Olea Health

I was asked if I would come in & take one of the workshops today at for the students who are about to graduate! 😊

It was a great morning! We talked about all things to do with life after uni, imposter syndrome, how do efficient treatment plans & how to run a successful Naturopathy practice.

If you’re a student or a recent grad who needs some support please reach out to me either via dm or email: [email protected], as I offer mentoring as one of my services.

💩 3 Signs You May Have Leaky Gut! 💩

Your gut health plays a crucial role in your overall well-being, but sometimes things can go awry, leading to a condition known as intestinal permeability or “leaky gut.” Here are three signs that may point to you having leaky gut:

1️⃣ Digestive Issues: Constant bloating, gas, or irregular bowel movements (like diarrhoea or constipation) could be a sign that your gut lining is compromised.

2️⃣ Food Sensitivities: If you’re suddenly reacting to foods that never bothered you before, like dairy, gluten, or certain fruits, it might be because your gut is letting unwanted particles into your bloodstream.

3️⃣ Skin Issues: Conditions like eczema, acne, or rashes can sometimes be linked to leaky gut. When your gut lining is compromised, it can trigger inflammation that shows up on your skin.

If any of these sound familiar, it might be time to take a closer look at your gut health. A healthy gut is key to a healthy you! 🌿

Hi 👋 to all the over thinkers! If you find yourself going over and over and over things, try these 3 tips ⬆️. But if that's not enough, counselling can help you feel less controlled by your Very Busy Brain. Book in with Deb today 😀, face to face and telehealth appointments available.

Feeling anxious today? Take a few minutes to read these tips. If anxiety is affecting your life, book an appointment with our counsellor Deb today. Telehealth and face to face sessions available.

Some beautiful words from for my fellow sensitive souls out there. If you need help setting boundaries that honour who you are, counselling can help. Book an appointment with Deb today. Link in bio for more info send bookings!

Feeling overwhelmed? Here are 3 ways to reduce the mental load and from our counsellor, Deb:

1. Delegate Tasks: Reduce your expectations of perfection and ask for help. Done is better than perfect.

2. Set Boundaries: You can't do it all. Start saying NO, upfront. And repeat after me: I don't have to give a reason.  "I'm not able to do that" is perfectly adequate. Bonus parenting tip: Your kids don't have to do it all either. Let 👏 some 👏things 👏go.

3. Communicate clearly: If you're frustrated with others because of unspoken expectations that have been placed on you, it's important to communicate clearly with them about it. Don't be a martyr. Let them know. You don't need to add a bunch of resentment to your already heavy load.

Esther was published in ‘InFlow Magazine’ this month for their 10th Edition! You can access this magazine online for free at: https://inflowmagazine.gumroad.com/

Esther talks about the healing benefits of grounding & also shares an easy snack recipe for the whole family! 🤩

Is barefoot grounding something you do?

We’d love to know in the comments 👇🏼

Get to know Deb at Olea Health!

 

Hi everyone! I’m Deb, a dedicated counsellor here to support amazing clients just like you, because I've been there too. Whether you're dealing with mental health issues associated with neurodivergence, burnout, stress, anxiety, depression, or chronic illnesses like Type 1 diabetes, I’m here to help. 💚

 

At Olea Health, I offer a safe, compassionate space tailored to your unique needs. I look forward to connecting with you and helping you navigate towards your wellbeing.

 

I welcome in-person or online telehealth (phone or video) clients, and have some after-hours times available.

 

Meet the Team at Olea Health 🌿✨
Our dedicated, caring and skilled team members are here to support your health and wellness journey. Get to know the amazing professionals behind Olea Health:

Esther Thomas
Clinical Naturopath, Owner, & Director
BHSc (Nat), Dip CSW
Esther is the heart and soul of Olea Health. With her combined experience in naturopathy and community services work, she is passionate about empowering individuals to achieve optimal health through natural, achievable and holistic methods.

Jackie Ludwig
Remedial Massage Therapist & Clinical Naturopath
BHSc (Nat), Dip HSc (Nut), Dip HSc (Herb Med), Dip Rem Mass
Jackie brings a unique blend of naturopathic knowledge and hands-on therapeutic skills. Her expertise in nutrition, herbal medicine, live blood screening, and remedial massage therapy ensures a comprehensive approach to healing and wellness.

Deb Brine
Registered Counsellor, M.A.C.A (Level 2)
B.Creative Arts; B.PsychSc; M.Counselling
Deb is dedicated to providing compassionate and effective counselling services. With her background in psychology and creative arts, she offers a holistic approach to mental health and emotional well-being.

