Joondalup Naturopath

Joondalup Naturopath Treating the cause and you as a whole, allowing me to personalise your care. Holistic Health and Wellness

Natasha is experienced and passionate in treating a variety of conditions including immune, stress, digestive, hormonal & thyroid, womens health and weight related conditions.

Let’s talk about Progesterone! Our unsung sister!It can influence sleep, mood, nervous system regulation and immune fun...
19/08/2026

Let’s talk about Progesterone! Our unsung sister!

It can influence sleep, mood, nervous system regulation and immune function — all areas that can become more noticeable during perimenopause.

While we can’t completely stop progesterone naturally declining, there’s plenty we can do to support and preserve the progesterone you’re still making.

And sometimes, body-identical progesterone can also have a place.

Swipe through to learn more or get in touch!

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Tash xx

Have you ever been told your thyroid is “normal”… but you still feel exhausted, foggy and unlike yourself?It’s a convers...
11/08/2026

Have you ever been told your thyroid is “normal”… but you still feel exhausted, foggy and unlike yourself?

It’s a conversation I have with women all the time.

Blood tests are incredibly important, but they don’t always tell the whole story. Your symptoms, medical history, thyroid antibodies, nutrient status, stress levels and even how your body is using thyroid hormone can all provide valuable pieces of the puzzle.

That doesn’t mean everyone with symptoms has a thyroid problem, or that normal blood tests should be ignored. But it does mean your symptoms deserve to be taken seriously.

If you’ve been struggling with fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, constipation, feeling cold or hair thinning, don’t dismiss them simply because one result falls within the laboratory reference range.

Your body is always giving you clues. The key is knowing how to put the pieces together.

Have you ever been told your thyroid was “normal” but still felt something wasn’t right?
Let me know!

Tash xx

It makes me sad every time a woman says “I didn’t know what was happening to my body” or “no one took the time to expla...
11/08/2026

It makes me sad every time a woman says “I didn’t know what was happening to my body” or “no one took the time to explain what was happening”... even though it cost them 100’s of $$$$!!!

How many of these symptoms have surprised you?

Let me know below —you may be helping another woman realise she’s not alone

Tash xx

The symptoms we brush off as “just life” are actually clues.Which one do you relate to most?Needing coffee to function?B...
10/08/2026

The symptoms we brush off as “just life” are actually clues.

Which one do you relate to most?

Needing coffee to function?
Brain fog?
Waking tired?
Afternoon crashes?

Your body is always giving you feedback—it’s worth listening.

If these signs sound familiar, it’s time to look a little deeper into what’s really going on.

Get in touch!

Tash xx


What even is a thyroid???Most people think of the thyroid as the gland that controls your metabolism.But it does so much...
23/07/2026

What even is a thyroid???

Most people think of the thyroid as the gland that controls your metabolism.
But it does so much more than that! It is intricately linked into your entire body.

Your thyroid hormones help your cells produce energy, support brain function, regulate body temperature, keep your digestion moving, and influence everything from cholesterol to blood sugar regulation.

That’s why when your thyroid isn’t functioning optimally, the symptoms can seem unrelated:
• Constant fatigue
• Brain fog
• Feeling cold
• Constipation
• Weight gain
• Low motivation

Your symptoms are your body’s way of telling you something deserves attention.

Have you ever been surprised by just how many parts of the body the thyroid affects?

Tash xx

Many women think anxiety is simply a result of stress or genetics.But if you’re in your 40s, it could also be one of the...
27/06/2026

Many women think anxiety is simply a result of stress or genetics.

But if you’re in your 40s, it could also be one of the earliest signs of perimenopause.

Fluctuating hormones can affect the brain chemicals that regulate mood, calmness and your ability to cope with stress. Add in poor sleep, thyroid changes, nutrient deficiencies or blood sugar swings, and it’s easy to see why anxiety can suddenly appear.

The good news? You don’t have to just put up with it.

There’s so much that natural medicine is equipped for in this space 💪🏻

Have you noticed anxiety becoming more of an issue in your 40s?

