Kathleen Murphy: Naturopath & Acupuncturist

Kathleen Murphy: Naturopath & Acupuncturist Clinical naturopath and acupuncturist, living and working on Bundjalung Country, in Northern NSW. I

I’m a naturopath and acupuncturist, based in leafy Lismore and working across the Northern Rivers Region. I have been in practice since 2009, with a Bachelor of Health Science in Naturopathy and a Master of Applied Science in Acupuncture. I began my career working in a large acupuncture and naturopathy clinic in Brisbane’s CBD, before relocating to Sydney in 2012. At that time, I joined the team a

t Bourke Street Clinic, an integrative clinical environment where I worked alongside medical and allied health colleagues. I closed my books and took maternity leave following the birth of my daughter, to take some time for myself and my family, and to allow me to work on several big projects. This included the development and roll-out of MamaCare Health Services an in-home postpartum health program… a passion project of mine. I also used this time to focus on postgraduate study and complete my acupuncture qualification. I returned to practice with Dr Paulette Maroun and colleagues at Paradigm and Co, in Sydney’s CBD; an integrative medical collective and wonderful place to work. I also did home visits, all over Sydney, as part of MamaCare’s services. As for many people, 2020 has been a year of great upheaval, challenge and change. Mid-pandemic, my family and I relocated to Northern NSW, as part of my husband’s work with the National Centre of Naturopathic Medicine and here we have happily settled. I’m now working in Lismore and do home visits across Northern NSW. www.kathleenmurphy.com.au

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All of the information found on this page is for general use only. It is not intended to replace professional healthcare advice and should not be used to diagnose medical conditions or prescribe treatment.

01/08/2026

It's always a mixed bag and I always love it. How lucky am I to support so many folks at different stages of life and health! 🧡

We're well and truly into the crispy cold winter, citrus-laden, season here in the Northern Rivers ❄️🍊 I've got mandarin...
18/06/2026

We're well and truly into the crispy cold winter, citrus-laden, season here in the Northern Rivers ❄️🍊 I've got mandarins, oranges, limes, bush lemons, grapefruit and cumquats coming out the wahzoo at our place - DELICIOUS - and I've been bringing them into the clinic to share, giving to friends + eating, juicing, dehydrating etc with the abundance... very grateful! *And* all these lovely, Vitamin C and flavanoid rich fruits are perfectly suited to this time of year... especially at the moment with so many lurgies doing the rounds. Hurrah for citrus 🙌

It has been super busy since I opened the new clinic doors just over 2 mths ago, and every day I feel incredibly gratefu...
25/03/2026

It has been super busy since I opened the new clinic doors just over 2 mths ago, and every day I feel incredibly grateful that I come into this lovely space and meet / treat / support / laugh / cry / chat with so many different folks. From fertility support to acute gym injuries to chronic complex diagnoses; I see a wide range of presentations. What a privilege!

Aaaand I'm back!... after a blissful, fun, super delicious and cup-filling week in Tassie with my favourite person. We d...
22/02/2026

Aaaand I'm back!... after a blissful, fun, super delicious and cup-filling week in Tassie with my favourite person. We drove and hiked and ate and chatted our heads off all week. Best! Now back home, and straight back into the swing of things - routine returns hahaha. Great to go away and also great to come back home xox

Signage is up! 🤎With huge thanks to Kate Stroud for her beautiful work (as ever)... hand painted magic at my own front d...
06/02/2026

Signage is up! 🤎
With huge thanks to Kate Stroud for her beautiful work (as ever)... hand painted magic at my own front door.
And, now there won't be any more 'where are you?' calls as people walk up the arcade, wondering which shop I'm in 😂

21/01/2026

Incredibly grateful that I can support so many lovely folk *and* that I can do it in my new clinic space. We've really hit the ground running. Hurrah! 📌🌿🧡🤸‍♀️

Hi friends! For anyone new here, hi and hello 👋 I'm Kathleen, naturopath and acupuncturist here in leafy Lismore / Widja...
16/01/2026

Hi friends! For anyone new here, hi and hello 👋

I'm Kathleen, naturopath and acupuncturist here in leafy Lismore / Widjabul Wiabul land.

I've been in practice since 2009, which makes this my 17th year in clinic. Time flies! Before moving to the Northern Rivers, I worked first in Brisbane and then Sydney, and have always practiced in integrative and/or interdisciplinary environments, as it's important to me to work collaboratively with other clinicians and modalities.

In the clinic, I see all sorts of people and presentations, from musculoskeletal aches to complex chronic health conditions. I do however have a particular passion for reproductive and women's health, which both naturopathy and acupuncture can be an excellent support for.

I also do some lecturing amd clinical supervision in the naturopathic programs at both SCU and Torrens, which I absolutely love.

We relocated to the Northern Rivers 5+ years ago and, three years ago, my husband and I bought a large off-grid property in the hills outside Nimbin... it is incredibly beautiful 🌳 (and an incredibly large amount of work!)

I like to share health and clinic info on socials but, fair warning, there is quite a bit of mowing and content too!

New clinic, new days and times! Come find me at Shop 4a, Strand Arcade, 74-78 Molesworth Street, Lismore -- and here's *...
12/01/2026

New clinic, new days and times!
Come find me at Shop 4a, Strand Arcade, 74-78 Molesworth Street, Lismore -- and here's *when* you can find me here and / or book in a session 🗓
If you need an earlier or later time than what you can see in the book, always feel free to flick me a message and we can work it out - especially if you're looking online and can't find a day or time that suits xox

12/01/2026

She's open! It's been a BIG couple of months getting this space ready - from a blank canvas full of potential (i.e. a box with fluros and questionable fittings) to a beautiful healing space. Hurrah! I was so excited to open the clinic doors for business today! It's certainly been a minute, as we've done most of it ourselves, on weekends and days off, pulling in family (especial shout out to the dads! 🙌) and friends to help on occasion. ThankyouooOOOOooo it takes a village etc (to open a new business? I guess so!) Also, massive love and gratitude to my beloved Jon - best in all ways - for his support and encouragement, and to my little mate Molly, who has been very patient with her busy parents and also a great help in so many ways. The space isn't totally finished yet - more artwork, more plants (always), signage our front etc.. but that's all on the way... and for now, we're good to go! Seeya there soon 🥰

Yep. Yep! I'm going back down the hill into town and opening up my own clinic - a space for acupuncture, naturopathy and...
19/11/2025

Yep. Yep! I'm going back down the hill into town and opening up my own clinic - a space for acupuncture, naturopathy and a big herbal dispensary. Exciting! And bittersweet too, to leave my beloved crew at Northern Rivers Health - Alstonville, Goonellabah & Lennox Head (but we'll all still be connected - can't get rid of me that easily hahaha)

I've had this bubbling along in the background for a little while now, but as the year comes to an end and I'm starting to gut / fit out the new space, it's time to spread the word. More details to come over the next few weeks and, of course, if you're a patient of mine, I'll make sure you have all the info you need on what's happening and how to keep appointments and support consistent (and easy) 🧡

For now, it's business as usual here in Gbah, right up until I finish appointments for the year on 17th Dec... and when I start back on 12th Jan, it will be from my new clinic space in Lismore.

More information to come and I'll share some snippets of behind the scenes chaos of us building the space (because it is largely me, Jon and some family/friend ring-ins putting it together... why not hey, it's been the YEAR of living and working amidst construction!)

Watch this space!

Address

Shop 4a, 74-48 Molesworth Street, Strand Arcade
Lismore, NSW
2480

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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