Alchemical Heart

21/10/2026

Yay!! I finally did it. I've been working on this website for a year or two and spent thousands of hours learning how to do it, destroy it all, and do it again.

Sometime, it takes a few goes to really convey the vibe to the people you want to reach.

My intention is to use my platform to help educate and empower women across all ages to understand their bodies better and reclaim their health.
I want women to feel confident in standing up for themselves in a reductionist and dismissive health system.
I want them to know that one opinion is not necessarily correct. That they deserve answers. They deserve to be heard.
I want women to feel supported and optimistic that change and improvement is possible.

I aim to add a health journal, recipes, education and updates on workshops or events.

Please check it out. You can make a booking online, I will be available very soon for Telehealth consults Monday and Saturday.

21/10/2026

I am excited to finally launch my website which I have spent the last year and half, making and remaking! Here you will find more information about the services I provide, you will be able to book online, and also find out more about me. I will also plan to launch an online health journal, and will be adding some great resources.
https://www.alchemicalheart.com.au/

Please check it out. Consults will be available on Mondays, and Saturdays very soon.

Alchemical Heart exists to empower women through knowledge, curiosity and connection. We challenge the silence surrounding women's health, question conventional narratives and create space for conversations that deserve to be heard. Bridging traditional herbal wisdom with modern evidence-informed he...

19/10/2026

I had a wonderful day teaching Freo Permies about using medicinal herbs grown from the garden.
We covered everything from the purpose of home herbalism, foundations of plant principles, how to understand herbal actions and energetics. How to apply these concepts to our own holistic pattern of symptoms, underlying drivers, energetics and so much more.

We learnt how to formulate herbals teas, how to make infused oils in the most effective way, how to make salves, tinctures, poultices, compresses and liniments. Also to identify when textbook does not translate to reality and how to alter herb extract ratios to optimise your finished medicine.
We covered how to harvest medicine at certain times, the best way to dry it, store and then choose which preparation will suit our needs.

We discussed other influences on herbal potency including planetary influences, environmental factor affecting plant potency and how to allow our plants to thrive but build resilience to maximise their natural properties.

Our workshops are comprehensive, thought provoking, insightful and empowering.
My aim is always to build confidence and the knowledge so you can walk away and start your herbal apothecary today.

I offer workshops on many herbal and naturopathic topics.
If you are interested in organising a herbal workshop for a group of interested people, I would love you to get in touch.

13/10/2026

Local Perth Weeds you can forage yourself!!

# # !! Always be cautious and avoid picking plants near lakes or where pesticides may be sprayed.
Always ensure you correctly identify the plant.
Don't consume if you're not 100% sure it's safe.

Now these plants have some amazing nutritive and medicinal properties.
They're prolific this time of year in spring.
These photos I took today at Galup lake and its incredible the amount of usable weeds we have.
Abundant, free medicine.

Some do have lookalikes. It takes careful inspection to tell them apart.
Most won't harm you much aside from some Gi upset.
Many have anit inflammatory, nutritive, would healing properties.
Many can be eaten raw but most require blanching first to remove undesirable compounds or texture.
There are many more but I wanted to just get these out there today!

09/10/2026

Free medicine is the best medicine in my opinion..
Why not consider what is growing in your neighbourhood or backyard and learn how to make medicine from it. Common and everyday herbs are all around us. So much so we often ignore them or under utilise them.
Winter/spring is the best time in Perth to harvest fresh lavender. As summer comes it starts to die back as the weather heats up.
All you need to do is pick a couple of decent bunches, string them together, and hang them upside down in side in a dry place.
A week or two later they should be completely dry.
Now you can remove the flower heads, and store in a clean dry jar for use in your tea before bed, your bath, make an infised oil from it, or even create a sleep pillow for relaxation.

I think I'll do a bit of series on local foraged medicine in Perth. What do you guys think?

20/09/2026

Growing Tomatoes in an IBC
ORIGINALLY, I was going to make wicking beds with the IBCS, which I have never done before, but I decided to just use what we have and make the best of it.

We had this hydroponic gravel sitting around from a previous aquaponic set up and it's great to use at the bottom of pots or containers to prevent water stagnation and root rot.
It's lightweight and porous.
So I used a 5 to 10cm layer at the bottom.
Followed by pea straw, which is high in nitrogen. I have then layered on aged manure, and I will topdress with compost that I plant the tomatoes into once it has settled for a week or so.
I have started growing my tomatoes from seed and just repotted them.
It's a long slow process but I am avoiding the tempation to buy tomato seedlings.
I want the satisfaction of growing my own.

Stay tuned for progress!
Also, please share your tomato growing tips with me!

20/09/2026

Don't throw away expired herbs!!
Please make use of them in the best way you can..if you have a garden, make a simple herb tea fertiliser.
Herbs are rich in nutrients, even old ones.
Add whatever you have to a bucket, and fill the bucket with water. Stir your herbs in thoroughly. Preferably use filteres or rain water.
You can add some sugar or molasses to help the process of fermentation.
But I just went with soaking them in a bucket.
I'll stir it daily and cover it with a old cloth/tea towel or strainer laundry bag.
They need some air to help ferment the bacteria.

After a couple of weeks, it'll be a bit stinky, so you can leave it a little longer until the smell subsides.
Then strain the herb material out of the bucket and compost it. Set the tea aside and dilute it 1 part to 10 parts water. Use as a foliar spray pr on your plants for stronger growth.
Its basically the same as a seaweed tea.

So good for the plants!

16/03/2026

Part 2
How to improve insulin resistance.

Some basic lifestyle hacks:

#1 Reduce stress in whatever way you can to lower cortisol which disrupts insulin sensitivity and conversion of glucose.

#2 Exercise with weights to increase muscle mass, and burn fat more efficiently.

#3 Increase protein to a minimum of 1.2g per kg of body weight and increase up to 1.5g/kg of bw if doing intense exercise over an hour.

#4 Reduce highly refined carbs, that includes white rice, white bread, potatoes, refined sugars. Switch to low GI foods, remove processed sugars.

#5 Exercise after meals, even a 10 to 20min walk to reduce blood glucose levels and burn some of the glucose consumed, rather than it turn to fat.

Supplements: As always consult your practitioner for specific supplements best for you.
Some effective and well researched products include: Myo-inositol, chromium, berberine, herbs like fenugreek, cinnamon, goats rue, nigella, gymnema to name a few.

Always start with diet and lifestyle.

If you want personalised support, reach out, or book in the link in my bio .

13/03/2026

A little reintroduction for my new followers here..

Hi, my name is Zoe, I am a certified Naturopath and herbal educator. I am passionate about working with plant medicines, good food and nature to realign and reinvigorate our health. I am determined to help my patients feel better, and to reclaim their health through naturopathic education and support.

I address any issue a person comes to me with, however I am particularly passionate about women's hormones, fertility, post partum care, gut health, mental health, and metabolic health.
I ensure you feel safe, heard and validated.
My approach is always to work with you and for your best health.

I am a strong advocate for functional testing to address root cause issues.
And I aim to consider and support a person's mental and spiritual health every time.

Personally, I am a mother, a vegan, a sustainability advicator, and environmentalist, a passionate gardener, animal lover and thirsty learner.

I am always upskilling my education and have begun practical training in Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique by Dolores Cannon to work with a person's physical, emotional, spiritual and past life traumas to access subconcious understanding and quantum healing.

Please reach out to my directly or via email of you would like to get in touch.
You can find me at Hills Natural Health Centre in Glen Forrest on Saturdays.