as part of your treatment.

Ready to give your nervous system a little love?

Book an acupuncture consultation via the link in bio.

With love,
Dr Emily 🌹.

28/05/2026

Yin Tang (often called the “third eye”) is a highly effective extra acupuncture point located directly between the eyebrows. It is primarily used to relieve stress, anxiety, and tension headaches while promoting relaxation and better sleep. Come and see us to dissolve all your worries away 🥰🦭♥️

27/05/2026

What we’ve seen in clinic recently…
🌸Chronic migraines & headaches
🌸Eczema - a condition we see a lot of in clinic
🌸Perimenopausal night sweats, hot flushes, brain fog, anxiety, low libido & more
🌸Acne driven by stress and gut microbiome imbalances after ruling out hormonal drivers through blood work
🌸Hair loss
🌸Constipation & bloating - another very common presentation in clinic
🌸Elevated thyroid autoantibodies

22/05/2026

The third and final part of our conversation with Katrina Watt from Activated Probiotics

If you’ve been struggling with your skin and feel ready to explore a deeper, more holistic approach, book an initial naturopathy consultation or come and chat with Megan over the counter at The Melbourne Apothecary x MECCA Bourke St. Megan is available in-store Wednesday–Saturday.

21/05/2026

4 Simple ways to support the health of your skin through the diet:
1. Increase intake of essential fatty acids
2. Focus on hydration
3. Ensure you’re passing a daily bowel motion and increase fibre intake.
4. Aim for 30g of protein with every meal.

If you’re battling with a skin condition such as eczema, acne, psoriasis, peri oral dermatitis or something else, and nothing seems to be working, it’s time to look internally.

Book a naturopathy consult via the link in the bio.

20/05/2026

Part 2 of our conversation with Katrina Watt from Activated Probiotics

Naturopath, Megan Russell continues the discussion on the gut-skin connection, exploring why inflammation and the microbiome play a role in skin conditions such as acne and eczema.

When supporting skin health, we need to delve deeper than topical products. So many factors influence what is happening beneath the surface.

Stay tuned for the final part of the series as we continue unpacking the links between gut health and the skin.

16/05/2026

When it comes to acne and eczema, at what point do we start thinking beyond the skin?

This week, Naturopath Megan Russell sat down with Katrina Watt, Practitioner Education Consultant from Activated Probiotics to discuss the role of the gut microbiome in common skin conditions and why supporting the skin often means looking deeper at what’s happening internally.

This is just part one of the conversation. Stay tuned as we continue to explore the gut-skin connection.

15/05/2026

One common health issue we treat here at The Melbourne Apothecary is neck and shoulder tension and pain. One first step to treat this is gua sha, a scrubbing technique using a gua sha tool to iron out areas of tension. This is a great tool, and may be effective in relieve the discomfort. If you are suffering with this, come and see me at the Melbourne Apothecary at Mecca Bourke St.

14/05/2026

Last week, Charmaine was invited to speak at MECCAversity’s Mother’s Day event alongside the beautiful founders of , Lara and Yasmin, in a conversation centred around women’s health, motherhood, pregnancy, nervous system support, and the reality of caring for yourself whilst caring for others.

As the founder of and co-founder of x MECCA, Charmaine shared insights drawn from more than two decades of clinical experience supporting women through fertility, IVF, pregnancy, postpartum, hormones, burnout, recovery, and the many transitions that happen across a woman’s life.

The room was full of mothers, babies, bumps, questions, laughter, vulnerability, and really beautiful conversations.

After the panel, practitioners Emily and Grace from our Chinese medicine and acupuncture team offered gold ear seeding for attendees, creating space for people to pause, reconnect with themselves, and experience a small moment of care in the middle of a busy day.

We felt incredibly grateful to be included in such a thoughtful event, and to every woman who shared part of her story with us on the day 🤍

11/05/2026

A little glimpse into our life at home 🌿 with founders Carly + Charmaine 🫶

Our garden is one of our favourite places to be. Growing food, drying herbs, making tea, sharing whatever’s in season with neighbours, friends, family, and lately with the beautiful team at MECCA Bourke Street who have been receiving bundles of homegrown feijoas from our garden 🌳 🥰

This is a part of us that people don’t always see behind The Melbourne Apothecary. Two plant-loving farm girls who genuinely love nature, growing things, apothecary traditions, and creating a home filled with flowers, herbs, veggies, and beautiful little moments connected to the seasons.

We thought we’d share a little piece of that world with you 🤍 Charmaine Dennis + Carly Woods

10/05/2026

To all the mothers, mothers-to-be, mother figures and nurturers in our community, today we celebrate you 🤍

From the quiet moments of care to the strength, love and resilience you give so freely, motherhood takes many forms and each one deserves to be honoured.

From all of us at The Melbourne Apothecary x Mecca Bourke Street, wishing you a day filled with softness, appreciation and a little time to care for yourself too ✨

Happy Mother’s Day.



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