Get the care you deserve.
Born from Expertise, Designed for Everyone
For over 24 years, Fertile Ground Health Group has been a trusted leader in natural health, renowned for helping individuals and families create healthy beginnings. But in 2020, the world shifted, and so did our vision. In the wake of COVID, it became clear that our expertise in nurturing health could serve an even broader purpose.
Enter The Melbourne Apothecary: a vibrant, forward-thinking space created by the founder and dynamic directors of Fertile Ground Health Group.
What began as a boutique dispensary has grown into a general health clinic, designed to support the whole community.
Offering naturopathy and nutrition, acupuncture and Chinese medicine, breath coaching, life coaching and herbal medicine, The Melbourne Apothecary empowers everyone - whether they already value and take action towards greater health or are just beginning their journey.
While Fertile Ground remains a pioneer in the specialised area of fertility and family health, The Melbourne Apothecary offers personalised solutions for anyone seeking help with skin, digestive health, hormonal balance, life transition stages, stress relief, and healthy sleep architecture. It’s a healing collective where expertise and accessibility unite, blending decades of experience to help everyone in our community thrive.
Your Health, Your Perfect Match
We know that great care starts with the right connection. That’s why we go beyond a one-size-fits-all approach, taking the time to match you with the practitioner best suited to your needs. Our unique framework ensures that every patient receives personalised guidance, so you’re supported by the right expert from the very start.
By understanding your health goals, preferences, and circumstances, we create a seamless, tailored experience that makes your journey smoother, more effective, and deeply aligned with what you need. Because when you’re matched with the right practitioner, everything flows better - including your well-being.
Our rates
Naturopathic consultations
Whole-Person Wellness, Rooted in Nature & Science
Telehealth | In-Person Consults at MECCA Bourke Street
Experience personalised, whole-system care with our naturopathic and nutrition team - available online or at our MECCA Bourke Street clinic. We work with you to uncover the root causes of imbalance and create a tailored plan to restore your health, energy, and vitality.
Start with our Express Naturopathic Radiance Reset - a short, impactful consult designed to pinpoint your key health priorities and get you started with simple, targeted support.
Ongoing sessions are typically fortnightly or monthly and may include personalised nutrition advice, practitioner-grade supplements, and custom-blended herbal remedies to match your individual needs.
Free = 10 mins | $0 | Get started
Express = 15 mins | $45 | Get started
Initial = 60 mins | $195 | Get started
Return = 30 mins | $110 | Get started
Acupuncture consultations
Step into a calm, restorative space for acupuncture that supports your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. These in-person sessions blend traditional Chinese medicine with integrative techniques to support common concerns such as stress, sleep, skin, digestion, and hormonal balance.
Curious but not quite ready for a full session? Start with one of our express offerings - 24K gold ear seeds or personalised face mapping - and get a taste of what’s possible.
For deeper support, cosmetic acu-facials and full acupuncture treatments are available. Weekly sessions are often recommended for acute or ongoing concerns.
Express = 15 mins | $45 | Get started
Acupuncture = 60 mins | $135 | Get started
Cosmetic Acu-facial = 60 mins | $195 | Get started
Life & Breath Coaching with Carly
Breathe Better. Live Brighter.
Telehealth / In-Person Sessions at MECCA Bourke Street
Explore two powerful and practical approaches to support your wellbeing - both available online or in person.
Breath Coaching (Buteyko Blend)
Start with 3 sessions to build a strong foundation in nervous system regulation. You'll learn simple, repeatable breathing techniques to support restful sleep, calm digestion, ease tension, and improve overall respiratory function. These tools are rooted in Buteyko breathwork and are designed to help you feel more balanced, energised, and at ease in your body.
Life & Self-Image Coaching
Once you’ve built nervous system awareness through breathwork, you can deepen your journey with ongoing life coaching. Using a personal growth coaching framework (inspired by the Brooke Castillo Life Coach School), these sessions help you shift unhelpful patterns, clarify your goals, and create the life you choose - with greater self-trust and purpose. Best suited to regular fortnightly or monthly support to maintain momentum.
Free = 10 mins | $0 | Get started
Coaching = 60 mins | $195 (incl. GST) | Get started