Lemon Balm Clinic – Your Health and Wellness Clinic in Katoomba
Lemon Balm Clinic has been providing natural therapies and caring holistic practitioners in Katoomba, for the Blue Mountains community since 2008.
Exciting changes in 2021 brought new management to the clinic. Tania Grasseschi has been dedicated to natural therapies and holistic health care for the whole family for the last 2 decades in Sydney’s eastern suburbs and has now relocated her full time practice to Lemon Balm Clinic Katoomba. Tania is excited to continue her caring and successful work for all clients in the Blue Mountains.
With Tania at the helm Lemon Balm clinic is expanding its natural health services. Research has shown that a multi-modal approach to health management delivers the most effective results, compared to a single modality on its own. This means that multi-modality clinics like Lemon Balm Clinic, offering natural therapies and caring holistic practitioners in Katoomba, are in a unique position to offer you and your family the best quality healthcare all under one roof.
Tania’s commitment to health and wellbeing has been recognised by Randwick City Business Excellence awards and her cherished patients that have been her number one priority. Excellence in holistic health care in the Blue Mountains is the mission of Lemon Balm Clinic. We are proud to be a Winner in the 2022 Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence (WSABE) and a Winner in the Blue Mountains Local Business Awards 2024 for Outstanding Health Improvement Services.
Holistic Medicine Practitioners
Our qualified and experienced practitioners in Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, Remedial Massage, Bowen Therapy, and Psychotherapy offer holistic healthcare for individuals and families using evidence-based treatments, traditional therapies, and referrals where appropriate to support your individual needs.
These therapies not only assist in addressing current health concerns, but also provide a strong foundation for maintaining long-term wellbeing and supporting the body and mind as a whole.
Our Practitioners:
Tania Grasseschi – Acupuncture and Chinese medicine
Elyssa Mackie -Remedial Massage
Jennifer Craig – Gestalt Therapy and Trauma-informed Psychotherapy
Katherine Howard – Individual and Relationship Counsellor/Psychotherapist
Marga van de Reyt – Bowen Therapy
For further information about holistic healthcare and natural therapies in Katoomba, or general enquiries about the clinic, please contact Tania Grasseschi on 0412152928 .
Individual practitioner contact details and booking links can be found below.
Practitioners seeking a calm, professional space to work from are also welcome to get in touch regarding room availability at the clinic.
Holistic Medicine Practitioners
Tania Grasseschi
Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Proprietor of Lemon Balm Clinic
Tania Grasseschi offers a holistic approach to health using acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, wholefood counselling, and Qigong. With over 20 years of clinical experience and experience teaching Chinese medicine at tertiary level, she brings both depth of knowledge and practical insight to her work.
She has a particular focus on supporting women’s health—helping to regulate menstrual cycles, ease the transition through menopause, and support fertility, pregnancy, and postnatal recovery. Her approach works with the body to restore balance, improve energy, and support long-term wellbeing.
Alongside her clinical work, Tania teaches Qigong classes at Blackheath Fitness Centre and runs seasonal self-care workshops, offering practical ways to align with the rhythms of nature and support your health throughout the year.
Tania is available in clinic on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Private health fund rebates are available.
Book a session with Tania and begin supporting your health in a grounded, holistic way.
Jennifer Craig
Gestalt Therapist and Psychotherapist / Counsellor
Jennifer Craig offers trauma-informed psychotherapy and Gestalt therapy—a holistic, body-aware approach to counselling that supports deeper awareness and lasting change.
Her work gently guides individuals to become more aware of habitual patterns and emotional responses, creating space for these to settle and resolve over time. She has a particular interest in supporting people experiencing the effects of trauma, including eating disorders, dissociation, self-harm, and addiction, as well as anxiety, depression, overwhelm, low self-esteem, and relationship challenges.
Jennifer is also certified in Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST), an emerging approach for complex and long-standing trauma. Her work supports clients in developing a more compassionate and empowered relationship with themselves.
Jennifer is available in clinic on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Take the next step and book with Jennifer for thoughtful, trauma-informed support.
Elyssa Mackie
Remedial Massage Therapist
Elyssa Mackie offers Remedial and Relaxation Massage Therapy, along with Aromatherapy. With over 20 years of experience, she combines therapeutic and restorative techniques to support each person towards a greater sense of ease and wellbeing.
Her treatments are tailored to the individual and may assist with musculoskeletal pain, headaches, arthritis, and the effects of stress, anxiety, and low mood—while also providing valuable time for relaxation, self-care, and therapeutic touch.
Elyssa is dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive space, supporting people from all walks of life, including during pregnancy, older age, and those living with disability. Clients often leave feeling more relaxed, grounded, and at ease in their body.
Elyssa is available in clinic on Tuesdays. Health fund rebates are available for remedial massage.
Book a session with Elyssa and give your body the support and time it needs to reset.
Marga van de Reyt
Bowen Therapist
Marga van de Reyt offers Bowen Therapy, a gentle form of bodywork using precise, subtle movements over muscles, nerves, and connective tissue. These sequences are performed with pauses, allowing the body time to respond and integrate the treatment.
Bowen Therapy works with the nervous system, supporting a shift from a state of stress into a more restful, restorative mode. In this state, the body is better able to release tension, improve function, and restore balance. Treatments may assist with pain, stress, and a range of acute or long-standing conditions.
Marga brings extensive experience from her background in nursing and midwifery, integrating this knowledge into her Bowen practice to provide thoughtful, individualised care.
Marga is available in clinic on Thursdays.
Book with Marga to experience a gentle yet powerful approach to restoring balance in the body.
Leif Heiden
Integral Sound Therapy
Leif Heiden offers Integral Sound Therapy, supporting the body’s natural relaxation response to ease the effects of chronic stress and restore balance.
Using therapeutic instruments such as Tibetan and crystal singing bowls, gongs, drums, and tuning forks, sessions help bring the body and mind into a more settled, harmonious state. Each treatment is tailored to your individual needs, guided by an intake process and subtle body-based assessment.
Many people notice improved sleep, reduced anxiety, greater clarity, and a deep sense of calm—even after the first session. A series of four sessions is recommended to experience the full benefits.
This is a powerful way to reset your system and begin or end your week feeling more calm, clear, and refreshed.
Leif is available in clinic on Mondays and Fridays.
Book a session with Leif and experience the deeply restorative effects of sound therapy.
Katherine Howard
Individual and Relationship Counsellor/Psychotherapist
Katherine will be joining the clinic in Jan 2026 and offers Individual and Relationship counselling with a focus on holding space for clients to create their own autonomous life, to heal relationships and to follow their dreams.
Katherine is an accredited Mental Health Occupational Therapist with 40 years of Clinical Experience. She has training and experience in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Relationship and Family Therapy, Existential Psychotherapy, Gestalt therapy, EMDR and Psychodrama.
Katherine has a reputation for communicating in a warm, but clear and direct manner. She specialises in, and particularly enjoys working with couples to heal and enhance their relationship. In addition, she has specialist skills in women’s health, depression and anxiety, grief, and trauma. She uses EMDR and Psychodrama in trauma treatment: both outlined as effective treatments for trauma in Besser Van Der Kolk’s book “The Body Keeps the Score.”
Katherine is a Teacher with the School of Shamanic Womancraft and frequently presents workshops at Conferences and Festivals as well as in Katoomba.
Katherine is available in clinic on Tuesdays. Medicare rebate available with GP referral. Private health fund rebates also available. Contact her today for an appointment.