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Winter Wellness Support with Some of My Favourite Young Living Products

As we move into the cooler months, winter wellness becomes all about supporting the immune system, nourishing the body and creating healthy daily rituals that help us feel grounded and energised.

These are a few of my favourite Young Living products that I love keeping on hand throughout winter.

Thieves Spray & Thieves Hand Sanitiser

Winter often means more time in shared spaces, travel, and exposure to seasonal bugs, so I love having Thieves products nearby for everyday support.

Thieves Spray is a convenient plant-based spray designed to freshen and clean small surfaces like door handles, light switches, bathroom counters, and shared spaces. Its spicy citrus aroma comes from the signature Thieves essential oil blend featuring Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Rosemary, and Eucalyptus Radiata essential oils.

The Thieves Hand Sanitiser is another winter staple in my bag. It is moisturising and made with naturally derived ingredients, aloe vera, vegetable glycerine, and essential oils, while killing 99.9% of germs. I especially love that it leaves hands feeling soft rather than dry during winter.

NingXia Red

Winter can leave many people feeling depleted, tired, and run down, which is why NingXia Red is one of my favourite daily wellness rituals.

NingXia Red as a powerful antioxidant drink made with Ningxia wolfberry puree along with blueberry, aronia, cherry, plum, and pomegranate juices and essential oils including Lemon, Orange, Yuzu, and Tangerine.

NingXia Red supports overall wellness, healthy energy levels, and helps combat oxidative stress. Many people also enjoy it during winter for its nourishing superfruit ingredients and convenient daily wellness support.

Black Seed Oil

Black Seed Oil has been traditionally used for centuries and is another beautiful addition to a winter wellness routine.

Black Seed Oil helps support healthy immune system function, acts as an antioxidant, and supports general health and wellbeing. It also contains essential fatty acids, vitamins, trace minerals, and naturally occurring antioxidant properties.

I love incorporating products like these into simple winter self-care rituals. If you would like more information about how to access these products at wholesale prices, please email me or you can pick them up in clinic.

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Harmonising Mat

Support your body’s natural flow, balance and recovery with the new Harmonising Mat now available in my Rockhampton clinic!

The Harmonising Mat is a premium wellness tool that combines Infrared Heat, Photon Light Therapy, PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy) technology, Terahertz Frequency and powerful natural stones to support your body’s natural ability to detox, repair, restore, comfort and calm.

  • Support relaxation and sleep
  • Encourage healthy circulation
  • Incorporate into a detox or recovery routine
  • Include as part of lymphatic self-care 
  • Add to a clinic session

FEATURES OF THE HARMONISING MAT

Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Delivers low-frequency magnetic pulses designed to support the body’s natural rhythms and energy flow. Commonly used in wellness devices to assist with relaxation and recovery. 

Photon Wave Supportive Light Uses light frequencies that gently interact with the body’s surface to support comfort, clarity, warmth and relaxation. This encourages the body to shift out of stress mode and into a calmer, more regulated state. 

Terahertz Frequency Chips Inspired by Tesla’s work, terahertz waves gently resonate with the body’s natural energy to support balance and vitality. These frequencies are absorbed by water within the body, supporting flow and cellular awareness. Incorporated into the mat to reduce stagnation, enhance ease and movement.

Jade Stones (163) Used traditionally in wellness practices, jade is believed to support circulation, and provide a grounding and calming effect. 

White Needle Stones (33 Terahertz Chips) Highly conductive and known for their role in promoting bioelectric flow. May support the nervous system and help encourage a state of rest and recovery. 

Black Tourmaline Stones (20) Tourmaline is known for its grounding properties and its ability to help absorb environmental stressors. Often used to support energy balance and protect against energetic overload.

Clients can now book a harmonising mat session in my Rockhampton clinic to take advantage of this amazing holistic treatment.

You can either book it as a 30 minute session on its own for $79, or add it onto your Advanced Bowen session (before) for a package price of $59.

Please note the harmonising mat is not suitable for clients who are pregnant, have skin lesions or have electronic implants such as a pacemaker.

Get in touch to book your clinic session now!

If you are interested in purchasing your own Harmonising Mat, I have a special discount code for you! Use the code: suzanne_mctier_browne here for 5% off (affiliate).