Kate Murfet
Clinical Naturopath & Vibrational Kinesiologist
BHSc (Nat), Dawson Program Practitioner (Sound Healing/Vibrational Kinesiology)
Kate specialises in combining naturopathy with vibrational kinesiology to address both physical and energetic imbalances. Her innovative approach helps clients achieve harmony and balance in their health.

At Olea Health, we’re committed to providing exceptional care and personalised treatment plans. Our team is here to support you every step of the way on your wellness journey.

Stay tuned for more updates and tips from our experts! 🌱💚

☀️One of the most overlooked (and often feared) of nature’s medicines is the electromagnetic radiation (UV rays) of sunlight.☀️ It's actually crucial for our biology. When sunlight touches your skin, it kickstarts a remarkable process that produces vitamin D, a powerful steroidal hormone essential for our well-being. Scientifically speaking, vitamin D plays a key role in regulating immune function, supporting mood balance, promoting overall health and soooo much more 🌿💪

🌞 It’s almost impossible to gain the Vitamin D your body requires by diet alone, which is why responsible sunlight exposure is your friend!

⚖️ Of course, the amount of sunlight needed varies based on factors like skin type, location, and time of day. 


➡️ Generally speaking (and it is general!), 10-30mins bare skin exposure to midday sunlight several times per week is helpful in supporting your vitamin D status (even if you’re a sook like me and still keep your cosy jumper on but roll up your sleeves and let your hands, arms and face absorb the benefit 🥶🌞😅!) 



🧘🏻 Catch those rays mindfully: once your skin turns a slightly light pink hue, you’ve hit your quota to let your body soak up the benefits of the sun responsibly.

🩸Do you know where your vitamin D levels are sitting? Naturopathic analysis of your blood/pathology tests is a wonderful way to de-code your overall health status. If you’d like to get ahead of game and be proactive with your health, book in an see me (Kate) - I love putting my naturopathic hat on and analysing your blood test results through the lens of “health” to provide suggestions and strategies to support your overall wellbeing journey

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🎉 Birthday Giveaway! 🎉

To celebrate our special day, we’re giving away an amazing health and wellness package valued at $193.60! One lucky winner will receive:

🌼 Roasted Dandelion Tea
🍵 Olea Health Immuni-tea
🍫 Keto Meal Replacement Double Chocolate Powder
🔋 Ener-C Sport Electrolyte Drink Mix Berry Powder
💊 Biome Iron + Probiotics Capsules
🧡 Ferro Lipo-sachets (Liposomal Iron)
🥥 Berry Coconut Bite
🍪 Choc Brownie Bite
✨ Collagen Beauty Caramel + Vit C Sachet

PLUS, we’re offering free postage to anywhere in Australia!

To enter:
1️⃣ Like this post
2️⃣ Share to your story
3️⃣ Follow .health
4️⃣ Tag your friends who love health and wellness (each tag is an extra entry)

Good luck, and thank you for celebrating with us! 🎁✨

This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram. The winner will be announced on Tuesday 9th July. *Open to Australian residents only.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US! 🎉

Wow it’s hard to believe it’s been 1 year since I have been running Olea Health! It has been a whirlwind year of learning & growing! There have been so many highs & also plenty of challenges! 😅 owning a small biz definitely isn’t easy!

Thank you to everyone who has supported me on the journey, it has been an absolute dream come true! 🤩 We are growing as a team & growing our clientele & that’s exciting!

Thank you to our beautiful team:

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I couldn’t have done it without you ladies! ☺️

To Lloyd & Jenny, you made this girls dream come true, I’ll be forever grateful to you both 🙏🏼💛

And of course my amazing husband for his constant support, designing & managing our website (for his first time ever) & everything else he does to support me & the business! 🙌🏼

Here’s to bigger things in the year ahead! This gal has a lot of dreams for the future, so look out! 🤩

Here’s a few highlights from the past year:
* We were awarded #1 natural health clinic in logan!
* We have grown from a team of 2 to a team of 5!
* We have welcomed 290 patients with 806 individual appointments!
* We have mentored 3 students!

WHY YOUR GUT HEALTH MAY BE AFFECTING YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM 👩‍🌾

Your gut health plays a crucial role in supporting your immune system. The gut is home to a community of microorganisms, collectively known as the gut microbiome, which help to regulate many bodily functions, including your body’s immune response. A balanced and diverse microbiome supports your body’s ability to fight off illness. It also supports the production of essential vitamins and short-chain fatty acids that boost the immune system.

Additionally, the gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT) in the digestive tract is a significant component of the immune system, where immune cells are trained to distinguish between harmful pathogens and beneficial microbes. Disruptions in gut health, such as imbalances in the microbiome or inflammation, can impair immune function, making the body more susceptible to infections and diseases. 🦠

There are so many more facts about the gut & immunity, but the main point is that maintaining a healthy gut is fundamental & essential to a healthy immune system! 💪🏼

Poor gut health = increased risk of infection & disease.

