Meet Emma McDonald
About Me
Welcome, I'm glad you are here.
I’m Emma – Naturopath aka Holistic Health Detective and Mum to one busy little lady.
I’m a qualified naturopath with a deep passion for supporting your family to feel more connected, nourished, and balanced in their health.
With years of clinical experience and a background in both health food retail and multi-modality clinics, I bring a grounded, practical approach to natural health care. I combine herbal medicine, nutrition, lifestyle support, and homeopathy to tailor each plan to the individual – because no two bodies (or lives) are the same.
I work a little like a holistic health detective – digging into the ‘why’ behind your symptoms and piecing together the root causes. Whether it’s hormones, gut health, emotional stress, or something deeper, my goal is to uncover what your body is trying to tell us, and help it come back into balance gently and effectively.
I’m especially passionate about helping:
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Women navigating perimenopause, mood shifts and hormonal confusion
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Mums supporting fussy eaters or children with gut, immune or behavioural challenges
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Those recovering from long-term medication use, digestive issues or burnout
I believe healing happens when we address the mind, body & soul.
When I’m not in clinic, I’m usually baking healthy treats, hanging out with the family or at the occasion tap class.
I look forward to working with you!
Why Choose Naturopathy?
Here are just a few reasons...
Digestive Health
Bloating, reflux, constipation, food sensitivities… they’re not just “normal” or something to live with. Your gut is at the centre of your health, it impacts energy, mood, hormones, skin, and immunity. I work to uncover the why behind your symptoms and help rebuild your digestion from the inside out with herbs, nutrition, and gentle lifestyle changes that actually work.
Hormones
Whether it’s PMS, irregular periods, fertility struggles, perimenopause or post-menopausal shifts, your hormones are messengers not the enemy. I support women in all stages of life to understand their cycles, soothe symptoms, and feel more balanced, clear and connected in their bodies again.
Detoxification
Our bodies are designed to detox but sometimes they get overwhelmed. From past medications and toxin exposure to sluggish lymph or liver function, I support safe and gentle detoxification using herbs, food, and foundational support to help your body clear out what it doesn’t need and rebuild with what it does.
Weight Management
Weight changes, fatigue and feeling “off” aren’t about failure, they’re often signs of deeper imbalances. I look at the whole picture: nutrient deficiencies, stress hormones, thyroid function, sleep, gut health and mindset. Let’s focus on nourishment, not restriction, and help your body come back into balance in a sustainable way.
Childrens Health
Kids can’t always tell us what’s wrong — but their body gives us clues. From fussy eating, eczema, tummy aches and behaviour changes to ADHD and recurrent infections, I take a gentle, investigative approach to support their health using nutrition, herbs, homeopathy, and lifestyle tweaks that fit into busy family life.
When needed, I use non-invasive testing like stool analysis and Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) to get a clearer picture of what’s going on beneath the surface, helping us tailor support to their unique needs. My goal is to empower parents with natural tools and insights that really make a difference, without overwhelm.
Client Testimonials
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