Mata Wellbeing

18/08/2025

Is your skin dry, feeling more textured than usual or even flaky? Feeling a bit meh?

You’re not the only one and I’ve been hearing it non-stop in clinic lately.

Winter can be tough on your skin and your immune system, but with a few small changes, you can actually feel really good through the colder months.

I’ve popped together my top 3 winter tips from what to eat, what to put on your skin, and little daily rituals to help you feel nourished and supported.

It’s simple, it works, and your skin will thank you for it 💛

Swipe to  have a read of Part 2/3 !

xx

07/08/2025

This is after just one Face Sculpting + Buccal Facial — imagine the transformation after a full 6-week journey…

Introducing the Face Sculpting Series – Lift, Sculpt, Glow

A complete facial wellness experience designed to:
💆‍♀️ Release deep facial tension
🔄 Boost lymphatic flow
✨ Sculpt, lift + rejuvenate your skin, mind & body

What’s included:
✔️ 6 x Face Sculpting + Buccal Facial Treatments
✔️ 6 x LED Light Therapy sessions
✔️ 1 x Lumibalance or Destress Oil for self-massage and skin love at home
✔️ A guided at-home face sculpting ritual

💛 Now available as part of our brand new memberships — designed for those who love to come in regularly and are ready to commit to real, long-lasting skin results (with huge savings too!).

Spots are limited — Head to the link bio and click on memberships to learn more 🍃

03/08/2025

28/07/2025

Suffering from breakouts that just won’t budge? 😫

You’ve tried the skincare, the supplements, the treatments... but what if the issue isn’t on your skin? it’s in your blood! 🩸

Low iron levels can contribute to acne in ways you might not expect:

🦠 Weakening your immune system (hello, bacteria!)
⛔ Slowing wound healing and increasing scarring
😮‍💨 Exacerbating stress + cortisol spikes
🔥 Driving up inflammation

Iron deficiency is more common in women than you think and it doesn’t always show up with classic signs like fatigue.

Sometimes your skin tells the story first.

If you feel like your skin isn’t healing, your breakouts are getting worse, or you’re constantly run down, it might be time to explore what’s going on internally🕵️

24/07/2025

Is your skin dry, feeling more textured than usual or even flaky? Feeling a bit meh?

You’re not the only one and I’ve been hearing it non-stop in clinic lately.

Winter can be tough on your skin and your immune system, but with a few small changes, you can actually feel really good through the colder months.

I’ve popped together my top 3 winter tips from what to eat, what to put on your skin, and little daily rituals to help you feel nourished and supported.

It’s simple, it works, and your skin will thank you for it 💛

Swipe to  have a read of Part 1!

xx

21/07/2025

True lasting change doesn’t happen from just one facial, herb or supplement.

It’s a cumulative shift built from consistency, whether it be daily nutrition, consistent sleep, movement, time in nature, moments of stillness, and choosing practices that regulate the nervous system.

Each small step may feel subtle, but together they create the foundation for better skin and better health.

So proud of this client and so grateful to be supporting her on her skin + wellness journey.

Thank you always for trusting me with your skin 🫶🏻

24/06/2025

This might look like just a facial… but it’s so much more.

What you don’t see is the shift happening beneath the surface — her body has softened into deep parasympathetic rest, tension melting away as her nervous system exhales. Her mind is quiet, her breath steady.

This is skin therapy with intention 🫶🏻

15/06/2025

There’s something really special about supporting someone through a skin journey in the lead-up to a meaningful life event.

When this client came to see me 5 months before her wedding, we took a considered, gradual approach — focusing on strengthening her skin barrier, reducing inflammation, and bringing balance back through consistent in-clinic treatments and supportive home care.

One thing I often see is the power of consistency.

Skin doesn’t change overnight, but when we give it the right environment to heal, both topically and internally, we begin to see real, lasting change.

And just as important as the physical improvements is the emotional shift — taking time to slow down, be cared for, and feel a sense of calm in the process.

04/06/2025

You may not know this but I was an acne sufferer.

Not the occasional breakout kind—I’m talking years of painful, cystic acne ON again - OFF again - that impacted my confidence, my mental health, and the way I saw myself in the world. I tried it all—topical treatments, antibiotics, the pill, even multiple rounds of isotretinoin (Roaccutane). It was exhausting. And lonely.
That experience shaped the way I now practice. It’s why I do what I do.
Acne is complex. It’s not just a skin issue—it’s an internal issue. Gut health, stress, nutrition, inflammation, and immune health all play a role. And healing takes time, patience, and the right kind of support. You really have to learn how to love yourself. How to be kind to yourself.

Your words and thoughts matter 🫶🏻

As a Skin Therapist and bachelor qualified Naturopath, and I’ve fused together almost 25 years of experience and knowledge to support women who feel like they’ve tried everything. Because I know how it feels and I know how powerful it is when things finally start to shift.

Your skin is not your enemy. It’s speaking to you.
And just so you know…, you’re not alone in this. 🤍

24/04/2025

You’ve probably heard the term “leaky gut” floating around but what does it actually mean? And more importantly, how do you know if it’s impacting you?

As a naturopath who works closely with gut and skin health, I often see intestinal permeability showing up in subtle ways — from persistent bloating and fatigue to skin flare-ups, food sensitivities, and low mood.

Lets break it down ➡️➡️➡️

08/04/2025

Working with skin conditions, especially acne, is not a quick fix and even though the skin’s surface renews roughly every 4–6 weeks, healing from acne often takes much longer because we’re not just treating what we see 👀 we’re working on the internal drivers beneath it 🔍

Acne can be influenced by

🥗Gut health – imbalances in the microbiome, poor digestion or detoxification, and nutrient absorption issues all affect skin.

🔥 Inflammation – systemic or local inflammation takes time to calm, especially when it’s been ongoing.

😰 Stress + nervous system regulation – stress impacts hormones, digestion, and immune responses, all of which influence skin.

🩸 Hormonal imbalances – even subtle changes can take several cycles to shift.

❤️‍🩹 Post-inflammatory healing – redness, scarring, or pigmentation can linger long after breakouts stop.

This is why it’s not uncommon that lasting improvements in acne can take 3–6 months (sometimes longer). Its about building the foundations for healthy skin from the ground up ⬆️

03/04/2025

Herbal medicine has completely transformed the way I approach health and healing and not just for my clients, but in my own life. I love that it works in harmony with the body, supporting balance rather than forcing a response.

Plants contain powerful compounds that have been used for centuries to nourish, repair, and regulate the body on a deeper level.

What I find most incredible is how adaptable herbal medicine is. It can calm an overactive immune system, strengthen digestion, ease stress, support skin healing, and so much more.

It’s not just about treating symptoms; it’s about addressing the root cause and creating long-term change and I feel so privileged to share it with my clients 🫶🏻💛🌿