Hi, I’m Rachel.

I’m a mum of four boys, a former structural engineer, and a student naturopath, currently consulting at the Endeavour Wellness Clinic as I work toward opening my own clinic in 2027.

My passion for skincare began long before motherhood, but it was my children’s health challenges that gave it real direction. When my eldest son was born with Epidermolysis Bullosa, I saw firsthand how vulnerable skin can be. A balm made by his nana, a naturopath, soothed, protected and accelerated his healing. That experience made it clear to me how powerful the right ingredients can be, especially for delicate or damaged skin.

As I navigated repeated frustrations with conventional healthcare, from being told to “just deal” with reproductive pain to my second son being diagnosed with asthma after RSV infections, I started seeking better answers. Alongside a student naturopath from Endeavour College of Natural Health, we supported his recovery and he no longer experiences asthma. That process inspired me to formally study Naturopathy and I haven’t looked back.

My skincare range is a direct result of everything I’ve learned and lived. I formulate with purpose, using only ingredients I trust on my own children. The tallow range started as a simple trial and quickly became a favourite in our home. Its ability to nourish the skin barrier, combined with the benefits of carefully selected botanicals, delivers results our customers feel and see.

As new health challenges have come up in our family, like my youngest son’s intertrigo, I don’t stop researching and creating until I’ve found a solution that works — provided they let me. Every condition, every flare-up, every need becomes an opportunity to learn and improve what I offer.

Everything I create and stock is designed to be safe, effective, and free from unnecessary fillers. I only recommend what I use myself, and I continue to develop products with integrity, evidence, and care.

I am now consulting as a student naturopath at the Endeavour Wellness Clinic, where clients receive thorough, supervised care in a collaborative learning environment. This experience allows me to bring together my lived experience as a mother, my academic training, and a whole-person approach to health. If you have been considering visiting a naturopath please consider booking in with me!

Botanic Balance is still growing, just like me. I’m here to support families who want simple, natural skincare that works and to keep learning as I prepare for clinic life ahead.