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Homeopathy student supporting mothers from pregnancy to birth & beyond

Online & in person consultations

22/10/2026

Have you ever wondered what actually happens during a homeopathic consultation? 🌿

It's more than simply telling me your symptoms.

It's an opportunity to share your story and explore what's been happening in your life, your health and your wellbeing.

We look at when things began, what was happening around that time, what makes your symptoms better or worse, and the little details that help build a picture of you as an individual.

Sometimes we talk about physical symptoms. Sometimes we explore life experiences, grief, stress or the things that bring you joy.

And sometimes, the most important thing is having the space to talk without feeling judged or pressured to share more than you're comfortable with.

Your story is yours to tell, at your own pace. What you share is treated with care and confidentiality.

After our conversation, I take time to analyse your case and consider an individualised homeopathic approach. We then review your experience together and discuss the next steps.

Because you are more than a list of symptoms. 🤎

Curious about working together? You can book a free discovery call through the link in my bio.

20/10/2026

Intimacy after birth can be more complicated than we expect.

Between the physical changes, exhaustion, the demands of motherhood and learning to recognise yourself again, intimacy can feel different after having a baby.

And sometimes, the hardest part is finding the words to talk about it.

If you've ever felt this way, you're not alone. These are the conversations we need to make more space for, without shame, pressure or judgement.

At Oak & Alchemy, I believe supporting mothers means supporting the woman behind the baby, too.

For the birth of a mother, and the village that holds her.

🌿 Follow along for honest conversations, postpartum support and women's wellbeing.

Oak & Alchemy
Homeopathy & support for mothers from birth and beyond.

oakandalchemy.co.nz

16/10/2026

Remedy Spotlight: Arnica montana 🌿

Often considered when the body feels bruised, battered or sore following physical strain or injury.

Common themes may include:

🤎 Bruising or tenderness
🤎 Muscle soreness after physical exertion
🤎 Feeling battered or aching after a fall
🤎 Soreness following bumps and knocks
🤎 Discomfort after overexertion
🤎 Wanting to be left alone when feeling unwell

The person needing Arnica may insist they're fine, even when they're clearly sore, bruised or in need of rest.

In homeopathic practice, Arnica is traditionally associated with the effects of physical knocks, strain and the feeling of having been battered or bruised.

Homeopathy is always prescribed based on the individual's unique symptom picture.

Have you ever pushed through the day only to realise afterwards just how much your body was aching? 🌿

15/10/2026

Beyond the Highlight Reel 🌿

I desperately wanted to breastfeed my babies. But when my third baby had a tongue-tie, something I wanted so badly felt much harder than I expected.

Even after having two babies before, I still questioned whether I was doing it right, whether my baby was getting enough, and whether what we were experiencing was normal.

Because the truth is, every baby is different. And having done it before doesn't mean you automatically have all the answers.

If you're struggling with breastfeeding, please know that you don't have to figure it all out alone. There is support available, and you deserve to know where to find it.

🤎 .leche.league - for mum to mum breastfeeding support worldwide.

🤎 - for feeding advice and support, including access to lactation consultants.

One-on-one phone and video calls available with a lactation consultant. To find out more or book in, call PlunketLine on 0800 933 922. You can also book online through their website, www.plunket.org.nz (search ‘lactation consultant’).

Breastfeeding cafés are available Monday - Friday, 11am-12pm. To find out more or book your spot, please call PlunketLine on 0800 933 922 and select option 2.

🤎 Birthing Centres – The Milk Café: The Wright Family Foundation Birthing Centres in Lower Hutt, Tauranga, Palmerston North and Mangere all offer Milk Café, a breastfeeding support group led by a local lactation consultant.

🤎 Your midwife or lactation consultant, for individual support with latch difficulties, concerns about milk supply or helping your baby get enough milk.

🤎 Local mum-to-mum groups: Check out SmartStart or ask your LMC or Plunket nurse what’s available in your community.

🤎 Rotary Community Breast Milk Bank - for donor milk in Canterbury

(If you are looking for donor milk your Midwife or yourself can call 03 375 6281 and leave a message. A volunteer will get back to you as soon as possible).

And if breastfeeding doesn't work out for you, or you decide it's not right for you, that's okay too. Bottle feeding is not failing. Your baby needs to be fed, and you deserve support whatever your feeding journey looks like.

At Oak & Alchemy, I love exploring natural approaches to wellbeing and supporting mums through the postpartum chapter. If you'd like to know more about homeopathy and how it can help you on your journey, you're always welcome to reach out.

You deserve to feel supported, heard and cared for, too. 🤎

What do you wish you'd known about feeding your baby?

13/10/2026

For the mum who's running on empty.

Sometimes we don't need another list of things we should be doing for ourselves.

So here's your reminder that looking after yourself doesn't have to mean adding more to your plate.

Eat something easy. Let the washing wait. Ask for help. Rest without feeling like you have to earn it.

And remember, you deserve support, too. You don't have to wait until you're completely burnt out to ask for it. 🌿

Save this for a hard day, or send it to a mum who might need the reminder. 🤎

For the birth of a mother, and the village that holds her.

13/10/2026

Everyone asks about the baby. But who's asking about Mum?

We spend so much time preparing for a baby.

We buy the clothes, set up the nursery, pack the baby bag and make sure we have everything we'll need.

But how much time do we spend preparing for the woman we're about to become?

The changes to our bodies. The emotions we weren't expecting. The adjustment to a completely different life. The realisation that we can love our babies more than anything and still find motherhood incredibly hard sometimes.

And what happens when everyone goes home, the visitors stop coming and we're left trying to figure it all out?

This is why postpartum care matters so much to me.

I want mothers to feel supported, heard and cared for through one of the biggest transitions of their lives — not just in the days after birth, but as they find their feet in motherhood.

This is the heart of Oak & Alchemy. 🌿

I'm building a practice centred around postpartum support, individualised homeopathic care and recognising the woman behind the baby.

Because the birth of a mother deserves just as much care as the birth of a baby.

They say it takes a village to raise a child. I believe it takes a village to hold a mother 🤎

If you're expecting, preparing for another baby or navigating motherhood yourself, you're welcome here.

09/09/2026

Yesterday was a pretty big milestone in my homeopathy journey. I took my first live case in front of my entire cohort.

I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous. There’s something slightly terrifying about taking a case while a whole group of people watches you think, listen and work in real time. 😂 But once I got into it the nerves settled and I remembered why I love this work so much.

Listening to someone’s story. Picking up on the little details. Asking the questions that help you understand the person behind the symptoms. Then stepping back afterwards and piecing the whole case together.

And I did it. 🥹

There’s still so much to learn (and I think there always will be), but yesterday felt like one of those little moments where I could see just how far I’ve come.

Oak & Alchemy is being built alongside all of this.. the study, the clinics, the supervision, the cases. Slowly but surely everything is coming together ❤️

And to everyone else in my cohort still waiting for their turn.. it genuinely isn't as scary as it seems. You’re going to do so well.

11/08/2026

You don't have to wait until you're falling apart.
Sometimes “I don't feel quite like myself” is enough of a reason to start.

Oak & Alchemy | Consultations available via the link in bio.

07/08/2026

Birth is one of the biggest transitions a woman can experience.

And yet, so much focus goes to the arrival of the baby that we sometimes forget about the woman who was transformed along the way.

The physical changes.
The emotional journey.
The unexpected moments.
The strength she found when she needed it most.

No two birth stories are the same.
But every mother’s story matters.

Because behind every baby’s arrival is a woman who got them there. 🌿

What part of your birth story shaped you the most?

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+64278437845

Website

http://oakandalchemy.co.nz/

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