The best foundation starts beneath your skin.
Give your body the right ingredients to thrive. Access personalised health care in-person or online.
As featured in
Take the Naturopathic Radiance Reset Quiz
Reveal the areas of your wellbeing that are calling for priority attention right now.
Our approach
Natural Health, Reimagined - Now at MECCA
Jo Horgan (founder of MECCA), Carly Woods and Charmaine Dennis (founders of The Melbourne Apothecary)
MECCA Bourke Street has partnered with The Melbourne Apothecary, a Melbourne-based natural health collective, to deliver traditional Chinese medicine, naturopathy, breathwork and life coaching services to customers inside its flagship store.
The Melbourne Apothecary is a gateway to greater health - offering convenient, accessible pathways into natural medicine and functioning as a modern entry point to evidence-informed care. Through personalised support, we help people take meaningful steps towards better energy, sleep, skin health, digestion, hormonal balance, resilience and long-term wellbeing.
We are redefining what natural medicine looks like in the modern world by blending science, tradition and a deep respect for individualised healthcare. Our mission is to equip people with expert guidance, personalised solutions and the highest quality remedies, empowering them to make informed, sustainable choices that support health across every stage of life.
On 8 August 2025, we opened the doors to our in-store clinic inside MECCA’s Bourke Street flagship - the only in-person natural medicine clinic of its kind located inside a beauty store in Australia. This exclusive collaboration brings together world-class wellness and beauty under one roof, meeting people where they already are and making preventative, integrative healthcare part of everyday life.
Our services include signature express Gold Ear Seed Therapy, acupuncture and cosmetic acu-facials, express and full naturopathic and nutrition consultations, as well as breathwork and life coaching - offering both immediate support and longer-term pathways into holistic care.
Services are available in-person at MECCA Bourke Street or online - accessible from anywhere in the world. Bookings are open and spaces are limited.
We have transitioned The Melbourne Apothecary from our previous location at 33 Smith Street, where our sister clinic Fertile Ground Health Group, continues to offer renowned fertility and family health services from a beautiful heritage terrace in Fitzroy - and we remain closely connected in our work and values.
Subscribe
Get exclusive access to offers, openings, and natural health insights from The Melbourne Apothecary x MECCA
We respect your privacy. Read our privacy policy.
Step in, exhale and unwind.
In the heart of MECCA Bourke Street’s energy, our clinic offers a sanctuary of calm. Step behind the curtain and you’ll be cocooned in comfort - wrapped in Cultiver 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 curtained rooms for acupuncture and cosmetic acu-facials, and a closed clinical room for naturopathy, breath and life coaching, every detail has been considered to create a nurturing atmosphere where you can unwind, feel seen, and focus on your wellbeing.
Hugh Davies Photography
-
Highest Quality Herbal & Nutritional Medicines
-
Naturopathy & Nutrition
-
Acupuncture & Signature Cosmetic Acu-facials
-
Breath, Life & Self-Image Coaching
Meet our team
-
Carly Woods
Meet Carly - Breath Coach (Buteyko), Life Coach, Naturopath, ZenThai Shiatsu Practitioner, Practice Director - passions: stress, anxiety and emotional support, nervous system nourishment, creating healthy habits, gut, respiratory, and sleep health.
-
Tash Goldfinch
Meet Tash - a naturopath with a passion for menstrual health, sleep, mood and sexual wellness. She supports teens and adults with herbal and nutritional medicine, blending practical lifestyle guidance to nurture hormonal balance, restorative sleep and overall vitality.
-
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.
-
Effie Psarakis
Meet Effie - registered acupuncturist and Chinese herbal medicine practitioner with a focus on reproductive health, fertility, IVF, pregnancy and postpartum care. Known for her warm and compassionate approach, she also supports people managing chronic illness, pain and emotional wellbeing, offering personalised care to foster balance and resilience.
-
Suzi Craig
Meet Suzi - a registered acupuncturist and Chinese herbal medicine practitioner with over 12 years of experience and a Master of Reproductive Medicine. She specialises in fertility, IVF, pregnancy and women’s health, offering compassionate, evidence-informed care that blends Chinese Medicine with modern reproductive health insights.
-
Annabelle Hinde
Meet Annabelle - a clinical naturopath with a focus on hormones, gut, skin, mental health and sleep. She offers evidence-informed, personalised care that blends nutritional and lifestyle guidance with a focus on uncovering root causes. Annabelle’s approach is warm and empowering, supporting balance, confidence and vitality throughout your health journey.
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, naturopathy, nutrition, breath and life coaching in person.
Prefer to stay comfy at home? We bring the wellness to you with telehealth consultations for naturopathy, nutrition, breath and life coaching. Wherever you are, we’ve got your health covered!
We use and manage your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy