At Embrace Acupuncture we see work with women from preconception, to the two week wait, through pregnancy and post partum too! Our gentle Acupuncture & Integrative Chinese Medicine approach means we have the tools to support women for a variety of symptoms that may arise in pregnancy including fatigue, pain, sleep, digestive issues and even labour induction. See more info on how we do Pregnancy Acupuncture here. Like some pregnancy support including for breech position? Work with us Breech Positions in Australia If your baby currently is bottom or feet down, rather than head down, you’r ..read more

Timing is so important when it comes to fertility.  Once released (ovulation) eggs have a life span of 12 to 24 hours, while sperm can live up to 5 days in the female reproductive tract.   Studies show that the best time to have intercourse is two days before ovulation.  Need some help working out when you ovulate? Need some help regulating your cycle with Fertility Acupuncture? Work with us When is your Fertile Window for Conception? Once you have discovered your fertile window, you can work out when is the best time to have intercourse.  If your menstrual cycle ..read more

As a first-time mum-to-be, there’s loads of new information and changes happening! In my job, I’m beyond lucky to have access to so much Chinese Medicine wisdom and Functional Medicine information which has helped me so much. I’m also incredibly grateful to have worked with so many strong, smart, incredible women who have shared their discoveries with me too. Now I get to pass them on to you.   Need some support in your pregnancy journey? Myself and my amazing team would love to assist you. Work with us The First Trimester You find out that you’re pregnant and if you’ve been trying, this ..read more

Imagine having a solution that not only rejuvenates your skin, making you appear younger, but also enhances your overall wellness. Introducing Cosmetic Acupuncture. This method goes beyond simply addressing your skin concerns without any chemicals. It delves deeper, tackling the root causes of your skin problems. Plus, like all our Acupuncture services, it soothes your nervous system, offering you the peak of relaxation. Appointments Cosmetic Acupuncture In the pursuit of youthful, radiant skin, many individuals are turning to Cosmetic Acupuncture as a natural and holistic beauty treatment ..read more

Anxiety can be a difficult emotion to manage, but it’s important to remember that you are not alone.  We have all experienced anxiety to various degrees.  It is normal to feel anxious before an important event like a presentation or a first date. However, anxiety that occurs for no apparent reason can be debilitating and affect daily life.  If you frequently experience anxiety and don’t know how to manage these strong feelings, Acupuncture + Somatic therapy can be a great holistic approach to help bring greater harmony and balance into your life. Work with us. appointments What ..read more

Ever wondered why some women seem to just cruise through pregnancy with barely a sniffle, while others seem to get every symptom in the book? Our absolute passion is to help our lovely pregnant and pregnant-to-be clients have the healthiest journey possible. You can’t help age, genetics or a degree of luck. That said, so many of the “normal” symptoms of pregnancy can be avoided or minimised with some extra knowledge of additional nutrition requirements. We are here to help with our highly researched guide to nutrition in pregnancy. Enjoy! We’re here if you need us. Work with us How to avoid ..read more

Whether you are trying to conceive naturally or undergoing assisted reproductive therapy such as IUI or IVF, the 2 week wait for a positive pregnancy test can be a very stressful and anxious time. This can be made worse if you are taking fertility medications which may affect sleep patterns and make one anxious due to their side effects. As an Acupuncturist specialising in fertility, I walk alongside many women going through this windy journey and I am constantly giving advice and tips on how to make this time as easy and stress-free as possible  If you need some support (even if you’re n ..read more

What if there was a way to look after your skin, look younger AND improve your overall wellbeing?? Welcome to the magic of Cosmetic Acupuncture. More than just targeting your problem areas with zero chemicals, Cosmetic Acupuncture also helps to treat the underlying causes that are contributing to your skin issues + as with all of our Acupuncture it calms your nervous system for ultimate relaxation. Look good, feel great! Yes please! Let’s address two of the most commonly asked questions about Cosmetic Acupuncture: How does it work? And can I have Cosmetic Acupuncture if I’ve had other cosmetic ..read more

You may have heard of temperature charting. Did you know it tells you soooo much more than if/when youre ovulating? The Importance of Charting for Fertility & Women’s Health Basal body temperature (BBT) refers to your resting body temperature. BBT charting involves recording your resting body temperature daily upon waking.  It is commonly known that BBT charting is an effective and easy way to help pinpoint your fertile window.  What you may be unaware of is how much information a BBT chart reveals to a Fertility/Women’s Health Acupuncturist, hence, why it is such a valuable tool in our cl ..read more

Why do Autoimmune Paleo? AIP is a short term elimination diet designed to identify food intolerances that may be causing inflammation & aggravating your symptoms. It is great for: poor digestive health allergies constant fatigue / pain migraines It’s also great for autoimmune conditions such as: Endometriosis Hashimotos & Graves Rheumatoid Arthritis elevated (or suspected) Natural Killer Cells and more. You can see research here. Check out more we’ve written about AIP here. See an entire AIP hub here Work with us, if you’d like personalised support Work with us Modif ..read more