Meet Cath Lilburn
Naturopathic Herbalist
I have been in practice for over 20 years helping people’s physical and emotional wellbeing and I am passionate about educating people about their health. I work as a Herbalist but am grounded in a complementary, best of both worlds approach to health care which means I do what is best for each person I see and work in conjunction with medical doctors.
I originally studied a Bachelor Economics/Bachelor Arts (honours) at the ANU in Canberra before jumping headlong into the natural healthcare field. I finished an apprenticeship at a Canberra clinic while studying a Diploma of Herbal medicine with Dorothy Hall. In 1998 I moved with my husband to Newcastle and worked at a multidisciplinary practice while he completed his Medical degree. While living in Newcastle I studied with the very experienced Herbalist, Nancy Evelyn.
In 2003 I moved to Wollongong and worked at All Natural Therapies in Corrimal before starting a family and working from home. I love the flexibility of a home practice and offer patients a calm, tranquil clinic environment when they come to see me for their health care needs.
I am committed to ongoing education and regularly attend conferences and seminars. I receive monthly clinical mentoring with one of Australia’s most respected Nutritionist/Naturopaths, Rachel Arthur. In 2018 I completed a course on Integrative support for people with cancer taught by Integrative Naturopathic Oncologist Lise Alschuler.
In 2018 I commenced a Bachelor of Medicine Management (with professional honours in Complementary Medicine) through the Dept of Pharmacy at University of Tasmania and am enjoying the challenge and stimulation of the study.
Conditions Treated
Anxiety
and stress
Immune and autoimmune issues
Digestive
problems
Hormonal
imbalances
Skin
conditions
Fatigue
and CFS
Catherine is a very caring and compassionate practitioner. She listens carefully to what I have to say and provides me with the necessary tonics and supplements to help me. She is very professional and interprets blood test results to tweak what she prescribes me.
– JB
Frequently asked questions
Consultation options
Initial consultation: 60-75 minutes
Follow up consultation: 45 minutes
Short consultation: 30 minutes
Payment options
Eftpos machine available.
Cancellation Policy
I require 24 hours notice if you need to cancel an appointment.
Clinic days
Administration & ordering: Mondays
Consulting days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
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Testimonials
Resources
Websites
Ubiome for microbiome testing (Explorer kit is only one available to people outside US): ubiome.com
SIBO testing: sibotest.com
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Quest for Life Foundation offers support for people with cancer and chronic diseases: questforlife.com.au
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Mediterranean diet: www.healthline.com/nutrition
Apps
Meditation: Insight Timer
Yoga: Down Dog
Books
The Blue Zones by Dan Buettner about the secrets of the world’s longest lived cultures!
Local Yoga classes
Vinyasa Yoga:
Vinyasa yoga, Fairy Meadow
Younga Yoga Studio, Wollongong
Hatha Yoga
Yoga for Everybody, Bulli
Katherine Watson yoga, Austinmer
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