Tash xx

When you think about improving your health, what do you usually reach for?A multivitamin? Vitamin D? B12?We hear a lot...
26/06/2026

When you think about improving your health, what do you usually reach for?
A multivitamin? Vitamin D? B12?

We hear a lot about vitamins, but we don’t talk nearly enough about minerals!
Yet minerals are involved in thousands of chemical reactions throughout the body. They help regulate your mood, stress response, thyroid function, blood sugar, brain energy, sleep, muscle function and hormone balance.

The challenge is that mineral imbalances are incredibly common.
Modern farming has reduced the mineral content of our food, chronic stress increases our mineral requirements, and digestive issues can reduce how well we absorb them.. And they can be notoriously hard to absorb for some! Yet they’re often overlooked because blood tests don’t always reflect what’s happening inside our cells and tissues.

This is just one of the many reasons why I use HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) to get to the underlying cause of ill health.
HTMA doesn’t replace blood tests—it provides a different perspective. It identifies longer-term mineral patterns that may be contributing to symptoms such as anxiety, low mood, brain fog, fatigue and poor stress tolerance, helping explain why two people with the same symptoms can have completely different underlying drivers.

HTMA uncovers your mineral and heavy metal imbalances which can be the key to understanding what’s happening in your body!

Tash xx

This might be controversial, but hear me out.One of the most common prescriptions I see women given in perimenopause is ...
18/06/2026

This might be controversial, but hear me out.

One of the most common prescriptions I see women given in perimenopause is oestrogen gel.

Yet many of these women are already experiencing what I would consider signs of relative oestrogen dominance:
• Breast tenderness
• Heavy or clotty periods
• Fluid retention
• Anxiety
• Irritability
• Migraines
• PMS-like symptoms

In my opinion, adding more oestrogen to this picture can sometimes make the situation worse rather than better.

Why?
Because in the early stages of perimenopause, the issue is often not a lack of oestrogen.
Oestrogen levels can fluctuate dramatically and frequently spike higher than many women realise.

What commonly starts to decline first is progesterone.
Progesterone is the calming hormone.

When this drops down we can start to experience sleep changes, mood changes and an overreactive nervous system.
Progesterone helps balance some of oestrogen’s more stimulating effects.
We start to feel overwhelmed, anxious, wired, emotional and exhausted at the same time.

This is where progesterone becomes a completely different conversation.

In my clinical opinion, many women may benefit from assessing whether progesterone support is actually needed instead of more oestrogen.

Supporting the body with the changes that are actually happening is key.

And understanding this difference can change everything.

Tash xx










Ever noticed that what used to work for your body no longer does?One of the biggest changes I see in perimenopause is ho...
05/06/2026

Ever noticed that what used to work for your body no longer does?

One of the biggest changes I see in perimenopause is how much more sensitive women become to blood sugar fluctuations.

Suddenly skipping meals isn’t an option, the 3pm chocolate craving hits hard, and energy feels like a rollercoaster.

The good news is that understanding what’s happening can help you work with your body instead of against it.

If you’ve been experiencing cravings, energy crashes, irritability or stubborn weight gain, this could be an important piece of the puzzle.

Have you noticed your tolerance for skipping meals has changed since entering perimenopause?

Get in touch!

Tash xx










“It’s all in your head” - have you been told this? 😱You’re not imagining your symptoms just because your blood tests cam...
21/05/2026

“It’s all in your head” - have you been told this? 😱

You’re not imagining your symptoms just because your blood tests came back “normal.”

Blood testing is incredibly valuable — but it’s often a snapshot of what’s happening in the bloodstream at that moment in time and does not include free a functional view - think of it as a 2D picture

HTMA gives us a broader view of what’s been happening at functional level over the previous 2–3 months.

This matters.

Because symptoms and functional problems start at the cellular level first.

This is why so many women can experience:
• fatigue
• brain fog
• anxiety
• poor stress tolerance
• weight gain
• hair changes
• low motivation

…despite being told everything looks “fine.”

Comparing blood results alongside HTMA is often incredibly revealing, helping us understand the patterns behind why you still don’t feel like yourself.

It’s not about replacing blood tests.

It’s about looking at the bigger, more functional picture.

Tash x










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