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Wellness Lessons from New Zealand : Part Three

Bees, Chocolate and the Joy of Curiosity – Napier

Our next stop on my trip to New Zealand was Napier, known as the Art Deco Capital of New Zealand. With only a few hours available we dashed through the beautiful countryside before stopping at Arataki Honey to learn about bees and sample delicious local honey.

New Zealand’s Manuka Honey has wonderful therapeutic properties and is rich in methylglyoxal, bioflavonoids and phenolic compounds. This gives potent restorative properties that enhance and support the body’s own defences and immune health. Great for wound healing, as a digestive aid, and for helping to relieve coughs and sore throats amongst other things.

Then it was off to the Silky Oak Chocolate Factory and Museum. High-quality dark chocolate and raw cacao offer therapeutic benefits due to high polyphenol, antioxidant and flavonoid content. It may improve cardiovascular health by lowering blood pressure, protecting brain function, improving mood and reducing anxiety. There are claims that it can also aid in muscle recovery. Good to know that indulging in some high quality dark chocolate and cacao can support a healthy lifestyle!

On our way back to the ship, we toured streets filled with beautiful Art Deco buildings. Then at the dock and getting ready to re-board, we were greeted by dulcet tones of the Art Deco Jazz Band, The Twin City Stompers. Serenaded by “Georgia” it was a great way to end our visit to Napier.

Travel days like this are full of movement, curiosity and sensory experiences. And that’s actually very good for the brain.

Learning something new, whether it’s about bees, chocolate, local history or architecture, stimulates the brain in ways that support mental health and wellbeing.

Curiosity activates areas of the brain associated with motivation, learning and positive emotional states. In many ways, curiosity can be a powerful antidote to stress.

It shifts the mind from worry mode to discovery mode.

An easy way to reduce stress and reset can be simply getting outside. Explore something new and stay curious about the world.


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My Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Mother's Day Gift Guide, gifts for mum

If you are looking for some healthy and holistic Mother’s Day gifts, I hope some of my favourite things will inspire you!

Goodness Me Subscription Box

I love my monthly box of healthy, nutritionist approved goodies! It’s a great chance to try out a range of products. Subscribe for monthly boxes or just get a one off! Great for the mums who are hard to buy for.

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Wooden Chopping Board Kit

Avoid microplastics in the kitchen with an all natural Aussie made wooden chopping board!

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Ceramic Takeaway Cup

Make your daily coffee trip a ritual experience with this Kim Wallace Ceramics, Dusk Takeaway Cup. Handcrafted in Noosa, Australia, this cup is made from Australian porcelain clay and speckled pink glaze. Comes with a non-toxic and BPA Free Silicone lid. 

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Plant Care Kit

For the plant-loving mums, this kit helps keep your houseplants happy and healthier without the guesswork. Delivered to you in a recyclable storage box, it’s everything mum needs to care for her plants through every season.

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Rose Cacao Powder

A gorgeous hot or cold drink, this Sacred Love Rose Cacao Powder is designed to help soothe the mind, improve sleep and keep you feeling youthful. Perfect to add to smoothies, treats or as a latte. It’s organic, vegan and ethically sourced.

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Reusable Cup

A good quality reusable cup that can be used for hot and cold drinks is great for your health and the environment. Avoid plastic and toxins in single use cups!

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Gift the gift of wellness! I offer gift vouchers for all of my services – from Bowen Therapy to Reflexology or Hypnotherapy and Personal Breakthrough Sessions. Please email me to arrange.

Want more ideas? Check out my Wellness Gift Guide.

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Wellness Lessons from New Zealand : Part Two

Geothermal Energy and the Power of the Earth – Tauranga & Rotorua

A favourite stop on my trip to New Zealand was Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty, the gateway to the geothermal wonders of Rotorua.

Anyone who knows me well, is aware that alongside my studies in anatomy, mind-body therapies, business and journalism, I’m also a science and volcano enthusiast.

So visiting this region was fascinating!

Rotorua sits within an active geothermal valley where the earth releases enormous energy through geysers, bubbling mud pools and steam vents.

At Te Puia, within the Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley, we saw spectacular geysers erupting and steaming vents rising from the ground. 

Being close to active volcanoes, there are approximately 500 pools and 65 geyser vents.

The earth here is alive with movement and power.

Watching these natural processes reminded me how powerful natural forces are, and how important it is to respect them.

It is similar to the innate healing power that our own bodies and minds have to facilitate a return to wellness and normal function given the right environment and quality support.