If you’re struggling with your gut health, why not book in with one of our team at Olea Health? We’d love to help you! ☺️

A couple of research papers to check out:
Munteanu C, Schwartz B. The relationship between nutrition and the immune system. Front Nutr. 2022 Dec 8;9:1082500. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1082500. PMID: 36570149

Wiertsema SP, van Bergenhenegouwen J, Garssen J, Knippels LMJ. The Interplay between the Gut Microbiome and the Immune System in the Context of Infectious Diseases throughout Life and the Role of Nutrition in Optimizing Treatment Strategies. Nutrients. 2021 Mar 9;13(3):886. doi: 10.3390/nu13030886. PMID: 33803407

Hands Up 🙌 if you're on the edge of burnout at this time of year! If you're starting to feel like your stress levels are tipping over into burnout, and you need some extra help, book an appointment with Deb today to find out how counselling can help you regain a more balanced, less stressed life.

Catch Deb’s first blog on the website! A great little read on Self-Compassion! ☺️

What is Burnout?

Burnout is more than just feeling tired. It's a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. Symptoms include feeling drained, cynical, and less effective at work or daily tasks. You might find yourself unable to enjoy things you previously enjoyed, feeling numb, and deeply exhausted to your core. Burnout can lead to symptoms of depression, or anxiety about doing everyday tasks that never used to be a problem (e.g. anxiety about going to work).

Recognize these signs? It might be time to seek support. Reach out and make an appointment with Deb now💪

FULL DISCLOSURE: I have had a hard/emotional week & have eaten takeaway or junk food most days this week. YES even Naturopaths have bad weeks too. We are HUMAN and some weeks are tough. On one note it helped me get through this week going for easy comfort foods, but also, it made me feel more flat, deprived in nutrients & tired.

Today I felt like a burrito bowl, but instead of buying one out I made one at home. And although it’s not 100% nutritious (sneaky corn chips) it was SO much better than buying a takeaway version, I felt good making it & I felt good eating it! 💪🏼

I’m sharing this honest post because we all struggle sometimes! 🙃

So wherever you’re at today, try and do 1 little thing to help look after YOU. Whether that’s cooking a meal at home, doing some deep breathing, taking a bath, or sitting in the sunlight/moonlight, or putting on some trashy tunes & dancing in your house (I just did this today for a solid few hours after a good ole cry) - whatever works for you. 💃

Little steps forward lead to big outcomes & you WILL get through the tough weeks! 🙌🏼

-Esther xx

Living with ADHD as an adult can be challenging, but you don't have to navigate it alone.  Whether you have an official diagnosis or not, counselling can offer practical strategies and support to help you thrive.

 
Here’s how counselling can make a difference:

Acceptance: Work towards accepting and embracing your uniquely beautiful brain

Personalised strategies: Learn and create specific techniques that suit YOU, to help you manage time, stay organised and cope with the challenges life brings. You are the expert on you, so it is always a collaborative, strengths-based journey.

Emotional support: Address feelings of overwhelm, frustration and low self-esteem in a safe and understanding environment.

Improved relationships: Enhance communication skills and strengthen the important connections in your life, whether that be family, friends or colleagues.

Mindfulness techniques: Develop mindfulness practices to quieten your busy brain, increase focus and reduce impulsivity.

Goal setting: Work with me to set realistic goals and create actionable plans to achieve them.

I love working with spicy brains and supporting you on your journey. My room includes sensory and fidget toys, as well as art supplies, and you are welcome to sit, stand, move and lie down during our sessions together. I look forward to helping you develop positive life strategies tailored to your unique self.

Reach out today to book a session!
Deb (counsellor at Olea Health)

A really interesting panel discussion today on drop dosing vs high dosing herbs! 🌿

There are so many different ways to practice as a Naturopath, which is one of the things I love about our profession! 🙌🏼
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We are so excited to welcome Deb to the Olea Health Team! 🤩
Deb is a Registered Counsellor, M.A.C.A (Level 2) and has a degree in Psychology as well as a Masters in Counselling!

She is currently available Tuesday’s & Thursday’s!

Deb’s personal journey through infertility, child loss, profound grief, and the management of her own chronic health condition (Type 1 Diabetes) led her to embark on a transformative therapeutic path. As she began to experience healing within herself, she discovered that it drew others towards her, compelling them to share their unique stories. It was during this time that her profound passion for mental health and positive wellbeing strategies ignited.
 
