Herbalist & Naturopath
The Thriving Woman
Support for Women in Midlife & Beyond
Personalised herbal medicine and evidence-based naturopathic care for perimenopause and menopause, stress and burnout, and recovery through significant health challenges such as breast cancer.
Cath Lilburn
Welcome!
If you are looking for clarity about your health, you are in the right place.
You may be feeling more tired than you used to. Your hormones, sleep or mood may have shifted. You might be recovering from illness and wanting to feel stronger again.
Or perhaps you simply know your body well enough to sense that something isn’t quite right.
This is the stage of life where a lot gets asked of women, often all at once. I work with women moving through perimenopause and menopause, high stress and burnout, and major health events like breast cancer, to help them feel steadier, stronger and more like themselves.
When we work together, we slow things down and look at the whole picture; your symptoms, your life stage, your nervous system, your immune health, and the demands placed on you day to day. I’m interested in patterns, not just problems.
I don’t believe in quick fixes. I believe in strong foundations, starting from the ground and working up.
For over 25 years, I have worked at the intersection of traditional herbal wisdom and evidence-based practice. What guides me is simple. The body has an innate intelligence. Healing begins when we create the conditions for it to respond.
Consultations are available face to face in Bulli, Illawarra, and via Zoom for patients across Australia.
If you are ready for personalised, steady and deeply considered care, I would be honoured to support you.
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Meet Cath
Naturopathic Herbalist | Bulli, Illawarra
When you work with me, you’re working with someone who has spent over 25 years immersed in both the art and science of herbal medicine.
My clinical foundation was shaped by the late Dorothy Hall, one of Australia’s most respected traditional herbalists. From her, I learned that herbal medicine is not simply about plants. It is about listening deeply, respecting individuality, and treating the person rather than just the condition. That philosophy continues to guide every consultation.
I later completed a Bachelor of Medicines Management with Professional Honours in Complementary Medicine through the University of Tasmania. This research-focused degree deepened my ability to critically evaluate clinical evidence and integrate research into my practice.
I continue to undertake advanced clinical education and mentoring, including specialist women's health mentoring in peri and menopause and advanced microbiome and gastrointestinal training with Dr Jason Hawrelak.
I have a sub speciality supporting women with breast cancer recovery and more broadly in immune health and the therapeutic use of medicinal mushrooms, including Reishi. My published work in this area has been recognised by the NHAA and informs aspects of my clinical practice.
I provide face-to-face naturopathic consultations in Bulli, Illawarra, as well as Zoom consultations for patients across Australia.
In 2024, I became an Australian Ambassador for the Integrative and Naturopathic Medicine World Congress, reflecting my ongoing commitment to integrative healthcare and international dialogue.
At the heart of my work is this belief. The body has an innate intelligence. When we listen carefully and respond thoughtfully, it knows how to recalibrate. My role is to guide that process with care, clarity and depth.
