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Ear seeds, acupuncture, naturopathy, breathwork and practitioner-led wellness inside MECCA Bourke Street, Melbourne.
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Support for stress, burnout, skin, gut health, sleep, hormones, immunity, vitality and women’s health.
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Naturopathy & Nutrition
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Ear seeds, Acupuncture, Cosmetic Acu-facials, Chinese medicine massage
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Breathwork
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Highest Quality Herbal & Nutritional Medicines
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Step in, exhale and unwind.
In the heart of the MECCA Bourke Street and MECCA Chadstone energy, our clinics offer sanctuaries of calm. Step in, be cocooned in comfort - wrapped in beautiful linen doona covers, warmed with hand-made wheat bags, with noise-cancelling headphones and soft eye pillows to transport you into deep rest.
With private rooms for acupuncture, cosmetic acu-facials and Chinese medicine massage, and a closed clinical room for naturopathy and breathwork, every detail has been considered to create a nurturing atmosphere where you can unwind, feel seen, and focus on your wellbeing.
Our approach
We believe that the best foundation starts beneath your skin. This is natural health, reimagined - now at MECCA
The Melbourne Apothecary is located inside MECCA Bourke Street and MECCA Chadstone, offering traditional Chinese medicine - acupuncture, gold ear seeds, cosmetic acu-facials, Chinese medicine massage, and naturopathy and breathwork within Melbourne’s major beauty destinations.
Since opening our first in-store clinic on 8 August 2025 in MECCA Bourke Street, we have brought practitioner-led, evidence-informed care into a contemporary retail environment - creating a thoughtful and accessible entry point into natural medicine.
Our services include express gold ear seed therapy, acupuncture and cosmetic acu-facials, naturopathic and nutrition consultations and breathwork. Appointments are available in person at MECCA Bourke Street and MECCA Chadstone, with select services offered online.
The Melbourne Apothecary was born in 2020 under the roof of our sister clinic, Fertile Ground Health Group, which continues to provide fertility and family health services from its Fitzroy heritage terrace at 33 Smith Street. Our sister clinics remain closely connected in philosophy and care.
Pictured: Jo Horgan (Founder, MECCA), Carly Woods and Charmaine Dennis (Founders, The Melbourne Apothecary)
Hugh Davies Photography
Meet our team
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Carly Woods
Meet Carly - breath coach (Buteyko), life coach, naturopath, ZenThai Shiatsu practitioner, and practice director. With a focus on stress, anxiety, nervous system support, and sleep, she works with the recalibration of breathing, as well as emotional, mental and behavioural patterns, supporting lasting change, resilience and a more regulated way of being.
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Megan Russell
Meet Megan - a degree-qualified naturopath with a focus on hormones, gut, skin, vaginal microbiome and mental wellbeing. She blends science and naturopathic principles with practical lifestyle foundations, offering collaborative and supportive care tailored to your needs.
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Marina Christov
Meet Marina - a highly respected Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner with over 25 years of clinical experience. She blends gentle Japanese and Chinese acupuncture, herbal medicine and holistic care to support nervous system regulation, skin health, emotional wellbeing and lasting vitality, with precision, depth and heart.
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Grace Hermocilla
Meet Grace - an AHPRA registered acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner with a focus on skin and facial health, nervous system regulation, hormones, digestion and pain. She offers refined, evidence-informed care that blends acupuncture, herbal medicine and cosmetic acu-facial techniques, supporting balance, resilience and beauty from within.
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Emily Borozan
Meet Emily - a registered acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner with a background in naturopathy, nutrition and western herbal medicine. She is passionate about supporting hormonal health, gut and skin, sleep, emotional wellbeing, and those navigating disordered eating and addiction, offering personalised care that supports balance, resilience and long-term vitality.
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Carlie Rubenstein
Meet Carlie – a registered acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner with a special interest in women's health, fertility, pregnancy, hormonal balance and cosmetic acupuncture. Carlie offers personalised acupuncture, 24K gold ear seed therapy and signature cosmetic acu-facials to support your health and wellbeing.
Your wellness journey starts now.
Find us at 299 Bourke Street, or from wherever you are in the world
Our in-person practice is nestled exclusively in MECCA Bourke Street. Here, you can access our signature express and full treatments for acupuncture, cosmetic acu-facials, 24k gold ear seeds, Chinese medicine massage, naturopathy, nutrition in person.
Prefer to stay comfy at home? We bring the wellness to you with telehealth consultations for naturopathy and nutrition. Wherever you are, we’ve got your health covered!
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