Deb is a Masters-qualified, registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association, who have stringent ethical and professional regulations to ensure continued learning and supervision in the field. Deb’s counselling approach is deeply integrative, emphasizing warmth, creativity, positivity, practicality, and collaboration.
 
She welcomes clients of all ages and stages, but particularly loves working in the areas of:
* Chronic Disease and Chronic pain mental health support
* Overwhelm, Stress and Burnout
* Motherhood and mental health, including birth trauma, birth anxiety and coping with the mental load
* Developing positive life strategies for unique brains.

She offers a safe & nurturing space to explore your unique challenges and aspirations, whether they involve your mental and physical health, personal well being, or achieving life goals.
 
In her personal life Deb loves spending time with her hubby and two daughters (plus her dog and chooks) doing crafty and creative things, and hanging out with her friends (the Mum village!).

If you’d like to book in for a counselling session with Deb visit our website www.oleahealth.com.au or follow the link in bio.

Change of weather is here ❄️
We are seeing it in the clinic with viruses, hayfever and skin conditions worse in dry weather.

That must mean it's Pumpkin Soup time 🍲

Everyone seems to have a special addition to their pumpkin soup to make it unique. I (Jackie) like to add ginger and turmeric as warming and anti-inflammatory spices, bone broth and a little bit of as many different vegetables as I can.

Are you willing to share your secret ingredients👇

BEFORE & AFTER — just 4 weeks later! 🤩👉🏼

The first 2 photos are 4 weeks ago on my clients first appointment, the last 2 are this week when she came back in just 4 weeks later! 🙌🏼

Thank you to my beautiful client for allowing me to show the difference in her Eczema after just 4 weeks of treatment 😃

What did we do?

1. Reducing inflammation in the gut & focusing on gut repair.
2. Histamine clearance
3. Increasing protein intake
4. A simple zinc based topical barrier cream

It’s amazing what just a few small changes can make! This client is over the moon with how much better she is feeling! Her eczema has significantly improved, the inflammation & irritation has gone, she is going to the toilet every day, she has more energy & she didn’t get a skin flare up with her period like she normally does.

How good is that!? 😍

Celebrating with my lovely client!!

-Esther

If you’d like to book in with Esther or one of our other lovely praccies please visit www.oleahealth.com.au, we’d love to support you in your health 💛

Welcome to the Olea Health team our new Naturopath Kate Murfet! 😍
Kate’s books are now open on Fridays! 🎉
 
Kate has a Bachelor of Health Science Naturopathy & is also a Dawson Program Practitioner (Sound Healing/Vibrational Kinesiology).
 
As a Naturopath and Vibrational Kinesiologist, she is fascinated by the power of mind, spirit, and emotions in healing. Pairing this with her upbringing on a small farm in Tasmania, she has always been surrounded by and enamoured by the intelligence and healing power of nature.
 
Her practice is a merging of the traditional naturopathic principles, evidence-based approaches, and the transformative insights of energetic and vibrational modalities.
 
She enjoy working collaboratively with her clients to address the root causes of their health concerns. Empowering you to unlock your body’s natural and innate healing potential and thrive in every aspect of your life – is her joy!   
 
As a registered member of the Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA) and recognised with the International Kinesiology College through the Dawson Program, she is dedicated to empowering individuals on their path to health and vitality.
 
She has an unending thirst and curiosity for learning, that has seen her complete extra study in the areas of:
·       Iridology
·       Herbal and Human Energetics
·       Flower Essence Therapy
·       Blood Test Analysis
·       Thyroid Health
·       Human Behaviour
·       Vibrational Medicine
·       Integrated Oncology Care
 
In her spare time she loves travelling (or planning the next big adventure), hiking, bike-riding, swimming, running and time with friends. You’ll often find her outside of Brisbane, spending time on-farm and in nature.

Let’s make Kate feel the love by sending her a welcome message! ☺️

Kate has availability’s from the 7th June, book via the website www.oleahealth.com.au (link in bio)!

Is it time Mum got the massage she's been needing? Mother's Day is next weekend, and vouchers are available now 🎁🌷

This week’s tea of the week is ‘Blissful Bouqet’. I came up with this blend just this morning! It’s floral, romantic & relaxing. Sip on this to give you those feel-good lovey dovey feelings or after dinner before a night of romance 😘 it smells & tastes amazing!

Today’s lunch: homemade poke bowls!
Poke bowls are a great way to get in adequate nutrition & they are so yummy & diverse!

I bought some green prawns & marinated them in lime, soy & chilli, then served with veggies, sauerkraut, hummus & sesame seeds!

There are 7 different veggies on this plate too including the carrot & cabbage sauerkraut, which is great for microbiome diversity!

Why not try making a poke bowl of your own today with what you’ve got in your fridge? 🥗