Handcrafted Health

19/06/2026

19/06/2026

Trauma is increasingly present in clinical practice, whether we recognise it or not. Developing trauma-informed awareness helps practitioners support patients safely while protecting their own wellbeing.
On 24 June, I'll be facilitating an insightful and supportive webinar with psychotherapist Joy Stewart for the Nepal Social Impact Association, exploring what trauma-informed practice looks like for integrative health professionals.
Reserve your place now and build the confidence to navigate trauma safely in your clinic https://youtu.be/3T5f61IiW-8

Trauma doesn't always look like a single catastrophic event. It can show up as chronic fatigue, digestive issues, hormonal dysregulation, or anxiety, and it often sits quietly beneath the surface in our patients.
In this webinar with psychotherapist Joy Stewart, we explore what trauma-informed practice actually looks like for naturopaths, nutritionists, and integrative health practitioners, how to recognise a trauma response in clinic, stay within your scope, and protect your own wellbeing in the process.
This is the kind of training most of us never received but genuinely need, and all funds raised go to the healthcare partners in Nepal.

If this is relevant to your practice, share it with a colleague.

17/06/2026

Trauma is increasingly present in clinical practice, whether we recognise it or not. Developing trauma-informed awareness helps practitioners support patients safely while protecting their own wellbeing.
On 24 June, I'll be facilitating an insightful and supportive webinar with psychotherapist Joy Stewart for the Nepal Social Impact Association, exploring what trauma-informed practice looks like for integrative health professionals.
Reserve your place now and build the confidence to navigate trauma safely in your clinic URL
https://events.humanitix.com/trauma-informed-practice-in-integrative-healthcare-tvjnm6vhtrauma-informed-practice-in-integrative-healthcare

Trauma doesn't always look like a single catastrophic event. It can show up as chronic fatigue, digestive issues, hormonal dysregulation, or anxiety, and it often sits quietly beneath the surface in our patients.
In this webinar with psychotherapist Joy Stewart, we explore what trauma-informed practice actually looks like for naturopaths, nutritionists, and integrative health practitioners, how to recognise a trauma response in clinic, stay within your scope, and protect your own wellbeing in the process.
This is the kind of training most of us never received but genuinely need, and all funds raised go to the healthcare partners in Nepal.
If this is relevant to your practice, share it with a colleague.

15/06/2026

Bone loss during menopause is not only linked to changing hormones. Chronic stress can also play a major role. Ongoing stress affects cortisol levels, sleep, inflammation, digestion, and nutrient absorption, all of which influence bone health. Over time, stress and nervous system overload can contribute to increased bone breakdown and reduced bone strength, especially when combined with low muscle mass, poor nutrition, and lack of recovery. For more information you might like to read the blog at Handcrafted Health. https://handcraftedhealth.com.au/why-is-bone-health-important/

14/06/2026

If you have been told to drink more milk to protect your bones - this post is for you.

Calcium is the most talked-about bone nutrient and the most misunderstood. After 30 years in clinic I still see women supplementing calcium in ways that simply will not help - and sometimes actively get in the way.

Here is what I wish every woman over 40 understood about calcium, food, and what actually builds strong bones. Swipe through.

Save this and share it with someone who has been told dairy is the answer.

Link in bio to book a discovery call or explore the Thrive Through Menopause program: https://handcraftedhealth.com.au/handcrafted-health-neutral-bay-book-online-now/

13/06/2026

Why Do Hot Flushes Happen? The Blood Glucose Connection

Hot flushes are your body sending a stress signal — and blood glucose drops are often the trigger. In this short I explain the link between refined carbs, wine, and your hypothalamus, and what you can do about it naturally.

If you're struggling with hot flushes, I'm here to help. Book a discovery call at handcraftedhealth.com.au

10/06/2026

Is your anxiety suddenly through the roof. and nobody can explain why? 💚

You're not imagining it. and you're definitely not "just stressed."

Anxiety is one of the most under-recognised symptoms of perimenopause. and it can feel completely out of nowhere, especially if you've never struggled with it before.

Here's what's really happening beneath the surface:

🌿 Oestrogen and progesterone fluctuate wildly in perimenopause. Progesterone, your calming hormone, often drops first. leaving your nervous system feeling raw and reactive.

🌿 Blood sugar dips. When oestrogen falls, insulin sensitivity shifts. Those mid-morning or afternoon crashes? They can trigger a surge of cortisol that feels just like anxiety.

🌿 Your stress load. Your body's stress response becomes far more sensitive during this transition. Things that never used to bother you suddenly feel overwhelming. That's biology, not weakness.

The good news? There is so much we can do.

Herbs, nutrition, blood sugar support, breathwork, and counselling. all working together. That's the Handcrafted Health approach, and it's what 30 years of clinical practice looks like in action.

You don't have to white-knuckle your way through this. 🙏

If this resonates, save this post and share it with a woman who needs to hear it.

Or, if you're ready to understand what's driving YOUR anxiety and get a real, personalised plan. book a discovery call with me at https://handcraftedhealth.com.au/handcrafted-health-neutral-bay-book-online-now/ #

09/06/2026

Hot flushes keeping you up at night? 🌿 There's a reason your body is sending you this signal — and it's not just "hormones being hormones."

In this video I explain the connection between blood glucose drops and hot flushes, and why what you eat (and drink) might be triggering them more than you think.

Understanding the WHY is the first step to feeling better. 💚

If hot flushes are affecting your sleep or your day, I'd love to help you put together a plan. Book a discovery call — link below.