That’s why I specialise in providing premium body and mind therapies to assist my clients.

During our visit we were also mindful of the recent landslides at Welcome Bay and Mount Maunganui which sadly took eight lives earlier this year.

Our bus driver mentioned that the local communities still warmly welcome visitors because they are proud of the beautiful land in which they live and tourism is vital to many families in the region.

Of course, places like Rotorua are also rich in culture.

Te Puia is home to the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute which offers traditional Maori welcome and cultural dancing singing plus schools younger Maoris in the woodwork and handicrafts. An amazing bonus is the Kiwi Conservation Centre where I was lucky enough to see “live” both an adult kiwi and a baby.

The experience was a powerful reminder that nature, culture and science are all deeply interconnected.

For our own wellbeing, spending time in natural environments, especially powerful landscapes like geothermal areas, mountains or oceans, often helps the human nervous system settle, reset and recalibrate.

Nature has an incredible ability to restore peace and perspective. It is also a powerful regulator of stress.

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Wellness Lessons from New Zealand : Part One

Wellness Lessons from New Zealand : Part One

Sometimes the View Is Only Partially Obstructed

When I booked my cabin for my recent cruise to New Zealand, I knew it was listed as an “obstructed view.” I was travelling with a group of friends and this was the only way to get our cabins close together.

But once in my room and opening the curtains, I realised the obstruction was only partial. Beyond it was an expansive ocean view. This reminded me of something I often see in my clinic.

When people are stressed or overwhelmed, it can feel like everything is blocked. Their vision can narrow and they develop a kind of “tunnel vision,” focussing on the negative and
discounting the positives.

But when we calm the nervous system and release accumulated tension, people often discover that the view was never completely obstructed and there is actually something really beautiful beyond.

Sometimes the possibilities were there all along, just waiting to be noticed.

Do you need help to see the possibilities in your life? Contact me to organise your free 15 minute consultation to discuss how I can help you.

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LESSONS FROM NORFOLK : Part Three Boundaries

Norfolk is a beautiful little gem of an island in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean, approx. halfway between Australia and New Zealand, 1600km northeast of Sydney.

Extremely remote, Norfolk Island territory includes the much smaller and uninhabited Nepean and Phillip Islands which can be easily seen from the original Kingston settlement (see photo below).

In order to maintain its pristine natural beauty and the health and safety of its inhabitants, limits and boundaries have long been put in place.

With its isolation, sea and air transport is relied upon for vital supplies including vehicles and white goods.

Because of its rugged coastline, large ships cannot dock at Norfolk, they have to anchor about a kilometre offshore (see photo of the pier below).

Cargo is then unloaded at sea and taken ashore via small boats or “lighters.”

Originally used as whaling boats, over the years they have evolved and have been widened to carry heavy cargo (see photos below)

This means that bad weather has a huge impact on supplies and there are times when Norfolk runs out of certain foods and items.

This has led to the implementation of boundaries to protect the island and it’s inhabitants.

Norfolk used to be a popular port of call for cruise ships until the negative impact of 3,000 passengers flooding onto the island took it’s toll on the infrastructure and so boundaries have now been put in place and cruise ships no longer visit.

Now tourists only arrive by air, with numbers limited and closely monitored.

Here’s the interesting thing, there are lessons we can learn from Norfolk to protect our own health and wellness.

Many people are stretched to the limit, on the verge of burnout.

The demands and busyness of modern day life, without implementing boundaries and support can cause chronic stress, anxiety, pain and overwhelm.

Protection and preservation of our precious energy and resources are needed for continued health and wellbeing.

For the past 25 years, I’ve helped thousands of clients with pain, stress, anxiety, boundaries and overwhelm.

I can work with you on-line so that you get the help you need from the convenience of being at home.

You don’t need to suffer, email me if you’d like to discuss how I can assist you to change your life!

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LESSONS FROM NORFOLK ISLAND : Part Two Patience

I love horses and one of my favourite things on Norfolk was visiting a farm where we saw a beautiful 3 year old “Shire” horse being trained to eventually pull a buggy.

Born on the island, this horse, 18 hands tall, was being gently and patiently trained to fully trust his owner first. 

There was no rush with his development. It may still take another 6 months before this young horse will start pulling the buggy. 

