PEARCE, Graeme

I met Graeme when I was still a teenager—curious, questioning, and searching for something that made sense in a world where women were expected to become nurses, teachers, or receptionists. Not healers. Not business owners. Certainly not naturopaths.
But Graeme was already walking a different path. And somehow, without pushing, he quietly invited me to consider one too.
It was the late 1970s. Naturopathy was barely recognised and often misunderstood. But something about the way Graeme approached health made sense to me. He didn’t just treat symptoms. He saw the body as a flow of energy. He listened—not just with his ears, but with something deeper.
He was influenced by Chinese acupuncture and acupressure, yes—but it wasn’t just technique. He saw the relationship between emotion and the body long before most would speak of it. Illness wasn’t always physical. Sometimes, it was a whisper from somewhere deeper. And he taught me that the environment—inside and out—could tip the balance toward healing or disease.
I went on to train formally at the Southern School of Naturopathy, but Graeme’s influence stayed with me. His style of healing, his way of working with unseen patterns, his openness to spiritual guides and familiar emotional imprints—it all gave me permission to look beyond the physical.
He never insisted I follow his way. He let me find my own. And yet, I could feel it—toward the end, I think he hoped I would pick up his thread. Pass it on. Make something of it in my own way. But he never pressed. That was his grace.
In many ways, Graeme opened the door for me. Not just into naturopathy—but into a lifelong journey of seeing, sensing, and trusting what lies beneath the surface. For that, I am deeply grateful.

Sorry to hear of your loss I remember Graeme at the Herbal centre he was very knowledgeable and a very nice person
My condolences
Karen Maloney

We were truly saddened to learn of your Dad’s passing. Please accept our sincere sympathies during this challenging time.
With heartfelt condolences,

Deanne (Earle) and Aaron Simpson

Sincere condolences to Graeme’s family, I knew Graeme from when I operated a fruit and vegetable business in 8th Street Mildura in the Nash buildings, he would buy 5kg of ripe banana’s and while talking to me eat 6 banana’s one after the other, he told me the fruit is highly misunderstood, how good they were for the body, he amazed me. I’m sure he will have touched a lot of people the same way.

My sincere condolences to Graeme’s family ,
Graeme has been a dear friend of mine for 65 yesterday
I will miss him greatly, lots of wonderful memories,
May you rest in peace now,my dear friend.

What a life Graeme lived. I was privileged to touch base with him many times in my life. From our milk man delivering milk in Cardross to dad of my friend and class mate Susan and on to being my Naturopath for many years. Deepest sympathy to David, Brett, Tania and families.

To my one and only Dad Graeme,

I’m forever grateful to you. You taught me how to swim. You taught me how to work with, rather than against the currents. You believed in me. You took me to the river and swam alongside me. You taught me to be courageous and to believe in myself. You helped and encouraged me to get to the other side.

I will miss you dearly, Tania

So sad to hear of Graeme’s passing and condolence to his family. He was a really good friend to my brother Ron and such a nice bloke. Rest in Peace Graeme.

Condolences to all Graeme’s family on his passing. May you find peace in the wonderful memories you have of him. Cynthia Parker