But that is ok because supporting a good temperament and well-being is the top priority. Shire horses typically have longevity on their side, living to approx. 40 years old and quality of life for his animals was a top concern of this young farmer.

Patience! This is also required for people, when turning around or recovering from injury or a chronic health issue.

Your body and mind will heal at its own speed when you support it with the right therapies such as Advanced Bowen, Hypnotherapy and TimeLine Therapy; decreasing stress and toxins in your environment; improve nutrition and drink quality water etc. 

It can be done and you don’t have to suffer!

I can help you with all those things. Reach out to me if you need assistance.

Contact me here to arrange your free 15 minute chat to see how I can help.

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LESSONS FROM NORFOLK ISLAND : Part One Resilience

Life can be hectic and most of us are busy with work and family etc. which can contribute to stress, anxiety and overwhelm.

In helping clients in clinic and online deal with those challenges, I also teach resilience, relaxation and self-care.

I personally relax by travelling and learning new things. Recently I spent a week on Norfolk Island and here are some things I noticed there.

Resilience! Life at Norfolk over 230 years ago in the convict settlement days was extremely harsh and tough. 

You had to dig deep and fight for your survival… only the resilient survived. 

And sometimes even the weather worked against you like when the supply ship, Sirius, in stormy seas got wrecked on the reef in 1790.

However the people on Norfolk adjusted, persisted, used the tools they had and didn’t give up. Now it’s a thriving and beautiful family community.

Our health can also be like that. Sometimes things are really tough and life gets “stormy”. Being resilient, trying new things and never giving up helps us survive and thrive!

If you need to turn around your health or would like strengthen your mindset and resilience, I can help. Reach out.

You can contact me here to arrange your free 15 minute chat to discover more.

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The Power of Castor Oil Packs

Castor oil packs are a gentle, natural way to support your body’s healing and well-being.

Castor oil, pressed from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant, has been used for centuries for its medicinal and cosmetic benefits. While it’s well known for nourishing the skin and hair, applying castor oil packs to the body can also support your internal organs, digestion, immune system, circulation, and even reproductive health.

A castor oil pack involves placing a cloth soaked in castor oil onto a specific area of your body, such as the abdomen, lower back, liver area, or uterus. With the addition of heat, the oil absorbs more deeply, helping to boost circulation, support detoxification, and ease inflammation. Many people use castor oil packs to reduce pain, cramps, swelling, and digestive discomfort, while others find them helpful for hormone balance, fertility, and overall relaxation.

Castor Oil Pack Benefits

  • Alleviate bone and muscle pain
  • Reduce or eliminate muscle spasms or cramping
  • Relax muscles and organs to support healing
  • Increase circulation
  • Support healthy lymph movement
  • Promote detoxification
  • Support cleansing & rejuvenation of the liver and intestines

How to Use a Castor Oil Pack

  1. Gather your supplies
    • Organic cold-pressed castor oil
    • A soft piece of flannel or cotton cloth (large enough to cover the treatment area)
    • Plastic wrap (to catch drips)
    • A hot water bottle or wheat bag
    • An old towel or sheet (castor oil can stain)
  2. Prepare the pack
    • Fold the cloth to the right size for the area you’re treating.
    • Pour enough castor oil onto the cloth so it’s saturated but not dripping.
  3. Apply the pack
    • Place the oil-soaked cloth directly onto your skin over the chosen area (e.g., lower abdomen or over the liver, just below the right ribcage).
    • Cover the cloth with plastic wrap or a protective layer.
    • Place the heating pad or hot water bottle on top.
  4. Relax and let it work
    • Lie down and rest for 30–60 minutes while the oil absorbs. Some people even leave it on overnight if comfortable.
    • Use this time to read, meditate, or simply rest.
  5. Aftercare
    • Remove the pack and clean your skin with a little warm water and mild soap or a mix of water and baking soda.
    • Store the cloth in a sealed glass container in the fridge to reuse (it can be used many times, just add more oil as needed).

Tips for Best Results

  • Use castor oil packs 3–4 times a week for ongoing benefits, or daily during times of acute discomfort.
  • Always protect your bedding and clothes, as castor oil stains permanently.
  • Avoid use during pregnancy unless guided by a qualified practitioner.
  • Choose organic, cold-pressed, hexane-free castor oil to avoid chemicals and ensure maximum therapeutic effect.

Have you tried a castor oil pack before? Try it out and let me know how you go!

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